Day: June 6, 2018
Seven held after 250kg of cocaine found
By Angela Paul SEVEN men suspected of being part of an international syndicate have been detained and charged by Alotau police after they were found on Budibudi Island in Milne […]
Summons ruling made as Parkop faces poll challenge
TWO petitioners challenging the election of National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop where advised by the Waigani National Court to file summons to call electoral commission officials to retrieve documents […]
Lawlessness rising in rural areas
LAW and order problems in rural Morobe are on the rise due to increasing consumption of illicit drugs and homebrew by young people, police say. Provincial police commander Supt Alex […]
Students to pay K10 towards law, order programme
The Bumayong Lutheran Secondary in Lae is using K10 collected from each student to support a law and order programme in school. The programme was delivered through a partnership with […]
New transit centre to screen illegal immigrants
THE new transit centre at Bomana will now screen illegal immigrants, Chief Justice Sir Salamo Injia says. Speaking after the closing of a human trafficking workshop for PNG judges in […]
Concerns over compo demands
By ZACHERY PER PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill says the demands for compensation is a major impediment to infrastructure development. O’Neill said developing infrastructure for transport, education, health and the economic […]
Air travel vital: PM
By MALUM NALU PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill says air transport will be relied on for many years to come as the only way to reach remote areas inaccessible by road. […]
Lawyer weighs in on Bougainville referendum
A LAWYER has urged the Government not to use the grounds of weapons disposal and good governance to determine the future of Bougainville. Anthony Regen, a constitution lawyer involved in […]
O’Neill calls on Eastern Highlands leaders to unite
PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill has called on Eastern Highlands leaders to put aside their differences and work together for the good of the province. O’Neill pointed out the case of […]
PNG needs culture of respect and value for environment
PAPUA New Guineans need to develop a culture of respect, responsibility and appreciation for the environment and value it, National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop says. Parkop, who was part […]