Day: February 27, 2019
Judges’ contract renewal to help reduce workload
By TREVOR WAHUNE Renewal of two judges’ contracts will help the judiciary with the massive workload it has, acting Chief Justice Ambeng Kandakasi says. He said a judge dealt with […]
Court asks defendants, complainants to attend court on time
DEFENDANTS and complainants must turn up in court on time to have their cases dealt with, says Mt Hagen District Court magistrate Donald Joseph. Joseph said this yesterday after complainant […]
Soldier, police officer charged with assaulting foreigner
A soldier and a police officer have been arrested and charged with assaulting a foreigner in Port Moresby last week, police say. The two disciplined forces officers are now in […]
Man dies in land dispute at Aitape
A land dispute at Talis village in Aitape, West Sepik, has resulted in the death of a man. Provincial police commander Moses Ibsagi said this was the second such killing […]
Police told to ensure people attend court
Police must ensure that people they arrest and charge attend court, says Waigani Committal Court magistrate Alex Kalandi. He asked a police prosecutor yesterday why some defendants in police custody […]
Malahang gets police station worth K400,000
By EREBIRI ZURENUOC A K400,000 police station in the Malahang industrial area of Lae has been handed over to police. The facility, which was received by Police Minister Jelta Wong […]
Hela govt has K5mil to build factory
THE Hela government has allocated K5 million to start work on the establishment of a factory for producing kappa, v-cream and nails, says Governor Philip Undialu. He said the government […]
Australians take on Kokoda Track as it opens for the season
THE first group of Australian trekkers who walked the famous Kokoda Track last week are expected to arrive at the Owers Corner with a welcome reception in Sogeri today. Acting […]
Cost of repair to parlt reviewed
By HELEN TARAWA PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill says all work and costing of maintenance to the Parliament House will go through the Central Supply and Tenders Board (CSTB). O’Neill told […]
New Island can be tourist destination
NEW Ireland has a lot to offer in terms of tourism, and the province has vibrant cultural and traditional values, says Paga Hill Development Company chief executive officer and founder […]