Day: November 5, 2019
Man sneaks out of court
A COURT has issued a warrant of arrest for a man facing a sex charge who walked out of court unnoticed with court attendants. The Committal Court in Waigani was […]
Change coming
THE National Housing Commission (NHC) is expecting a transformation in its staff structure when the new public service alignment comes into place, Minister for Housing and Urban Development Justin Tkatchenko […]
Guns used in killing are not recorded, says Forensic chief
FORENSIC detectives have discovered that most guns used in killings were stolen ones which police had no records of, says National Forensic Services director Chief Superintendent Philip Rambaliku. “These firearms […]
Alleged molester in court
A man, 24, accused of molesting a minor appeared in the Waigani committal court yesterday from custody. Junior Kaire, from Erave village in Southern Highlands, appeared for his second mention […]
Bank of PNG donates to disability services
STAFF of the Bank of PNG’s department of finance and payments have given K10,000 to the Cheshire Disability Services to mark its 46th anniversary. It was one of the six […]
Crime issues increase in Porgera
By MALINDA KALE LAW and order has been a persistent issue in Porgera, Enga which recently has escalated beyond control, Porgera law and order coordinator Joe Kuala says. Kuala and […]
Perverting course of justice charge applies if case withdrawn
A MAGISTRATE told a woman that trying to withdraw her case after having her husband charged with causing grievous bodily harm could see her charged with trying to pervert the […]
Number of illegal gold buyers increasing in Porgera: Official
THE increasing number of illegal gold buyers in Porgera, Enga, is becoming a concern for the community, law and order coordinator Joe Kuala says. Kuala said with cash readily available […]
No pay cut for public servants
PUBLIC Service Minister Westly Nukundj has clarified that there is no plan to cut the pay of any public servant that has been claimed. He said it was about correcting […]
Minister says no cut to teachers’ salaries
THERE is no cut to the salaries of teachers as claimed by their association, says Public Service Minister Westly Nukundj. He reiterated what Education Secretary Dr Uke Kombra stated last […]