Day: July 9, 2020
Truth urged in K3bil loan inquiry
By HELEN TARAWA The truth must be told about the transactions regarding the Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) K3 billion loan deal, says former Treasurer Don Polye. He appeared before […]
Two positive cases still undergoing 14-day isolation
THE two women in Port Moresby who tested positive for Covid-19 last month are undergoing their 14-day isolation at the Rita Flynn center, an official says. The 10th case announced […]
Woman guilty of careless driving fined K1,300
A WOMAN, 32, was fined K1,300 for driving without care in default three months’ imprisonment. Waigani Traffic Court magistrate Rebecca Kwaiyalai yesterday told Everlyn Kongoi, of Yombi village, Imbonggu, Southern […]
Briefs
Barracks open DEFENCE Minister Saki Soloma says the 14 days lockdown at the Papua New Guinea Defence Force headquarters (Murray Barracks) ended on Monday. He said the headquarters was open […]
Ex-Goroka MP accused of misappropriating K500,000 appears in court
FORMER Goroka MP Bire Kimisopa appeared in the Waigani Committal Court yesterday accused of misappropriating half a million kina belonging to the Goroka development authority (DDA). Kimisopa, 57, of Kotiyufa […]
Church, DDA buy truck to transport fresh produce to market
THE people of Manga in the Buang local level government (LLG), Morobe, will no longer have transport problems taking their fresh produce to market, thanks to a new truck courtesy […]
Leaders want govt to make parents responsible
By SAMUEL BARIASI HELA Governor Philip Undialu and Jiwaka Governor Dr William Tongamp want the Education Department to come up with policies to ensure that parents are responsible for their […]
Governor wants teachers to have retirement benefits
MOROBE Governor Ginson Saonu wants the Government to allow teachers to receive regular retirement benefits apart from their superannuation. He said if the government had enough money in the future, […]
Brothers among 5 killed
FIVE people were killed at Ere village in the Walium area of Madang this week, police say. Police commander Supt Mazuc Rubiang said two of those deceased were brothers who […]
Prisoners’ release yet to be negotiated
THE Department of Foreign Affairs is yet to negotiate with the Indonesian government for the release of Papua New Guineans serving time in Indonesian jails, PNG Correctional Services Commissioner Stephen […]