It’s past midnight and into the New Year and so far, a police officer was attacked and minor altercations between drunkards have been reported by police in Port Moresby city during the New Year operation. In the first incident, a police officer in the Moresby South Electorate was reportedly stoned by drunkards but did not suffer major injuries, police units responded and contained the situation quickly. In the other incident, the Gerehu Neighborhood Watch team called in police support after minor altercation between drunkards, police units swiftly responded and calmed the situation. Meanwhile police have had to also deal with…
Author: Edson KUSO
The Minister for Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs Soroi Eoe has been appointed Acting-Governor General by the National Executive Council (NEC) for the next three weeks. This appointment comes as the Governor General takes temporary leave, with the Chief Justice and the Speaker of Parliament both unavailable to assume the role. Prime Minister James Marape made the announcement, stating the decision was made collectively by the Cabinet. “Cabinet has appointed Hon. Soroi Eoe, who has served meritoriously as a Senior Minister, and it is fitting that he is appointed in this acting capacity.” He added that as the current…
Minister for Police and Regional Member for Bougainville Hon. Peter L. Tsiamalili Jnr has applauded community behaviour over the festive season and encouraged a new mindset as the Nation prepares to mark 50 years of independence. “As we approach the end of 2024, I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of all Papua New Guineans in ensuring a safe and happy Christmas celebration.” He said Police Commissioner David Manning has reported that the Nation celebrated Christmas peacefully, except for a small number of isolated incidents. “This is a testament to the continued work of our police men…
K92 Mining Limited, the operator of the Kainantu Gold Mine in Eastern Highlands Province, recently incurred damage to one of its surface exploration drill rigs, after a recently dismissed disgruntled employee started a fire at the drill site. The fire was extinguished but the drill rig sustained some damage and is currently being repaired. In a statement released today, the company said their other three drill rigs in the area continue to operate normally while the damaged drill rig is expected to return to service once repairs are completed. The mine currently has ten exploration drill rigs operating between their…
A youth from Love Village in Rigo district of Central Province has died after he was allegedly stabbed by a man from Tari in the Hela province, at the Kwikila station this morning. Central Provincial Police Commander Senior Inspector Jospeh Salle confirmed that the incident took place this morning and that police have responded to it. The quick response by the Central and NCD police managed to calm the situation down and prevent the locals from taking the law into their own hands. Assistant Commissioner of Police for Central/NCD Command Ben Turi also confirmed that they have sent the NCD…
The China Friendship Association with support from the Chinese Embassy donated a total of 30 Bulletproof Vests to the National Capital District (NCD) police yesterday. The vests were officially handed over by the Chinese Ambassador to Papua New Guina (PNG), His Excellency Yang Xiaoguang, to Assistant Police Commissioner of Police for NCD/Central Command Ben Turi at the Boroko Police Headquarters in Port Moresby city. Speaking on behalf of the China Friendship Association, representative Khim Tan said this donation is a show of gratitude from the Chinese Community in PNG. “Thank you for your long-standing support and tireless effort in protecting…
The NCD City Wardens with assistance from the police continue to curb out theft and petty crimes in Port Moresby city. In a recent incident, a woman’s phone was retrieved after the snatcher was apprehended by the good city wardens and police at Gordons Bus Stop yesterday morning. According to the police and the wardens, the woman was transiting through Gordons bus stop when her phone was snatched by the suspect. NCD Metropolitan Superintendent Silva Sika confirmed that the suspect was apprehended by the wardens when the woman called out for help. He said the suspect has been charged and…
Police in NCD have arrested and charged seven street vendors for illegal vending and they are expected to appear in court to answer to their charges. NCD Metropolitan Superintendent Silva Sika confirmed that the suspects are now detained at Boroko Police Station, but they are allowed police bail if they can afford it. The current bail rate for illegal vending is K5,000. “I want to thank the police and the wardens who are arresting the vendors. We cannot arrest them all at once but arrest one or two is good progress that will send out a message to the others…
The Central Province Police Command received their first of four new police vehicles as part of Hiri-Koiari MP Keith Iduhu and his DDA’s support towards policing in his district and Central Province. After handing over the keys to ACP Central/NCD Ben Turi, in a brief statement, Mr. Iduhu said, “We recognize the expanse of the province, and we are encapsulating the wider part of Port Moresby. I think this is a timely support.” He said the other three vehicles will be delivered in the next few days. The first vehicle will be stationed at Vanapa Brown, while the other two…
National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is focused on increasing its revenue in the fisheries sector according to Managing Director Justin Ilakini. Mr. Ilakini made this statement this morning after handing over a K402 million cheque to Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey as part of NFA’s Non-Tax-Revenue Administration (NTRA) contribution to the state. “This morning was an occasion where we want to tell the people of Papua New Guinea and our people in the sector that we have been contributing to the government a consolidated revenue so that goods and services can go down to the level of our people.” He added last year,…