Month: April 2019
Man suspected of being a ‘kidnapper’ questioned
A MAN was apprehended by the public at the Hohola bus stop and his vehicle window smashed with sticks and stones by bystanders. He is now being investigated by police, […]
Man fined K500 for carrying knife
By JAMES GUMUNO THE Hagen District Court has imposed a K500 fine or in default six months in Baisu jail on a young man for carrying a bush knife in […]
US committed to help Pacific adapt better to climate change
The US government is committed to working with Pacific Islands to build a resilient, self-sustainable, region, US Ambassador to Papua New Guinea Catherine Ebert-Gray says. Speaking at the launching of […]
Reusable items from cleanthon to be used in creative art
MORE than 200 people took part in a clean-up hosted by the Port Moresby Nature Park in partnership with National Capital District Waste, Active City and Pacific Palms Property over […]
Official wants plan to ban plastic bags implemented quickly
BAN on importing, manufacturing and using plastic shopping bags should be made compulsory by law to prevent people disposing of them carelessly, an official says. Dr Solomon Yowait, a member […]
Warning to keep children safe
PARENTS have been warned that they can be charged with negligence if they fail to look after their children. Morobe police commander Supt Alex N’Drasal said the charge came under […]
NIP district signs power deal with PNG Power
PNG Power Ltd and the Namatanai District Development Authority (NDDA) have signed a partnership agreement on Thursday to reconnect electricity services at Konos and Namatanai in New Ireland. According to […]
Relations with Asia set to grow after PM’s visit
PAPUA New Guinea’s economic, trade and cultural relations with Asia are set to strengthen further following Prime Minister Peter O’Neill’s visit to China last week. O’Neill attended the Belt and […]
Goroka MP granted leave to review court decision
The Supreme Court has granted Goroka Open MP Henry Ame an application for leave to review the decision taken to recount the votes for the Goroka open seat. The court […]
Court: Guilty pleas help cut sentences
A GUILTY plea at an early stage of a case will help cut sentence and save court time and costs, a judge says. Justice Teresa Berrigan said this when responding […]