Day: June 18, 2020
Key witness identified
KEY witnesses in an armed robbery and killing of a man outside Westpac Bank in Waigani, Port Moresby, on June 1 have been identified, police say. But no arrest has […]
Acting clerk of parliament submits documents for UBS loan inquiry
ACTING Clerk of Parliament Kala Aufa has complied with the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) loan deal by submitting the required information and documents, […]
Barrick seeks State papers
PORGERA gold mine operator Barrick Niugini Ltd (BNL) has asked the court to order the State to provide documents, including a copy of the National Executive Council’s (NEC) decision, when […]
Land issues hinders development of park
By ZACHERY PER LAND issues in the Department of Agriculture and Livestock (DAL) has hindered development of the multi-million kina in Korofeigu Agriculture Park outside Goroka town, Eastern Highlands, Governor […]
Defence force ship to be decommissioned after 45 years
A PNG Defence Force ship, HMPNGS Salamaua will be decommissioned tomorrow after more than 45 years of service. The PNGDF is expected to give the Salamaua (call sign Lima 31) […]
Committee concerned about violent crimes
THE Milne Bay community policing committee is concerned about the escalating violent crimes in the province and is asking for a provincial police commander (PPC) to take charge of policing […]
Accused of having in possession gun, drug
A MAN from East Sepik is expected to appear in the Wewak District court today charged with having in his possession a PNG Defence Force-issued firearm and about 3kg of […]
Call for govt to enforce safety at sea
By GYNNIE KERO MADANG businessman Sir Peter Barter has urged the provincial government and local level governments to introduce a law to enforce safety at sea for boat operators and […]
Court dismisses bid to stop review of Cabinet decision
By KARO JESSE THE National Court has dismissed an application for a summary determination of a judicial review filed by two former senior police officers. Both senior officers, former assistant […]
Markets reopen for business
MARKETS are trading avenues and hence are economic hubs for many grassroots people and mainly those in the informal sector, East new Britain market authority manager Ekonia Walon says. Announcing […]