Day: August 24, 2018
Rebels look to carry momentum
THE Rebels will look to pick up from where they left off when they face the Mermaids in the Port Moresby Netball Association competition at the Rita Flynn Indoor Complex […]
Former track stars challenge competitors
By ISAAC LIRI TWO former Papua New Guinea representatives are challenging young athletes competing at the national championships in Port Moresby this weekend to put their best foot forward. Peter […]
Government aims to get all citizens registered by 2021
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK THE Government aims to have all citizens registered with the National Identification and Civil Registry Office by 2021, says acting Registrar-General Michael Kumung. “So far about 500,000 […]
Kapavore says all MPs receive DSIP funds
ALL 111 MPs have each received K3million for the District Service Improvement Programme so far for this year, according to Public Service Minister Elias Kapavore. They can expect the other […]
Overhaul provides better opportunities for people: Minister
AGRICULTURE and Livestock Minister Benny Allan says a major overhaul of the agriculture sector is providing rural people with better opportunities. “We are in exciting times, especially in the agriculture […]
Team of detectives to investigate accused police officers
A TEAM of detectives will be picked from various police units to investigate officers alleged to be involved in corrupt practices in Port Moresby, according to Commissioner Gari Baki. He […]
Motu-Koita Assembly wants to see updated roll
By PETER ESILA THE Motu-Koita Assembly says they have not had an opportunity to look at the updated electoral roll as writs are set to be issued on Thursday for […]
Police arrest 10 in a week during marijuana harvest season
By DOROTHY MARK POLICE have arrested at least 10 people this week for possessing or selling marijuana in Madang. Four people were arrested yesterday for transporting and handling nine big […]
Sir Kostas gets Air Niugini top post
SIR Kostas Constantinou has been appointed chairman of Air Niugini, replacing Sir Frederick Reiher. Public Enterprises and State Investments Minister William Duma announced the appointments of directors and chairmen of […]
Bride price case dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction
By JAMES GUMUNO UPPER courts such as the district, national, and supreme courts have no jurisdiction to deal with customary matters, a magistrate said yesterday. Mt Hagen District Court magistrate […]