Day: August 23, 2022
Court issues arrest warrant after man jumps bail
A MAGISTRATE in a committal court in Waigani issued a warrant of arrest for a man who jumped bail yesterday. Magistrate Paul Puri Nii issued the warrant after Daniel Kasa […]
PNG-Indonesia relations strengthened, says ambassador
INDONESIAN ambassador to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Island Andriana Supandy says bilateral relations with PNG has strengthened following Prime Minister James Marape’s visit to Indonesia on March 30 […]
Man who allegedly assaulted girlfriend to stand trial
By VANESSA NIKEN A 26-YEAR-OLD man charged with assaulting his girlfriend will stand trial in the National Court. Otten Goimba, from Moga village, Western Highlands, was charged with causing grievous […]
Magistrate urges remandees not to refuse police files when served
A magistrate has told those in remand at Bomana prison not to refuse their police files when they are served as this would delay the court process. Waigani committal court […]
Give peace a chance in Mendi, Tonpi says
MENDI-MUNIHU MP Raphael Tonpi says he respects the decision of leaders and supporters of regional candidates involved in fights in Mendi town to stop and allow peace to prevail. “It […]
Foundation launches golf challenge
THE Papua New Guinea Cancer Foundation and Santos last week launched the 18th Daffodil Corporate Golf Challenge which would be played at the Royal Port Moresby Golf Club on Sept […]
Survivors of sorcery accusation-related violence fear reprisals
By REBECCA KUKU SURVIVORS of the Lakolam sorcery accusation-related violence (Sarv) case are being threatened by the perpetrators and their families. On July 22, nine women were rounded up and […]
Shape up or be dealt with, says Wenge
PUBLIC servants in Morobe have to perform well for the next five years or they will be dealt with under the Public Service Management Act, says Morobe Governor Luther Wenge. […]
Students donate items to sick children at Angau
WAWIN National School of Excellence students have used their own contributions of more than K1,700 to donate items to children at Angau Memorial Hospital in Lae. Student leaders of different […]
PMSA ends first round of competition after resumption
THE Port Moresby Soccer Association ended the first round of its competition on Sunday following a two-week suspension due to election-related issues in the city. Competition coordinator Peter Mathew said […]