Day: August 1, 2017
Gamato to decide on late writs
By DEMAS TIEN A COURT has left it to the discretion of the electoral commissioner how to deal with the electorates still counting votes after 2pm yesterday. A Supreme Court […]
Five governor seats yet to be declared
THE governors of five provinces are yet to be determined as counting for the 2017 general election continues into its fifth week. The five governors’ seats are among the seven […]
Gelu disappointed with EC conduct
By LUKE KAMA REGISTRAR of Political Parties and Candidates Dr Alphonse Gelu has expressed disappointment over the way an invitation was sent to the People’s National Congress (PNC) Party to […]
Gamato clarifies Moresby declaration
Electoral Commissioner Patilias Gamato says he will decide on what action to take against a returning officer who allegedly conducted an illegal declaration in Port Moresby last week. Moresby North-West […]
Police station fire 7 charged
By JIMMY KALEBE SEVEN people charged with the burning down of a police station last month have been told to abide by their bail conditions set by the district court […]
Domestic violence a community concern
DOMESTIC violence must no longer be regarded as a family affair between a husband and wife, a magistrate says. Buka District Court Magistrate Bruce Tasikul said this last Friday when […]
Lae hopes partnership will continue to see drop in cases
LAE has continued to experience an increase in the number of court cases registered in the district court every year, Chief Magistrate Nerrie Eliakim says. She said Lae had more […]
ENB wants curb on spending
THE East New Britain provincial administration will tighten its use of funds and resources in the second half of the year. The three deputy heads of the provincial administration have […]
Alotau plan ready
By MALUM NALU A NATIONAL development template for the next five years is being drawn up at the Alotau camp as Peter O’Neill and his coalition partners prepare to form […]
99 writs returned, 12 remaining
By HELEN TARAWA Electoral Commissioner Patilias Gamato yesterday returned 19 writs to Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae at the Government House in a low-key ceremony. He told The National that the […]