Day: September 17, 2019
One nabbed, 8 surrender
A MAN accused of killing another man during a council election appeared before the Mt Hagen Committal Court on Friday and will reappear in two weeks along with eight co-accused, […]
Youth council to launch book
THE National Youth Development Authority (NYDA) reviewed a youth council guide book which will be rolled out in Hela this year. The updated version of the book contains vital information […]
NGO calls for respect
Papua New Guinea Red Cross Society secretary-general Uvenama Rova has appealed to the public to respect the work of humanitarian organisations in the country. Rova said this after the break-and-enter […]
AIC boss clarifies role
PAPUA New Guinea Accident Investigation Commission (AIC) chief commissioner Hubert Namani has clarified the role of the AIC in fatal aircraft accidents. “The AIC is the nation’s agency mandated to […]
Speaker recognised for services
Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville Simon Pentanu is among 89 people who have been recognised for their service to the country in this […]
Kagamuga airport gets baggage X-ray machine
A MORE efficient customs service is expected at the Kagamuga Airport in Western Highlands with a recent gifting of a new baggage X-ray machine by the Australian home affairs department. […]
Court urges officers to use new Act
THE Mt Hagen District Court is urging police officers in Western Highlands to charge offenders under correct laws. Magistrate Donald Joseph said last Friday that the old Summary Offence Act […]
Duo plead guilty to stealing flags for Independence
TWO men pleaded guilty to stealing four PNG flag from a street vendor in Mt Hagen to celebrate the country’s 44th Independence day. Jackie Joe, 28, and Jacob Michael, 26, […]
Man in jail for robbery
A 20-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with armed robbery following a mob attack on a person at the temporary bus stop at Unagi Oval in Gordon, Port Moresby, on Aug […]
Contractor held over failure to complete work
POLICE in Lae arrested and charged a contractor who failed to do maintenance work on police accommodation at Labi Barracks, East Taraka. Police said the contractor allegedly claimed half a […]