Day: December 3, 2021
Man gets 12yrs for killing wife
A 21-YEAR-old man was jailed 12 years by the National Court for killing his wife. Justice Frazer Pitpit, in response to Elizah Kamilus’ plea for leniency, said the length of […]
Goi describes Alonk as best friend, breaks down in tears
MINISTER for Community Development Wake Goi broke down in Parliament yesterday as he described the late MP for Middle Ramu Jonny Alonk as his best friend. Goi, who is Jimi […]
Request for more money
MARKHAM MP and Deputy Speaker of Parliament Koni Iguan says there is a need for an increment in the national budget allocations for Parliament. “The national Parliament needs sufficient funds […]
Maru sad over Alonk’s death
YANGORU-Saussia MP Richard Maru described the Middle Ramu MP Jonny Alonk as a fine leader. Maru said this while paying his final tribute in Parliament yesterday to his fellow MP […]
Law passed to enable project
THE Oil and Gas (P’nyang LNG Project) (Amendment) Bill 2021 to amend the Oil and Gas Act (1998) was passed yesterday in Parliament to allow for the development of the […]
16 years for paying minor for sex
By CHARLES MOI A 45-year-old man who paid a girl, 12, for sex has been jailed by a court for 16 years. Justice Daniel Liosi presiding at the National Court […]
Little Angel prepares students for elementary school next year
TWO Little Angels schools in Gumine, Chimbu, have prepared 22 students who are under five years old to start elementary school next year. The two schools, one in Talbakul village […]
New police boss says leaning to manage limited resources vital
A NEW police commander says being trained how to manage scarce funds and manpower will prove invaluable not just for their daily operations but in the lead-up to next year’s […]
12 years with hard labour for raping step-daughter
A FATHER of one who raped his step-daughter, a minor, in 2019, was jailed 12 years with hard labour by the Lae National Court yesterday. Judge Justice Frazer Pitpit in […]
If you can get vaccinated, do it: Official
By MICHAEL PHILIP A SENIOR researcher has called for all Papua New Guineans to be vaccinated to protect against the Coronavirus (Covid-19). Papua New Guinea National Research Institute autonomy and […]