Day: August 8, 2018
Parkop condemns tribal fights, wants peace in city
UPGRADING squatter settlements in the National Capital District suburbs is one way to ensure no one provincial group dominates another, says Governor Powes Parkop. He said the plan was to […]
Housing issues keeping police numbers down
By LUKE KAMA in Kerema, Gulf ONLY 19 police officers are based in Kerema, Gulf – an insufficient number to police the entire district – its police station commander Senior […]
Defence told to respect citizens
The Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) is urging soldiers to respect fellow citizens when conducting their duties. Speaking at the closing ceremony of maritime training for 16 cadets, chief […]
Couple in court over sorcery case
A couple, who bashed up an elderly woman whom they accused of practising sorcery, appeared in the Waigani Committal Court last week. Tindiwa Nakinaki and Jeniffer Tapula, of Tigipi in […]
Yama loses case against former election officer
By HEZRON KISING A FORMER election manager was discharged by the Waigani Committal Court on corruption charges related to his previous position as the returning officer for the Madang open […]
Tougher laws sought in effort to win war on crime
LAWS that make people afraid to commit crime should be introduced because current penalties were soft, says National Planning and Monitoring Minister Richard Maru. He said tougher laws and penalties […]
Farmers showcase products
By HELEN TARAWA LOCAL farmers of vegetables, fish and cash crops, including vanilla, cocoa and coffee, were presented an opportunity to showcase their products to Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation officials […]
Meeting highlights women in agriculture and fisheries
By HELEN TARAWA Women in agriculture and fisheries agenda was for the first time highlighted at the Apec third senior officials’ meeting this week. Agriculture and Livestock Minister Benny Allan […]
Policing in provinces normal: Baki
By JACKLYN SIRIAS PROVINCIAL police commanders are expected to ensure normal policing is carried out during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders’ Summit in November, Commissioner Gari Baki says. He was […]
Allan hails success of Apec food security week
MINISTER for Agriculture and Livestock Benny Allan is impressed with the success so far of the Apec Food Security Week. He said the success was evident with the staging of […]