Day: October 30, 2017
Govt reminds Australia of obligation to refugees
THE Government has reminded Australia of its obligation to look after the welfare of all refugees left in Papua New Guinea until all are resettled or choose to live in […]
Police close shop after Myanmar man escapes
A joint government team shut down a Chinese-owned shop in Port Moresby after a Myanmar man employed in his store escaped last week. The Myanmar man, believed to be an […]
Security jobs reserved for locals: Minister
IMMIGRATION and Border Security Minister Petrus Thomas has stopped the recruitment of 42 Fijians contracted to provide security at the Manus regional processing centre. Thomas said security jobs and garrison […]
‘Continue crackdown on illegal businesses’
IMMIGRATION and Border Security Minister Petrus Thomas wants the government team conducting operations to crack down on illegal foreign-owned businesses to continue throughout the country. “If the team can uncover […]
Govt team exposes 168 foreign-owned businesses in NCD
A GOVERNMENT team has exposed 168 foreign-owned businesses in Port Moresby reserved for locals. Immigration, Border and Security Minister Petrus Thomas said some were even setting up trade stores in […]
Family, friends lay Evara to rest
By HELEN TARAWA Rosalyn Albaniel Evara was finally laid to rest at the 9-Mile cemetery witnessed by her family, friends and work colleagues at about midday on Saturday. As her […]
Lae family support centre gets assistance
By JIMMY KALEBE LACK of equipment and human resources to combat gender-based violence (GBV) among families are areas that need urgent attention, says Sr Anasthesia Wakon of the Family Support […]
Women denied freedom, says judge
By Alphonse Porau Women in this country do not experience the freedom they deserve because men do not protect and respect them,” a judge says. Sentencing Paul Supa, 36, from […]
Family demands answers after student’s death as investigation continues
By REBECCA KUKU THE family of a 22-year-old missing man whose body was found at the basement of the Treasury Department building are demanding answers from security personnel of a […]
Prison escapee killed in shootout
A PRISON escapee from Lakiemata jail in West New Britain was shot dead while another known suspect was shot and recaptured by police. West New Britain police commander Chief Supt […]