Day: May 14, 2020
PNC to announce education programme soon, says O’Neill
PEOPLE’S National Congress (PNC) leader Peter O’Neill says his party will soon announce a comprehensive intervention in education programmes at all levels. O’Neill did not give much details about the […]
Police: 5 injured with slingshots
POLICE say five people were injured by slingshots following confrontations between two factions at a settlement in Wewak recently. According to East Sepik police commander (PPC) Supt Albert Beli, the […]
Govt funds may not be enough, teacher raises concern
By JIMMY KALEBE FUNDING from the government to schools may not be enough to provide all the safety equipment needed now that students have returned to classes after the initial […]
Administrator charged with official corruption
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK CENTRAL deputy administrator Edward Kila has been charged with official corruption and misappropriation of funds belonging to the province’s LNG landowners, acting NCD Met Supt Christopher Tamari […]
Suspect in custody, three at large over death
By HEZRON KISING A SUSPECT is in police custody and three others are at large following the death of a village court official in Lae yesterday. John Cedric, a father […]
Awareness on family act
POLICE in Northern are carrying out awareness to help people understand the Family Protection Act, the seriousness of domestic violence as a criminal act and protection in place for survivors. […]
Controller explains alcohol ban
STATE of Emergency Controller David Manning says the sale of alcohol prohibited on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays was done in view of alcohol-related incidents. Manning, who is also the Police […]
Court allows Barrick to be party in mine case
THE Waigani National Court has allowed Barrick Niugini Ltd to be added as a party in a case concerning a warden hearing for the Porgera mine in Enga. Justice Derek […]
Couple nabbed over drugs
A COUPLE were arrested in Manus during a dawn raid on Tuesday following information police had received that they were selling marijuana. Manus police commander Chief Insp David Yapu said […]
Stretching school’s limit
By PETER WARI LIMITED resources at Muluma Primary School in the Bosave local level government of Southern Highlands will not stop head teacher Ibini Tindipe from enrolling students from other […]