Day: January 25, 2022
Two arrested over man’s death
EAST New Britain’s Kokopo police have arrested two suspects relating to a murder that occurred between Dec 31 and Jan 5 in Pomio, commander Chief Inspector Gabriel Bandy says. “The […]
Flash floods destroy 20 homes in Talasea
ABOUT 20 homes in Bagun, Sihuru and Harongo villages in ward nine of Talasea were destroyed by flash floods and a large landslide on Thursday, an official says. West New […]
Police seize stolen vehicle hidden in container
By SYLVESTER WEMURU POLICE have recovered a “stolen” vehicle hidden in a container in Madang’s New Town on Friday. Madang acting commander Supt Mazuc Rubiang said the vehicle was driven […]
Overcrowding a challenge for teachers
TEACHERS face many challenges from overcrowding in classrooms to new education reforms and changes in curriculum, a head teacher says. Coronation Primary School head teacher in Boroko, National Capital District, […]
Commission gets tough over use of TFF funds
TEACHING Service Commission (TSC) will be tough on principals and head teachers if they misuse the Government’s tuition fee free (TFF) funds, an official says. Commission chairman Samson Wangihomie, speaking […]
GPA of 2.4 minimum: Kombra
THE minimum grade point average (GPA) for new graduate teachers this year is 2.4, says Education secretary Dr Uke Kombra. Speaking on a talkback radio show, Kombra clarified that teachers […]
Men charged with causing bodily harm
TWO men were charged in the Waigani Committal Court with causing grievous bodily harm to a man in Moresby-South’s Taurama last month. Magistrate Paul Nii read out their charges to […]
Police pick up robbery, piracy and murder suspect
A MAN wanted for six armed robberies, five sea piracy cases and a murder has been picked up by a team of police from Port Moresby and Finschhafen at Mangec […]
Man charged with murder
A 20-year-old man was charged in the Waigani Committal Court with murder on New Year’s Day. Magistrate Paul Nii read out the charge to Joshua Bruce, from Kagua Erave’s Simbom […]
Magistrate: Violence not the way
By SCHOLAR KASSAS WAIGANI Committal Court Magistrate Paul Nii says violence is no means to an end and committed a 30-year-old man to stand trial in the National Court for […]