Day: August 1, 2019
ICA detained non-citizens
THE Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Authority (ICA) has confirmed detaining three asylum seekers considered unlawful non-citizens. Following the successful operation to locate and detain the three non-citizens, PNG […]
Manase praises Kandep for trouble-free elections
By TREVOR WAHUNE KANDEP MP Alfred Manase has commended the people of Kandep for a peaceful local level government election. He told The National yesterday that polling in the district […]
Man charged over FB post
A 25-YEAR-OLD man accused of publishing a defamatory claim on Facebook against his ex-girlfriend appeared in court yesterday on a charge of defamatory publication. Noel Pambuanga, of Bukinare village, Yangoru, […]
Plans afoot to adopt Christian education
THE Papua New Guinea Christian Leaders Alliance (PNGCLA) on HIV and AIDS is in planning stages of developing and adopting a Christian Education curriculum in the education system. At the […]
School rape claim probed
WALIUM police in Usino-Bundi, Madang, are investigating the alleged rape of two grade 10 students at Brahman High School which happened two weeks ago. It was reported that the two […]
Administrator calls for laying down of arms
THE Hela government can not do its work in administering services and programmes for the benefit of the people under the barrel of a gun, administrator William Bando says. Bando […]
PM wants Manus centre shut
By JEFFREY ELAPA THE Manus asylum processing centre should be closed immediately, Prime Minister James Marape said after meeting with his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison. Marape said he would release […]
Nature Park plans on setting up breeding place for frogs
THE Port Moresby Nature Park has announced plans to develop an amphibian conservation breeding programme after hosting a group of dedicated amphibian researchers and volunteers from the International Union for […]
Police suspect Morobe man murdered wife
BULOLO police suspect the death of a woman earlier this month in Wau to be the result of a domestic violence. Morobe police commander Supt Alex N’Drasal said the suspect, […]
Lawyer, client appear in court over bribery claim
A LAWYER and his Chinese client appeared before the Waigani Committal Court on Tuesday charged with one count of bribery each. Lawyer Otto Dekas, 43, from Saviya village in Hengonofi, […]