Month: August 2020
Kavieng gets new prison commander
SUPERINTENDENT John Poris is the new commanding officer of the Kavieng prison in New Ireland following a handover ceremony recently. Acting commanding officer Lamasisi Marengi, who had been acting for […]
Over K100mil funding for Magi Highway diverted: Sir Puka
THE Works and National Planning departments are neglecting the maintenance of the Magi Highway which serves the people of Central, Northern and Milne Bay provinces, Abau MP Sir Puka Temu […]
New fuel management system
THE National Capital District police is trialing a new refueling system for its vehicles, according to Police Minister Bryan Kramer. He said a radio frequency identification fuel management tagging system […]
O’Neill wishes Abe well
PEOPLE’S National Congress party leader Peter O’Neill has extended his best wishes and gratitude to outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for his support to Papua New Guinea over the […]
Police investigate cult killing
MADANG police are investigating a community for the killing of a man who had allegedly been involved in cult activities in the Transgogol area. The man referred to as “Yama” […]
PLWDs included, says Marape
PEOPLE living with disabilities (PLWDs) are part of our population and will be embraced in the Covid-19 policies, says Prime Minister James Marape. PLWDs make up a growing percentage of […]
Relations with PNG remain warm: Rahman
DESPITE Covid-19, bilateral relations between Malaysia and Papua New Guinea remain warm and cordial, says Malaysian High Commissioner Mohamad Nasri Abdul Rahman. He made this known in a statement as […]
Lack of funding delays construction of complex
FUNDING has been an issue for the construction of the new court complex at Waigani, says Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika. Sir Gibbs told The National at the Judges’ Consultation […]
Judges urged to utilise mediation
CHIEF Justice Sir Gibbs Salika has urged judges to put more emphasis on directing matters for mediation rather than proceeding with litigation process. Speaking at the seventh accredited mediators graduation, […]
Redevelopment depends on priority
CHIEF Justice Sir Gibbs Salika says he won’t be rushing into redevelopments of court houses in provinces unless he is satisfied that there are sufficient cases. Sir Gibbs mentioned this […]