West New Britain (WNB) Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Superintendent Peter Barkie remains confident that police operations in 2024 will address and reduce the increased crime rates experienced in the province. The crime rate in the New Guinea Island province has fluctuated in the transition into 2024, especially in the isolated rural areas. PPC Barkie stated that mid last year the crime rate was a cause for concern for the authorities in the provincial capital Kimbe town, forcing police reinforcement to assist during the year, which then helped to reduce the crime rate a bit, and he is confident that police…
Author: E'lle- Gore YASI
The West New Britain (WNB) Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Peter Barkie has clarified that a recent social media post showing some youths committing Domestic Terrorism acts by portraying criminal like behaviors and issuing threats, was not made by youths in the province. The social media content of the youths exposing their identity, displaying homemade firearms and distributing stolen goods among themselves, was assumed by many viewers to be conducted by youths from WNB; however, that was not the case. Mr. Barkie later clarified to PNG Hausbung that this sort of behavior was considered as Domestic Terrorism and police will be…
The new West New Britain (WNB) Police Beat Patrol Unit orchestrated the biggest drug bust in the history of the province, confiscating almost 17 tons of marijuana. The new police unit intercepted and busted the drug smuggling operation on the 27th of February. The police unit confiscated one homemade firearm, 7 tons of unopened plastic bags of marijuana worth K 2.1 million, 9 tons of medium plastic bags worth K270, 000 and 1 ton of an opened plastic bag that police officers believe were slowly consumed by the smugglers whilst travelling to the province. 8 male suspects ranging from the…
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) has acknowledged the tremendous support given by the PNG Government and its partners towards Team PNG’s participation in the recent Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands, but now it’s seeking the remaining part of the funding yet to be paid to them. During the 2023 Games Review Workshop held on Saturday March 2nd in Port Moresby city, the PNGOC advised National Federations that K4 million out of the K8.24 million support package announced by the government for the Pacific Games had been received to date. In addition, the National Gaming Control Board also…
Minister for Transport and Civil Aviation Mr. Walter Schnaubelt mentioned his reassurance and mentioned the Government is currently working on alternative fuel supply for Jet A1 Fuel. “I am compelled to update the country as the Minister for Aviation policy, safety and security, on the current state of affairs in relation to Jet A1 Fuel supplies.” “I sympathize with all communities’ private and government, including the public and appeal to you for patience whilst the government is working on alternative fuel supply,” said Schnaubelt. Civil Aviation Safety Authority Papua New Guinea (CASA PNG) issued two Supply Organizations to Puma Energy…
On Sunday, more than ten local youths from Mt Sisa Komo abducted a standard operations maintenance crew travelling on a helicopter during their routine operations on to a Digicel telecommunication tower on Mt Sisa Tari Hela and demanded K5 million. However the kidnappers were immediately dispersed by police, security personnel and the Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF). This is according to th. Acting Provincial Police Commander (PPC) for Tari Hela, Robin Bore. Bore told PNG HAUSBUNG that thanks to quick directives from the Police Commissioner to police units, and the Security personnel and PNGDF from Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)…
The people of Central province view the hasty execution of the Connect PNG Programme as having potential risks of trespassing by vagrants from other parts of the country, which prompted the Governor to call for stronger border control measures. Governor for Central Province, Ms. Rufina Peter stressed that the Vagrancy Act is no longer adequate to effectively address issues of urban migration and the deteriorating law and order situation. Instead, she said management and border control is essential and needs a comprehensive approach to addressing these pressing and volatile issues. Governor Peter in a statement said that the recent violent…
The Pacific Island Centre in Tokyo and the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) have coordinated a mission to allow a delegate of 50 Japanese investors to explore business opportunities in the sectors of energy, infrastructure, tourism and agriculture. PNG continues to attract investors into the country because of its diverse natural resources, despite recent unfortunate but “one-off” events. The IPA organizes many programs including the visit by the Japanese Investors since last year to bring Foreign Direct Investment into the Country. The visit will involve a two-day business forum at the Stanley hotel on February 28th and…
The newly elected Kokopo City Lord Mayor and also the sitting Ward Member for Ula-ulatava in the Kokopo Vunamami Urban LLG (KVULLG) Phillip Tale was officially sworn in a week following his election during the by-election in early February. The Swearing in of the mayor-elect was facilitated by ENB Senior Provincial Magistrate (SPM) Samuel Lavutul on the 15th of February. Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Kokopo City Authority (KCA) John Talele declared Honorable Philip Tale. A total of 19 Ward Members took part in a secret ballot that was officiated by the ENB Provincial Electoral Office. Mr. Tale…
The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) has been commended for its support and training outreach programs such as the one rolled out for the Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) teachers in the NGI region this Month, known as the Training of Trainers (TOT) Program in Know About Business in fisheries (KABF). Last week Friday concluded the 2 weeks program, implemented through a tripartite partnership between the NFA, the National Department of Education (NDoE) and the small to medium enterprises (SME) corporation. SME Special Advisor and Facilitator from the SME Corporation (SMEC) Edward Kepa who spoke at the closing of the program,…