Day: February 19, 2019
Eagles take the sting out of Stingerz
By JACK AMI PORT Moresby men’s reigning softball premiers Brown Eagles clawed Stingerz 8-0 in round two of Port Moresby Softball Association men’s A grade competition at the Bisini Diamonds […]
Maki, four join capital city franchise
SP PNG Hunters prop Enock Maki has signed up with Digicel Cup franchise Port Moresby Vipers for the 2019 season. Vipers operations manager Paul Komboi confirmed Maki and four other […]
Continuous rain affecting services
CONTINUOUS rain in the hinterlands of the Owen Stanley Range is affecting transport and services in the Biaru and Waria villages of Bulolo. The only road connecting the villages to […]
6.4 magnitude quake hits NIP, but no reports of damage
A 6.4 MAGNITUDE earthquake struck New Ireland yesterday but there were no reports of damage to property or loss of lives. The Department of Mineral Policy and Geo-hazards Management in […]
11 gang members to be charged
ELEVEN men remain in custody in Alotau awaiting to be charged for offences that are likely to range from possession and discharging of firearms, robbery, burning eight homes and even […]
Reserve police officers charged with extortion
TWO reserve police officers attached to the National Capital District Commission have been arrested for allegedly extorting money from a mother and son they caught smuggling mustard. A police statement […]
Rigo police assure commuters against criminals
POLICE in the Rigo district of Central have told commuters along the Magi Highway to Hula not to be afraid of criminals when travelling. Chief Sergeant and police station commander […]
Request to cancel couple’s bail
By Gideon Kindiwa A POLICE prosecutor applied to revoke the bail of a couple who have been charged with sexually abusing a girl, 13. Constable Shellian Pius asked the Waigani […]
Woman accused of stealing cash appears in court
A WOMAN appeared in the Waigani Committal Court for allegedly stealing money from a shop and giving it to her boyfriend. Imelda Tonny, 19, from Abau, Central, worked as a […]
Petition against Powi’s win to proceed to trial
AN election petition challenging the win of Southern Highlands Governor William Powi will proceed to trial following a ruling yesterday that found two grounds of competency. Justice George Manuhu, in […]