Day: January 21, 2019
Swim team preparing for Apia
MEMBERS of the Papua New Guinea swim team have started the year on a high note, with the support of Australian coach Rick Van Der Zant. Van Der Zant, who […]
Cutter name 30-man squad for Digicel Cup
Competition rookies Kimbe Cutters have named their final squad for the Digicel Cup season which kicks off in April. The 30-man squad was approved by the Cutters board, according to […]
People gearing up for referendum, says Masiu
SOUTH Bougainville MP Timothy Masiu says the people are gearing up for the referendum in June by taking part in reconciliation and weapon disposal activities. Masiu, also the deputy Opposition […]
Kuman: More than K115mil released for TFF funds
EDUCATION Minister Nick Kuman says more than K115 million for the Tuition Fee Free (TFF) funds has been released for the 2019 academic year. Kuman said the total amount to […]
Officers charged with rape, possession of porn materials
TWO senior officers based at the Hohola police station were arrested and charged with rape and being in possession of pornographic materials by the Policing Police Task Force Team (PPTFT) […]
Man in court for allegedly killing former girlfriend
A MAN appeared in the Waigani Committal Court last week accused of murdering his former girlfriend. Alex Manai, 35, from Goilala, Central, was charged with one count of murder. Magistrate […]
Projects boom boost crime
BOOMING industries, major impact projects and other developments in Morobe have contributed to an increase in petty crimes in Lae, Menyamya district law and order chairman Mark Wisimba says. He […]
Call for Central villagers to live in peace, contribute to development
POLICE are appealing to villagers in Central to live in peace and harmony and contribute to the economic and social development of the nation. Chief Sergeant Lawrence Kilei said the […]
Cop dismissed for bashing wife
A mobile squad officer has been dismissed from the police force for allegedly bashing his wife, according to a police statement. Constable Andy Kaivi, 34, was handed his dismissal notice […]
Aging public servants asked to make way for new blood
By GLENDA AWIKIAK Maprik MP John Simon has called on public servants in his district who are in their retirement age to resign and give space to new graduates. He […]