Day: October 12, 2020
Man killed in shark attack
POLICE say a man was killed in a suspected shark attack in Manus while diving for sea cucumber with three friends. Police commander Chief Insp David Yapu said it was […]
Driver helps in investigation
THE driver of the vehicle robbed by a group of armed thugs last week in West Sepik in which three passengers were killed is assisting police in their investigation. Provincial […]
No time limit on cases
By AILEEN KWARAGU MAGISTRATES now have the discretion to extend time to police to investigate a case beyond the accepted three months if the nature of the case warrants it. […]
Marape allocates K32 million to various projects in Chimbu
By ZACHERY PER PRIME Minister James Marape has allocated K32 million to various projects in Chimbu, including K10 million for a road in the Salt-Nomane Karamui electorate. He allocated K2 […]
Mental problems rising
COVID-19 has created a lot of mental health issues in the country and is demanding more investment so affected people can access help to live a productive and happy life, […]
Police want relatives to respect law
SOUTHERN Highlands police commander Chief Supt Martin Lakari wants the relatives of a 50-year-old man killed on Sept 27 with some involvement from the police and soldiers not to take […]
Girl, 11, man test positive for Covid-19 in Port Moresby
A 40-year-old man is the latest coronavirus case in the National Capital District (NCD). He was reported on Saturday. According National Pandemic Response Controller David Manning, this brings the total […]
Mouth, breast, cervical cancers main causes of death
CANCERS of the mouth, breast and cervix are among leading causes of death in the country, a health educator says. PNG Cancer Foundation’s Dr Sonia Dadae told Niupela Pasin Walk […]
State treading carefully on project talks
Reports by GYNNIE KERO and Shirley Mauludu PRIME Minister James Marape recently told Parliament that negotiations for the new multi-billion kina projects would be done carefully to ensure landowners and […]
Petroleum industry vital to economic growth
THE petroleum industry continues to play a vital role towards an economically and environmentally sustainable future in PNG, says Petroleum and Energy Department Secretary David Manau. Manau said PNG had […]