St Johns Ambulance (SJA) attended to two devastating collisions involving drunk drivers on Saturday and Sunday 6pm-6am hour shifts. Thankfully, no deaths were reported but victims of both crashes had been hospitalized. St Johns Ambulance Senior Public relations officer Ms. Lulu Mark appealed to the public with her concerns when drinking alcohol. “When consuming too much alcohol and you feel the need to get home or leave home, your arranged transport must be a sober driver to trust a safe ride home.” “Never drink and drive.” St John encourages the public must not hesitate to contact local police of drunk…
Author: E'lle- Gore YASI
The Koiari Rugby League (KRL) competition has now entered the finals this week with the preliminary finals over weekend, and the top 8 to play this weekend onwards. The top 8 Under 20 teams will have Knockout games come next week Sunday 17th September whilst the Under 20 winner, Sogeri Market Flies, will be on bye for the semi-finals. Meanwhile, the KRL A-Grade teams have been suspended from playing from last week when an argument between the players and referee escalated. Due to lack of visual and verbal communication between referees during game time, increased frustration among the players and…
A cascade of Pre-Independence celebrations from all schools and institutions will lead the people of Eastern Highlands Province (EHP) to the main Independence and Goroka Show Celebration. The Famous Goroka Show, known for its fun and exciting energy, will be held for 3 consecutive days from the 15th, 16th and 17th of September, coinciding with the country’s 48th Independence Anniversary. The Goroka Show ground events coordinators have worked tirelessly with support from sponsors to assist in preparation and organizing activities for all age groups to make the provincial capital come alive. The Events Coordinators, Mr. Walter Oruda and David Lelemitoe…
The Tribal fights in Enga Province has eased down after a peace agreement was forged between the rival tribes, the Sikin and Ambulin faction; however, the locals a sceptical about the whole thing. This agreement was brought about by the Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Mr. George Kakas, to protect life, and encourage peace and harmony between all warring tribes. Though the agreement had been struck, there has been doubts between the rivals in upholding the peace agreement. Minor heated arguments and fights occurred, but brief with the police intervention. The brief conflicts are an improvement from previous encounters of long-term…
Provincial Police Commander (PPC) for East Sepik Province (ESP), Superintendent Christopher Tamari is very furious about the constant use customary way to resolve crimes committed, because all crimes committed must be dealt with by the law of the land. Mr. Tamari is appealing to government official and the ones in power to put a law disregarding customary compensations in crimes, because it lacks the appropriate disciplinary penalties for a crime committed. “These customary ways of compensation indirectly encourage citizens to commit more crimes, knowing that customary compensation can relieve them from lawful penalties,” said Mr. Tamari. He said serious crimes…
Police in the East Sepik province is on the hunt for a murder suspect who killed a young man from Pagwi village in the Wosera-Gawi District just recently. According to the Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Christopher Tamari, the deceased was a young man believed to be in his 20s. PPC Tamari and his team are working around the clock to apprehend this killer and bring him to justice for the crime he committed. “We are still investigating the whereabouts of the killer,” said Mr. Tamari. Meanwhile, in another incident reported by police in East Sepik, a man is now in…
The Managing Director of the National Fishing Authority (NFA) Mr. Gisa Komangin was very pleased to acknowledge the U.S Coast Guard Cutter MYRTLE HAZARD, which is currently in country in accordance with the Rider Program between the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Government and United States (US). Mr. Gisa extended his overwhelming gratitude to the US Coast Guard vessel and its Commanding Officer (CO), Lieutenant Halley Merritt and her crew for sailing to PNG in current windy conditions. “Papua New Guinea law enforcement sea operations faced slow results due to lack of facilities and equipment to spend more time out at…
The United States (US) Coastal Guard’s Vessel entering into Papua New Guinea (PNG) waters marks an exciting collaboration between the two countries, focusing on mutual interest of minimizing exploitation in PNG waters. The U.S Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) MYRTLE HAZARDS with advanced navigation, communication systems allow smooth coordination between both enforcement agencies of both Nations. The U.S Coast Guard vessel will now be in action closely monitoring illegal and unregulated activities along the PNG’s maritime borders, and development of countering other allusive transnational maritime activities. Charge d’ Affairs of the U.S Embassy to PNG Mr. Mathew Bunt stated that the…
In light of the recent prison break at the Buiebi Correctional Service (CS) facility in Southern Highlands Province, the Provincial Police Commander (PPC) is now appealing to the public to be cautious when out and about doing their daily chores. The Police have reasons to believe that the inmates are still within the province’s vicinity and are working tirelessly to investigate and perform road checkpoints searching for these escaped convicts. ” These inmates are now believed to be armed as well and also dangerous,” said the PPC. PPC Puri is appealing to the people to practice caution when moving around,…
The Deputy Commissioner Regional Operations Dr. Philip Mitna announced this afternoon in Port Moresby that there will be a new police special operations team to be created. He said this new team will be created by the Police Commissioner to deal with violent crimes and Domestic Terrorism in the country, especially in the Highlands Region. Dr. Mitna explained that this new team called, ‘Kumul Force 23’ will be established under the Mobile Squad Unit for specific duties. The new team will operate as a sub- division of the mobile squad itself. “This new Kumul Force 23 will only answer to…