Day: September 15, 2021
Sorcery accusation driven by fear of misfortune: Report
SORCERY accusation-related violence (Sarv) is often driven by suspicion, fear or concern about misfortunes, a study by a group of researchers has shown. Researchers Miranda Forsyth, Prof Philip Gibbs and […]
Sir Bob, wife to celebrate Independence Day in Madang
GOVERNOR-GENERAL Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae and Lady Emeline will be celebrating the 46th Independence Day celebrations in Madang. He will also be presenting the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medals to […]
PNG remains strong: O’Neill
FORMER Prime Minister Peter O’Neill says the country has faced many challenges over the years but has rightfully taken its place in today’s global community. As the nation prepares to […]
Leaders told to take comments against them as a challenge
By JIMMY KALEBE A DISTRICT court magistrate in Lae says some comments or messages published in the media against leaders may not necessarily be defamatory, which those leaders should accept […]
Gamato, Hetinu to make submissions against corrupt allegations
TWO senior election officials will make submissions in their trial in the Waigani National Court on Friday after prosecution closed its case following evidence from 11 witnesses. Former electoral commissioner […]
Transport issue delays proceedings
ALL cases at the Waigani Committal Court were yesterday adjourned to various dates after police prosecutors did not turn up in court because of transport issues. A court official, who […]
Modern plans
THE PNG Fire Service aims to recruit smart, energetic and vibrant young people to modernise the organisation, chief fire officer Bill Roo says. “We have to modernise the organisation and […]
Remanded over alleged sexual penetration, incest of cousin, 12
A MAN charged with a count each of sexual penetration and incest has been remanded at the Buimo jail by the Lae Committal Court. Magistrate Pious Tapil, on Monday, ordered […]
US to give K13 million for Covid-19
THE United States (US) government, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), has announced a funding of US$3.8 million (K13.31 million) urgent Coronavirus (Covid-19) assistance for Papua New Guinea […]
Businesses told to work with NCC
BUSINESSES in the country will from now on work in close consultation with the National Control Centre (NCC) on specific workplace safety protocols relating to the Coronavirus (Covid-19), Prime Minister […]