Day: May 19, 2020
Officer charged with murder
By SYLVESTER WEMURU A POLICEMAN who allegedly shot and killed his wife with a police-issued firearm in Jiwaka on May 3 has been charged with wilful murder and detained at […]
4 charged with wilful murder
POLICE in East New Britain (ENB) have arrested and charged a 19-year-old man and three juveniles with wilful murder. ENB police commander Snr Insp Joseph Tabali said the incident occurred […]
Basic police training
Twenty-five employees from the Higaturu Oil Palm Company recently completed a six-week intensive training programme conducted by the PNG Royal Constabulary officials from Bomana. The employees, mainly security guards, were […]
Nasfund expects K260mil payout
It’s only for members who lost their jobs: Tarutia By DALE LUMA THE National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) expects to pay out around K260 million to members who lost their jobs […]
People need mental strength: Dr Ambi
By LULU MARK THE increase in the number of calls received on the Covid-19 mental health hotline proves that there are many people who need mental strengthening during the Covid-19 […]
Mum turns restaurant into temporary classroom
By LULU MARK A MOTHER in Kundiawa, Chimbu, has turned her restaurant into a classroom for young children to receive lessons in a safe environment during the Covid-19 crisis. Owner […]
Ame stays loyal to People’s National Congress Party
OUSTED Goroka MP Henry Ame is re-contesting the seat he lost in a recent court ruling, under the People’s Congress Party (PNC) party banner. Deputy PNC leader and Yangoru-Saussia MP […]
PPL plan gets approval
By HELEN TARAWA THE National Executive Council has approved PNG Power Ltd’s (PPL) performance improvement plan to upgrade outdated, rundown infrastructure in Port Moresby and Lae, the associated minister says. […]
Call for business houses to stop selling expired goods
ACTING Oro administrator Trevor Magei has called on business houses in the districts to refrain from selling expired goods. Magei, who is also the provincial emergency controller, made the call […]
Rape suspects locked up
By SYLVESTER WEMURU FIVE men wanted for allegedly raping the wife of a policeman have been arrested and detained, a senior police officer says. National Capital District (NCD) Met Supt […]