Author : Vasinatta Yama

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graduated from Divine Word University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts, with majors in Journalism and Public Relations, as well as minors in International Relations and Diplomatic Studies. Her current focus is reporting on court and crime stories as part of the news team. She constantly strives to improve her skills in investigative reporting.

Bangladeshi Businessman burnt to ashes in Wabag

Vasinatta Yama10/08/2017

by Vasinatta Yama10/08/201701486

A Bangladesh man was burnt to ashes this morning in Wabag town. The Criminal Investigation Division is currently investigating the cause of the fire. Eye...

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Southern Highlands Regional Candidates, Supporters Protest in Mt Hagen

Vasinatta Yama10/08/201711/08/2017

by Vasinatta Yama10/08/201711/08/201701864

he security forces and the Southern Highlands Election Steering Committee were going to move the boxes out to Goroka yesterday, but the supporters took to...

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Wabag Hospital Rampage

Vasinatta Yama08/08/201710/08/2017

by Vasinatta Yama08/08/201710/08/201701453

Dr Kalit said the incident happened so quickly as there were over a thousand men who entered in and ransacked the hospital. Security guards also...

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Counting for Southern Highlands Regional Seat Moved to Western Highlands Province

Vasinatta Yama07/08/201710/08/2017

by Vasinatta Yama07/08/201710/08/201701402

Counting for Southern Highlands Regional has been moved to Western Highlands Province after an incident erupted last Friday with a death of a man. The...

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Five Dead, Dozens Injured in Wabag Election Violence

Vasinatta Yama04/08/201704/08/2017

by Vasinatta Yama04/08/201704/08/201701738

Five people are confirmed dead, and more than 20 are injured as a result of election related fighting in Wabag town yesterday. The fight started...

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Baisu Prisoners Feel Deprived

Vasinatta Yama25/07/201725/07/2017

by Vasinatta Yama25/07/201725/07/201701153

Prisoners at the Baisu Jail in Western Highlands Province and families of warders missed out on voting this month....

Initial reports: Constables caught in cross fire, shot at by retreating gunmen

Vasinatta Yama24/07/201724/07/2017

by Vasinatta Yama24/07/201724/07/201711029

The three policemen were shot with an M16 rifle outside a local inn where the Hagen based Mobile Squad 6 had been camping. They were...

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North Waghi Candidates Protest Against Electoral Commission’s Decision

Vasinatta Yama18/07/201725/07/2017

by Vasinatta Yama18/07/201725/07/201701436

Those protesting, gave a 24-hour ultimatum to Electoral Commissioner, Patilias Gamato, to revoke the appointment of the Returning Officer, and reverse a decision he had...

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Counting For Western Highlands Province Deferred

Vasinatta Yama12/07/201712/07/2017

by Vasinatta Yama12/07/201712/07/201701952

Tambul-Nebilyer Electorate have all their returns and are set to start at 8am tomorrow. While Dei Electorate returned 75 per cent of the ballot boxes....

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Anglimp-South Waghi Contenders Petition Returning Officer’s Appointment

Vasinatta Yama12/07/201712/07/2017

by Vasinatta Yama12/07/201712/07/201701128

Some candidates from the Anglimp-South Waghi Electorate in Jiwaka Province have questioned the Electoral Commission appointment of their Returning Officer and his assistant....