Day: February 17, 2021
Collection of data vital, says officer
DATA collection is a vital tool for the Royal PNG Constabulary with emphasis on provincial police commanders and station commanders to ensure information is collated and sent to Police Headquarters, […]
Call to treat all cases equal
PUBLIC Solicitor Leslie Mamu has urged police and prosecutors to treat all cases and complaints fairly allowing access to justice for all. He emphasised the role of his office and […]
Minister: Address discipline in police dept
DISCIPLINE needs to be addressed to have accountability and transparency within the police force, says Police Minister William Onglo. “You are the leaders, we have to bring back our discipline […]
Electronic voting ‘unlikely’
By HELEN TARAWA WITH 18 months to go until the National Elections, the Government’s plan to introduce electronic voting is unlikely to happen, an official says. PNG Electoral Commission (PNGEC) […]
Govt spent K8mil on by-election, official says
THE Government spent K8 million on the Bougainville seat by-election, a senior official says. Acting PNG Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai said this in response to questions about the cost of […]
Marape disappointed over decision
PRIME Minister James Marape has expressed his disappointment with a recent decision taken by the Micronesian presidents’ summit to exit the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF). Marape said Papua New Guinea […]
Tsiamalili focuses on aligning Bougainville MPs, government priorities
ALIGNING the priorities of all Bougainville MPs and the Autonomous Bougainville Government is a goal of newly elected regional member Peter Tsiamalili Jr says. Tsiamalili told The National that over […]
Party was ‘not aware’ of order
By KARO JESSE THE National Court has acquitted the Securities Commission of PNG and its chairman Alex Tongayu (contemnors) of contempt charges for allegedly breaching court orders issued on March […]
Police recover stolen drill in Madang
By SYLVESTER WEMURU POLICE in Madang have recovered a power drill that was stolen from PNG Power. Madang police commander Supt Mazuc Rubiang said on Monday at around 8pm, an […]
Air Niugini increases HK flights
AIR Niugini has announced that it will increase services between Port Moresby and Hong Kong to twice weekly, starting April 3. Services will be operated by Air Niugini’s Boeing 767 […]