Day: February 20, 2018
Four facing charges after attack on journalist
FOUR men are facing charges of assault and for being drunk and disorderly after a journalist was attacked in Morobe on Friday. Metropolitan Superintendent Anthony Wagambie Jr said the four […]
Fighting back not the answer, women told
By DAPHNE WANI A MAGISTRATE has warned women not to take the law into their own hands when facing domestic violence situations. Deputy Chief Magistrate Dessie Magaru sounded the warning […]
Woman held on abortion charge
A WOMAN in East Sepik will appear in court soon charged with abortion. Provincial police commander Robert Gesa told The National that Evelyn Parambum, 28, of Banak village in the […]
Increase observers on boats: Basil
COMMUNICATION and Information Technology and Energy Minister Sam Basil suggests the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) increase the number of observers onboard tuna fishing vessels from one to two. Basil told […]
Policies eyed to boost revenue generation
THE Department of National Planning and Monitoring and the National Research Institute have agreed to devise policies focusing on revenue generation based on real data. The two government agencies signed […]
Hospital gets K190mil makeover
By GYNNIE KERO East Sepik’s provincial hospital will continue to see more rehabilitation work on its facilities, including the operating theatre, pathology and the patients’ mess. According to acting chief […]
Court upholds bid to seek judicial review of SHP election petition
The Waigani Supreme Court yesterday upheld an appeal seeking judicial review of the election petition for the Southern Highlands seat after it found that the case was decided on competency […]
Need help? Call the toll-free number, says church counsellor
A church social worker is urging members of the public to take note of the toll-free numbers to the free Wantok counselling service displayed in public places and seek assistance […]
Thugs seize ambulance, make off with parts
By PETER WARI AN ambulance was hijacked by people who tied up the driver and health workers. The ambulance belonged to the Margarima Rural Hospital in Hela. The incident happened […]
Online selection official: Niningi
ONLINE selection is the official method of selection for the Department of Higher Education, Science, Research and Technology, says Minister Pila Niningi. He said students selected by the department’s online […]