Day: January 10, 2022
Alotau imposes curfew amid threat
By MIRIAM ZARRIGA A MIDNIGHT-to-5am curfew has been declared in Alotau in the face of increasing threat of more violence following the killing of criminal Tommy Baker. Provincial police commander […]
Church synod opens with bright colours from 17 districts
LIVELY colourful marchers, choreographed dances and an ordination marked the opening of the 33rd Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of PNG (ELC PNG) at the Sir John Guise Stadium. […]
Negative side of free education
By YVONNE KAMBIBEL FREE education may be a big relief for parents but not for schools, says a school principal. Milne Bay’s Cameron Secondary School principal Shirley Apaio said “free […]
Pang pleads not guilty
SANCTUARY Hotel operations manager Jamie Pang pleaded not guilty to possession of and making dangerous drug in the Boroko District Court on Friday. Magistrate Gary Unjo told the court that […]
Judge surprised with officer’s 24-year service without commission
By BEVERLY PETER IT is careless and extraordinary for the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) to allow an officer to serve 24 years without holding any commission, a judge […]
Police hunt for torture suspects
By MIRIAM ZARRIGA NINE men have been identified over the brutal torture of five women in Kagua, Southern Highlands. Police Commissioner David Manning said police would not stop investigating until […]
Damage by army costs K400,000
By CLARISSA MOI THE Waigani National Court has ordered the State to pay more than K400,000 in damages for the destruction caused by Papua New Guinea Defence Force personnel during […]