Day: June 5, 2018
Kua warns referral of Kramer to committee sets a dangerous precedent
OPPOSITION MP Kerenga Kua says the referral of Madang MP Bryan Kramer to the parliamentary privileges committee by Speaker Job Pomat sets a “very dangerous precedent”. He said the matter […]
Pomaleu says ICT agenda at forefront of Apec
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is now on the forefront of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) agenda, says PNG Apec ambassador Ivan Pomaleu. He said this during the opening of […]
Armed criminals enter shop, escape with K20,000
ARMED criminals entered a Chinese shop in Lae on Friday and escaped with K20,000. Lae Metropolitan Superintendent Anthony Wagambie Jr said the robbery happened at around 7pm as the shop […]
Pundari urges all to promote and protect environment
World Environment Day which is today should be embraced by all in meaningful ways to promote and protect the environment, a Cabinet minister says. Minister for Environment, Conservation and Climate […]
No money, so inmates taken to court in boat hired on credit
By JACKLYN SIRIAS POLICE and Correctional Services officers in Vanimo are hiring boats on credit to transport inmates to Aitape for court hearings this week, says West Sepik police commander […]
Refugee charged with assault of medical officer
A refugee in Manus has been charged with assaulting a psychiatrist at the Pacific International Hospital at the East Lorengau Refugee Transit Centre, police said. Mohammad Jamali Paghaleh, 27, from […]
Soldier loses job over assault
By JACKLYN SIRIAS A SOLDIER has been dismissed from the PNG Defence Force for assaulting a doctor in Port Moresby last month. Private Desmond Dusave is expected to face the […]
Man sought after wife found dead
MADANG police are searching for a man who allegedly murdered his wife and buried her in a pit last week. The suspect living at Biliau Maus Rot Settlement in Madang […]
Road charges raised
By GYNNIE KERO FINES for motorists breaching road rules have been increased to act as a deterrent, an official says. In addition, the Road Transport Authority has also increased fees […]
Kapavore tells Numu: Keep Akunai on the job
By MALUM NALU in Goroka PUBLIC Service Minister Elias Kapavore has advised Eastern Highlands Governor Peter Numu to let Samson Akunai continue as acting provincial administrator. Numu recently suggested that […]