Day: October 11, 2018
Officer killed, wife charged
By DOROTHY MARK A POLICE officer was allegedly killed by his wife, also a police officer, while returning from a nightclub in Madang early on Sunday morning, according to police. […]
Milne Bay starts search for eight missing at sea
THE Milne Bay provincial disaster office has started the search for the eight passengers missing at sea after their boat capsized last Friday, says acting provincial police commander Inspector George […]
PNG receives luxury sedans
Papua New Guinea has received a range of vehicles, including Maserati Quattroporte sedans, that will be used by world leaders and dignitaries during the Apec Leaders’ Summit in Port Moresby […]
EU pushes for Pacific to abolish death penalty
THE European Union is advocating to abolish the death penalty in the Pacific region, claiming that it is breaching human rights. “The death penalty is a denial of one of […]
Hawa jail not ready for prisoners
THE HAWA prison in Hela is not ready to take in prisoners despite its recent official reopening, police say. Provincial commander Chief Superintendent Martin Lakari said maintenance and carpentry work […]
Starting pay for nurses too low, says association head
The PNG Nurses’ Association says starting pay for nurses is too low and needs to be adjusted. President Fredrick Kebai said nursing graduates started on Grade 8 on the public […]
Villagers fight over land
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK FightinG has broken out between villagers in East Sepik over customary boundaries to claim benefits from Frieda River mine, says provincial police commander Robert Gesa. He said […]
HIV programmes in Jiwaka hailed
Jiwaka keeps itself up to date with statistics on HIV/AIDS because of effective HIV-testing facilities and response programmes in place, an official says. Provincial HIV response coordinator Kuk Gola told […]
China’s aid seals bond of friendship
THE Chinese government continued to add on to its generous donations to Papua New Guinea with 50 coaches, 35 mini buses and nine fire engines for Apec 2018. Chinese ambassador […]
Motorists face K300 fine or court case for illegal parking
BY JASON DOM MOTORISTS obstructing the flow of traffic in Port Moresby will face a spot fine of K300, or be taken to court, according to traffic police director Joe […]