Day: December 27, 2017
Suspension rule clarified
By CHRISTOPHER YOWAT MPs or constitutional office holders who appear before a leadership tribunal are effectively suspended from work once the public prosecutor presents the allegations of misconduct in office […]
City police report quiet weekend as 900 officers take to streets
POLICE were out in full force during Christmas to ensure public safety, says National Capital District Metropolitan Superintendent Perou N’Dranou. He told The National that NCD had about 900 police […]
Christmas marred by death, rape
TWO girls, seven and 14, were raped and an 18-year-old woman allegedly killed by her husband on Christmas Day in Western Highlands, according to police. The incidents stand out on […]
Special deliveries for Modilon
Madang’s Modilon Hospital delivered 12 babies on Christmas Day. Only three were boys. The first mother to deliver was Emily Libong, from Turubu in East Sepik. She gave birth to […]
Escapee killed in police shootout
AN escapee from the Lakiemata jail in West New Britain was shot dead by police on Saturday, says provincial police commander Jim Namora. He told The National that the escapee, […]
Good reports for Manus
POLICE in Manus reported a quiet and peaceful Christmas celebration in the province. Provincial police commander Chief Inspector David Yapu said although police were out in full force, assisted by […]
Enga so peaceful
ENGA police commander has commended the people of the province for their peaceful Christmas celebration. Acting Superintendent George Kakas told The National yesterday from Wabag that people celebrated quietly. Kakas […]
Eastern End police praise provinces for quiet celebrations
EASTERN End police divisional commander is commending people in Chimbu, Jiwaka and Western Highlands for a peaceful Christmas celebration. Assistant deputy police commissioner Nema Mondia told The National that despite […]
Aitape police commend people for staying out of trouble
AITAPE Police Station commander Leo Salle has commended his people in the Aitape district for a peaceful Christmas celebration. Salle told The National that there were no major incidents as […]
Housing trying to recoup K11.5m
THE National Housing Corporation (NHC) regional office in Lae is owed K11.5 million in arrears which the office is trying to recoup, says regional manager Joe Bulahge. He said the […]