Day: August 22, 2022
MP calls on locals to choose peace before mine reopens
PORGERA-Paiela MP Maso Karipe has urged locals to lay down they guns and embrace peace because the new Porgera mine is to reopen soon. Karipe made the statement in Port […]
Media urged to be careful with reports
By GEORGINA KOREI A SENIOR magistrate has cautioned the media to be careful with the words used when reporting on the coroner’s inquiry into the death of Rex Wanzing as […]
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Unenviable task PM Marape is expected to name his full Cabinet tomorrow. It will be interesting to see how he tries to “please” his major coalition partners, and the independent […]
Lawyers asked to present independent report
By GEORGINA KOREI FORMER chief justice Sir Arnold Amet has asked a State lawyer representing doctors in the coroner’s inquest of Rex Wanzing to ensure that the independent inquiry report […]
Powi appeals to all: Stop violence
By HELEN TARAWA Incumbent Southern Highlands governor in the 10th Parliament William Powi has appealed to his people to stop fighting and withdraw from all forms of violence. Powi made […]
Marlene’s a lawyer, author, mother, businesswoman
By HELEN TARAWA MARLEEN Toliman Akop is a lawyer, author, mother-of-eight and businesswoman – all rolled into one. She recently was appointed the first woman to hold the position of […]
Regional candidate’s rape case adjourned
By VANESSA NIKEN THE Waigani National Court adjourned a verdict submission on Robert Agen’s case of assault and rape because the State was not ready with its submission. State lawyer […]
Cadets finish commissioning, have final parade
THIRTY-EIGHT cadets from the Joint Forces Academy who underwent 18 months of a commissioning course had their final church parade on Sunday at Igam Barracks in Lae, Morobe. Commanding officer […]
Repentance Day to be celebrated in Pom
By LULU MAGINDE PLANS to celebrate National Repentance Day will be held this Friday (Aug 26) in Port Moresby instead of the Highlands, due to the ongoing election-related violence, says […]
Grandfather chases ambulance to thank staff
A GRANDFATHER in Chimbu chased a passing St John Ambulance vehicle and flagged it down just to thank them for saving his granddaughter’s life. Moeaputi from a village in the […]