Day: May 21, 2020
ESP police investigate deaths
By SYLVESTER WEMURU POLICE in East Sepik are investigating three incidents in the province that claimed the lives of a student and two men. Two deaths involved a vehicle while […]
Aircraft incidents move group to reevaluate airstrips
THE Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) aircraft experienced three incidents since last November caused by the conditions of the airstrips, says country director Todd Aebischer. Aebischer said they would be re-surveying […]
Health officials condemn police lockups in province
THE Popondetta police lockup was condemned by health officials last year and suspects were detained at the Sangara Police Station cell but that too has been condemned. Northern police commander […]
Police vessel back in operation after mechanical fault
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK POLICE patrol vessel Baki II has returned to the waters along the PNG, Indonesia and Australian maritime borders after developing a mechanical fault while transporting police officers […]
In court for misuse of funds
By BOURA GORUKILA CENTRAL deputy administrator Edward Kila appeared before Waigani Committal Court Magistrate Tracy Ganaii yesterday in relation to misuse of funds belonging to the province’s LNG landowners. Kila, […]
K300,000 boost for Morobe shipping service
By LARRY ANDREW THE revival of the Morobe Coastal Shipping Service (MCSS) was given a shot in the arm with a K300,000 grant from the Morobe government. MCSS was set […]
Hike in violence
By LULU MARK THERE has been an increase in family violence cases in the country which could be made worse by the Covid-19 pandemic, an official says. ChildFund Australia chief […]
Govt House needs repairs
GOVERNOR-General Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae is concerned about the dilapidated state of Government House which is estimated will cost K35 million to renovate. He yesterday invited Treasury secretary Dairi […]
Police storm treasury building
By REBECCA KUKU A GROUP of police officers stormed into the treasury building in Tari, Hela, demanding to be paid their allowances for working during the state of emergency. Governor […]
Notorious drug smuggler shot by Indonesian police
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK POLICE in Indonesia say they shot a PNG citizen who had escaped from prison while serving time for drug-smuggling in Jayapura when he tried to assault officers. […]