Day: July 15, 2021
Functions of central bank’s financial analysis unit
THE Bank South Pacific Financial Group Ltd (BSP) is currently facing regulatory action by Papua New Guinea’s central bank’s Financial Analysis and Supervision Unit (Fasu). However, Fasu had only chosen […]
Investigation into attack on cop continues
A POLICE officer is assisting the internal affairs unit (IIU) in investigating the attack on the home of a fellow officer on Saturday in Port Moresby. IIU director Supt Emil […]
Exhibits destroyed in fire at police office
SEVERAL exhibits were destroyed in a fire at the police forensics office garage at Gordon in Port Moresby yesterday. Also destroyed was a vehicle at the garage, and a storage […]
Gulf administration officer arrested over minor’s molestation
POLICE have charged a Gulf administration officer with molesting a 10-year-old girl, says Kerema Police Station Commander Sr Insp Michael Pakyei. “The 60-year-old man allegedly molested the girl in her […]
Constitutional and Law Reform Commission inducts two new commissioners
THE swearing in of two new commissioners for the Constitutional and Law Reform Commission (CLRC) will help in the amendments, reviews and reforms of the country’s laws, says its chairman. […]
Jailed for attacking teacher
A 34-YEAR-OLD man who pleaded guilty to attacking a female teacher was jailed a year by the Lae District Court. Magistrate Issac Tjipet sentenced Wama Mokeng, from Nawaeb’s Kaisia, for […]
Samuel sworn into NCDC board
By MIRIAM ZARRIGA NEW Moresby North West MP Lohia Samuel hopes to tap into the experience of his fellow National Capital District MPs to advance Motu Koitabu’s progress. He was […]
PNG, NZ sign statement to work together
PAPUA New Guinea and New Zealand have signed a statement of partnership marking renewed efforts to work through issues of trade and economy, regional solidarity and cultural links in the […]
Porgera mine to continue Covid-19 vaccination programme
THE Porgera Mine in Enga will continue its Covid-19 vaccination programme for employees and contractors who are part of its care and maintenance team. The Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) said […]
PNG yet to detect Covid-19 Delta variant, says envoy
THE highly infectious Covid-19 Delta variant has yet to be detected in Papua New Guinea, but everyone must still work together to minimise the risk of its spread, Chinese Ambassador […]