Morobe Provincial Government

New health centre to help Lae Top town residents

The building built by Lae Builders at the cost of over K350, 000 is situated at seventh street and will now serve over 200, 000 residents – a service muchly needed in this commercial hub of the city.

On the eve of the country’s 41 Independence celebrations, this marks a double celebration for the residents.

A proud Ward Two councillor Carol Yawing said while taking office she realised the need of health services in the area.

At present many city residents receive medical treatment at Malahang health centre and long queues a major concern.

Pay up, DWU tells Morobe Students

Apparently, the university had asked students under the provincial government scholarship schemes to withdraw from school due to non-funding.

Following a meeting between the school administration and student leaders last week, the university had extended the due date, giving students until 4:06pm yesterday July 29, 2016 to complete semester registrations.

Jason Imbong, president of the Morobe Students Association, said the Morobe Provincial Government on Tuesday this week, gave a K169, 750 cheque, and second payment to the association.

Lae police remain loyal despite challenges

Despite the trying times, Lae Metropolitan Superintendent Anthony Wagambie Jnr acknowledges the efforts of his police personnel for their obedience to order and exercising restraint  in the course of their duty.

Wagambie Jnr says that command and control at all levels have ensured that they have been able to contain situations that were known to be volatile as well as allowing freedom of expression in a safe and secure manner which did not cause any looting or violence on the streets.