Day: October 24, 2019
Country to be declared polio-free soon, says WHO
THE country will be declared polio-free if no further cases is reported following the outbreak a year ago, according to the World Health Organisation. Country representative Luo Dapeng said “no […]
Accused sorcerer tortured
POLICE say a 48-year-old woman from Asaro village in Eastern Highlands accused of practising sorcery was tortured by villagers from the Wili tribe in Dei district, Western Highlands. Police commander […]
Magistrate concerned about rise in grievous bodily harm
A SENIOR provincial magistrate has raised concern about the increase of people charged with causing grievous bodily harm to other people with the use of weapons. Magistrate Bruce Tasikul raised […]
Diplomat clarifies loan’s status
INDIA High Commissioner Vijai Kumar says the line of credit (soft loan) from the Exim Bank of India to the PNG Government is US$100 million (K340.8 million). Kumar was responding […]
Firm destroys ‘compromised’ soft drink
THE National Capital District Commission’s environmental health division destroyed assorted Gogo Cola canned drinks which were shipped to Port Moresby from its factory in East New Britain. Pacific Industries Ltd […]
Dept disbursing development grants
THE Implementation and Rural Development Department is currently disbursing K222 million for the service improvement programmes (PSIP and DSIP) to provinces and districts, acting secretary Aihi Vaki says. Vaki said […]
Man stabbed by ex-wife
By MALINDA KALE A 25-YEAR-OLD man was knifed in the back and killed by his ex-wife in the China Harbour Camp in Central’s Sabusa on Saturday. Police commander Chief Supt […]
MP urges school to look after new male dorm
WARANGOI Secondary School in the Sinivit local level government (LLG) of Pomio, East New Britain, witnessed the opening of a new dormitory on Tuesday. The two-storey building, opened by MP […]
Men plead guilty to carrying offensive weapons in public
TWO men were fined K600 by the Lae District Court after pleading guilty of carrying offensive weapons in public. Magistrate Tera Dawai found Kela Lasen and Macken Kelo guilty on […]
Court clarifies powers
VILLAGE courts have been reminded that they do not have powers to make judgement on claims exceeding K1,000. Mt Hagen District Court Magistrate Donald Joseph told Tarangau village court magistrates […]