Day: June 9, 2020
Government to announce K1.26bil in concessional financing
THE Government is expected to announce next week a K1.26 billion in “concessional financing” from the International Monetary Fund with no interest, says Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey. He told Parliament that […]
Government bonds, reform gain support
TREASURER Ian Ling-Stuckey has told Parliament that support for Government bonds and reform programme are gaining support, with cash starting to flow. Ling-Stuckey said warrants were released for the K600 […]
MP seeks Govt help to build road
By SAMUEL BARIASI NEWLY-elected Menyamya MP Benjamin Philip wants the Government to help him build a road connecting his district to Bulolo. Presenting his maiden speech in Parliament on Friday, […]
Alleged visa racket suspect detained, refused bail
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK A WOMAN allegedly involved in a visa racket was arrested and charged with conspiracy to defraud and stealing on Saturday, Gordon police station minor crimes officer Snr […]
Busu River diverted back to original course
PEOPLE living along the side of the Busu River in Lae are thankful for the re-diversion of the river on Saturday supported by the Morobe government with K100,000 and several […]
Suspect killed during raid
By GYNNIE KERO A SUSPECTED serial killer from the Transgogol area of Madang, was killed during a dawn raid by Madang police on Friday. Madang police commander (PPC) Supt Mazuc […]
Punishment for attacking students: MP
SUMKAR MP Chris Nangoi wants those responsible for attacking students from the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB) attending a community college on Karkar Island recently to be punished. While condemning […]
Officials need protection in public
By SYLVESTER WEMURU VILLAGE court officials hearing civil cases in the villages or settlements need to be protected while they are out in the public. Morata village court senior Magistrate […]
Man charged with defamatory publication
By BOURA GORUKILA A 56-YEAR-OLD man charged with producing a defamatory publication, appeared before Waigani Committal Court Magistrate Tracy Ganaii on Friday. Reuben Elijah, of Kaubwaga village in Samarai-Murua, Milne […]
MD quits over complaint
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK THE managing director of a company developing the Woodlark mine in Milne Bay has resigned amidst reports that it has provided inadequate housing for 1,500 displaced villagers. […]