The Police officer that was killed in Banz, Jiwaka was due to a drunken brawl that had occurred prior to his murder. Assistant Commissioner of Police Highlands East Command, Rigga Neggi confirmed this information stating First Constable Glen Afike, was attached to Banz police station. “He had gone out for a party at the Banz Coffee Club when according to the preliminary report, he had caused a disturbance which led to him being kicked out.” Neggi added that he was then taken home to the police barracks but it was discovered that he left the barracks with a loaded weapon…
Author: Helen-Jennifer BUBUWAU
After a week-long intense program hosted by the United Nations Population Fund [UNFPA] in partnership with the National Parliament, youths that took part in the Mock Parliament can walk away with knowledge and skills on how to conduct themselves in parliament, should they wish to go into politics in the future. UNFPA Youth Coordinator, Bronwyn Kili shared that it had been an intense week but is proud of how far the youths have come over the course of the program. “It has been an intense week I’d say, for both the facilitators and the participants as we’ve had both day…
The Ministry of International Trade & Investment today made a major announcement in the Governments stride to achieve economic independence. Minister for International Trade & Investment, Richard Maru proudly announced the Ministry’s plan to implement the construction of two new farms that will open up the opportunity for almost 600 new jobs next year. “Today I am happy to announce to the country that next year, the Marape-Rosso Government will invest in 2 more Dairy Farms in the country. One in Lae and one in the Sepik Plains,” Maru said. According to the Minister the Lae Farm will cater for…
Madang Governor, Ramsey Pariwa was part of the team that were invited to Malala area in the Almami LLG of Bogia district of Madang province to officially launch a Coconut farmers Co-operative society limited that produces white copra production in the province. Governor Pariwa urged the Malala villagers during the launching of their coconut co-operative that agriculture is a sleeping giant and that it is the answer to taking back PNG economically. Mr Pariwa stressed that 20% of the population are living in the towns and cities whereas 80% are living in the villages thus, if every individuals in villages…
Member for Bogia District, Robert Naguri called the Governor for Madang and Chairman of the House of Assembly, Ramsey Pariwa to bring to the attention of Police Commissioner proposed changes of police officers especially with the replacement of the Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Acting Superintendent, Mazuc Rubiang with an unattached officer to as the new Madang PPC. MP Naguri said the Madang Provincial Assembly members are concerned about the changes happening in the Police department. “I for one see that the change in the PPC is not in the interest of people of Madang rather one or two individuals,” Naguri…
The Madang Provincial Assembly yesterday afternoon sworn in five more newly elected Local Level Government (LLG) presidents and also voting of the new Deputy Governor for Madang Province. President of Usino LLG, Pewa Aimai was voted in unopposed as the new Deputy Governor for Madang Province. Meanwhile, the newly elected presidents have only taken up their presidential roles after the previous presidents vacated their positions to contest in the 2022 National General Election. The newly elected presidents are from Simbai, Nahu Rawa, Karkar, Sumgilbar and Transgogol LLGs. The other LLG presidents were already sworn into office back in September together…
Madang Provincial examination coordinator, Alphonse Igag, revealed in an interview that Madang province will commence in marking of the grade 10’s examination papers this week after falling two weeks behind the schedule due to lack of funding. Igag in an interview stressed that with the assistance of Madang Provincial government and Provincial Administration they have received a funding assistance of K365,000 which was finally cleared and will now be able to carry out the marking of grade 10’s examination papers, which is said to commence on Thursday 3rd of November. He said that a total of fifty teachers from Various…
The families of Police Officers at the Red-sea Barracks banded together to present a petition to Prime Minister, James Marape. Disgruntled family and friends marched up to the Gordons Police Barracks demanding that the Government receive their petition. In an open forum facilitated by the NCD Metropolitan Superintendent, Gideon Ikumu, the petition comes after the discovery of the body of Late Senior Constable, Nelson Kalimda two days ago. Speaking first, the mothers raised points that were outlined in the petition to the Police Hierarchy and the Minister for Internal Security, Peter Tsiamalili Jnr who was accompanied by the Governor of…
Adding to the list of manic Monday issues on Monday this week, 6 floors of the 7-storey Fincorp Haus were cleared by all public servants working in the Education Department. Disgruntled public servants sat idle outside the building in disbelief of what was happening while their colleagues proceeded to remove boxes of equipment to relocate to their homes or in the case of the Teaching Services commission, the National Library and Archives, where they will work from as the formalities get sorted out. This comes after the proprietor of the building, Grand Columbia Limited, issued a notice of closure last…
Police Commissioner David Manning confirmed that two suspects were arrested in relation to the disappearance and death of late Police Mobile Squad officer Nelson Kalimda, after the discovery of the abandoned vehicle that he was last seen driving. “The security forces have apprehended two suspects and have been able to identify others involved in this senseless killing of our member,” said the commissioner. He further commented that due to the sensitivity of the case, certain information pertaining to the case will be withheld to ensure that they do not allow the investigations to be compromised. He stated that there has…