Day: September 17, 2020
CS boss awaits report on drug smuggling by warders
CORRECTIONAL Services Commissioner Stephen Pokanis says he is waiting for a report on warders who allegedly conspired with prisoners to smuggle drugs in West Sepik. The report is being prepared […]
Talks begin on sending workers back to Australia
THE Government is talking to Australia about allowing back PNG workers shut out after the border closures, says Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey. PNG recently set up a labour mobility unit which […]
Justice Miviri to rule on Pandum’s appointment on Nov 4
FINAL submissions on a National Executive Council (NEC) decision to withdraw the appointment of the new National Intelligence Organisation (NIO) director-general (DG) Col Otto Pandum have been completed. State lawyer […]
Men to stand trial for alleged fraud
GOROKA Committal Court Magistrate Gerard Vetunawa found overwhelming evidence against former Goroka district chief executive officer Andrias Lulue and private consultant Tom Monemone to commit them to a trial in […]
Why lesser charges not necessary on an indictment: Judges
By KARO JESSE THE Waigani Supreme Court has ruled that the public prosecutor is not required to plead an alternative charge of murder or manslaughter over a charge of wilful […]
By-election polling set for Sept 22, says Manning
POLICE Commissioner David Manning says polling for the Goroka by-election is set for Sept 22. Comm Manning said the decision was reached in a meeting with acting Electoral Commissioner Simon […]
Partnership helps police work
A STRONG partnership with local organisations has helped Port Moresby police to do their jobs despite a shortages of resources experienced at times, an official says. Port Moresby Metropolitan Commander […]
Sir Bob opens building
Stories by MIRIAM ZARRIGA in New Ireland THE New Ireland Legislative Assembly Building was opened by Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae yesterday. In opening the new assembly, he congratulated the provincial […]
Sir Michael visits New Ireland
IT was a sentimental visit for Papua New Guinea’s first prime minister Sir Michael Somare to New Ireland for the opening of the province’s legislative assembly building yesterday. Sir Michael […]
GG: Reflect, move forward
THE people of PNG and their unwavering self-belief have played a key role in the country reaching its 45 years as an independent state, says Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae. In […]