Day: July 31, 2017
Ruling party confident of beating 2012 returns
By GYNNIE KERO LEADER of the People’s National Congress Party Peter O’Neill is confident the party will exceed in 2017 the 27 members elected in 2012. The Ialibu-Pangia MP said […]
Governor-General invites PNC to form government
GOVERNOR-General Sir Bob Dadae last Friday invited the People’s National Congress party to form the government as it had won the most seats by any party. He extended the invitation […]
Call for govt to improve electoral system
THE new government must modernise the electoral system as its first business, National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop says. Parkop urged the government to work with the electoral commissioner to […]
Changes prompt call for new spaces teacher training
THE Education Department is encouraging stakeholders, including provincial administrations, education advisers and MPs, to work with teachers’ colleges to build new facilities. This is critical because of the recent changes […]
THE’s Sapia unseats Gau in Raicoast open
NEVER give up became special phrase for Peter Sapia on Friday when he was declared winner of the Raicoast open seat. Sapia, under THE party, unseated James Gau (PNG Party) […]
NA-led team talks up chances
The National Alliance-led coalition parties are positive to muster the majority of the MPs to form the next government when Parliament sits this week, Northern Governor and People’s Movement For […]
Eastern Highlands police arrest Kulang following fight
KUNDIAWA-Gembogl MP Tobias Kulang was yesterday arrested by police at a roadblock at Watabung as he was driving away from an election-related fight in Kundiawa. Police alleged the culture, arts […]
Kua explains loophole on MPs’ conduct pre-govt
THERE is no law to guide MPs in their behaviour and regrouping to form the next government, former justice minister and attorney-general Kerega Kua says. The Sinasina-Yongomugl MP-elect was referring […]
Police boss issues warning
By JAMES GUMUNO WESTERN Highlands police commander is appealing for peace and calm in Mt Hagen city following widespread destruction last Monday. Chief Supt Martin Lakari issued a stern warning […]
Law firms lose court files, other properties in fire
TWO law firms that had been operating inside the burnt down Mt Hagen council chamber building in Western Highlands have lost millions of kina worth of court files and other […]