Day: January 14, 2020
Hospital running low on blood supplies: Official
THERE is a shortage of blood supply at the Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH), chief executive officer Dr Paki Molumi says. Molumi said the hospital’s blood bank was running low […]
Reservists not allowed to shoot
A RESERVIST is not allowed to discharge a firearm in public places, according to East Sepik police commander Supt Albert Beli. He said this following a concern raised by locals […]
3 arrested for trying to sell car
TWO policemen and a “lawyer” were among five men arrested on Thursday night for allegedly trying to sell a hired vehicle in Port Moresby. Police have advised hire car operators […]
Rape suspect granted bail
A MAN charged with raping a 19-year-old girl has been granted K1,000 bail by the court and reminded not to breach the conditions. Waigani Committal Court Magistrate Cosmas Bidar last […]
37-year-old man dies from spear attack on abdomen
By KARO JESSE A 37-YEAR-OLD man who was speared in his abdomen with a fishing gun on Dec 28 died at the Lorengau General Hospital on Wednesday. Manus commander Chief […]
Committal court remands man accused of armed robbery
A MAN charged with armed robbery has been remanded by the Waigani Committal Court to reappear on Feb 12. Magistrate Tracy Ganai was told that Moses John, 23, of Marakawa […]
Morobe plans to recruit 500 police reservists
POLICE and the provincial administration in Morobe are planning to recruit 500 police reservists this year, says police commander Supt Alex N’Drasal. “After recruiting and having them go through training […]
Drugs, guns trade on the rise
FIREARMS and drug dealers are having a good time in Mur near the Norm Plantation, Malalamai and Ronzi in Raicoast, Madang, because police lack manpower and resources to catch them. […]
Policing plan
THE Morobe government will implement the five-year action plan for police in the province, says provincial police commander Supt Alex N’Drasal. The plan covers community policing plus law and order […]
Hospital to charge fees
By LULU MARK THE West New Britain health authority (WNBPHA) has done away with the system of free healthcare services, chairman Dr Mathias Sapuri says. Sapuri, who is also the […]