Day: July 11, 2018
Minister Eoe slams ‘lazy’ public servants
A LACK of commitment and work ethics by public servants is a “disease” the country faces, a cabinet minister says. Minister for Religion, Youth and Community Development Soroi Eoe said […]
Court dismisses case against Telikom
The Waigani National Court has dismissed a case involving 271 Telikom PNG workers claiming damages for joblessness in 2015-16 in a “spill and fill policy” adopted by Telikom. Judge David […]
Experts from NZ probe Vanimo fire
TWO specialist fire investigators from New Zealand are working with police to investigate the burning down of a shop in West Sepik, provincial police commander Chief Inspector Moses Ibsagi says. […]
City police aware of rise in crime
By JACKLYN SIRIAS POLICE are well aware of the high rate of major crimes like carjacking in the city, NCD Metropolitan Superintendent Perou N’dranou says. He told The National that […]
Hefty fines to be applied on PMVs, passengers
HEFTY fines will now be imposed on both PMV drivers and passengers if the vehicles are overloaded. Under the new Road Transport Authority Act, drivers will be fined K500 and […]
DDA hit over appointment of LLG managers
By PISAI GUMAR THE district development authority (DDA) has no power to appoint local level government managers, Morobe deputy administrator social services Robin Bazinuc says. “As far as I know, […]
Lae residents told not to harbour escapees
By JUNIOR UKAHA LAE law and order chairman Sam Oyaya has called on residents not to harbour escapees in their communities. He made this call yesterday following a breakout from […]
Youths collecting fines ‘acting’ illegally
By ELIAS LARI THE Mt Hagen City council has termed youths going around the streets and charging fees to people who break city rules as illegal and stealing. This practice […]
Man gets 20yrs for abusing grandchild
By JIMMY KALEBE A SIXTY five-year-old grandfather (name withheld) was yesterday sentenced to 20 years in jail by Lae National Court for sexually abusing a minor over a period of […]
St John launches mobile app
By CLARISSA MOI ANYONE needing emergency medical aid can now reach St John Ambulance service using a smartphone app that can be downloaded on Google Play Store. The emergency app […]