Day: September 24, 2019
Suspects caught
SEVEN suspects who allegedly robbed Aitape Papindo last month were arrested recently by Wewak police, East Sepik police commander Supt Albert Beli says. “The holdup last month at Aitape Papindo […]
Briefs
Authority farewells volunteer STAFF from both Kokopo-Vunamami urban local level government (KVULLG) administrations and the Kokopo city authority in East New Britain recently bade farewell to a volunteer officer from […]
Bishop says respect agency rules
CATHOLIC Agency Health Services workers have been called on to respect the philosophy and identity of the church, according to a statement. Rabaul Archbishop Francesco Panfilo said: “When a nurse […]
Bank renovates playground as part of project
CHILDREN in Lae now have access to a playground at the city’s botanical gardens, thanks to Bank South Pacific which renovated the structures and equipment. BSP Lae market branch manager […]
Villagers get outboard motors
TELEFOMN MP Solan Mirisim has distributed 55 outboard engines to communities and families who depend on rivers for transportation. Mirisim, who is the Minister for Forest, also delivered six engines […]
Three in court accused of attacking elderly woman
TWO men and a juvenile were charged in the Waigani Committal Court on Thursday with assaulting a 69-year-old woman on July 21 in Gerehu Stage 1. Magistrate Cosmas Bidar set […]
Respect bail conditions
By JIMMY KALEBE LAE District Court magistrate Edward Kupo raised an important issue about guarantors, saying they have to make sure the person they support in obtaining bail should live […]
Man killed over land dispute
A 26-YEAR-OLD man died on the way to hospital in Lorengau after his left hand was slashed with a bush knife last Wednesday. Manus police commander, Chief Insp David Yapu […]
Japanese naval training ships to visit province
TWO Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Training Squadron ships, JS Kashima and JS Inazuma, are calling at East New Britain’s Rabaul this week. JMSDF commander R/Admiral Daisuke Kajimoto is currently […]
Mines, stakeholders should find common ground, says Guinness
POLICE want all stakeholders in mining projects to work together in a win-win situation and avoid issues that lead to landowner protests. Northern Asst Comm Peter Guinness said issues and […]