Local Level Governments need to draft their own laws which can enable them to exercise their powers as local authorities and manage their own affairs. This was highlighted in a workshop at the Rabaul District Headquarters, aimed at outline the legally required steps needed to pass a valid Provincial or LLG Law. The workshop was carried out by the East New Britain Autonomy Implementation & Advisory Committee of the ENB Provincial Administration. Speaking during the opening of the workshop was Mr Nakikus Matalau, a Legal Consultant engaged with the ENB Autonomy Implementation & Advisory Committee who stressed on the importance…
Author: Helen-Jennifer BUBUWAU
The Mauberema Ecotourism Nature Conservation Education Research & Training Center (MENCERTC) in Sinesine Yonggomugl District in the Chimbu Province is setting a perfect example of what happens, when a community comes together with a common goal. MENCERTC will be launching the Professor Novonty Early Childhood Development Center tomorrow, Thursday 10th of August, 2023. Head of the MENCERTC, Mr. Moses Kirikumul Kerry explained that funding for this Center came from the United Nation’s Development Program’s (UNDP) Global Equator Prize Award Grant that they won in 2022. “We decided to use the money to build a learning facility for the children that…
The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary Deputy Commissioner Administration Joanne Clarkson recently accompanied the Commissioner of Police to address the newest Police Recruits. This was at the Bomana Police Bomana Centre of Excellence in the National Capital District, where the new recruits will commence their training. Deputy Commissioner Administration Joanne Clarkson highlighted that the Constabulary needs more policewomen. She encouraged the 61 female recruits in both regular and cadet programs to take the training seriously and join the serving women in the force. “Currently we have a gender imbalance in the Constabulary, and I want to encourage more women to join the…
The Commissioner of Police congratulated the first lot of recruits and cadets for coming through a vigorous and lengthy recruitment process to be where they are right now. Police Commissioner David Manning was speaking at the Bomana Centre of Excellence in the National Capital District when he addressed the first batch of 222 new police cadets and recruits at the commencement of their training. Manning told the new recruits that the commencement of training was just the beginning of a long journey. “Your nine (9) months of residential and practical sessions that you will undergo are very critical.” “Both your…
Kokopo Plant Hire has been awarded a major road upgrade project in the Rabaul District of East New Britain. The company expressed that they are glad to partner with the government to restore vital services destroyed following the twin volcanic eruptions in 1994. Under the contract, Kokopo Plant Hire will be upgrading the Matupit part one and other associated works from Namanula/Matupit junction to Matupit ward 2. Speaking during the singing of the contract, Kokopo Plant Hire Director Mr. Patrick Midelit, thanked the Rabaul District Administration for the opportunity to work on this vital project that is a much-needed service…
20 young women from across the country, have been given the opportunity to go through a week long Pilot Program on Young Women Political Boot Camp, provided for by the Pacific Institute of Governance & Leadership (PILAG). The goals of the program are to build and nurture political interest, enhancing knowledge of the political, electoral and legislative process, networking for development collaboration, empower passion in response to gender disparity and embracing leadership virtues in making change in the political space. Team Leader for the Young Women Political Boot Camp for PILAG, Nellie Hamura Oa said this program is targeting 18–30-year-old…
The Police Commissioner has come out to stress that media personnel must be respected and protected at all times for the work they do as the mouthpiece for the public, by keeping everyone informed and up to date with the latest developments and happenings in the country. Police Commissioner David Manning said this in relation to the safety of journalist in hostile situation and is set to discuss this matter further with the Media Council of Papua New Guinea (MCPNG). This all comes on the aftermath of an incident at Moitaka in the National Capital District (NCD), where a National…
“There are no safe houses for displaced victims of the tribal wars in the Enga Province.” This was made known by the Engan Human Rights Defender Mr. Solo Yokopyao when speaking to PNG HAUSBUNG. He said this situation has made it quite difficult to keep track of the number of the victims, most of whom are women and children. Mr. Yokopyao said they only become aware of the plight of these people when they are approached by the victims themselves. “We try our best to house them, but most of these victims do not come forward to the authorities, because…
“The Nawaeb District Coastline will soon be implementing several navigational and lighting towers.” This was made known by the Nawaeb MP Theo Pelgen during a brief awareness and consultation with several communities along the Bukawa Coastline recently While there, he spoke with landowners of Gayahapu Village of Ward 7 & 8 and at Wideru Village at Ward 5 and gave details of the proposed project. This project is expected to improve several things including: 1. Provide Lighting and Navigation Assistance for traveling seafarers. (Security & Safety of travelling passengers especially at night) 2. Provide GPS assistance (echo sonar) to attract…
Sepik wood carver Mr. Jack Kauwi will stamp his mark in the form of a totem that will be mounted on the façade of the Melanesian Spearhead Secretariat Head Office in Port Vila, Vanuatu. Mr. Kauwi is from Tambunum village in the Angoram District in East Sepik Province. “I am humbled to be leaving my legacy in Vanuatu and I thank the National Cultural Commission for selecting and supporting my travel to Port Vila to participate in the 7th Melanesian Arts & Culture Festival.” Mr. Kauwi was part of a host of other wood carvers from other Melanesian States including…