Day: December 3, 2019
Court orders governor to compile review book
By TREVOR WAHUNE THE Waigani Supreme Court has ordered Hela Governor Philip Undialu through his lawyer Goiye Gileng to compile a review book by Friday after dismissing an application he […]
Adjournment request denied
THE Waigani Committal Court yesterday heard an application filed against Electoral Commissioner Patilias Gamato to have his bail revoked and have him remanded in custody stemming from allegations of him […]
Council takes AIDS Day celebrations to communities
THE National AIDS Council (NAC) has taken World AIDS Day celebrations into smaller communities and settlements this year so everyone can be aware of the disease that continues to kill […]
Nadzab Airport upgrade set
THE Nadzab Airport in Lae will be upgraded to an international airport next year following the signing of a K692 million contract last Friday. Officials of the Japanese construction company […]
Firm hopes to start city power supply soon
NIUPOWER hopes to start power supply to the Port Moresby grid as soon as regulatory approvals are obtained, according to chief executive officer Mike Uiari. “All of us here in […]
Pineapple thief told to pay fine
A COURT has ordered a man to pay a court fine of K300 or face six months in jail for stealing a bag of pineapples at Lae’s Main Market. Robert […]
Top cop arrested
A POLICE station commander in East Sepik has been arrested and charged by the traffic police for negligent driving causing an accident. Provincial police commander Supt Albert Beli said Maprik […]
Sentence dropped, man told to behave
A COURT last week sentenced a man to six months in prison for being in possession of marijuana in Lae. Lae District Court Magistrate Tera Dawai ruled that Timox Sevet, […]
Fourth mention
A 27-YEAR-OLD man appeared in the Waigani Committal Court charged with sexual penetration of a minor. Orex Mea from Ihu, Gulf was allegedly involved in the persistent sexual abuse of […]
College lacks funding
THE Teachers College in Chimbu needs to develop its infrastructure to produce more quality teachers, says principal John Teckla Kaupa. The college established in 2013 saw 406 teachers graduating with […]