Day: June 26, 2018
ICCC to work with banks over acquisition
The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) has been in discussions with the Kina Bank on its proposed acquisition of ANZ Banking Group retail banking and commercial/SME banking business in […]
Workshop focuses on forest governances
A workshop held in Port Moresby recently focused on the Government’s commitment to improve current law enforcement and forest sector governance. The two-day conference on the country’s Timber Legality Verification […]
PNG Power assures it compliance with electricity code
PNG Power Ltd says it has always complied with the third party access code when engaging independent power producers to supply electricity onto its electricity systems. In a statement yesterday, […]
Fun run organisers condemn attacks on volunteers, media
THE Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee, initiator of the annual Trukai Fun Run event and the naming rights sponsor, Trukai Industries condemned the attack on St John Ambulance, media personnel […]
Marum agrees with callers’ comments
By ISAAC LIRI PNG Kumuls coach Michael Marum praised his men for an impressive performance in their 26-14 win over Fiji Bati in their Pacific test in Sydney on Saturday. […]
One missing and three swim to safety after boat capsizes in Madang
ONE man from Manus is missing while three managed to swim to Karkar Island, in Madang, after their boat capsized between Manus and Madang on Friday. They were travelling on […]
Time wasters upset court
By Max Aumora Jr The Waigani Committal Court has expressed concern about complainants asking the court to withdraw cases after they have been progressed. Magistrate Alex Kalandi said there were […]
Police launch probe into assault by officers
THE police internal investigation team will look into an alleged police brutality case involving seven officers in Northern. The officers allegedly assaulted a young man who was hospitalised as a […]
Two students die, 20 hurt in Markham road accident
By JIMMY KALEBE A collision between a 25-seater PMV bus and a fuel tanker at Markham, Morobe, left two students dead and 20 injured on Saturday morning, police said. The […]
Yama’s son charged with fighting police and carrying unlicensed gun
The eldest son of Madang Governor Peter Yama has been charged with fighting with police and being in possession of an unlicensed firearm. He is alleged to have tried to […]