Month: August 2022
Colourful performances to mark opening
THE opening of Parliament yesterday was a spectacle of colours – from the marching bands, to members of the judiciary in full attire, to some of the unique cultural performances. […]
Bulolo MP congratulates Iguan
BULOLO MP Sam Basil Jr has congratulated Markham MP Koni Iguan on his re-election as Deputy Speaker. “This is a bonus for the people of Morobe and the United Labour […]
Opposition to engage in sound policy decision-making: Lelang
OPPOSITION Leader Joseph Lelang says they will engage in sound policy decision-making rather than in “gutter politics or meaningless disputes”. “Our role can be constructive, only if there is meaningful […]
Decision for Samuel, Hera set for October
MORESBY North West MP Lohia Boe Samuel and his co-accused Fabian Hera will know whether they will be committed to stand trial or not on Oct 25. Samuel and Hera […]
Police arrest, charge accused police impersonator
A former policeman was arrested and charged with impersonation after he was caught wearing a police uniform in a fox unit vehicle in Port Moresby yesterday. Director for Police Internal […]
Youth council in Mt Hagen working to inspire change
MEMBERS of the Hagen Central youth development council in Western Highlands took part in a major clean-up programme in Mt Hagen yesterday and advocated against littering, drinking in public, petty […]
PNG facing downgrade, says Popoitai
By LULU MAGINDE FRUSTRATED by the lack of prosecution of financially-motivated crime cases, an official has warned that the country’s global standing and cost of banking could be affected as […]
Peace restored in Mendi as businesses, services reopen
By PETER WARI BUSINESS houses and government services in Mendi have reopened after election-related violence erupted in the Southern Highlands capital. Acting police commander Chief Supt Daniel Yangen said peace […]
Aust minister meets two women colleague MPs
By LULU MARK THE Government of Australia will continue to support initiatives to empower Papua New Guinean women to take part in political leadership, an official says. As part of […]
Aust investing K1 million in postal services
THE Australian government is investing AU$450,000 (about K1.09 million) over three years in strengthening postal services across the Pacific. The Australian Government and Australia Post announced the partnership yesterday (Tuesday) […]