Day: September 23, 2019
Mead to be available for PNG despite injury: Catalans
Catalans say centre David Mead should be available for Papua New Guinea’s Test against Fiji and Great Britain in November, despite his recent injury. Mead, 30, fractured his eye socket […]
Storm set up Roosters blockbuster
MELBOURNE: Melbourne set up a NRL preliminary final blockbuster against the Sydney Roosters after dominating Parramatta 32-0. The Eels had no answer as they were blown off AAMI Park in […]
Warriors, Hawks share gong after brawl in final
AN on-field brawl between the Arts Warriors and HRM Hawks in the University of Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League grand final led to ugly scenes that disrupted the game […]
Govt called on to increase number of child officers
By MALINDA KALE THE Pikinini Defenders Alliance wants the Government to increase the number of child protection officers in the country to 300 before the end of November. The call […]
Work on census behind schedule, says Basil
WORK on the 2020 national census is four months behind schedule because of a “leadership crisis” and late release of funding, says National Planning and Monitoring Minister Sam Basil. He […]
Charged with raping daughter, 6
By JIMMY KALEBE A MAN, 35, charged with one count of raping his six-year-old daughter and five counts of bestiality, was refused bail in the Lae District Court on Friday. […]
Nabbed after toll-free call
NATIONAL Capital District police responded to a toll-free call and arrested an armed robbery suspect on Saturday at Vadvada in Port Moresby. Acting NCD and Central police commander Anthony Wagambie […]
Escapee shot after attacking police, warders
A PRISON escapee was allegedly shot dead by police in East New Britian when he tried to attack police and Correctional Services officers who went to arrest him on Thursday, […]
Opposition pursues case on legality of PM’s election
THE Opposition is expected to have the trial for a court reference filed today by former Opposition leader Patrick Pruaitch questioning the legality of Prime Minister James Marape’s election with […]
Eleven escape on Independence
ELEVEN high-risk prisoners have escaped from the Bomana Correctional Services prison in Port Moresby, Correctional Services Commissioner Stephen Pokanis says. Pokanis said the institution was well secured and had adequate […]