Day: June 16, 2020
Tribes sign peace deal, promise to end fighting
TWO warring tribes in Kagua-Erave, Southern Highlands have signed a a peace agreement on Saturday to end violence in their communities. During the peace ceremony, tribal leaders apologised and pledged […]
Sir Michael supports assembly
By ZEDAIAH KANAU FORMER Prime Minister Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare has thrown his support behind the Motu Koita Assembly (MKA) and its chairman Dadi Toka Jr. Sir Michael made […]
Assembly pledges to protect Motu Koita’s interest in redevelopment project
THE Motu Koita Assembly (MKA) is taking necessary steps to protect the interest of its people in relation to the Port Moresby port redevelopment proposed by Kumul Consolidated Holdings Ltd […]
Wife’s plea for justice
By SAMUEL BARIASI A WOMAN whose husband died two weeks ago in Port Moresby after he was allegedly shot by police wants his killers brought to justice. Celestine Kolip, a […]
System failed people: PAC
A LOT of lives of citizens were lost because the health system had failed them, according to the Public Accounts Committee. Committee chairman Sir John Pundari said they had completed […]
Nominations for B’ville elections to start
NOMINATIONS for the Bougainville elections will begin after the writs are issued tomorrow at Buka, says Electoral Commissioner George Manu. “And due to the Covid-19 restrictions still in place despite […]
Examinations dates set
CLASSES in all schools return to normal with new dates set for examinations and the duration of terms this year, an official says. The Education Department informed schools under the […]
Magistrate queries arrest
A MAGISTRATE has raised some questions over the arrest of a Filipino woman accused of acting illegally to get her son released from custody and why she was refused bail. […]
Court sets date to review NEC decision over appointment
THE Waigani National Court has set the date to review a National Executive Council (NEC) decision to withdraw the appointment of Col Otto Pandum as the new National Intelligence Organisation […]
Ten armed men allegedly robbed store, gang-rape woman
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK TEN men armed with guns and knives allegedly robbed a store and an individual and gang-raped a woman in Milne Bay – all on the same night […]