Day: June 3, 2022
Police ask court to withdraw charges against Yama
Police have asked the Madang Committal Court to withdraw a criminal case against Madang governor Peter Yama and 15 others due to technical grounds. Yama and 15 others are facing […]
Provinces, DDAs need to furnish acquittals on time, says official
By KELVIN JOE THE general election should not be used as an excuse for provincial governments and district development authorities to delay their acquittals of provincial and district services improvement […]
Notice of objection dismissed
THE Supreme Court in Waigani has dismissed a notice of objection filed by the Morobe government and Governor Ginson Saonu, saying it was incompetent. “We agree with the statement that […]
Marape stands by visit
PRIME Minister James Marape says the country remains “friends to all and enemies to none” and this has been its stance since gaining independence in 1975 under Prime Minister and […]
Chinese foreign minister Wang visits PNG
By HELEN TARAWA THE Chinese government will today sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Papua New Guinea on promoting investment cooperation in green development. China’s foreign minister Wang Yi, […]
Leave application dismissed
By BEVERLY PETER THE Supreme Court has dismissed a leave application to review a decision it made that confirmed Police Commissioner David Manning to his position. Sylvester Kalaut and Fred […]
PNG needs guidelines for preserving biodiversity
By MELYNE BAROI THERE is a need for a localised guideline to enhance the identification of key biodiversity areas (KBAs) in Papua New Guinea, an official says. Terrestrial conservation coordinator […]
Inquiry faces hiccup
THE Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the sale and purchase of the Motukea Wharf in Port Moresby has heard that a number of witnesses are yet to be served with […]
Student given award at Dubai youth meet
ANTONIO Narokobi was awarded the Commissioner General’s Certificate of recognition for representing Papua New Guinea during an expo in Dubai recently. The 13-year-old boy was selected by PNG pavilion as […]
Supporters urged to behave during campaign period
By MICHAEL PHILIP CANDIDATES, supporters and the public in East New Britain have been warned to act responsibly during the campaign period to avoid accidents or violence. Provincial police commander […]