The unity and cooperation of policing in the pacific region was represented this morning at the inaugural Pacific Police Band Tattoo 2025, showcasing a brilliant performance and display of police bands in union at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby city.

As expected by the crowd that gathered this morning at the stadium, the event did not disappoint.

Full of brilliantly decorated police ceremonial uniforms and the sound of the thumbing and beating of the drums beautifully in rhythm with the trumpets and bagpipes along with some humor, the overall performance was amazing, keeping the crowd entertained right through out.

Acting Prime Minister John Rosso was the most pleased and took time to thank the police forces from the pacific for participating in this inaugural event.

On behalf of the Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) Rosso extended his warmest welcome and heart felt thank you to all the police bands, performers and guests who have made this inaugural Pacific Police Tattoo such an outstanding success.

“This morning, we witnessed exceptional performances. Each one delivered with precision, discipline and a touch of humor that has brought great joy to this memorable occasion.”

“But what we have seen today is much more than a display of music and ceremony, it is a powerful symbol of the unity that binds us as a family, ‘yumi olgeta wanpla solwara tasol’.”

He said through discipline, culture and shared purpose, the pacific police forces have shown common value and shared commitment to peace and security in the region.

“To the Chief of Police from across the pacific, thank you for your support and for championing this inaugural Tattoo.”

“Your presence and participation send a strong and clear message that together, we are stronger. Cooperation is the key to resilience, progress and safer pacific for all our people.”

He further thanked the supporting teams from the pacific police bands for delivering a high-quality performance coinciding with PNG’s 50th Independence Anniversary, which makes it even more significant.

Police Commissioner David Manning echoed the Rosso’s words, saying the Tattoo marks the first-time police bands from across the pacific region coming together in one coordinated display of regional solidarity.

“It’s indeed a moment of pride for us all and especially for PNG 50 years since our nation’s independence. This Tattoo takes place during our Golden Jubilee, makes it all more special,” said Commissioner Manning.

“I extend my deep thanks to our traditional security partner for continued support in delivering this historic event.”

“It’s support such as this that shows the strength of our pacific policing family, our shared history and our shared region.”

Meanwhile, in the presentation of awards to the top performing police band, four awards were given.

1.       Best Drill Display award,

2.       Fan Favorite award,

3.       Spirit of the Tattoo award, and

4.       Overall Performance award.

The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary band took the Best Drill Display award, the Royal Samoa Police Band took the Fan Favorite award while the Fiji Police Band took the Spirit of the Tattoo, and the Royal Tonga Police Band took home the Overall Performance award.

Police bands from Solomon Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Nauru, New Zealand and Australia along with PNG participated in the inaugural Pacific Police Band Tattoo 2025.