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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 […]
Bid to dismiss State appeal set for May
By BOURA GORU KILA AN application to dismiss an appeal by the State on a gold deal with businessman Justin Parker will be heard next month. Sitting in the Supreme […]
SDA leader expected
PRESIDENT of Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) church worldwide Pastor Ted Wilson will arrive this Thursday in the country and will be based in Minj in Jiwaka for two weeks to preach […]