Day: September 26, 2019
Legal framework for houses sought
THE country needs to have a legal framework for the administration of town houses, units and apartments, according to the Department of Lands and Physical Planning. Acting department secretary Oswald […]
Five officers from Bomana suspended
By MALINDA KALE FIVE Correctional Services officers from the Bomana prison have been suspended from duty after a security lapse that led to the escape of 10 remandees last Monday, […]
On trial for four murders
A MAN who allegedly killed four of his family members has been committed to stand trial in the National Court by the Mt Hagen Committal Court. Magistrate Betty Jacob said […]
Teenager receives seven years for robbery
By HEZRON KISING A JUDGE has sentenced a teenager in Lae to seven years in jail for armed robbery, saying an increase in penalties for the offence legislated six years […]
No one has right to take a life, says judge
HUMAN life is a divine gift and no one has the right to take it away from another person, says Lae National Court judge Justice Frazer Pitpit. Justice Pitpit made […]
Lawyer’s bail rejected
TWO accomplices of lawyer, Robert Mai, who allegedly participated in the killing of his wife in July, appeared again in court on Monday. James Mai, 35, from Tani village in […]
Man charged with extorting of money appears in court
A 46-YEAR-OLD man accused of extorting money from a female by threatening to post her nude pictures on social media has appeared before a court. Steven Ipai from Kinipo village, […]
Court issues warrant of arrest for cop
THE Waigani Committal Court has issued a warrant of arrest for a policeman who has failed to appear in court since March. Magistrate Cosmas Bidar yesterday issued a bench warrant […]
Fleming pays tribute to Sir Theophilus
THE late Sir Theophilus George Constantinou CBE has been described as a generous man who served his people. “George was proud of his Papua New Guinean heritage and proud to […]
Planning beneficial, official says
FAMILY planning and forms of contraception prevent unintended pregnancies, but more importantly, protects mothers and babies, an official says. “In developing countries like Papua New Guinea, where we are facing […]