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…
Author: E'lle- Gore YASI
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,…
The Governor’s Cup Grand Final in both the men’s and women’s game went toe-to-toe in a relentless battle to secure cup win. The Cup grand final in the women’s division, the PCL Venoms defeated the Morata Bullets in 11-4 points. And the men’s division was dominated by the Bara Fox Cliff Hangers defeating the M3 Bulldogs scoring 18-8 points at sir Hubert Murray Stadium on the 31st December. The Sir Hubert Murray was flooded with supporters inside and out to witness the Governor’s Cup Grand final winner in both the men and women division. Both games were aggressive and aggressive…
The St Johns ambulance was pleased to announce a successful New Year’s Eve celebration across NCD, Lae, Central and Kokopo. According to St Johns, despite attending to several cases throughout the New Years eve, the St Johns Ambulance was pleased and expressed their observation of the Celebrations to be a sensible and joyous event. St Johns was pleased to announce their fulfilment in advanced preparation to cater any emergencies with additional ambulances deployed during the New Year’s Eve. Also expressing gratitude to the Police, Fire Service, hospital, and the general public for their undying support during such a busy period…
The St. John Ambulance (SJA) Service has reported an increase in violence and trauma related emergencies between New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. According to SJA, the ambulance teams were able to effectively respond to over 50 emergency incidents from Sunday evening to this morning, Monday 01st January 2024. According to the report, violence and trauma-related emergencies, constituted 24 out of the 52 emergencies on New Year’s night. A breakdown of these violence and trauma-related emergencies revealed that 16 incidents occurred in the National Capital District (NCD), 3 in Central province, and 4 in the Momase Region. This doubling…
The Homa Border Storms have snatched the 2023 NCD Governor’s Cup Tournament Bowl Grand Final title, after defeating MPS Chiefs this afternoon at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby. Both teams came in hard during the first and second half engaging in raging contact, displaying their tremendous strength and skills. The first half saw the Homa Border Storms scoring the first try but failed to convert the try and led with 4 points to nil. The second half saw a lot of fumbles and countless penalties that resulted in two successful penalty kicks from both teams. The final…