Day: August 31, 2021
Pomat granted leave to intervene in application
By ZEDAIAH KANAU THE Supreme Court has granted Speaker Job Pomat leave to intervene in an application by Opposition Leader Belden Namah questioning the Parliament’s decision to adjourn its sitting […]
Indonesian training vessel rescued
THE recent multimillion kina upgrade in safety and security by PNG Ports Corporation Ltd (PNG Ports) has rescued an Indonesian military training vessel. According to PNG Ports, the KRI Bima […]
Ships told to comply with laws
THE National Maritime Safety Authority (NMSA) is urging the shipping community to comply with the country’s maritime laws. General manager and chief executive officer Paul Unas said the authority would […]
Robbers using taxis to rob and get away, says police
NATIONAL Capital District (NCD) Supt Gideon Ikumu says robbers are using taxis to stage their heists and as their getaway vehicles because their chances of stealing cars in the city […]
Priest helps set up tanks
A CATHOLIC priest with 20 years of service in Enga and Chimbu has overseen the installation of 10 water tanks. Fr Peter Kim, a Society of the Divine Word missionary […]
Responsible people not following law: Minister
INTER-GOVERNMENT Relations Minister Pila Niningi says those responsible for locking up the Agiru centre are not following the rule of law. “What you have done is wrong,” he said. “You […]
Support for church to continue delivering health services
THE Oil Search Foundation (OSF) will continue to support the Evangelical church of Papua New Guinea (ECPNG) to deliver health services in Southern Highlands after the partnership agreement was renewed. […]
Massive manhunt
By MIRIAM ZARRIGA HELA police are searching for 35 suspects who escaped from the Tari Police Station cells on Sunday night, sparking a huge manhunt. The 35 men managed to […]
‘Help us find 16 escapees’
By MIRIAM ZARRIGA MEMBERS of the public have been requested to keep a lookout for the 16 escapees from Bomana Prison on the run, especially one on death row, one […]
Docs told not to use drug
By JINA AMBA SURGERY is continuing at the Port Moresby General Hospital but doctors have been told not to use a batch of anaesthetic which allegedly had caused deaths, says […]