Day: August 23, 2018
Police to charge suspect over rugby player’s death
By MARTHA DERUAGE POLICE are investigating the death of Harlequins flyhalf Ishmael Indepine and expect to charge a suspect soon, says NCD Metropolitan Superintendent Perou N’dranou. N’Dranou said they had […]
Residents urged to stop spitting on footpaths
MORESBY North East MP John Kaupa has urged Port Moresby residents who chew betel nuts to stop spitting on new footpaths and roads built in preparation for the Apec Leaders’ […]
Law gives rights to administrators, says Nava
THE Teaching Service Commission has urged district administrators to use the powers they have been given to investigate, charge or suspend teachers alleged to have committed criminal offences. Principal legal […]
Drug suspect’s bail rejected
Magistrate Rosemary Koimo at the Boroko District Court yesterday advised the lawyer of a drug suspect that his client will not be released on bail until a formal application is […]
Man fined for two traffic offences
A man is paying a K600 fine for driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle in Mt Hagen, Western Highlands. Wu Yong, 50, originally of Fujian province in China, pleaded guilty […]
Court commits election returning officer to trial
THE Goroka Committal Court has committed an election returning officer to stand trial after finding sufficient evidence against him for allegedly enrolling ghost names and making false claims on the […]
New cell for Lae station
By Jimmy Kalebe THE upgrade and refurbishment of the Mahalang Police Station in Lae will include a new cell block and a family sexual violence office (FSV), says Lae MP […]
K100,00 given for Tapini job
GOILALA MP William Samb has given K100,000 to the Works Department to upgrade the Tapini Highway so people can access goods and services in Port Moresby. This money is to […]
Team get to see Wewak’s sites despite aborted tour
A ONE-day Apec regional trip to Wewak on Tuesday did not go down as planned, however, delegates did have a chance to come out of the Boram Airport. East Sepik […]
Bird clarifies mix-up that caused Apec tour cancellation
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK EAST Sepik Governor Allan Bird says the Apec Coordination Authority never communicated with the provincial organising committee about the Apec delegation’s visit. Bird said this yesterday after […]