Day: July 9, 2019
Law to protect whistleblowers
THE Whistleblowers Act is being brought to Cabinet to protect credible witnesses who report allegations of corruption or misuse of official powers, says Prime Minister James Marape. Marape, in response […]
Missing properties in parlt raises concern
MINISTER for Community Development, Youth and Religion Wake Goi has expressed concern about the safety of Parliament following the theft of K150,000 worth of computers meant for Jimi High School. […]
Govt aims to grow revenue to K15bil
By HELEN TARAWA THE Government aims to grow revenue to K15 billion in the next few years under the Medium Term Development Plan 3 (MTDP3). Minister for National Planning and […]
Committee insists on public accounts audit
By HELEN TARAWA CHAIRMAN of the Parliamentary Committee on public accounts John Pundari wants the Government to adequately fund their work. Pundari acknowledged the Marape-Government for having confidence in him […]
Minister tells teachers to improve
EDUCATION Minister Joseph Yopyyopy has told teachers not to hesitate taking a risk where necessary to help lift the quality of education in the country. Speaking at the opening of […]
Candidates present petition on conflict of interest among officials
ABOUT 15 intending candidates contesting the ward two council seat in Lae urban local level government of Lae district have raised questions regarding the council elections. The candidates met on […]
Governor wants report on referendum
GULF Governor Chris Haiveta says Parliament should be fully informed of the progress made on Bougainville leading up to the referendum later this year. Speaking during debate on the Bougainville […]
Woman goes free in drink driving case
By GIDEON KINDIWA A WOMAN, charged with dangerous driving and causing the death of two people, was freed by the Waigani committal court due to “inconclusive” police investigations. Magistrate Cosmas […]
Public drinking lands man in court
By HEZRON KISING A LAE City Authority employee was fined K400 in default three months jail for drinking and disorderly behaviour in public. Lae District Court magistrate Tera Dawai found […]
Police get more time to prepare case against liquor retailer
By GIDEON KINDIWA THE Supreme Court has refused an application by a liquor retailer in Port Moresby to appeal a decision, giving time to some police officers to file their […]