Day: April 17, 2019
Cathedral fire saddens church
By GYNNIE KERO THE Catholic church in PNG and Solomon Islands has expressed its sadness over the damage to the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris caused by a fire. Father Giorgio […]
Minister plans to table corruption commission bill
By HELEN TARAWA JUSTICE Minister and Attorney-General Davis Steven plans to table the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) bill in Parliament in next month’s sitting. He said Prime Minister Peter […]
Court orders man to pay K1 compo over damage
THE Buka District Court has ordered a man to pay K1 to compensate a woman for injuring her and damaging her properties over a prolonged land dispute case on Bougainville, […]
Magistrate calls for law enforcers to be fair in court
A MAGISTRATE has stressed the importance of fair representation in courts as a vital part of delivering justice. Senior magistrate Cosmas Bidar shared this when he gave a final adjournment […]
More police presence needed to match increase in court cases
By TREVOR WAHUNE A senior provincial magistrate says an increase in court cases in West New Britain is requiring more police presence in parts of the province other than the […]
Call made to back schools reform
THE new one-six-six (1-6-6) education structure is a policy of the national government and provincial governments have a duty to implement it, Education Minister Nick Kuman says. Kuman said this […]
Teachers told: Don’t strike, back pay on the way
EDUCATION Minister Nick Kuman has made it clear that teachers will be paid their three per cent increment from the next pay and there is no point going on strike. […]
Expat likely for vacant post of chief magistrate
THE process for the appointment of the new chief magistrate is nearing completion and the announcement is to be made soon,” Minister of Justice and Attorney-General Davis Steven says. He […]
Senior police officers replaced as they reach retirement age
POLICE have retired 10 officers this year for either reaching retirement age or on medical grounds, Police Commissioner Gari Baki says. “I sent directives to their respective divisional commanders to […]
Parkop welcomes call for CCTV plan
By REBECCA KUKU THE National Capital District Commission is ready to work with police to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras around Port Moresby to monitor criminal activities. Governor Powes Parkop […]