Day: February 25, 2020
Policeman’s leg smashed in road crash
A MAPRIK response unit policeman’s legs were smashed and his arm injured in a vehicle accident on Friday, according to police. East Sepik police commander Supt Albert Beli alleged the […]
Villagers yet to hand in murder suspects: Cop
By SAMUEL BARIASI NO arrest has been made since two men were killed in Bogia, Madang on Jan 31, provincial police commander acting Supt Mazuc Rubiang says. He said the […]
Magistrate reduces bail for woman
A WOMAN, who allegedly injured another she accused of having an affair with her husband, was granted a K300 bail by Waigani Committal Court Magistrate Tracy Ganaii yesterday. Tekla Idris […]
Another geologist killed
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK A GEOLOGIST from Thailand employed by a Filipino-owned mining company is dead after allegedly shot by disgruntled landowners in a remote mountainous area of Bougainville, Bougainville Police […]
CJ attends high-level UN meeting
CHIEF Justice Sir Gibbs Salika, Papua New Guinea Centre for Judicial Excellence (PngCJE) executive director John Carey and e-judicial adviser Alison Holt are attending a high-level meeting of the Global […]
Compensation claims are a nightmare: Minister
By PISAI GUMAR LAND compensation claims are a “nightmare” hindering most road construction projects which are needed for service delivery, Minister for Transport and Infrastructure William Samb says. Samb said […]
Four broke glass panes, told to pay damage or be jailed
FOUR people including a teenage girl who broke glass panes at a motel in Mt Hagen were ordered by a court to pay for the damage or face two months […]
Churches call govt to give grant-in-aid
THE PNG Churches Education Council chairman Michael Ova is calling on the government to release the grant-in-aid that should be given to the churches to assist church-run-school. He said they […]
School closed, health issues
WARDStrip Demonstration Primary School in Port Moresby has been closed indefinitely by the National Capital District Commission’s environment health officials due to health concerns. An indefinite closure notice was served […]
Province will send team to inspect deteriorating state of dormitories
BY OLIVE SUKUN THE Central Education Division will send a team of inspectors and coordinators to Kwikila Secondary School to inspect the poor state of its dormitories. Provincial education adviser […]