Day: January 14, 2021
Parkop pledges improvement of sporting facilities
NATIONAL Capital District (NCD) Governor Powes Parkop says the sporting venues in Port Moresby will be upgraded to support sporting programmes and competitions. After the final of the NCD Governor’s […]
Champions QPR Colts catch eye of Digicel Cup franchises
CHAMPIONS QPR Colts are hopeful of Digicel Cup franchises recruiting their players after the side’s National Capital District Governor’s Cup triumph. After his side’s 14-2 win over Southside Brothers in […]
Secondary schools, districts must have Fode: Official
ALL secondary schools and districts in Morobe should have a flexible and open distance education (Fode) centre that should be active this year to cater for school dropouts, an official […]
Masked teen charged with intention to commit crime
By SYLVESTER WEMURU Police in Madang have charged a 17-year-old man who was wearing mask with the intention to commit a crime. Madang police commander Supt Mazuc Rubiang said the […]
Increase penalty for marijuana traders: Magistrate
A MAGISTRATE has called on lawmakers to increase the maximum penalty for those involved in marijuana trading to more than two years. Madang District Court Magistrate Ben Kome jailed Kune […]
Security guard dies in hospital after being assaulted by unknown assailant
A SECURITY guard died in hospital from injuries he sustained from being chopped by an unknown assailant in Kiunga as he took a nap at 2am at the Kiunga Market […]
Commission of inquiry resumes next week
THE Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) will resume next week with hearings to be scheduled next month, an official says. COI secretary Matthew Yuangu […]
MPs frustrated with bounced cheques, want law reviewed
MPs want a review of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing Act 2015, according to Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey. He, in response to questions raised about Government cheques being dishonoured, […]
Hospital CEO appealing to public for blood
By JINA AMBA PORT Moresby General Hospital chief executive officer Dr Paki Molumi is appealing for blood. Molumi told media yesterday that the hospital was a busy place where more […]
Wildlife officers told to be mindful of animals
Eight wildlife officers from the Port Moresby Nature Park have been trained on handling and understanding the behaviour of animals and how they can use different techniques to improve these […]