Day: January 28, 2020
ICA says media reports ‘false’
ACTING Chief Migration Officer Robert Kennedy refutes recent media reports in relation to claims of torture and ill treatment of unlawful non-citizens held temporarily at the Bomana Immigration Centre (BIC) […]
Police to start daily foot patrols in city, make random searches, says Met Supt
POLICE on daily foot patrols in the city will start making random approaches to search and question youths who roam aimlessly on the streets, market places and bus stops. National […]
Cops arrested over Erima shooting
TWO policemen accused of shooting dead two men in Erima, Port Moresby, on Sept 29 were arrested on Friday. National Capital District Met Supt Perou N’dranou confirmed the reports, stating […]
Policeman arrested, suspended
A POLICE constable attached to public safety in Manus police was arrested and charged with a traffic offence on Friday. Manus police commander Chief Insp David Yapu said the policeman […]
Sustainable governance of natural resources critical: Envoy
THE environmental, conservation and sustainable natural resources governance is critical to a prosperous PNG, US ambassador to PNG Erin McKee says. “That is why the US government through the USAID […]
Mother, 22, seeking help
A 22-YEAR-OLD mother of five has sought help from the police from her abusive husband who is a police officer. Christina Leo, of Gulf and Central, said she had been […]
Isifu probing doctor’s death, wants explanation
WEWAK MP Kevin Isifu has urged the management of the East Sepik health authority to explain the passing of a doctor in Wewak last Tuesday. Isifu, in a statement yesterday, […]
Hospital staff scale down ops
By BRADLEY MARIORI STAFF of Angau Memorial General Hospital in Lae had scaled down operations after their petition to remove the chief executive officer lapsed yesterday. The staff gathered during […]
Aussie defence handling soldiers’ coverage
MEDIA coverage of PNG Defence Force soldiers involved in the Australian bushfire relief effort will be handled exclusively through the Australian defence force media unit, Defence Minister Saki Soloma says. […]
Official files motion to question
DEPARTMENT of Agriculture and Livestock (DAL) secretary Daniel Kombuk has filed a motion in the Waigani District Court questioning the liberty of a search warrant issued against him. Waigani committal […]