Day: August 21, 2019
Kabwum’s road woes
ROADS are still a problem for the people of Kabwum. Former Komba LLG president Gasty Ayang said they have an abundance of food and other produce such as coffee but […]
MA secretary confirms party members
MELANESIAN Alliance (MA) party general secretary Nick Klapat has confirmed that eight MPs have been registered with the party. Klapat made the comments in response to reports that some MPs […]
Cybercrime unit set up at Airport Police Station
PORT Moresby residents can now report cybercrime offenders at the Airport Police Station, 7-Mile, with a new special unit stationed there. Criminal Investigation Division director Mark Yangen told The National […]
Minister to probe NHC Wewak deal
By HELEN TARAWA MINISTER for Housing and Urban Development Justin Tkatchenko has ordered for an investigation into the sale of a National Housing Corporation (NHC) office in Wewak. Tkatchenko told […]
Data shows vehicle accidents on the rise
THE increasing number of deaths from road accidents is one of the major issues that police and the Road Traffic Authority (RTA) are working on to find ways to minimise. […]
Prison in Hela to open next month
HAWA Prison in Hela plans to start accommodating prisoners by next month, prison acting commander Sgt Simon Kitingi said yesterday. “We are planning to open the prison next month when […]
Drug causes crime, social issues
MARIJUANA is one of the major contributing factors in serious crime and social issues. Officer in charge of the prosecution section at the Tabubil police station Sgt Stella Warmanai told […]
Man in possession of boss’ marijuana jailed for six months
A FATHER of two, who bought a pack of marijuana for his boss, was jailed six months by the Lae District Court yesterday. While admitting to the charge, Joe Mote, […]
Student held for drugs gets bail
A GRADE nine pupil in Mul-Baiyer, Western Highlands, charged with possession of marijuana, has been granted a K200 bail by the Mt Hagen District Court. Magistrate Donald Joseph asked the […]
Nangoi urges prison officers to give their best
CORRECTIONAL Services Minister Chris Nangoi says he expects more input from prison officers. Nangoi said the call was for commanding officers, wardens and even detainees, to stand up and be […]