Day: May 23, 2022
Marape congratulates new Aust PM
PRIME Minister James Marape has congratulated incoming Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and says he is looking forward to working closely with him. He also thanked outgoing Prime Minister Scott […]
Briefs
Goroka hosting judges THE Goroka National Court will host a five-day Supreme Court sitting for the first time starting today. Acting Goroka National Court registrar Helen Thomas confirmed a six-man […]
UN: Govt needs help to tackle GBV
By LULU MAGINDE GOVERNMENT institutions often rely on the informal sector to assist with gender based violence (GBV) or domestic violence cases due to their limited capacity, an official says. […]
Churches join alliance to fight violence
MEMBERS of the Papua New Guinea Council of Churches (PNGCC) have joined alliance to fight against violence through counselling and church activities in the community. This followed an agreement signed […]
Policeman’s case dropped
A COMMITTAL Court in Waigani has dismissed an attempted murder charge against a policeman due to insufficient evidence. Magistrate Paul Puri Nii made the ruling on Tuesday saying police had […]
MP’s wife accused of stealing K4mil
POLICE have completed their investigation into the misappropriation charge against Tambul-Nebliyer MP Win Bakri Daki’s wife for allegedly stealing more than K4 million from her husband’s company four years ago. […]
Foundation receives K1million
THE Somare Foundation has received a donation of K1 million from Petroleum Resources Kutubu (PRK) which will go towards developing the Kreer Heights Project, a legacy for Papua New Guinea’s […]
Diane aims to help others
By CLARISSA MOI LINKING both modern and traditional lifestyles and seeing them work in harmony to positively impact societies is the reason driving Diane Hirima to pursue further studies. Diane, […]
Officer suspended
A SENIOR Customs officer has been suspended pending a police investigation into the whereabouts of several firearms that were in his custody. Customs chief commissioner David Towe said on Thursday […]
Student fined K1,200 for presenting bogus cheques
A MAN charged with passing valueless cheques at a college in Lae has been fined K1,200 and could face eight months in jail. Magistrate Pious Tapil in the Lae District […]