Category: National
Six held on suspicion of Finschhafen payback killing
SIX suspects were arrested by Finschhafen police in Morobe yesterday following the “payback” killing of a Grade Nine student at Gaing village, Hube local level government area, last Friday. Hube […]
Marape urged to sideline Manning
By GEORGINA KOREI OPPOSITION Leader Douglas Tomuriesa is calling on Prime Minister James Marape to sideline Police Commissioner David Manning so he can answer to a complaint against him. Tomuriesa […]
Sinai suggests photo ID for elections
By REBECCA KUKU THE Electoral Commission is considering introducing a photo roll voter registration system for future elections, says commissioner Simon Sinai. Sinai, who has just returned from witnessing the […]
Pangu endorses Simon as by-election candidate
PAPUA New Guinea should continue to practise free and fair elections as people have the democratic rights to elect their parliamentary representatives freely, Prime Minister James Marape says. Marape said […]
Majority of ESP Catholics back amendment: Commission
The majority of female Catholic believers reached by the Constitutional Law Reform Commission (CLRC) in East Sepik are supporting the amendment in the constitution declaring PNG to become a Christian […]
400-plus treated for Malaria in Madang
MORE than 400 persons in Madang’s Usino-Bundi and Bogia were tested and treated for malaria during World Malaria Day last Thursday. Madang health authority, in partnership with Rotarians Against Malaria, […]
Electric cars mooted
ELECTRIC vehicles can be used as an alternative mode of transportation in the country as a means of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, an official says. Department of Transport secretary […]
Shared priorities discussed
UNITED States law enforcement agencies visited Papua New Guinea last week to discuss shared priorities in existing security arrangements to strengthen ties. A spokesperson from the US embassy said representatives […]
Govt will support churches
THE Government will continue to support Christian churches through Papua New Guinea’s identity as a Christian country amidst a backdrop of diverse world views, Prime Minister James Marape says. “Among […]
PM to attend Pacific leaders’ meeting
PRIME Minister James Marape says he has accepted an invitation from Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to attend the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (Palm 10) in Tokyo from July 16 […]