Day: January 12, 2022
Madang police capture suspected gang leader
By SYLVESTER WEMURU POLICE shot, wounded and captured a suspected robbery gang leader in Madang on Saturday, Madang commander acting Supt Mazuc Rubiang says. “The suspect, wanted for a string […]
Church, State spreading Christianity
EVANGELICAL Lutheran Church of PNG head Bishop Rev Dr Jack Urame says the church has played an important role in uniting the country. He said this at the 33rd Lutheran […]
Firms agree to build homes
By JAMES GUKEN DWU journalism student THREE more companies have signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the National Housing Cooperation (NHC) to build affordable houses at Duran Farm yesterday. […]
Doctor notes drop in testing
By LULU MARK POSITIVE cases from the Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) Coronavirus (Covid-19) testing has been less than 10 per cent since last month, a doctor says. Director of […]
Taking risk to save victims necessary: Church leader
CHURCH workers, in acting as frontline respondents for victims of sorcery accusation related violence (Sarv) put their lives in danger, but is necessary because of the support they provide. PNG […]
Commission alarmed over poor state of police houses
CHIEF Ombudsman Richard Pagen has raised concerns about the deteriorating state of police houses in Manus. Pagen led a team from the Ombudsman Commission to assess the state of police […]
Ibsagi arrested over shooting
By JAMES GUKEN DWU journalism student FORMER West Sepik police commander and a police constable were arrested and charged with causing grievous bodily harm to a civilian more than three […]
Locals struggle after heavy rain leaves Aitape under water
By YVONNE KAMBIBEL FLOODING has affected parts of Aitape in West Sepik after heavy rain in the district last Sunday, a district official says. Aitape officer Philip Nasi Junior said […]
Station commander attacked
YANGORO Police Station commander Kevin Hombehoie was attacked by a drunkard armed with catapults during their New Year’s crime-prevention patrol. East Sepik commander Albert Beli said the drunkard shot at […]
WHP police ban liquor shops
WESTERN Highlands police commander Jacob Kamiak has banned liquor shops in Lower Nebilyer. “No more liquor shops,” he said. “Liquor is triggering problems among youths in Tambul-Nebilyer.” Kamiak told the […]