Month: April 2021
Women empowerment vital: Official
GENDER equality is necessary to build the economy of Papua New Guinea and other Pacific countries that have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, business leaders say. Business Coalition for […]
35-year-old man remains in custody
A COURT ordered that a 35-year-old man charged with murdering a 17-year-old boy in Port Moresby last November remain in custody. Magistrate Danny Wakikura read the charge to Michael Kawale […]
Businesses say vaccination programme lost momentum
THE PNG Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PNGCCI) says it is gravely concerned about the slow uptake of the Covid-19 vaccines. PNGCCI president Ian Tarutia said in a media statement […]
Telikom boss taken into custody for safety
The acting managing director of Telikom PNG Jessie Wangua was taken into police custody last night for his safety and also to ease tensions sparked by the death of his […]
In court on rape charge
A 24-YEAR-OLD man was read his rape charge yesterday at the Committal Court in Waigani after a drinking session at the Taurama beach in Port Moresby. Magistrate Danny Wakikura told […]
PNGDF agrees to use civilian plane
THE PNG Defence Force (PNGDF) and Civil Aviation Safety Authority (Casa) PNG signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a civilian aircraft to be used for military and civilian missions […]
Theodist promoting early learning through K50,000 support
THEODIST has donated K50,000 to Buk bilong Piknini (BbP) to assist its work in promoting early childhood learning. The donation was part of the company’s gold sponsor to support growth […]
People ready to rebuild lives
THE people of Kagua-Erave’s Sugu Valley in Southern Highlands, once infamous for bloody tribal fights, are ready to rebuild their homes, schools and churches. Deputy Governor Andrew Kenoa said innocent […]
Former MP says district received K41.5mil in forty-two months
THE Kandep development authority (DDA) received about K41.5 million of district service improvement programme (DSIP) funds over a three and half year period, former MP Alfred Manase says. Manase, who […]
Girl, 6, sexually abused
By ZACHERY PER A 38-YEAR-OLD man was charged on Wednesday at the Goroka District Court with raping a six-year-old girl in Ungai-Bena in Eastern Highlands. Senior magistrate Josephine Nindue read […]