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Parkop calls for peaceful festive season as police launch operations
National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop has called on police and the public to work together to ensure a peaceful Christmas and New Year, as festive season operations were officially launched at Unnagi Oval this morning.
Police launch Christmas–New Year operations in NCD and Central
Police in the National Capital District [NCD] and Central Province have officially launched their Christmas and New Year operations at Unnagi Oval.
Tsiamalili calls for stronger legal and fiscal foundations in Bougainville budget
Bougainville Regional Member Peter Tsiamalili Jr has called for greater legal clarity, fiscal discipline and institutional safeguards in the Autonomous Bougainville Government’s Budget.
Air Niugini’s ‘People’s Balus’ makes inaugural landing at Tokua airport
The inaugural landing of the Air Niugini’s airbus A220 aircraft touched down at the Tokua Airport in East New Britain province at 10 this morning from Port Moresby.
Menduli building in Mendi destroyed by early morning blaze
A massive fire gutted the iconic Menduli Limited building, a pioneer commercial hub owned by the United Church in Mendi, Southern Highlands Province.
LCA donates K200,000 worth of medical supplies to Angau hospital
The Lae City Authority [LCA] has presented K200,000 worth of medical supplies and consumables to Angau General Hospital, providing critical relief amid the ongoing nationwide shortage of medical drugs.
Madang man remanded over alleged defamatory social media post against Pariwa
A man from Menia Village in the Usino Local Level Government area was refused bail yesterday [Thursday] by Madang District Court when he appeared for mention for an alleged defamatory post on social media against the Madang Governor Ramsey Pariwa.
Mayor calls for unity and responsible x-mas celebrations
Madang Town Mayor, Ishmael Yama, has extended his official Christmas message to residents, stakeholders, and visitors, calling for a peaceful festive season that must be celebrated in unity, peace, and responsibility.
National court rejects judicial review bid by retired judge Batari
The National Court in Waigani today has refused to grant leave to retired Justice Ellenas Batari to challenge the decision of the Judicial and Legal Services Commission’s (JLSC) not to extend his appointment beyond the statutory retirement age of 72.
National court orders police to review dismissal of officer
The National Court has ruled in favor of former police officer Smith Kop, finding that his dismissal from the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary [RPNGC] was procedurally flawed because his statutory right to a review was ignored.