Day: January 20, 2017
Separate lines for poll
By MALUM NALU ELECTORAL Commissioner Patilias Gamato wants to see a separate line for women, the elderly and disabled people to the polling station make voting easier for them. “We […]
No violence during election, police warn
VIOLENCE, intimidation, bribery and corruption will not be tolerated during the general election, says Electoral Commissioner Patilias Gamato. He told The National that these were things the Commonwealth Observer Group […]
Armed gang robs shopping centre in city suburb
AN armed gang robbed the Papindo shopping centre at Gerehu, Port Moresby, yesterday. Met Supt Benjamin Turi said the armed robbery occurred in the afternoon after the shop workers had […]
Street vending a concern: Turi
By ALPHONSE PORAU NATIONAL Capital District Met Supt Benjamin Turi has called for tougher laws to discourage vendors from selling illegally on streets and in front of shops. He said […]
Court: Use of violence to steal is robbery
By TABITHA NERO PEOPLE who use violence to steal from other people should be charged with armed robbery not stealing, says a magistrate. “Holding up girls and lone males at […]
Four men in court for using insulting words
FOUR men accused of using insulting words against acting Police Commissioner Raphael Huafolo appeared in the Boroko District Court on Wednesday, Dominic Mambian, Victor Akui, Wilford and Nason Sui were, […]
Polye’s comments slammed
WORKS and Implementation Minister Francis Awesa says the continued attacks on the Government by Opposition Leader Don Polye over roads throughout the country are “hypocrisy”. Awesa said Polye had done […]
Court issues warrant of arrest for woman
A WARRANT was issued yesterday by the Boroko District Court for the arrest of businesswoman Rellice Manasinge for breaching her bail conditions. Magistrate Laura Kuvi said it would be easy […]
Low standard of bio-security in poultry a concern
By GYNNIE KERO LOW standard of bio-security for farmers remains a key issue which the country is yet to address in the poultry industry. Poultry Industry Association secretary and treasurer […]
Villagers receive relief supplies
By PISAI GUMAR THE Morobe disaster office has provided relief supplies to landslide-affected people of Bosa in Nawaeb district, Morobe. The landslide destroyed two teachers’ houses and a double classroom […]