Day: July 1, 2022
Court adjourns K100,000 fraud case
THE Goroka District Court, on Monday, adjourned the hearing of a K100,000 fraud case involving a former employee of the Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC) to July 27. Magistrate Josephine Nindue […]
Fina re-appoints Pini
By PARKER TAMBUA SWIMMING’S world governing body, Fina has re-appointed Papua New Guinea legend Ryan Pini as a member of its athletes’ committee. The 2006 Commonwealth Games gold medal winner […]
Court fines woman over assault
A Lae District Court has fined a 23-year-old woman for unlawful assault on Tuesday. Pamela Simon, from Laiagam’s Yongi village in Enga, appeared before Magistrate Jacinta Doa and was ordered […]
Athletics representative backs school carnival concept
By SULI SULI NATIONAL representative Shadrick Tansi says Central’s inter-school carnival is an avenue where sports federations can identify upcoming prospects. The sprinter was part of the 2018 carnival and […]
Accused armed robber committed to trial
A 31-year-old man accused of attacking commuters and bystanders walking along a road in Morobe’s Lae has been committed to stand trial in the National Court. Lae Committal Court Magistrate […]
CHS staff put on govt payroll
By LULU MARK CHRISTIAN health service (CHS) workers serving under some of the most trying conditions are relieved that their cries have finally been heard with their inclusion in the […]
Humanitarian vaccination project starts in New Ireland
THE humanitarian vaccination programme, AidOcean of the Ocean Vacci Tour (OVT), is set to carry out its first mission in New Ireland. Returning to Noumea, New Caledonia from her preliminary […]
USAID provides more support to fight Covid-19
PAPUA New Guinea’s efforts to address the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has received a boost in funding support, thanks to the United States government. The US government, through the US Agency […]
Sir Bob acknowledges ties with NZ
GOVERNOR-General Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae says that Papua New Guinea sees New Zealand as a valued and trusted security partner in the region. Sir Bob made this known to […]
Talks on issues PWDs face
By LULU MAGINDE SERVICE providers for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) have listed a lack of understanding, funding and open dialogue among stakeholders as some of their major challenges. Gathered for […]