Day: October 21, 2020
Abuse of minors worrying
By HEZRON KISING A JUDGE has raised concern over the widespread sexual abuse of minors by those who should be protecting them. Lae-based judge Justice Frazier Pitpit said sexual abuse […]
Man accused of rape says victim gave consent
By ZEDAIAH KANAU A MAN accused of raping a disabled woman has told a court that she had consented to the act. Jonathan John, 23, from Kaket village in Dei, […]
Kramer responds to Yama
MADANG MP Bryan Kramer has described the court action filed by Governor Peter Yama challenging his citizenship status as a “shameless publicity stunt”. Kramer posted on his social media page […]
Lands dept suspends officer over allegations
The Department of Lands and Physical Planning has suspended a senior officer pending investigations into allegations relating to Incorporated Land Group (ILG) issues. Department Secretary Benjamin Samson told The National […]
Department to audit govt payroll system
THE Department of Personnel Management will be auditing the Government payroll system, says acting deputy secretary human resources advisory and compliance Agnes Friday. She told the public sector reforms and […]
Businessman rearrested after acquittal
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK A BUSINESSMAN has been re-arrested for allegedly misappropriating K1.65 million purported for a rural health programme in Northern, National Fraud and Anti-Corruption director Chief Supt Mathew Damaru […]
Magistrate wants legal advice
By AILEEN KWARAGU A MAGISTRATE has asked the prosecutor and defence lawyer to explain if it was correct to dismiss a criminal case before him that had reached the end […]
Car accident claims one, 2 children among 11 in critical condition
By JIMMY KALEBE TWO children are part of a group of 11 in critical condition after a car accident at Wau town, Bulolo in Morobe on Monday, according to police. […]
Police nab man who fled from court
A MAN who escaped from the Waigani Court House in July and had a warrant of arrest issued against him was captured in Hohola, Port Moresby on Tuesday. According to […]
Public bash up police officer
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK THE public in Daru bashed up a drunk off-duty policemen for allegedly destroying their roadside market in Western, acting South Fly police commander Snr Insp Ewai Seki […]