Day: September 5, 2018
Assault costs brother-in-law K500
By JAMES GUMUNO A MAN has been fined K500 by the Mt Hagen District Court for assaulting his former brother-in-law. Mt Hagen District Court Magistrate Betty Jacob found Kenneth Luke, […]
Man fails in jobs claim against PNG Ports
By ALICE OSII A FORMER maintenance manager has failed to prove in court that he was wrongly dismissed by PNG Ports seven years ago. The Waigani National Court dismissed Edward […]
Trial date set for guard in supermarket shooting
By HEZRON KISING A security guard charged with shooting dead a colleague at a supermarket in Port Moresby where they both worked will be tried in the National Court. This […]
B’ville ward needs new radio facilities
THE morning sun hits directly at the radio booth. With sweat running down his face, Clement Haramou the radioman (Tango 2) tries calling again. Another 20 minutes go by, another […]
Kokoda villagers build own road by hand
By LUKE KAMA THE Kokoda Track Catchment communities along the Kokoda Track in Central are building and fixing roads by after waiting in vain for government help. The people living […]
Public service, needs major overhaul, says Juffa
By JEFFERY ELAPA ORO Governor Garry Juffa has called on the Government to overhaul the public service machinery, saying it is like an old vehicle being forced to run. He […]
Eight-year-old killed in crash
AN eight-year-old boy died last week when he was hit by a truck while crossing Mul Baiyer road in Western Highlands, police said. Western Highland’s Provincial Police Commander Chief Inspector […]
Manase distances NAC from airport flight snub
By LUKE KAMA CIVIL Aviation Minister Alfred Manase said that Kundiawa Airport in Chimbu is ready to take in flights but the decision not to resume flights was with airline […]
Traditional law documented
THE Constitutional and Law Reform Committee (CLRC) has engaged 30 law students at the University of PNG to document traditional laws and practices. Secretary Dr Eric Kwa said the arrangement […]
Parents not happy with slow registrations
PARENTS of students attending Kelua Teachers’ College in Mt Hagen are not happy with the slow progress of registrations. Parents told The National yesterday that everyone should be given a […]