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…
Author: Edson KUSO
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,…
Police under the NCD Metropolitan Command just recently gathered as early as 3 AM on Saturday morning at Gerehu and walked all the way to Boroko Police HQ. Leading the walk, Metropolitan Commander Superintendent Silva Sika and his men and women in blue walked to advocate for peace and protection for every individual from violence and crime this festive season. Met. Supt. Sika said around this time of the year many violent crimes and criminal activities take place, but they want to ensure this festive season is different. “In the past, we experience chaos during Christmas & New Year so…
The Constitutional Law Reform Commission (CLRC) launched its new website today, marking a milestone in their efforts in reaching the public and raising awareness on important law reforms in the country. CLRC Secretary Dr Mange Matui said the commission’s first website was launched in 2021, but it did noT suit CLRC’s interests hence, they engaged a different developer to refurbish their website. He said the website will now bridge the gap between CLRC and the public and its stakeholders. “This platform (website) is vital as it bridges the gap between connecting our fellow stakeholders and citizens directly with the Commission,…
The NCD & Central Police Command held its end-of-year parade today at the Unagi Oval in Gordons, Port Moresby. Parade host Metropolitan Superintendent Commander Silvester Sika and Assistant Commissioner of Police for NCD/Central Benjamin Turi addressed their men in blue; reflecting on the year so far and the events of Black Wednesday and how it had ruined the reputation of the Constabulary, and stressed on how they can move forward in restoring the pride of the Constabulary and the public’s confidence in them. First to address the officers at the parade, Met. Sup. Sika said Port Moresby is a vibrant…
Apart from the big announcement on Thursday confirming PNG’s inclusion in the NRL, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his counterpart Prime Minister James Marape in a joint statement announced the entry into force of the Australia – Papua New Guinea Bilateral Security Agreement. According to the statement, as a legally binding framework for closer security relations, the Agreement is a landmark chapter in the Australia – Papua New Guinea Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnership. It stated that the Agreement elevates, broadens and modernizes the two nation’s longstanding security relationship, ensuring consultation on security-related developments and allows them to work…
Historically, the extractive industry has been the backbone of the country’s economy, accounting for 80% of the country’s export revenue, and this will continue on into the future as the mining industry will continue to boom with the increase in exports and the onset of new projects in the sector. This was stated by the Minister for Mining Wake Goi in his speech at the 2024 PNG Investment Week in Sydney yesterday. Minister Goi said PNG is a proud host country to world-class giant mines, large-scale mines, and small-scale mines, along with several alluvial goldfields across the country. He shared…