Day: July 22, 2022
Pay back not the way
THE “an eye for an eye (and a tooth for a tooth)” approach is already becoming the normal form of compensation in our society. The principal meaning is that if […]
Choose peace instead of chaos
TO all candidates around the country who are contesting the General Election 2022: Let’s support and preserve the democratic electoral process. Despite the chaos that has occurred and is still […]
Only time will tell
IT is six days, from today, before the scheduled date, July 29, for the return of writs. Papua New Guineans marched to the polls earlier this month (July 4). Since […]
Court strikes out attempted murder case
A MAGISTRATE has struck out an attempted murder case yesterday against a person with special needs because police failed to give evidence. “I will strike out this case,” Waigani Committal […]
Value of cocaine in Cutmore’s case yet to be determined
By CLARISSA MOI AUSTRALIAN pilot David John Cutmore accused of transporting Papua New Guinea’s largest haul of cocaine two years ago will return to court today. National Court Judge Theresa […]
No more adjustments to education calendar, says Kombra
NO adjustments will be made to the education calendar because of election disruptions but teachers have to cover the lessons that will be missed during the extension of the holiday […]
Cops given 1 year probation
By GEORGINA KOREI A JUDGE has given a non-custodial sentence of 12 months to three policemen charged with abuse of office. Waigani National Court Acting Judge Tracy Ganaii told John […]
Woman’s warrant extended
THE National Court has extended a warrant of arrest for a 42-year-old woman who failed to comply with court’s orders to allow the warrant to be executed. Acting Judge Tracy […]
Help for Hela peacebuilding initiatives
COMMUNITIES in Hela have received support from the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to carry out peacebuilding and restoration efforts for communities in Hela. According to a statement from the […]
Man fined K500 for insulting family
By JACINTA COHLEE A MAN charged with using insulting words against another person was fined K500 in the Lae District Court yesterday. Magistrate Isaac Tjipet told Ben Douglas, 36, of […]