Day: April 14, 2022
Decision on equity next month: Marape
PRIME Minister James Marape says a final decision on the equity arrangement for the Porgera gold mine landowners in Enga will be decided during a development forum next month. He […]
Remain steadfast as Christians celebrate Easter, PM says
By STAFF REPORTERS PRIME Minister James Marape has urged the people to remain steadfast in their faith and principles as Christians around the world celebrate Easter. “The Easter story of […]
Swimming in sewer a health risk: Official
By LULU MARK PEOPLE swimming in water from a sewer while searching for money believed to have spewed from an outlet have been warned of the risk of contracting water-borne […]
Court strikes out case against Tomuriesa
KIRIWINA-Goodenough MP Douglas Tomuriesa and wife Rachael have been cleared of fraud-related charges by the Waigani Committal Court. After considering declaration statements by Tomuriesa and his wife, Magistrate Danny Wakikura […]
Woman allegedly involved in K15mil transfer deal facing trial
By BEVERLY PETER THE Waigani Committal Court has ruled that there is sufficient evidence to commit to trial a woman allegedly involved in facilitating the transfer of K15 million belonging […]
Accident, claims highest in Highlands
MOTOR Vehicle Insurance Ltd (MVIL) managing director Michael Makap says the Highlands has higher accidents and claims although its vehicle registration is low. “There were 114,855 registered vehicles in the […]
Magistrate warns of delay in cases
MATTERS in court should be dealt with within a reasonable time, according to Waigani Committal Court magistrate Paul Puri Nii. He said this yesterday when striking out the case of […]
Rape suspect told to explain absences from court
By BEVERLY PETER A 64-YEAR-OLD man who allegedly raped a 12-year-old girl in Port Moresby a year ago was read his charge at the Waigani Committal Court yesterday. Nicholas Iburo […]
PNG Power working on sourcing vital materials
PAPUA New Guinea Power Limited (PNG Power) is now in the procurement stages of getting much-needed materials to fix and minimise power outages in Port Moresby, an official says. Acting […]
No more water rationing in Port Moresby, says Water PNG
MORE than 5,000 people in Mt Hagen, Western Highlands will soon be accessing electricity in their villages. This will be possible through a K800,000 funding for a power supply project […]