Day: May 3, 2019
Five months in jail for man in possession of gun
A 21-YEAR-OLD man from Ialibu, Southern Highlands, was jailed five months and three weeks by the Boroko District Court yesterday for being in possession of a homemade pistol. Senior Magistrate […]
Wewak mayor urges Manase to respect high court
WEWAK Mayor Charles Melenki has urged Attorney-General and Justice Minister Alfred Manase to respect the Supreme Court stay order on the local level government elections and not allow the process […]
Interim orders temporary for parties to resolve differences: Court
By JAMES GUMUNO A MAGISTRATE has clarified that interim orders are temporary and a means for parties in dispute to resolve their differences. Mt Hagen District Court Magistrate Jacinta Doa […]
Teachers to stay out of class
By DOROTHY MARK MORE than 700 teachers in Madang have decided to stay away from classes until a proper arrangement is made on the payment of their outstanding leave fares. […]
Man dies of wounds in hospital
EAST Sepik police say a man has died of multiple wounds at the Boram General Hospital in Wewak. He had deep wounds all over his body, East Sepik police commander […]
Two men accused of raping, impregnating 12yr-old girl
TWO men accused of raping a 12-year-old girl and impregnating her appeared in the Waigani Committal Court this week. It was alleged that Luksen Philip, 27, and Eston Essma, 24, […]
World media celebrates role on Press Freedom Day
THE media will celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom and essential role the press plays in promoting democracy on Media Freedom Day today. It is also a time to […]
National census set for July 2020
By DALE LUMA THE next national census has been confirmed for July next year. This was announced by Minister for National Planning and Monitoring Richard Maru yesterday. It will be […]
Hospital expects surgical team next week
By JASON DOM AN international team known as “For Hearts and Souls” is expected to arrive in Port Moresby next week to provide cardiac treatment at the Pacific International Hospital. […]
Mt Hagen pays shipment of fire engine
THE Mt Hagen administration paid K17,530 for the shipment of its new fire engine from Port Moresby to Lae this week. A representative of the provincial government and station commander […]