Day: August 29, 2018
Policemen charged with assault of 13-year-old boy in West New Britain
TWO constables, who allegedly assaulted a teenager in West New Britain last month, appeared for mention in the Waigani Committal Court yesterday. George Sete and Konnie Kuk, who were attached […]
Twenty more riders eyed for Apec job
By MARJORIE FINKEO POLICE need 20 more traffic officers on motorcycles to meet the 80 needed for escort duties during the Apec Leaders’ Summit in November, says the officer in-charge […]
Airspace under control, says PNG Air Services of preparations for leaders’ meet
PNG Air Services Ltd (PNGASL) is confident it will meet the Government and Apec economies’ expectations for an efficient management of a safe airspace for November’s leaders’ meeting. Managing director […]
Two prison escapees shot dead
TWO men were shot dead and three others hospitalised after an exchange of fire with police on Monday in East New Britain. Acting provincial police commander Joseph Tabali said the […]
Daffodil golf raises K100,000 for cancer
THE Oil Search Daffodil Golf Cup raised more than K100,000 in Port Moresby on Friday to support the work of the Papua New Guinea Cancer Foundation. With the support of […]
Life PNG Care gets K100,000
OIL and gas company Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited has given K100,000 to Life PNG Care from the proceeds of its charity golf tournament in July. Life PNG Care is a […]
Law Society female member resigns to become a judge
A COUNCIL member of the Papua New Guinea Law Society has resigned to become a judge of the National Court and Supreme Court. Royale Thompson will become a judge at […]
Appeal to review sentence dismissed
THE Supreme Court in Waigani has dismissed an appeal by Dr Theo Yasause to review his 30-year sentence for murder six years ago. Judge Allen David, when handing down the […]
Bomana road soon to start, says Kaupa
WORK will soon start on the road leading to the Bomana jail, outside Port Moresby, according to Housing Minister and Moresby North East MP John Kaupa. He said this when […]
MP calls for better water transport deal
PNG needs a fairer policy and funding for water transport infrastructure, Kavieng MP and shadow treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey says. While launching several banana boats and 40hp engines worth over K200,00, […]