Category: Main Stories
Debate ‘unnecessary’
A MEMBER of Parliament from the Government ranks has described the Opposition’s calls for a public debate as unnecessary, undiginfied and something that would only serve their political interests. Vice […]
Ten cases struck out
By BEVERLY PETER ABOUT 10 criminal cases, including armed robbery and murder cases, have been struck out for want of police evidence at the Committal Court in Waigani. Among the […]
Smuggled drug baffles top cop
POLICE in Papua New Guinea are puzzled over how 289kg of cocaine allegedly crossed its borders into Australia. An Australian man was charged last Tuesday over his alleged involvement in […]
PNG, China focus on trade
PRIME Minister James Marape says China is focused on improving the economic sector of Papua New Guinea. “We relate to China deeply from an economic perspective and China’s leadership understands […]
Cleared
By DYLAN MURRAY THE National Court in Waigani on Friday closed criminal proceedings against Ialibu-Pangia MP and former prime minister Peter O’Neill regarding the K3bil UBS loan saga for lack […]
Man jailed for misappropriation
THE National Court found a man guilty of misappropriating more than K618,000 belonging to Book Bilong Pikinini (BBP). He has been taken into custody at Bomana prison outside Port Moresby […]
O’Neill cleared of UBS allegations
THE National Court on Friday cleared former prime minister Peter O’Neill of allegations that he gave false evidence during the inquiry into a K3 billion loan the Government obtained from […]
‘Cannibals ate’ Biden’s uncle
UNITED States President Joe Biden’s suggestion that his uncle may have been eaten by cannibals in Papua New Guinea during World War Two has been met with a mixture of […]
Government signs five Mou’s with China
By JESHER TILTO PAPUA New Guinea stands ready to benefit from a high-level bilateral relationship with China aimed at promoting economic trade and development, Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko says. […]
Get serious on Arob: Temu
SHADOW Minister for Bougainville Affairs Sir Puka Temu says the people of Bougainville deserve action and not promises in light of the continuous rhetoric made by the Government. Sir Puka […]