Day: December 16, 2020
Court grants man relief
A COURT has granted relief to a man who was seeking to have his contract of sale enforceable after it was cancelled by senior officials of the National Housing Corporation […]
Magistrate tells police to work on cocaine-bust case quickly
By ZEDAIAH KANAU A MAGISTRATE has put the police on notice, calling them to expedite the cases of the five men allegedly involved in the country’s biggest drug bust in […]
Woman accused of murder to stand trial
A GULF woman accused of murdering her husband with a kitchen knife has been committed to stand trial in the National Court. Magistrate Dessie Magaru yesterday in the Waigani Committal […]
Boyfriend in custody over woman’s death, police say
THE boyfriend of the woman found murdered in Gabi, Hanuabada village in Moresby Northwest on Sunday, is in police custody. Met Supt Perou N’dranou said he did not have a […]
BSP Gulf closes for indefinite period following break-in
BANK South Pacific (BSP) in Kerema, Gulf, has been closed indefinitely following a break-in on Saturday. Contrary to report by the police commander, Maria Johns, K1 million was not stolen […]
Commission to promote cultural festivals
THE National Cultural Commission (NCC) will be working with provinces, districts and local level governments to encourage cultural festivals in communities, an official says. NCC executive director Steven Kilanda told […]
PNGDF continues investigation into recruitment of soldiers
AN investigation has been launched by the PNG Defence Force (PNGDF) into how 27 recruits were able to qualify for military training. Chief of staff Capt Philip Polewara confirmed this […]
Border on lockdown
THE two-week lockdown of the East New Britain (ENB) border with neighbouring West New Britain (WNB) will continue after it was suppose to end on Sunday. ENB administrator Wilson Matava […]
Hospitals get advanced medical kits for training
TWO hospitals in the country have each received advanced paediatric life support (APLS) kits from the Australian government to support training for health workers in paediatric medical emergency. The APLS […]
Parkop launches women’s talent project
NATIONAL Capital District (NCD) Governor Powes Parkop has launched a women’s art project as part of a 16-day drive for activism to end violence against women. The project is an […]