Day: October 10, 2019
Woman in court on charges of false pretence
A 42-YEAR-OLD woman from Gumine, Chimbu, appeared before the Waigani Committal Court for falsely claiming K513,361.35 from the savings account of a deceased person. Magistrate Cosmas Bidar said Rebecca Daniel […]
Police note rise in armed hold-ups
ARMED hold-ups along the Bulolo-Wau Highway are on the rise and being committed by the same group of men, Morobe police commander Supt Alex N’Drasal says. “We know that these […]
Man faces trial over assault of 90-year-old retired soldier
By Karo Jesse A 22-YEAR-OLD man is to stand trial in the National Court for assaulting a 90-year-old retired soldier on Jan 19. Waigani magistrate Cosmas Bidar yesterday ruled that […]
Education takes back policy
THE Education department has reviewed some policies to improve has it operates says Education Minister Joseph Yopyyopy. He said the department had reviewed the Outcomes-Based Education policy and reintroduced the […]
Men flee after ‘assault’
THREE men wanted for the attempted rape of a female student in Northern are on the run, police say. Acting Southern Region Police commander assistant commissioner John Maru said the […]
Lawyer appeals at rights court
By TREVOR WAHUNE A LAWYER has made submissions in a human rights court asking it to grant bail for a prisoner that has been detained for more than two years, […]
Policy launched to achieve nutrition
SAVE the Children has welcomed the launch of the Papua New Guinea National Nutrition Policy and Strategic Plan that will drive PNG towards achieving its nutrition ambitions, official says. The […]
On trial for robbery
AN 18-year-old man has been committed to stand trial at the National Court for armed robbery against a taxi driver in 8-Mile, Port Moresby. Waigani Committal Court Magistrate Ernest Wilmot […]
Trade fair hosted
A TRADE fair was hosted in Port Moresby yesterday to showcase programmes delivered by the Port Moresby Technical College (PomTech) and Australian Pacific Training Coalition (APTC). APTC country director Dr […]
Police plan to improve response
ACTING Police Commissioner David Manning says he is looking to install distress call buttons in banks and major businesses to improve response times and deter crime. Manning said he would […]