Day: March 24, 2021
Police operation ends in the wounding, capture of suspect
A MAN who terrorised people in his community in Kokopo, East New Britain, was wounded and arrested by police during a special operation last Wednesday. Provincial police commander Chief Insp […]
Trees planted to mark Forest Day
ONE hundred and twenty-seven trees were planted at the Lae Botanical Garden to mark the International Day of Forests on Monday. The day’s theme was “Forest restoration: a path to […]
New ambulance to serve Jiwaka communities
THE people from Kumbants and Karap in Jimi, Jiwaka, received a new ambulance last week that will improve healthcare services. These people have struggled to transport pregnant women and the […]
Gulf has lost another great leader: PM
PRIME Minister James Marape yesterday extended his condolences to the family, friends and people of Kerema, Gulf, on the passing of Kerema MP Richard Mendani. Mendani passed away in the […]
‘Mendani was in his prime’
OPPOSITION Leader Belden Namah has expressed sadness over the death of the Kerema MP, Richard Mendani. Namah said: “I was shocked because death took a person in the prime of […]
Killed in robbery attempt
A MAN was shot dead in a botched robbery in Banak, East Sepik, on Monday afternoon. East Sepik police commander Supt Albert Beli said the victim was travelling in a […]
Dad jailed for drug possession
A 27-YEAR-OLD father of two was jailed six months for marijuana possession for a second time by the Lae District Court last Friday. Magistrate Tera Dawai sentenced Jaybee Mending, from […]
Focus on victims of GBV
MEMBERS of the Parliamentary committee on gender-based violence (GBV) are calling on the Government to consider the country’s women and children who are vulnerable to abuse. Committee chairman Charles Abel […]
Call to provide assignments for students
HELA education director Ronny Angu has told teachers not to send away students without giving them take-home tasks. He said students should be given sufficient work to complete during the […]
Order to reactivate measures
PAPUA New Guinea Correctional Services (CS) Commissioner Stephen Pokanis has ordered all CS assistant commissioners to reactivate and implement the coronavirus (Covid-19) measures nationwide. “I am working round the clock […]