Day: December 21, 2021
Police kill escapee in Alotau
A REMANDEE who jumped off a Correctional Service vehicle on its way from Alotau District Court house to Giligili prison on Nov 18 was shot and killed by police near […]
Motorists in EHP warned to follow safety rules
POLICE in Eastern Highlands have warned motorists to follow traffic safety rules and drive sensibly to avoid causing road accidents over the Christmas and New Year festive season. Eastern Highlands […]
Two thugs shot for robbing man
TWO armed thugs who robbed a man of money and items were shot and wounded by police during a confrontation in Maprik town last Tuesday. East Sepik police commander Supt […]
Police receive new uniforms from MP
POLICE in Jiwaka received a new set of uniforms from Anglimp-South Waghi MP Joe Kuli yesterday. The donation also included field gear and boots. The equipment was presented to police […]
Police out to rebuild reputation and trust over festive period
POLICE in Milne Bay began their festive season operation yesterday with the aim of rebuilding their reputation and trust. Provincial police commander Supt Peter Barkie said at a parade at […]
Cops to ensure safe celebrations
POLICE in Eastern Highlands will be out in force to ensure peaceful Christmas and New Year celebrations, provincial police commander Supt Michael Welly says. A special police parade was held […]
Boy run over by bus, in hospital
POLICE rushed a boy in critical condition to the hospital after a bus hit him in Madang’s New Town on Saturday. Madang police commander acting Supt Mazuc Rubiang said the […]
Power of mercy may help ease overcrowding in jails
OVERCROWDING in jails throughout Papua New Guinea will be relieved in the New Year when the Parliamentary Committee on power of mercy starts its work, chairman Aiye Tambua says. Tambua […]
Police rearrest suspect
MADANG police have rearrested a suspect who was allegedly involved in stealing and stripping a vehicle belonging to the PNG Institute of Medical Research (IMR) at New Town on Sept […]
Fined for breaching visa rules
TWO Chinese men who pleaded guilty to breaching their visa conditions were fined K2,000 each at the Waigani District Court on Thursday. Magistrate Danny Wakikura said a failure to pay […]