Day: December 31, 2019
Peaceful festive season: Police
ACTING Deputy Police Commissioner for operations Donald Yamasombi has praised the conduct and behaviour of citizens throughout the nation during the 2019 Christmas period. Yamasombi said there were one or […]
Two men speared with fishing guns, suspects arrested
TWO men in Manus were speared with a fishing gun at Sone village on Baluan Island during a brawl on Saturday, police say. Manus provincial police commander Chief Insp David […]
Four dead, others injured in road accidents: Police
By SYLVESTER WEMURU FOUR people died and others were injured in three road accidents in New Ireland during the Christmas period, a police official says. New Ireland police commander Gideon […]
Police hunt for rape suspect
By MALINDA KALE A 24-YEAR-OLD man accused of raping a five-year-old girl in the early hours of Christmas morning at Porebada village in Central is still in hiding, provincial police […]
Accused in 2016 robbery awaits trial
By BOURA GORUKILA THE case of a 34-year-old man who admitted to the police that he robbed a logging company in 2016 was adjourned to Jan 24. Joel Taha Ruana, […]
Two charged with burglary denied bail
A MAN charged with burglary was denied bail by the Waigani Committal Court last week because firearms were used. Magistrate Tracy Ganai concurred with police prosecutor Joseph Sangam’s objection to […]
Men arrested for gang raping girl
CENTRAL police have arrested five men for gang raping a 15-year-old girl in Kairuku’s Gorohu village on Nov 29. Provincial commander Chief Supt Johannes Yapi said the gang rape was […]
Bishop’s case dismissed
By SYLVESTER WEMURU MILNE Bay senior provincial Magistrate Patricia Tivese has dismissed a cybercrime charge against Catholic Bishop Rolando Santos. Tivese made her ruling on Thursday on the grounds that […]
Season for sharing, MP says
THE festive season is a precious moment to share with others and reconcile with families and friends to instil peace before the New Year, Huon Gulf MP Ross Seymour says. […]
Sick children at hospital cheered
SICK children spending Christmas and New Year in the hospital were treated to a special concert on Christmas eve. “This is the first time we’ve had an event like this […]