Day: October 8, 2020
Prime Minister clarifies stand on autonomy, independence
PRIME Minister James Marape says autonomy and independence “are two completely different things”. He was responding yesterday to criticisms of his statement last week during the inauguration of Bougainville President […]
Withdrawal of case delayed by misplaced letter
A MAN facing a cyber-crime related offence had his case adjourned to tomorrow to allow time for the police prosecutor to retrieve a letter from the arresting officer to withdraw […]
Woman’s decomposed body found, police want her identified
POLICE have found a decomposed body in Port Moresby and want anyone missing a female relative or friend to report it to them, Police Forensic Services director Chief Supt Philip […]
Decision reversed to open court
By KARO JESSE THE Waigani Supreme Court has ordered that declaration on Opposition Leader Belden Namah’s standing in a reference questioning Prime Minister James Marape’s election be heard in an […]
Woman committed to stand trial
A-46-YEAR-OLD woman has been committed to stand trial in the Waigani National Court on charges of arson and cyber harassment after sufficient evidence was found against her. Waigani Committal Court […]
NCD traffic police get help from headquarters
By SAMUEL BARIASI WITH challenges presented by inadequate resources, manpower and funding to maintain police work, small contributions to various police units go a long way, an officer says. National […]
Charged with illegal entry
NINE crew members of the fishing vessel Min Shi Yu 00368 were formally charged by the PNG Immigration Authority in Kavieng, New Ireland, yesterday afternoon. The nine crew were charged […]
Court: Drivers have duty to maintain cars
DRIVERS have a responsibility to make sure vehicles they use are in good condition every day before getting on the road, a court official says. Lae District Court Magistrate Isaac […]
Authority pays K500,000 to IRC, cleaning up LLG’s mess
THE Lae city authority (LCA) yesterday paid K500,000 to the Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) as part of settling a K4.2 million debt owed by Lae urban local level government (LULLG). […]
Appointment in progress
THE National Executive Council (NEC) will soon make an appointment of the new PNG Customs Services chief commissioner, an official says. Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey told The National that three names […]