Day: August 14, 2019
Parents grateful for student loan scheme
PARENTS and students have expressed their gratitude over the announcement of Prime Minister James Marape’s approval of the endowment fund to assist students’ school fees starting next year. Marape made […]
Sir Salamo ready
THE Commission of Inquiry into the controversial K3 billion UBS (Union Bank of Switzerland) loan is expected to begin on Sept 2, according to chairman Sir Salamo Injia. The former […]
Former anti-corruption detective charged
A former National Fraud and Anti-Corruption detective has been charged with allegedly owning a house that was under investigation, National Fraud and Anti-Corruption (NFAC) director Mathew Damaru says. Agatha Poga, […]
Group works to revive culture
A community-based group in the Laiagam-Porgera, Enga, is trying to revive some of its lost cultures. The Lagaip Sangai Festival was launched last Thursday at Wanepap Catholic church. Festival chairman […]
Adviser jailed for misusing funds
By ROSELYN ELLISON EAST New Britain’s (ENB) human resources adviser Janet Molong Posakei has been jailed to six years by the Kokopo National Court after she pleaded guilty to misappropriating […]
Father charged with raping daughter, 15
By GIDEON KINDIWA A 38-YEAR-OLD father charged with raping his 15-year-old daughter for more than a year was slapped with a K2,500 bail by the Waigani Committal Court. The father, […]
Negotiate mine deals, says leader
ALL future mining agreements must be thoroughly negotiated and signed on behalf of the Lihir people of New Ireland, Nimamar local level government president Stanley Tunut says. Tunut said this […]
Legal woes ‘good lesson’ for teen
By BARBARA DERUAGE A 19-YEAR-OLD school dropout was told by a magistrate that a custodial sentence for theft would be a good lesson to teach him to be a better […]
Marijuana, homebrew sold publicly at Hanubada bus stop
By SYLVESTER WEMURU PORT Moresby’s Hanuabada bus stop is fast becoming an illegal market for the sale of marijuana and homebrew in the city capital. The drug and drinks are […]
Policeman to appear in court
A POLICEMAN charged with armed robbery is scheduled to appear in the Waigani committal court on Aug 27 after getting medical treatment for injuries. Jeff Alfred, 30, allegedly robbed a […]