Day: July 20, 2020
Firm: We tried dialogue
Barrick (Niugini) Ltd (BNL) says it had tried to ask the Government to have a special mining lease extension to benefit all Porgera mine stakeholders. “As the Prime Minister (James […]
Foundation sues PNGSDP over funds
A FOUNDATION representing mine-affected communities in Western has filed court proceedings against the PNG Sustainable Development Programme (PNG SDP) Ltd and others in regards to their funds in their care […]
Fire service corporatises training
THE Papua New Guinea Fire Service is corporatising its fire training to generate revenue, says chief fire officer Bill Roo. Roo said that in Port Moresby on Friday when handing […]
Commission of inquiry to seek advice on witnesses’ expenses
THE Royal Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) loan will seek directions from the Prime Minister’s Office on expenses incurred by witnesses, chairman Sir Salamo […]
Man allegedly rapes girlfriend
By BOURA GORUKILA A-25-YEAR-OLD-MAN charged with raping his girlfriend was read his charges by Magistrate Tracy Ganaii at the Waigani Committal Court on Friday and told to return to court […]
Nature park celebrates World Ice cream Day with families icecream day
MORE than 100 families turned up at the Port Moresby Nature Park on Sunday to celebrate World Ice Cream Day hosted by Laga Industries Ltd through its Gala ice-cream brand. […]
Kwa: Village court officials lack capacity on sorcery cases
VILLAGE court officials lack the capacity to deal with sorcery-accusation related violence affecting the country, according to the Department of Justice and Attorney-General. Department secretary Dr Eric Kwa said during […]
Frim steps up safety measures
INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) in Lae under its Covid-19 response plan has taken drastic steps towards ensuring the health and safety of its employees as well as the […]
Pay cuts frustrating: president
By SAMUEL BARIASI PAPUA New Guinea Teachers’ Association (PNGTA) is frustrated over continuous and poor explanations of cuts in teachers’ salaries over the years, including the last pay date, president […]
Association visits village for food security awareness
THE Indonesian Government Employees’ Wives Association visited Vabukori village in Port Moresby on Saturday to create awareness on food security. Ella Andriana said Indonesia and Papua New Guinea were blessed […]