Day: December 1, 2020
Court’s stay on Parliament session fair, says Namah
OPPOSITION Leader Belden Namah has described the Supreme Court’s stay on Parliament sessions scheduled for both today and April 20 next year as fair. The Supreme Court yesterday stayed both […]
Prosecution requests to amend Kaiwi’s charge
By ZEDAIAH KANAU THE case of Bhosip Kaiwi, charged with the wilful murder of his partner Jenelyn Kennedy, will return today for hearing of the prosecution’s request for an amendment […]
Yama in court over contempt
MADANG Governor Peter Yama appeared before Madang National Court judge Vigil Narakobi yesterday to answer his contempt charge filed by Dr Boga Figa and other employees of Ramu Development Foundation […]
Police warn Facebook users over cybercrime
By AILEEN KWARAGU POLICE have warned users of social mediums, especially Facebook, that they should know what to post and what not to as there will be consequences for which […]
Magistrate expresses frustration
A SENIOR magistrate in Lae has expressed frustration with police investigators and arresting officers whose failure to complete investigations and advise the prosecution have delayed criminal cases. Lae District Court […]
Nobetau’s sacking null, void
By ZEDAIAH KANAU THE Waigani National Court has ruled that the termination of Joseph Nobetau as chief secretary of the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) by the Bougainville Executive Council (BEC) […]
Collaboration vital to end violence: Bais
IT IS important that the State and churches partner to end violence in families and communities, Department of Community Development, Youth and Religion secretary Anna Bais says. She said this […]
Toroama laments missed chances for joint meeting
AUTONOMOUS Bougainville Government (ABG) president Ishmael Toroama says he is disappointed that the Joint Supervisory Body (JSB) meeting did not convene last week despite Prime Minister James Marape’s reassurance of […]
Defence force restructuring
THE Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) is undergoing a restructure to cater for the increasing security issues arising in the country due to global changes, PNGDF Commander Maj-Gen Gilbert […]
Hospital receives gifts for mothers, babies
By JINA AMBA PORT Moresby General Hospital records 1,200 to 1,400 baby deliveries a month, says a doctor. Obstetrics and gynaecology coordinator Dr Mary Bagita said this yesterday during a […]