Day: April 5, 2019
Lawyers told to pursue cases
ONE of the reasons why court cases are piling up is because lawyers and prosecutors are not pursuing them, acting Chief Magistrate Nerrie Eliakim says. They become backlogged because there […]
Funding for lower courts depend on their admin, says magistrate
FUNDING and the wellbeing of the lower courts are mostly determined by the type of administration they have at provincial and district levels, acting Chief Magistrate Nerrie Eliakim says. She […]
UPNG staff confused over appointment of council
By Rebecca Kuku THERE is some confusion at the University of Papua New Guinea over its council despite Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology Minister Pila Niningi announcing […]
AIC commissions K2m recorder
The PNG Accident Investigation Commission (AIC) will now be able to carry out investigations efficiently using the flight recorder memory access retrieval system (MARS). The K2 million MARS system will […]
Namani keen to keep his promise, make a difference
PNG Accidents Investigation Commission’s (AIC) chief commissioner Hubert Namani says he will ensure that the commission meets all best practices. Speaking at the launching of the flight recorder memory access […]
Dangerous escapees recaptured
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK THE Lae-based mobile squad on operation in Yangoru-Saussia, East Sepik, has recaptured three dangerous prison escapees from Boram Jail in Wewak, provincial police commander Robert Gesa says. […]
Road construction underway
By REBECCA KUKU CONSTRUCTION work on the new Mendi-Nipa Road has resumed without any disturbance, says Southern Highlands police commander Gideon Kauke. A report was circulated on social media earlier […]
Students discuss issues affecting families
DON BOSCO Technical Institute (DBTI) students participated in a radio show on Wednesday, discussing the factors that contribute to a family being safe and happy. ‘Safe family, happy family’ was […]
Lack of boats makes sea travel expensive
SEA transport in the Morobe Patrol Post area of Huon Gulf has been lacking for about five years now, an official says. Ward councillor of Zare village in the Morobe […]
Baing brings govt skills to Kumul
PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill has welcomed the appointment of Andrew Baing as the new chairman of Kumul Petroleum Holdings Ltd. The appointment is effective for a three-year term. Baing replaces […]