Month: September 2019
Briefs
Make serious decisions: MP The Opposition has welcomed the call by the Prime Minister James Marape to have the Department of Health investigated regarding issues raised in a petition by […]
Students visit parlt, learn about leadership
MORE than 50 students from various schools in the country visited the National Parliament last week to learn about its functions and the roles leaders play as legislators and representatives […]
Japan, ENB boost relations
By ROSELYN ELLISON THE people of East New Britain and Japan have established a friendship for more than 30 years. ENB government have been in good relationship with the Japanese […]
Programmes enhances soldiers’ skills, says minister
Papua New Guinea Defence Force participation in regional and international programmes and exercises have enhanced and advanced officers’ experience and skills exponentially to respond to disaster in the country, Defence […]
Officer charged with damaging vehicle
A CORRECTIONAL Service officer in Manus has been arrested and charged with two counts of traffic offences. Manus police Commander Chief Inspt David Yapu said the officer, Brian Metimeti, 25, […]
Officer sidelined for role in escape
By ROSELYN ELLISON A POLICE officer attached with the public safety unit at Lorengau Police Station in Manus was suspended from duty last Wednesday for allowing a prisoner to escape […]
Transport issue hinders jail ops
BEON prison in Madang will not be taking prisoners to court, school or hospital because it has a old vehicle, Beon Jail commander Supt Andrew Polis says. “We will look […]
Baki’s application thrown out
By GIDEON KINDIWA THE National Court has thrown out former police commissioner Gari Baki’s leave application for judicial review on his sacking last week. Justice Royale Thompson refused Baki’s application […]
Men appear in court over death of ‘mate’
TWO MEN have appeared before the Central Committal Court charged with murder after a night out drinking resulted in the death of a man. Tauri Paul, 22, from Tapini village, […]
Police unit set up to monitor highways
CENTRAL Police have set a new unit patrolling highways and conducting road checks to crack down on armed robbery. Police commander chief Supt Johnanese Yapi said the unit will monitor […]