Day: August 9, 2017
Stolen gun found on policeman
A missing police-issued firearm suspected to be used in a Tatana killing was confiscated from police officers during the formation of the government in Port Moresby last week, Crime Directorate […]
Workers’ action illegal: Power boss
PNG Power workers’ action to block off the entrance into the front and back gates of the company’s head office in Hohola last week was illegal, acting chief executive officer […]
NHC plans to build more houses in Port Moresby
By Muhuyupe Soranzi THE new plan for the National Housing Corporation (NHC) is to acquire land to build more houses in Port Moresby and other centres. NHC managing director Ditha […]
Court dismisses review case
By DEMAS TIEN THE Waigani National Court has dismissed a judicial review case seeking to set aside a warrant of arrest issued for Prime Minister Peter O’Neill in 2014 regarding […]
UN agency raises concern about detention centre
UN refugee agency UNHCR has serious concerns about “deteriorating conditions” at the Manus regional processing centre as authorities seek to relocate people to Lorengau or elsewhere in PNG. The announcement […]
Immigration authority offers to provide assistance
THE PNG Immigration and Citizenship Authority Services (PNGICSA) will work with relevant stakeholders to provide assistance to any legal inquiry concerning the death of an asylum seeker on Manus. Foreign […]
Man steals drugs, gets killed
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK A man was killed over illegal drugs during the general election in Gulf, according to assistant police commissioner Victor Isouve. “I have never seen such a gruesome […]
Police warn parents after child raped, murdered
By Rebecca Kuku Parents who neglect their children will be charged under the Lukautim Pikinini Act, New Ireland police commander John Midi says. He made the statement after a seven-year-old […]
Man on sex charges has term suspended
A man from East Sepik who sexual touched his six-year-old cousin sister two years ago in Port Moresby was handed a suspended six-year jail term yesterday. The Waigani National Court, […]
Northern officers sidelined, Gerari orders investigation
Six policemen in Northern have been suspended for allegedly drink driving in an official vehicle and losing a firearm during the general election period. Provincial police commander Lincoln Gerari told […]