The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) held its First Commandant’s Parade for 2025 at the National Centre of Excellence (NCE), Bomana – formerly known as the Bomana Police College – marking a significant moment in the ongoing training of future police leaders.
The ceremonial event, hosted by Assistant Commissioner Training Mr. Perou N’Dranou, EPS, QPM, brought together cadets, recruits, and training staff for a formal display of unity, discipline, and progress.
The parade featured trainees from Cadet Officer Intake 1 of 2023 and Recruit Intake 2 of 2023, both of whom are in the final stages of their training programs. The 225 recruits, including 25 females and 200 males, are on track to officially graduate in just a month’s time, on May 30th, 2025.
Assistant Commissioner N’Dranou warmly welcomed distinguished guests, policing partners, and representatives from government and non-government sectors to witness the occasion.
The parade was composed of three companies:
Company 1 (Armed Company): Commanded by Senior Inspector Jimmy Rifereka (Coordinator, Safety & Skills), included four squads. Squads 1 and 2 featured 54 cadets (4 females, 50 males) from Cadet Officer Intake 1. Squads 3 and 4 included staff from the Recruit School, School of Management, BOMGAY, Safety and Skills Unit, and Guidance Officers.
Company 2: Commanded by Senior Inspector Graeme Wikila (Director, Curriculum Development), comprised Recruit Squads 1 to 4.
Company 3: Led by Senior Inspector Tassinette Chauka (Manager, School of Management), consisted of Recruit Squads 5 to 8.
The overall parade was commanded by Superintendent Charlie Sarin (Director, Advanced Skills Directorate), with parade IC duties overseen by Chief Inspector Jennifer Walker (Recruit School). Parade Sergeant Major was Chief Sergeant Adrian Noguru, who served as the Police Sergeant Major.
Music for the morning was proudly provided by the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary Band, under the command of Inspector Alu Kapa, Police Band Master.
The Armed Company performed a march past in both slow and quick time, while Companies 2 and 3 came to attention in formal respect. The parade also advanced in review order, followed by an official address from the host.
The event was attended by key dignitaries including Acting Assistant Commissioner Human Resources, Mr. Gaiwari Singer NCD Central Divisional Commander, Chief Superintendent Benjamin Turi, Commander Stephen Francis, NCD Metropolitan Superintendent, Silva Sika, Director FSBU Superintendent Delilah Spandeca, Madam Joanne Clarkson, Policing Partner, Superintendent Ross Williams.
Also present were representatives from the business community Central Limited Country Manager Representative, Mr. Raymond Yaouhep, CEO of Pacific Corporate Security Ltd., Mr. Jacob Kaupan, Ms. Helen Waldass-Mannon, International Committee of the Red Cross, Mr. James Desumé, Director of Sustainability and Lifestyles.
As the reviewing party took its place and the national anthem played, the parade affirmed the ongoing commitment of the RPNGC to professional training and excellence in policing, setting a strong foundation for the official pass-out next month.