Day: July 7, 2020
Man allegedly kills another with screwdriver
A MAN has been detained for allegedly killing another when attempting to rob him in Popondetta after a church service, Northern police commander Supt Michael Welly says. “The suspect had […]
Woman charged with conspiracy to defraud set for trial
By ZEDAIAH KANAU A WOMAN from East Sepik charged with conspiring to defraud a man of K20,000, has been committed for trial after sufficient evidence was found against her. Clara […]
Churches strong ally of government, says doctor
CHURCHES are a strong ally of the government and play a pivotal role in providing healthcare to PNG people, says West New Britain health authority chairman Dr Mathias Sapuri. The […]
Efficient health service in rural communities vital, says MP
EFFICIENT health service in rural communities is vital to protect vulnerable lives, Henganofi MP Robert Atiayafa says. “Many innocent people die from preventable diseases in rural areas due to ineffective […]
Church-run hospitals scale down on operations over funding
CHURCH-run health facilities in West New Britain have scaled down their operations but their health programmes have been impacted for months due to the Government’s failure to release appropriated funds […]
Detectives investigate alleged police shooting of youths in WNB
DETECTIVES from East New Britain are now in West New Britain to investigate the killing of a youth allegedly by police in Kimbe, WNB police commander Chief Supt John Midi […]
Robbery case struck out due to no proper identification
By ZEDAIAH KANAU TWO MEN allegedly involved in robbing the Post PNG head office in Konedobu, Port Moresby, had their case struck out because the prosecution failed to positively identify […]
Stakeholders want more actions in addressing GBV
A GROUP of stakeholders in Lae, Morobe, have called on the Government to address the issue of gender-based violence (GBV) in the country. Nellie McLay, from the Soroptimist International-Lae, chaired […]
Rape case dismissed
THE Lae Committal Court yesterday struck out and discharged a man accused of raping his sister in-law and wife after evidence presented before the court was found to be unreliable. […]
Upgrade in court facilities
By ZACHERY PER THE rebuilding of Papua New Guinea’s aging court facilities is a priority for the judicial services and the government, Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika says. He said […]