Day: April 22, 2022
Children miss out on school due to fighting in Raicoast
MORE than 200 primary school students from Mibu and Traiknan villages have not been attending school since last December due to the fight between the Hetwara gang and the Gwarawon […]
Officer ordered to file new bail application
THE Supreme Court has ordered former Papua New Guinea Defence Force officer Murray Oa to file a fresh bail application because his initial application was not properly filed. Justice David […]
Ruling on lawyer’s fraud case adjourned to next week
THE ruling on police evidence against lawyer Gloria Salika for 83 counts of fraud-related charges by the Waigani Committal Court was adjourned to next week due to a magistrates’ conference […]
Brothers accused of killing a man using an iron rod arrested
POLICE in Madang have arrested two brothers for allegedly killing a man from Wosera in East Sepik at Wosera Camp in Madang on April 6. Madang police commander acting Supt […]
Youths stone police vehicle during clash between settlers
A POLICE vehicle was shot at and its rear window stoned and shattered in a fight between Matalau and Nordup ward settlers in East New Britain’s Gelegele on Monday. According […]
K440,000 in fines issued
By REBECCA KUKU A TOTAL of K440,000 has been paid for work permit infringements by seven companies in Madang after recent spot checks on passports, visa and work permits by […]
Wanted man shot,wounded in Madang
A 22-YEAR-OLD man wanted in relation to several crimes including robbery and sea piracy in Madang was shot and wounded by police on April 12 after resisting arrest. Madang police […]
Madang police report beheading
A 26-YEAR-OLD father of one was slashed to death and beheaded in Usino-Bundi’s Ereh village in Madang last Friday. Madang commander Acting Superintendent Mazuc Rubiang said Christopher Meta was murdered […]
Eligible parolees still in jail
By ZACHERY PER THE fact that the Prison Parole Board has not sat in seven years to consider prisoners eligible for release is a contributing factor to jail breakouts, an […]
Institute proud of achievement
A REMOTE technical and vocational education training (Tvet) institute in Southern Highlands graduated its first batch of 21 electrical students last month. Pimaga Tvet institute, situated in the heart of […]