Day: September 11, 2019
15 netball associations set for meet
NETBALL Papua New Guinea has confirmed the participation of 15 member associations for the Newcrest National Netball Championships in Goroka from Sept 18-23. Tournament director Helen Havora said: “We expect […]
Undialu calls for CCTV
By JACK AMI HELA Governor Philip Undialu has called on appropriate authorities to install closed-circuit television cameras in public places to monitor people’s movement. He raised the issue after a […]
Marape welcomes Pruaitch, 19 MPs who crossed floor
PRIME Minister James Marape has welcomed Opposition Leader Patrick Pruaitch and 19 MPs who have crossed the floor to the Government benches. “Pruaitch has given me a letter stating the […]
MPs with different views should join Opposition: PM
By HELEN TARAWA PRIME Minister James Marape says those in the Government who differ in view to the coalition he leads, such as his predecessor Peter O’Neill, should join the […]
Schools warned not to defy orders
By MALINDA KALE SCHOOLS defying instructions not to host provincial cultural days will be charged with insubordination, says assistant Education secretary Sam Lora. “Schools are not obliged to host provincial […]
Two suspects arrested over alleged rape of college student
TWO men have been arrested for raping a college student in Kudjip, Jiwaka last Friday, police say. Provincial police commander Insp Gideon Kauke said the suspects where from the Rungei […]
Betel nut argument leads to death
By BARBARA DERUAGE THE hearing of a 45-year-old man, charged with killing his wife over the price of betel nuts, was adjourned awaiting an autopsy report. Eko Mahovo, from Ihu’s […]
Magistrate tells thief to repent after serving sentence
A 20-YEAR-OLD man was jailed six months by the Mt Hagen District Court after pleading guilty to stealing from college students on Aug 30. In sentencing, magistrate Lydia Karre told […]
Man accused of raping girl, 17, two accomplices still at large
By ZEDAIAH KANAU A 28-YEAR-OLD man is to stand trial in the Waigani National Court for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl in 2016. Waigani Committal Court magistrate Ernest Wilmot ruled […]
Five shot, teacher suffered knife wound in fight
By SYLVESTER WEMURU A PRIMARY school teacher and five men were injured when a fight broke out between Samin and Makopin villagers in Wewak, East Sepik, last weekend. The Dagua […]