Day: November 7, 2019
Champs tip off
THE Prima Smallgoods-sponsored national volleyball championships tipped off in Lae yesterday, with tournament heavyweights Vava looking to retain their title. Up to 40 teams from 10 affiliates throughout the country […]
Accounts closes on Dec 9
FINANCE Secretary Dr Ken Ngangan says all government accounts are expected to close on Dec 9. Accounts for the 2020 financial year will open on Jan 6. “The cut-off date […]
GBV victims told to apply for permanent protection order
By JOYCE INGIPA A MAGISTRATE has advised victims of gender-based violence (GBV) to apply for a permanent interim order instead of an interim one which is effective for only 30 […]
Companies must pay K3,000 to re-register
By CLARISSA MOI COMPANIES de-registered for non-compliance of regulations will have to apply for reinstatement through the Registrar of Companies or the National Court, according to the Investment Promotion Authority. […]
Court clears Sia of allegations
By ZACHERY PER GOROKA businessman and Bintangor Lahanis rugby league team owner Simon Sia was cleared of misappropriating K5.9 million and money-laundering charges by the Goroka Committal Court yesterday. An […]
Students set free
THE Goroka Committal Court has dismissed the case of 17 students from the University of Goroka for alleged altering figures producing fake school fee bank deposit receipts to the University […]
New party sets focus on workers
UNITED Labour Party leader and Wau-Bulolo MP Sam Basil says his party will be looking to help improve the working conditions of workers to advance their living standards progressively. Basil, […]
Policemen suspended over assault allegation
By MALINDA KALE TWO policemen have been charged and suspended from duties after a video of them allegedly assaulting civilians went viral on social media. Internal Affairs directorate Chief Supt […]
Over 80,000 can register in province
MORE than 80,000 people from Maprik in East Sepik can now register with the PNG Civil and Identity Registry following the signing of a memorandum between the registry and the […]
Fairweather confirms eruption
The volcano on Manam Island erupted yesterday afternoon, according to Manam Restoration Authority Chairman Ken Fairweather. He said it erupted around 4pm. Fairweather said he could see thick black smoke […]