Day: October 22, 2019
Man in court over army uniform
A MAN charged with wearing a PNG Defence Force-issued camouflage trousers was ordered to pay a K300 court fine. Daki Wama from Hagen Central, Western Highlands, who was also charged […]
Commission takes PPL to court
THE Independent Consumer and Competition Commission has taken PNG Power Ltd (PPL) to court for failing to comply with one of its regulatory requirements. ICCC Commissioner and chief executive officer […]
Wagambie says alcohol-related violence ravaging city
THE majority of violence in Papua New Guinea, including Port Moresby, is alcohol-related, National Capital District (NCD)/Central acting Asst Comm (ACP) Anthony Wagambie Jr says. “Alcohol consumption and intoxication are […]
Review unlikely, says Gamato
A NATIONWIDE review of boundaries for provincial and open electorates may not be conducted by the Electoral Boundaries Commission (EBC), chairman and electoral commissioner Patilias Gamato says. EBC is an […]
Inaugural festival a tourism development initiative: Wong
THE sacred fire dance, unique to the Baining people of Gazelle, East New Britain, was the highlight of their two-day inaugural Fire Dance Festival over the weekend. Gazelle MP Jelta […]
Medicinal drug set-up important: Official
PHARMACEUTICAL services infrastructure is important as it creates an environment that maintain the product’s quality, safety, security, efficacy and enhances supply chain integrity, an official says. Health facilities standards manager […]
Commission plans to conduct supplementary LLG elections
ELECTORAL commissioner Patilias Gamato says he plans to conduct supplementary local level government (LLG) elections for ward elections that have been failed before the end of the year. Gamato said […]
Residents face water cuts due to debts
CONSUMERS in Lae owe Water PNG Ltd K22.5 million in arrears and they now face water cuts or disconnections up to December. Water PNG Lae manager Herman Kagl said despite […]
Consul: Survey territory
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK CONCERN has been raised over the construction of an Indonesian border complex which is encroaching into PNG territory. PNG Consular General Geoffrey Wiri said he would raise […]
Accused out on bail
A 26-YEAR-OLD man who allegedly raped a seven-year-old girl in the 2-Mile Revival Church in Port Moresby on Aug 25 was granted K500 bail. Waigani Committal Court magistrate Ernest Wilmot […]