The Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNG TPA) has secured significant developments in the month of January in Central and Jiwaka Province, striding in strengthening tourism, cultural preservation, and sustainable development across the country. Through strategic partnerships and targeted initiatives, TPA is enhancing local tourism potential, empowering communities, and celebrating the nation’s rich heritage. One notable development is TPA’s sponsorship of K10,000 towards the 3rd successful Jimi Marita Festival in Jiwaka Province on January 16, 2025. The event highlighted the traditional and nutritional significance of Pandanus Conoidetis (Marita) also educating the public on Marita’s health benefits, which include carotene…
Author: E'lle- Gore YASI
The State of Emergency (SOE) Controller Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (A/ACP) and Hela Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Joseph Tondop has warned that any violation of the recently signed Emergency Peace Agreement (EPA) will result in severe consequences. A/ACP Tondop emphasized this warning during the EPA ceremony held at Porgera Sation Open Air grandstand on January 31, 2025. Tondop clearly warned the locals that any breaches of the EPA will have serious legal consequences, with clan leaders being held accountable if their members violate the terms of the peace deal. He stated that maintaining stability depends on strict enforcement of…
The Pianda, Sakare Mamai, Eno, Aiyala, and Nomali clans of Porgera Valley made history by signing the Emergency Peace Agreement (EPA) recently at the Porgera Station open air grandstand on January 31, 2025. This long-awaited EPA ceremony was witnessed by more than 5,000 witnesses, marking the end of violent conflict that erupted in August 2024 over illegal mining activities. Under heavy security, leaders of the five clans were escorted into Porgera Station, where they publicly pledged to lay down arms and restore peace. Religious leaders, including the SDA Church of Porgera, played a vital role in guiding the process. The…
Simbu Police arrested and charged a suspect for the alleged theft of two Lucas Mills. The Police Fraud Squad Members gathered all the evidence and investigated the incident and soon apprehended the suspect, where he was formally charged for stealing two Lucas Mills that were the property of the Salt Nomane Karamui District Development Authority in Simbu province. The Simbu Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Superintendent, Mazuc Rubiang confirmed that the suspect was arrested but released on K1,500.00 police bail. PPC Rubiang stated that the incident occurred between June 30th and December 30th, 2021, at Goroka Farmset. After a police investigation,…
The Hidimo Brothers’ Head Coach and Team Manager, Mr. Noel Aria is set on a mission to develop rugby league in the Milne Bay Province. His efforts include youth engagement and skill development in the KCK Rigo Rice Cup. The Hidimo Brothers is the only team from Milne Bay to travel to Port Moresby city to participate in the new and improved KCK Rigo Rice Cup Competition Leg-2. Aria sees rugby league as not just a sport but a pathway for youth in discipline, education, fellowship and opportunities which are created from taking part in competition, hence his current focus…
The reopening of the refurbished NCD Police Prosecution Office not only marked an infrastructural improvement but also underscored the broader commitment of the Papua New Guinea-Australia Policing Partnership (PNG-APP) to strengthening law enforcement in the country. The NCD and Central Commander-Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Turi and Papua New Guinea-Australia Policing Partnership (PNG-APP) Officer Conrad Jensen commenced the official ribbon-cutting today at the Boroko Police Headquarters in Port Moresby. Speaking at the event, Mr. Conrad Jensen of the PNG-APP emphasized that while modern facilities are essential, the true backbone of justice lies in the dedicated police prosecutors who uphold the…
The National Capital District (NCD) Police reopened Police Prosecution and Operations Center Office at the Police Headquarters in Boroko, Port Moresby today. The event saw the presence of Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Turi, Chief Police Prosecution Officer Binuali Boas and Papua New Guinea Australia Policing Partnership Sir Conrad Jensen, including Police Prosecution Personnel. Apart from the Prosecutions office, the Police Operation Center for Communication and Jail-cell were also refurbished. The operation centre is equipped with state-of-the-art computer-operating stations to standby for urgent communication for advance coordination during operations. Meanwhile, the Boroko Cell has an upgrade with new steel bars…
The KCK Rigo Rice Cup (RRC) apart from promoting the sport of rugby league, has also steadily impacted the brand of Rigo Rice Industry with demands for Rigo Rice product reaching unprecedented levels. According to KCK RRC CEO McSteven Poly, the tournament has not only captivated football enthusiasts but also created a surge in rice sales, reaching its initial expectations. “The observed shortages of Rigo Rice in the main commercial supplier “Eliseo” is evidence to the overwhelming demand. This spike stems from the integration of the product into the tournament’s branding and rewards system, with rice being distributed as prizes…
The Simbu Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Superintendent, Mazuc Rubiang expressed gratitude to efforts for negotiating a peace agreement over a tribal fight. PPC Rubiang commended his police personnel and the leaders of Sambuga Wauga in Kerowagi for establishing a level of understanding between the two warring clans, Gurumugl- Kerenga and Dimbai- Gawale. PPC Rubiang confirmed that the tribal war has claimed seven lives and valuable properties destroyed as well, including the Kerenga Primary School and an Aid Post. The seven deaths, four were from Gurumugl/Kerenga clansmen whilst three were from Dimbai/Gawale clansmen. He said both warring factions used high-powered firearms…
The Acting Commissioner of Police (CP) Donald Yamasombi issued strict warning to business houses to fully exercise acumen when advertising or marketing their brand. The Acting CP remarked on this matter following complaints that a company in the gaming and lottery business has accused a competitor of maliciously plotting to sabotage their operations nationwide. The acting Commissioner addressed the issue following these complaints. The Acting CP urged this after NCD Police arrested a woman last week for allegedly posted and circulated a public notice on social media purportedly from the National Gaming Controller Board, labelling No.1 Lotto as an illegal…