Day: December 30, 2021
Take extra precautions, boat operators warned
SMALL craft operators in the coastal areas of the country have been warned to take extra precautions. The National Weather Service yesterday said winds of 30 knots (55km per hour) […]
Provinces urged to send reports to National Disaster Centre
NATIONAL Disaster Centre director Col Carl Wrakonei says provinces experiencing natural disasters must provide assessment reports to the national office for assistance. He was responding to questions raised by The […]
High crime report worries cop
By GEORGINA KOREI CRIME and lawlessness over the course of 2021 in East Sepik is a concern, a senior police official says. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Border Command Peter […]
District opens satellite police station
POLICING work in the Yangoru- Saussia, East Sepik, will be easier with the opening of a satellite police station at Sembo, a senior police officer says. Assistant Commissioner of Police […]
Businessman charged with misappropriating K73,000
A BUSINESSMAN was charged in the Waigani Committal Court with two counts of misappropriating K73,000 belonging to the National Fisheries Authority and the Government. Magistrate Paul Nii, last Thursday, read […]
Police cracking down on noise
EXPLODING firecrackers had shocked a baby to death during a New Year celebration in Wewak, East Sepik, last year, police have reminded resellers. “The explosions can shock people to death […]
Police report peaceful Xmas
POLICE in Morobe have reported a peaceful Christmas apart from Bulolo which saw several fights related to alcohol consumption. Morobe police commander Supt Jacob Singura confirmed that Bulolo town had […]
18 killed in fight
By MIRIAM ZARRIGA EIGHTEEN people died in Tsak Valley, Enga, after a fight between two tribes over a piece of land spilled into the valley. Enga police commander acting Supt […]
Get IDs before ’22: Govt
By MICHAEL PHILIP PUBLIC servants must register and get their national identification (NID) cards before tomorrow, Dec 31, according to the PNG Civil and Identity Registry. The decision was made […]
Civil registry unable to assist EC in 2022 general election: Official
THE PNG Civil and Identity Registry will not be able to assist the Electoral Commission in the 2022 general election, says acting registrar-general Noel Mobiha. He said with the limited […]