Bige Fuel Station, located at Dogura in the Central Province, on Friday, November 8th, donated K100 worth of fuel to each of ten police vehicles in Port Moresby for the weekend’s Drunk Patrol operations. Company owner Damien Bige made the contribution to support police efforts against rising crime rates in NCD and Central Province, enabling officers to maintain a strong presence on the streets during peak hours. Bige expressed his commitment to helping police keep the city safe, saying, “I am giving only fuel to our hardworking officers to continue their duty around our City NCD/Central to fight crime.” Acknowledging…
Author: Joshua ARLO
Port Moresby residents united in a strong show of support today, Sunday November 10th, as they participated in the “United to End Violence Against Women” campaign, led by Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae and NCD Governor Powes Parkop. Starting at Sir John Guise Stadium, the group marched to Parliament Haus and back again, chanting and holding banners in support of women’s rights and safety. Police ensured a peaceful event, which also marked the start of “Redvember,” a month dedicated to raising awareness about safety and unity in the city. Governor Powes Parkop expressed deep gratitude to the Governor-General and all attendees,…
Forty (40) male students from Iarowari Secondary School in Central Province are in police custody following the death of 17-year-old William Garo, a grade nine student, in an incident allegedly linked to cult practices. According to acting Superintendent Joseph Salle, the Provincial police commander for Central, the students detained include 25 grade nine and 15 grade 11 students, who allegedly believed that ritual chest pounding could transfer power from senior to junior students. “The deceased was allegedly part of a cult group and died because of the heavy blows received on his chest,” said PPC Salle, noting that further police…
The Governor-General, Sir Bob Dadae, will join NCD Governor Powes Parkop tomorrow, Sunday November 10th, to lead the Active City Redvember Walk, launching the “United to End Violence Against Women” campaign in Papua New Guinea. Coinciding with the NCD Women’s Expo and Summit, which was held from 10am to 4pm today, Saturday November 9th at the Sir John Guise Stadium, which runs through November 13, the walk brings together the community to promote safety for women and girls. Announcing his involvement, Sir Bob Dadae urged all citizens to participate. “This is a campaign we all should be involved in at…
In preparation for the upcoming 2025 National Budget, leaders within the Marape-led coalition government are setting security and law enforcement as top priorities. Discussions, led by Prime Minister James Marape and Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso, highlighted the need for a robust Law and Justice sector, especially in policing. Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey revealed that the budget would be themed “Secure PNG 2025,” emphasizing the government’s commitment to addressing national security issues. Police Minister Peter Tsiamalili provided a comprehensive overview of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC)’s current state, stressing that urgent attention is needed to resolve major gaps. “We…
The Miss Bird of Paradise (MBoP) Committee has announced the 10 finalists for its 2024 pageant, spotlighting young women leaders dedicated to social impact across Papua New Guinea. Each finalist, chosen from a competitive pool of applicants, represents a diverse set of backgrounds and skills, including fields such as law, science, political science, and construction management. This year’s finalists include: – May Torowi Hasola (21), a law student from the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. – Joyce Jerry (25) from East New Britain, a coordinator at IBS University. – Caitlen Latumahina (23) from Milne Bay and Manus, a final-year student at…
Utmei Secondary School will receive major upgrades in 2025 following commitments by East New Britain Governor Michael Marum and Gazelle MP, and Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Jelta Wong. These include fixing the school’s water supply, providing a school truck and building a new classroom to cater for increasing enrolment. They made their announcements at the school’s 21st graduation ceremony on Thursday, November 7th, which saw 106 Grade 12s graduating. At the graduation, school principal Bernard Manau revealed serious concerns the school was going through this year, including the water issues, electricity and aging infrastructures, which has hindered students’…
Prime Minister James Marape has congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his recent election victory as the 47th President of the United States. In his message, Prime Minister Marape also thanked outgoing President Joe Biden for his service and acknowledged Vice President Kamala Harris for her strong efforts in the election. “On behalf of the Government and people of Papua New Guinea, I extend heartfelt congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump on his election as President,” said Prime Minister Marape. “We look forward to reinforcing the longstanding partnership between our nations, grounded in shared values and mutual respect.” In his statement, Prime…
East New Britain’s Provincial Administrator, Mr. Levi Mano, has urged parents to actively guide their children amid rising crime rates across the province. Speaking also as the head of the Provincial Law and Order Committee, Mano said that law enforcement alone cannot address these issues without community support. He called on parents, especially mothers and fathers, to instil respect, values, and discipline in their children from a young age. According to Mano, community leadership begins within the family, with parents setting standards of respect for life and property. He warned that society today lacks the communal respect once seen, a…
Prime Minister James Marape urged the people of Hela Province to embrace peace and cooperation to foster development, when he officially opened the new Hela Unity Market in Tari. The Prime Minister, who is also Hela MP, said unity is important for sustainable progress, referencing the positive changes achieved in Hela over the past two years during a period of reduced conflict. “Put an end to fighting and live more positive lives to sustain yourselves,” he said, adding, “I am happy that the last two years there has been no fighting, which has resulted in more development taking place here.”…