Day: February 16, 2021
Funding issues affect commission
LACK of funding and the effects of the coronavirus pandemic have resulted in the Constitutional and Law Reform Commission not being able to execute its underlying law programme, an official […]
Seven new Covid-19 cases, total stands at 945
SEVEN new cases of Covid-19 has increased the total number of cases in the country to 945, with 10 deaths. According to a statement from the National Control Centre, the […]
Buimo prison sets strict Covid-19 protocols for prisoners
BUIMO prison in Lae, Morobe, is tightening its approach to the Covid-19 and has put in place strict protocols for all visitors, Correctional Services officers and prisoners to adhere to, […]
Two men charged with killing rugby player
By MIRIAM ZARRIGA POLICE say two men have been charged with murdering a 20-year-old rugby player in Port Moresby on Feb 8. Following the killing of Mavara Sere Jr, known […]
Discipline priority: Ikumu
METROPOLITAN Commander Supt Gideon Ikumu has maintained that discipline is his number one priority when it comes to the NCD Command. He said this after three officers were charged with […]
Police advise personnel in logging camps to withdraw from sites
ALL police personnel in logging camps in the Northern Command have been advised to withdraw from those sites, says Asst Comm of Police Peter Guinness. He said police headquarters had […]
Villager knifed to death
A RIOLE villager was knifed to death in a drunkard brawl in Milne Bay, Alotau, on Friday. Milne Bay police commander Supt Peter Barkie said one murder suspect was arrested […]
Convicted human trafficker will be charged for absconding court
CONVICTED human trafficker and rapist Willie Gare will be charged for absconding court during the handing down of his sentence, Asst Comm of Police for crimes Hodges Ette says. Gare, […]
Police arrest suspect after 24-year-old man’s death
A 24-YEAR-OLD man was found dead by his relatives after he went out drinking homebrew with his friends in Midiba, Madang, on Saturday. Madang police commander Supt Mazuc Rubiang said […]
St John reviewing GPS system
ST JOHN Ambulance chief executive officer Matt Cannon says they are reviewing the global positioning system (GPS) information of the ambulance vehicle that crashed in Lae. The ambulance crashed at […]