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News that matters in Papua New Guinea PNG’s NDoH bribed! PORT MORESBY:  Health issues, supply of pharmaceutical drugs and medical kits, and corruption had been protracted issues dominating news headlines in Papua New Guinea (PNG) for decades. Last Thursday (Nov 21, 2019), at the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)’s fifth session of its inquiry into the procurement and supply of medicine and medical kits worth more than K100 million to Borneo Pacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd (BPPL) this year, sparks started firing wantonly. Health secretary Pascoe Kase told the PAC that he was surprised the contract to procure and supply medicines was awared to BPPL in 2014. Kase was later cornered by PAC chairman Sir John Pundari’s line of questioning that forced him to ask for time to check his records, and to submit documents on Monday (Nov 25, 2019). LD Logistics Company (LDLC) which secured a K25 million contract to deliver medicines and pharmaceutical drugs nationwide in 2014 w

Supermarket sales/deals for the week Be a smart consumer! PORT MORESBY:  Groceries and food are a daily necessity for everyone. It is with this in mind that PNG Cyber Monitor is making a weekly compilation of deals offered by supermarkets here. Be a smart consumer, get the best out of your kina by checking out the prices and planning your shopping. The list below is a service for the convenience of our readers and followers. This is it: Brian Bell Christmas Wishes Competition, Astronomical national prizes! K250,000 Christmas Wish Giveaway: Christmas Cook/Bake-off - Measuring jug 500ML, glass (K20); Baking dish 1.8LT, square, glass (K20); Casserole Dish 2.8LT, glass (K45); Mixing bowl 3.5LT, glass K30); Kambrook hand mixer (K145 save K20); anko tea towel set 3Pc, cross claret (K20); anko kitchen set (K70); home co fry pan 24cm (K35), 30cm (K55); home co cookware set 3Pc metallic (K60 save K15); and Bakeware from K15 each). - As advertised in The Nationa