Day: March 28, 2019
Classes resume after school addresses health concerns
CLASSES have resumed at the Dregerhafen Secondary School in Finschhafen after health concerns were addressed by the school administration. The school was closed on March 4 with more than 1800 […]
Rape-accused cops warned to leave witnesses alone
By GIDEON KINDIWA A COURT has been told that two police officers facing charges of rape have been asking other officers to support them with statements favouring them. Police prosecutor […]
Magistrate explains importance of written statements in court
A MAGISTRATE has stressed the importance of written statements in committal proceedings as they carry a lot of weight in determining the outcomes of cases. Committal Magistrate Cosmas Bidar made […]
Courier driver pleads guilty in drug case
A DRIVER for a courier company has admitted in court to be in possession of marijuana which he was planning to send on a flight from Mt Hagen to Kokopo. […]
It’s official: Students pay 50t fare on PMVs
THE approved students’ bus fare is 50toea during school periods, according to PMV Association president Jack Waso. “Every school students from elementary to secondary schools with school uniforms or identification […]
EC expects 225,000 B’ville voters
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK Electoral Commissioner Patilias Gamato says that they are expecting to register about 225,000 voters in the roll for the Bougainville referendum. He told the Press Club in […]
Funding issue hurting peace agreement progress
THE Government’s reluctance to release funding to Bougainville on a timely basis is seriously hampering the progress of the Peace Agreement, according to South Bougainville MP Timothy Masiu. Maisu, pictured,said […]
Model of arbitration clause will recognise awards
The New York Convention 1958, a model of an arbitration clause to be introduced in PNG, will give the country recognition on arbitration awards, a conference has been told. Koh […]
PNG Power’s restructure focuses on customer service
PNG Power is working on increasing customer service proposition following the recent restructure, according to acting managing director Carolyn Blacklock. Blacklock said they were considering returning to the days when […]
University plans to improve learning
THE University of Natural Resources and Environment in East New Britain plans to become the centre for the study of natural resources, environment, climate change and agriculture, Vice-Chancellor Dr James […]