Day: September 10, 2018
Court finds man guilty of raping 15-year-old girl
A MAN has been found guilty by the Kokopo National Court in East New Britain of raping a 15-year-old girl in 2011. The man, a relative of the girl, had […]
False pretence cases on rise, says Sir Gibbs
By HEZRON KISING IT has become a trend to obtain goods and services through dishonest means, Deputy Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika told the Waigani National Court on Friday. He […]
Wife in court for husband’s death
A woman, who allegedly killed her husband after he failed to respond to her phone calls, appeared for mention at the Waigani Committal Court last week. Kellyn Grace Kande, 22, […]
Bank officer puts her cup of coffee in the bag
By HELEN TARAWA PAPUA New Guineans can now enjoy a cup of locally produced coffee sold in satchets – similar to bags of tea. Georgina Benson, from Goroka, is the […]
Basic technology can open up way for women
THE use of basic technology should not be overlooked in getting women into the digital economy, says an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation official. United States head of delegation Michelle Beckerring told […]
Dogs brought in to give security teeth
POLICE now have 69 police dogs to carry out normal duties during the Asia-Pacific Economic Conference Leaders’ Summit in November, said a senior officer in-charge at Friday’s passing of eight […]
MiBank board endorses gender equity policy
The board of MiBank has endorsed a gender equity and social inclusion policy, known as Gesi. MiBank directors Dame Carol Kidu and Lesieli Taviri joined with MiBank staff at a […]
Public servants put on notice
WESTERN Governor Taboi Awi Yoto and North Fly MP James Donald have warned public servants in the province to pull up their socks and work hard to deliver services. The […]
Call made to review parlt committee system
RIGO MP Lekwa Gure says Parliament needs to strengthen its committee system. He said the nation did not need a bicameral system but a strengthened the unilateral system to make […]
Marape plans bill to help local firms
Finance Minister James Marape, is calling on MPs to support a bill he will table to allow local companies to bid for multi-million kina infrastructure projects. He said local contractors […]