More than 200 security personnel successfully coordinated efforts during Pope Francis’ visit to Vanimo on September 8. Officers from West Sepik, soldiers from 2RPIR Moem Barracks, the Mobile Squad Division, Traffic and Dog Units, and the PNGDF Navy barge team worked together to ensure a smooth event. The operation was declared a success by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Perou N’dranou, Commander of Border Command. “As the Divisional Commander for Border Police Command, I would like to thank all Security Force personnel involved in the Vanimo leg of the Pope Francis visit operation on Sunday, 8 September 2024,” he said.…
Author: Joshua ARLO
On the eve of the Vote of No Confidence (VoNC) when Parliament resumes tomorrow, the Social Democratic Party has today called a press conference in Port Moresby to announce their commitment to support the Marape-led Pangu Pati to maintain the incumbent coalition government under Prime Minister James Marape. More details on this story on the Legend FM News at 6PM. Keep following PNG HAUSBUNG for more VONC Updates.
A senior lawyer, Emmanuel Donigi, was sentenced to four years in prison for misappropriating K40, 000 from a client’s trust account. Despite the seriousness of the offense, the National Court suspended the entire sentence, placing him on probation for four years to allow for restitution. Donigi, employed with Ama Wali Lawyers and the Department of Mineral Policy and Geo-Hazards Management, was acting as a lawyer in a land transaction. He was responsible for drafting the contract of sale, which required a 10% deposit of K40, 000 from the purchaser. The funds were to be held in trust until the land…
Two band members from the newly established PNG Defence Force Military Brass Band will journey to Tokyo next month for advanced training in music composition. This opportunity highlights the significant progress made through the recent Military Band Cooperation Project, which was successfully completed on September 9, 2024, with substantial support from the Japanese Ground Self Defence Force. The project has been a major success for the PNGDF, involving the training of 37 band members and providing leadership development for five candidates. This initiative, which began in 2014 at the request of former Chief of Defence Force Major General Gilbert Toropo,…
The surge in criminal activities over the past two years in the Warangoi area of Sinivit LLG, East New Britain, has triggered local leaders and residents to take action, calling for a united front to address law and order issues. A peaceful march, held in mid-August, in Sunam Ward, home to the LLG headquarters and Warangoi rural township, saw the participation of local stakeholders, residents and school students. The march was followed by a series of speeches from prominent figures, including ENB Governer Michael Marum and Vice Sinivit LLG President James Vevut, who voiced the urgency of tackling crime. The…
East New Britain (ENB) leaders are urging immediate action to address the province’s declining education standards. Deputy Provincial Administrator for Socio-Economic Services, Marakan Uvano, stressed that every stakeholder must take responsibility to improve education in the province. “Now we know our downs and what we can improve on in our own line of work, to better education standards in the province,” Uvano said during a presentation in August. The call for improvement follows a comprehensive research study conducted by the PNG Education Advocacy Network (PEAN) in collaboration with the ENB provincial government. The study, titled “Challenges of Delivering Quality Education…
After a 10-year gap, East New Britain (ENB) has revived its commitment to Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to strengthen the provincial and nation’s workforce. TVET plays a crucial role in skilling young people who may not pursue formal education, providing them with the technical skills needed for the country’s development. Under the theme, “Transforming the ENB Provincial TVET Sector for Quality Skills Training Implementation,” the East New Britain Provincial Administration (ENBPA) successfully hosted a three-day TVET Expo at Takubar Sports Ground, Kokopo, from 3rd to 5th September. The event, last held in 2013, gathered 15 system and private…
Don Bosco Technical Secondary School in Vanimo in the West Sepik province has been transformed into a digital hub thanks to the EU-STREIT PNG Programme. This program provided the school with new computers, printers, and solar power to create a Resource Centre that is helping students, farmers, and small business owners in the region. With access to digital tools and training, the Centre is bridging the gap between rural communities and the digital world. The school was previously struggling with old and broken computers, which made it difficult to offer quality education and community training. According to Principal Ms. Majuna…
The Rabaul Page Park Market in East New Britain (ENB) province has received a K150,000 boost for the construction of a cool storage facility. This funding follows a Service Level Agreement signed between the ENB Provincial Market Authority and the Rabaul District Administration, which outlines responsibilities and funding management for the project. At the signing, the cheque was presented to the the ENB Provincial Market Authority for the construction of the facility, with Manager for ENB Provincial Market Authority Peter Lapim, who stressed the importance of cool storage facilities. The facility aims to enhance food production while maintaining the freshness…
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape announced recently that the Government’s Position Paper on the Wafi-Golpu Mine in Morobe Province has been submitted to Joint Venture Partners, Newmont and Harmony. He said the Government is now waiting for a response from the two companies before moving forward with the Mine Development Contract (MDC) and Special Mining Lease (SML). This announcement came after a meeting held on September 6th in Port Moresby city. Key attendees included State Negotiating Team (SNT) Chairman Dairi Vele, Deputy Prime Minister and Lae MP John Rosso, Morobe Governor Luther Wenge, and Community Development Minister and Huon Gulf…