Day: January 3, 2019
Winds, rain expected to ease: Weatherman
THE country is experiencing heavy rain and strong winds but they are expected to ease from next week. National Weather Service director Samuel Maiha said even in the middle of […]
PNG Air robbery suspect dies in shoot-out
ONE of the three suspects in the robbery at the PNG Air office in Goroka last week died during a shoot-out with police. Provincial police commander David Seine Jr said […]
Gulf families left homeless after strong winds
Strong winds destroyed several houses along Lese and Miaru in Gulf on New Year’s Eve, leaving more than 15 families homeless. Police commander Inspector Silva Sika said the families who […]
Official: Law allows minister to appoint solicitor-general
By JEFFREY ELAPA A SENIOR state lawyer from the Office of the Solicitor-General says the Attorney-General’s Act empowers the minister concerned to make the appointment of the solicitor-general. Kaiyoma Akeya […]
Police confirm Misima Island robbery by armed gang
ACTING Milne Bay police commander George Bayagau has confirmed the robbery of shops on Misima Island by an armed gang. “This gang is believed to be led by the notorious […]
Police: Double murder, assault reported during festive period
A DOUBLE murder on New Year’s Eve at Belmo village in the Yangoru-Saussia district of East Sepik and an assault at Gavien Block in Angoram were the major incidents reported […]
EC yet to start recount for Chimbu
THE Electoral Commission has about five weeks to recount the Chimbu regional seat ballot papers and produce the result in court, before Feb 7. The ballot boxes are still locked […]
Engan student killed on New Year’s Day in Hagen
An Engan student set to do his grade 12 this year was killed in Mt Hagen in Western Highlands on New Year’s Day. The student has been identified as Elias […]
Reconciliations show Bougainville people ready for referendum
By Joy Torome THE people of Eivo Torau Constituency in Central Bougainville had a reconciliation ceremony to show that they are ready for the referendum. The reconciliation was held at […]
Refugees need freedom: Priest
THE Catholic Bishops Conference says the number of suicidal attempts by refugees and their health problems on Manus Island will not get better unless they are given freedom from detention. […]