Day: April 19, 2022
MPs urged to ensure legal transition into new parliament
MEMBERS of Parliament have been told to ensure that the transition to the new Parliament occurs within the rule of law and upholds the Constitution. Transparency International PNG board chairman […]
Foreign business owners must comply with laws, says ICA
PEOPLE who come to the country to run businesses must comply with the laws, according to the Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Authority (ICA). A team made up of […]
Local artists highlight need for gallery
By SCHOLAR KASSAS LOCAL painters are calling on the government to establish an art gallery for them to sell their artwork. A group of painters and artists in Port Moresby […]
Man to stand trial over stolen cars
A 30-YEAR-OLD man was committed to trial in the National Court for allegedly receiving three stolen vehicles from a company three years ago in Port Moresby. Waigani Committal Court magistrate […]
Armed robbery case struck out
THE WAIGANI Committal Court has struck out an armed robbery charge against a man due to insufficient evidence from police. Magistrate Paul Puri Nii in his ruling yesterday said after […]
Court refuses to drop case against motel manager
A COMMITTAL court in Waigani on Thursday refused to strike out the case of a motel operations manager charged with selling counterfeit SP beer. Shangri-La Motel’s Yip Chee Ming’s defence […]
Namah challenging Govt tax
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU OPPOSITION Leader Belden Namah is challenging in court the Government’s imposition of the additional company tax. Namah, who was represented by Young and Williams Lawyers, filed a […]
Local woman sells bilums to support family
A MOTHER of five is able to support her family through the sale of bilums (knitted bags) and blouses at craft markets in Port Moresby. Lucy Walo, from Alia village, […]
US envoy urges focus on rural electrification
PAPUA New Guinea needs accessible and affordable electricity, according to outgoing United States ambassador to PNG, Erin E McKee. McKee left the country last week to take up a new […]
Manam volcano spews ash, smoke
THE Manam Island volcano started spewing thick smoke, ash and rock in the early hour’s yesterday destroying villages. The local volcanologist, Herman Tibong, confirmed that the southern crater began spewing […]