Day: February 6, 2020
Drivers warned to finish routes
POLICE have warned bus drivers in the city to complete their routes to avoid having their vehicles impounded and referred to traffic authorities. National Capital District Metropolitan Superintendent Perou N’dranou […]
MP: Police plan to use drones, phone app to tackle crime
DRONE technology and a mobile phone application designed to report crime are some plans police have in addressing law and order and the gun issue in the country, Police Minister […]
Man charged with incest
A man was arrested by police in Kokopo and charged with one count of sexual penetration and one count of incest and was remanded. East New Britain police commander Snr […]
NDB appeal upheld by court
THE Supreme Court has upheld an appeal filed by the National Development Bank (NDB) contesting a National Court decision which dismissed its cross claim for want of prosecution. Presiding Judge […]
Province seeks orders to relocate waste area
THE Madang government yesterday filed a case against Ramu NiCo management (MCC) Ltd seeking orders to relocate its deep sea tailings placement (DSTP) and clean the environment. Ben Lomai from […]
Officials ordered to appear in court
THE National Court has ordered Madang provincial administrator Joseph Kunda, National Fisheries Authority (NFA) managing director John Kasu and Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (Cepa) managing director Gunther Joku to […]
Boat owners register crafts
THE Smallcraft Act awareness over the last three weeks in Lae saw 10 boat owners register their crafts with the Morobe transport control board (MPTCB) and the skippers licensed. Skipper […]
Southern Highlands landowner group praises court decision
THE Namo’aporo Landowner Association (NLA) of Kutubu, Southern Highlands is confident it has regained the trust of its people after a court decision that restored a property and nine million […]
City sees drop in crime
THE crime rate in the National Capital District and Central has declined to a manageable level since December, police say. Assistance Commissioner Police NCD/Central Command Anthony Wagambie Jr said in […]
Five men, juvenile charged with attempted murder
FIVE men and a juvenile have been charged with attempted murder for allegedly beating up a man at Vabukori village in Port Moresby over last Christmas period. Philoth Eous, 24, […]