“We disagree with the Prime Minister regarding the civil unrest where he stated, it was orchestrated by one group of people.” “If the Prime Minister had done his investigations, he would know this act was carried out by 60-70% of the semi-urban and settlements. And each suburb had its own uprising to it nearest service areas.” That’s according to the PNG Banks Finance Institution Workers Union (PNGBFIWU) Vice President (VP) Raphael Waiyalaka, who expressed the concerns. “We condemn what has happened on 10th Wednesday that affected businesses and law-abiding citizens.” Furthermore, he added, addressing the statement from the PNG Trade…
Author: E'lle- Gore YASI
The Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) of Papua New Guinea (PNG) has condemned the reckless and senseless attacks by opportunists last week that led to the destruction of shops, major supermarkets and warehouses resulting in over a hundred million Kina lost in goods and properties. The IPA Board and Managing Director Mr. Clarence Hoot were deeply concerned as it was a terrible reflection on IPA’s efforts to promote PNG as a preferred investment destination. “One of our key setbacks continues to be the law and order concerns. Even though such problems are common throughout the world, and occur just occasionally, security…
The Papua New Guinea Trade Union Congress (PNGTUC) leaders today gathered in unity supporting each other’s cause to announce the deep concerns regarding the civil unrest that took place on Wednesday 10th January, and its chain of effects in the country. The PNGTUC Acting General Secretary Mr. Anton Sekum before speaking at the press conference on behalf of his fellow colleagues, expressed his heartfelt condolences to the lives lost and apologized to business owners who were victims of the lootings and destructions. Mr. Sekum started by saying that the Police Association President Mr. Lowa Tambua is innocent of any involvement…
The Commissioner General of the Internal Revenue Commission has come out to further clarify to the public the taxation matters and also apologize for the loss of lives and properties that resulted from the riots of Wednesday 10th January, in Port Moresby city. The Commissioner General, Mr. Sam Koim said the majority of the chaos resulted from opportunists, misinformation, and political propaganda and despite him releasing two statements clarifying the facts, many chose to believe alternative facts rather than his official statements. It is for this reason that Mr. Koi has put together a detailed clarification in a statement to…
The Controller of the State of Emergency (SOE) Acting Police Commissioner Donald Yamasombi, has made public the emergency security measures to be implemented by law enforcement personnel during the 14-day SOE period in Port Moresby city. The Controller, by the virtue of powers conferred on by section 288 of the Constitution of Papua New Guinea (PNG), has issued under the State of Emergency in the National Capital District three main emergency measures, which are, 1. Restrictions on public gathering, 2. Roadblocks and searches, and 3. Restrictions on the sale and consumption of alcohol. A member of the constabulary or a…
Wests Tigers is delighted to confirm that former Melbourne Storm centre Justin Olam has joined the club on a three-year deal. The PNG international has been released from his contract at the Storm and will link up with his new Wests Tigers teammates on Monday. Olam, a premiership-winner and 2021 Dally M Centre of the Year, scored 46 tries in 104 appearances during six seasons with the Storm, where he made his NRL debut in 2018. The 30-year-old has represented his country on 14 occasions, making his international debut for Papua New Guinea against Fiji in 2016. Wests Tigers head…
The 2023 Digicel Christmas wish promotion grand prizes were drawn yesterday announcing the three lucky winners of K180, 000 cash grand prize. The grand prize draw was drawn at the Digicel Head Quarters by Digicel PNG Head of legal and regulatory, Michael Henao and witnessed by Smartbiz Pacific Limited External Auditor Felix Gabriel. The random selection of qualified numbers was provided to 93 Yumi-FM Radio station, where they were called, announced, and congratulated as winners live on radio broadcast. Congratulations is order to Ida Jake of Port Moresby on the third prize of K30,000, Moses Saun of Vanimo Sundaun for…
An off-duty police officer on Monday brutally damaged an automated teller machine (ATM) from frustration of exceeding the standard three attempts of extracting money. The ATM is stationed in Rainbow Stop n Shop and currently out of order, unable for users to use. The off-duty officer was intoxicated and was travelling with three relatives including his wife at the time of the incident. The National Capital District (NCD) Metropolitan Superintendent (Met Supt) Silva Sika told PNG HAUSBUNG the suspect has been apprehended and jailed in Waigani Police Station yesterday and will face the charges for his actions. According to NCD…
Despite the incident on New Year’s Day where St John Ambulance (SJA) officers were attacked by a group of men at Laloki in Central province, the ambulance service will continue to be provided to the area in times of emergencies. That was the assurance from the SJA Assistant Commander and Deputy Chief, Mr. Terrance Torea when speaking at a reconciliation ceremony held yesterday that was hosted by the Laloki community in the Vanapa Brown Local Level Government (LLG) area. Mr. Torea accepted the community’s apology, and he was very pleased with the community leaders for extending their sincere apology towards…
Following a near death incident experienced by St John Ambulance (SJA) officers that occurred on New Year’s Day at Laloki in the Central province, the Laloki community today invited SJA officials to accept their sincere apology and to witness a community committed to handingover the suspects involved to police to face justice. The community meeting this morning was joined by Laloki Ward 1 Councilor Mr. George Girisa, President Vanapa Brown Local Level Government (LLG) Wayne Iorive, Hiri Koiari District Chairman for Law-and-Order Mr. Jeff Malewa and the SJA Assistant Commissioner (AC) and Deputy Chief (DC) of Ambulance Mr. Terrance Torea,…