Day: July 2, 2020
I was never consulted, ex-minister tells inquiry
FORMER Minister of Justice and Attorney-General Ano Pala told the Commission of Inquiry into the Union Bank of Switzerland loan deal yesterday that he was never consulted on the negotiations. […]
Villagers attack three police officers at roadblock in Madang
By SAMUEL BARIASI THREE policemen from Malala in Bogia were attacked and their vehicle destroyed at Garum when they tried to avoid a roadblock set by the villagers there while […]
Robberies end in deaths
THE public and police allegedly killed two suspects during three armed robberies in West New Britain last weekend, provincial police commander Chief Supt John Midi says. “The suspects also shot […]
Defence chief explains damage to centre
THE PNG Defence Force (PNGDF) have distanced themselves from a confrontation over Covid-19 allowances that resulted in the damage of the temporary the Covid-19 operations centre in Kiunga, Western, PNGDF […]
Cocoa farmer dies in attempted holdup along highway
A COCOA farmer from West Sepik died after he was allegedly shot by five armed men along the highway on the west coast of East Sepik on Monday, police say. […]
Govt urged to ratify convention
By HELEN TARAWA THE PNG Trade Union Congress (PNGTUC) and affiliates have called on the government to ratify the International Labour Organisation (ILO) convention on violence and harassment. General secretary […]
Three female students win SME youth essay competition
THREE female grade 12 students are winners of the 2020 PNG small to medium enterprises youth essay competition who wrote about the impacts of the Covid-19 on SMEs in the […]
Accused in firearm case denied bail
By ZEDAIAH KANAU A 21-YEAR-OLD man charged with being in possession of a firearm, was denied bail by the Boroko District Court yesterday. Magistrate Rebecca Kalepo denied bail for Terry […]
Office handicapped, unable to assist victims
By ELIAS LARI THE Western Highlands disaster office is presently handicapped and unable to attend to the natural disaster victims and sites, provincial disaster coordinator Robin Yakamb says. Yakamb made […]
MP: Office ready to begin work
By SAMUEL BARIASI REGISTRATIONS for birth, marriage and death certificates and other legal documents are expected to begin soon as new acting registrar-general Dickson Kiragi resumed duties yesterday. Community Development, […]