Day: June 13, 2019
Murder, rape suspects escape
FIVE murder and two rape suspects escaped from the Mt Hagen Court by bulldozing away from two women officers on Friday. The suspects fled by pushing away the two officers […]
East Sepik man faces rape, sexual charges
A 40-YEAR-OLD man from Karakumun village in West Yangoru, East Sepik, facing a rape and sexual penetration charge, has been committed to stand trial in the Lae National Court. Police […]
Senior public servant evicted from his home of 22yrs
POLICE acted on a court order to evict Department of Implementation and Rural Development acting secretary Aihi Vaki from where he had lived for 22 years, Metropolitan Supt Perou N’dranou […]
Workshop to help provinces deliver better services
THE National Economic and Fiscal Commission (NEFC) hosted a workshop for the New Guinea Islands region in Kokopo, East New Britain. The theme of the workshop was “Looking back, Going […]
FB page helping police
THE Lae police Facebook page has proven valuable for the public with many now using it as a means of reporting complaints and queries, Lae metropolitan commander Chief Supt Anthony […]
UN official found dead in apartment
A CONSULTANT with the United Nations Development Programme was found dead in his residence at Ela Beach in Port Moresby on Saturday, police said. Met Supt Perou N’dranou said the […]
ENB immunisation campaign launched
EAST New Britain launched its measles-rubella and polio round five campaign in Kokopo yesterday. World Health Organisation (WHO) consultant Dr Reazul Hasan said the Health Department was conducting an immunisation […]
PNG, NZ to open leadership centre
By LULU MARK MEMBERS of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) must have the leadership skills to carry out their duties efficiently, Commander Brigadier-General Gilbert Toropo says. He pointed […]
Rosso calls for staff support during his term
DEPARTMENT of Lands and Physical Planning Minister John Rosso has called on staff members to render the same support they gave his predecessor Justin Tkatchenko. “I will carry on the […]
Local music ‘can be tourist attraction’
By DALE LUMA THE fastest way to attract international tourist into the country is through Papua New Guinea’s local music, says local musician Patti Potts Doi. “Tourists can use our […]