Day: November 1, 2019
Father charged with incest
By ZEDAIAH KANAU A MAN on parole for a sex offence is facing a new sex-related charge involving his daughter. The 42-year-old who will not be named to protect his […]
Govt stays tight-lipped on plan to ban plastic bags
THE Government plans to impose a ban on plastic bags from today but when asked for a confirmation yesterday, the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (Cepa) was tight-lipped. Environment, Conservation […]
Secretary denies personal links to pharmaceutical firm, explains process
HEALTH Secretary Pascoe Kase told the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) inquiry that his family and Health Department (NDoH) officials did not have any relations with Borneo Pacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd (BPPL) […]
Police to probe shooting
POLICE will investigate officers who allegedly injured two men inside a vehicle when they fired shots at them, a senior officer says. Police commander for Central and the National Capital […]
Governor challenges councillors to lead
Councillors and local level government (LLG) presidents must be proactive as they are the face of government, Northern Governor Gary Juffa says. Juffa who witnessed the swearing in of councillors […]
Father, son killed, security guards wounded in armed robbery
A MAN and his son were killed and their shop looted after a group of men attacked them in a remote area of Western, police say. South Fly Police commander […]
Increase exports: Council
THE Manufacturers’ Council says exports need to be increased and earnings should be remitted to the country. Council chief executive officer Chey Scovell highlighted this while noting the concern over […]
Govt ministers should take pay cuts: Opposition
BY JEFFREY ELAPA THE Opposition is calling on Government ministers to take pay cuts instead of public servants to help reduce the public service salary bill. Opposition shadow treasurer Joseph […]
Housing in bad state: Kelai
THE National Housing Corporation (NHC) is in a very bad state and that is no secret, says board chairman Edric Kelai. He said suggested solutions by previous managements were regarded […]
Vehicles to be returned: Apec
FINANCE and Rural Development Minister Charles Abel has called on all government agencies still holding onto Apec vehicles to return them within the next two weeks. While releasing a summary […]