Day: August 5, 2020
Suspects detained over trading
POLICE detained three suspects of illegal beche de mer trading in Western, acting South Fly police commander Snr Insp Ewai Segi says “These suspects were arrested after police raided their […]
Files not ready, murder case adjourned
By BOURA GORUKILA A POLICE constable facing a wilful murder charge in relation to a Rainbow shooting in Port Moresby on June 6, had his case adjourned to Sept 9. […]
Man accused of kidnap, torture arrested
THE man who allegedly led the kidnapping and torture of four women in Wanapos, Laiagam, Enga, has been arrested by Enga police. Police commander Chief Insp Ephenes Nili confirmed the […]
Homebrew warning
EAST New Britain (ENB) police has warned youths in the Sinivit local level government (LLG), Pomio, to stop making and consuming homebrew and marijuana. Provincial police commander Chief Insp Joseph […]
Police: Three alleged sorcerers hung after forced confession
By LULU MARK THREE women in the Tulum village of the Karinz local level government (LLG) area of Mendi, Southern Highlands, were accused of sorcery, hung and forced to take […]
Crop-destroying pest found
A PEST which destroys mostly maize (corn), rice and sugarcane has been detected in several parts of the country, according to the National Agriculture Quarantine Inspection Authority (Naqia). The fall […]
Appeal for boy, 3, suffering from rare blood disorder
By GLORIA BAUAI A TODDLER will live to see another day, thanks to the public in Madang who showed up to donate blood. Three-year-old Esthon Bog of Mis village in […]
Fisheries ministry backs people
THE Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources will back the people of Morobe on their stance not to have deep-sea tailings placement (DSTP) in the province. Fisheries Minister Dr Lino […]
Concerns over importing pesticides without guidelines
FARMERS cannot import pesticides without consulting the authorities because there will be setbacks if they do not get proper guidelines, an official says. The general manager of the National Agriculture […]
Contracts linked to corruption
THE greatest opportunity for corruption comes in road maintenance contracts, East Sepik Governor Allan Bird says. Speaking on the Kusaun-Timbunke Road project, Bird said the East Sepik government had spent […]