Day: February 26, 2019
Lae women to celebrate international day
WOMEN in Lae will commemorate United Nation’s International Women’s Day on March 08, thanks to the Soroptimist International Club of Lae. The thirty-two-women club volunteer to raise funds that go […]
Abel sees wealth in land leases
By HELEN TARAWA Landowners must be encouraged to use their customary land lease to create income and grow their own wealth, Sir Christopher Abel says. Sir Christopher, father of deputy […]
Tkatchenko wants land commission abolished
The Land Titles Commission should be abolished because it is duplicating roles, says Minister for Lands and Physical Planning Justin Tkatchenko. Tkatchenko said on Friday that this issue was among […]
Landowners urged to form ILG group
The people of Yanta and Hengambu, in Mumeng, Bulolo, are being asked to apply and register under the Incorporated Land Groups (ILG) Act. MP Sam Basil said that he was […]
Jobless mum denied custody of kids
MT HAGEN district court magistrate Donald Joseph told a mother last week that the Lukautim Pikinini Act protects children and ensures they are well brought up by their parents. Joseph, […]
Rocky start ends well with AOG enrolment meeting target
DESPITE a few setbacks during the first day of registration for first-year students at the University of Goroka, there have been major improvements since yesterday. Director student admin Pascalis Mape […]
Man hurt, road blocked as fighting breaks out
A MAN was injured and a roadblock was set up after fighting broke out between the people of Gigo settlement and Laleki villagers along the Talesea District Highway in Kimbe, […]
Man charged with unlawful use of vehicle
A MAN who was absent five times for mention finally appeared at the Waigani Committal Court after a warrant for his arrest was ordered. Nirius Vinau, 41, from Rabaul, East […]
West Sepik man released from Indonesian jail after four years
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK A WEST Sepik man convicted of smuggling K20,000 worth of marijuana into Indonesia has been deported to Papua New Guinea after being released from an Indonesian prison, […]
B’ville referendum chairman names chief officer
Bougainville Referendum Commission chairman Bertie Ahern has named Mauricio Claudio as chief referendum officer for the referendum anticipated to be held this year. Claudio arrived in Buka on Saturday to […]