Day: October 6, 2020
Soldier facing six traffic offences after crash
TWO soldiers from the Lombrum Naval Base in Manus appeared in the committal court yesterday, one charged with six traffic offences and the other, drunk and disorderly. Provincial police commander […]
Enga commemorates anniversary
THE people of Enga and parts of the highlands region gathered in Wabag for the two- day anniversary of the Enga provincial day last weekend at the Aipus oval . […]
Present companies files: COI
By HELEN TARAWA THE findings of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) loan will determine whether foreign companies were registered and certified to conduct […]
K150,000 fine for oil spill
A SHIP owner has paid a fine of K150,000 to the National Maritime Safety Authority (NMSA) for spilling oil into Simpson Harbour in Rabaul, East New Britain. According to the […]
Police, EC respond to end poll rumour
POLICE and the Electoral Commission officials in Goroka have responded to end speculation among Goroka by-election candidates of an early declaration of a winner. Police commander overseeing the Goroka Open […]
Army confirm missing firearm
THE PNG Defence Force have confirmed a firearm is missing from a unit after a soldier claimed to have left it for a couple of hours in his room in […]
Court orders North Fly MP to hire lawyer
By AILEEN KWARAGU A COURT has ordered North Fly MP James Donald, charged with perverting the course of justice and publishing defamatory materials, to hire a lawyer to make submissions […]
PPC: Woman recovering
A WOMAN accused of sorcery and tortured at the Wanikipa village in Hela last month is still recovering at Tari hospital, according to police. Hela police commander Chief Insp Teddy […]
Policewoman charged with aiding escape
POLICE in Manus have arrested a colleague for allegedly helping a prisoner escape from the police cells last month. Police commander Chief Insp David Yapu said Sharon Wamuni, 27, from […]
Business supports prison with hygiene products
DESPITE all the negativity about Buimo Prison in Lae, Morobe, a local business continues to support the institution with hygiene products. On Friday, Panamex Pacific assisted the prison with K5,000 […]