A week-long police operation has led two murder suspects from Mondo village in Woitape Local Level Government, Goilala District, to surrender to Central Province police. The operation, which aimed to defuse tensions and end violence between Mondo and neighboring villages, was organized by Central Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Chief Inspector Joseph Salle. He deployed police and Mobile Squad officers from McGregor Barracks in Port Moresby city following a series of violent incidents that resulted in the deaths of four people—three from Mondo village and one from the Yumu and Idu villages. Arriving in the conflict area last Saturday, the police…
Author: Joshua ARLO
The Department of Education (DOE) is prioritizing financial education within the national curriculum to help students across Papua New Guinea (PNG) become financially responsible adults. In a step toward this goal, 25 primary school teachers, DOE Curriculum Development Division (CDD) officers, and officers from the Centre of Excellence in Financial Inclusion (CEFI) are attending a two-week Financial Education Workshop being held in the Central Province, aimed at developing essential resources for Prep to Grade 6 students. The workshop, officially opened on October 21st by DOE First Assistant Secretary for Curriculum, Steven Tandale, will produce Teacher Resource and Student Activity Books…
The Governor for Simbu Province, Noah Kool is keen on improving the livelihood of his people so they can contribute more to the broader economy, and create self-sustainability for the province, thus, financial inclusion is the step forward in that direction. This was his message when signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion (CEFI) to forge a partnership in rolling out financial inclusion activities and programs in the province. “The MoU will help to identify potentials where CEFI and Simbu Provincial Government can work together especially in areas around training and implementation of…
A Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) Special Procurement Committee of the National Procurement Commission (NPC) has been sworn in, and will be chaired by Jerry Garry, MRA’s Managing Director. The committee, responsible for MRA’s internal procurement of goods and services, has a financial threshold of up to K5 million. The committee, established under a requirement of the NPC Act 2021 that provides for such a set-up for all government statutory bodies and agencies that have the capacity to procure assets and services internally, will also provide regular reports to the NPC. Mr. Garry said MRA has been facing challenges in procuring…
JKT Lim, under the leadership of skipper Ismael Buling, emerged victorious in the Lae Golf Club’s 2024 Corporate Bowls Cup, narrowly defeating defending champions Badili Hardware 16-15 in a tense grand final on the night of Wednesday, October 23rd. The competition, sponsored by Trans Wonderland, featured 16 corporate teams from Lae competing over 16 weeks with matches held every Monday. In a hard-fought final, Badili took an early lead of 8-0 by the fourth end, putting significant pressure on JKT Lim. However, Buling’s team gradually fought back, gaining a point in the fifth and reducing Badili’s lead. By the eighth…
On Friday, October 25th, the Port Moresby Harlequins rugby team departed for Manila, launching their international tour with an eagerly awaited match against the Philippine Barbarians. This marks the beginning of a tour that will also lead the team to Kuala Lumpur. After weeks of intensive training, the Harlequins are ready to display their skills and determination in the upcoming matches. They faced the Philippine Barbarians, a skilled side associated with the Philippine Volcanoes National Team, on Saturday, October 26th at 2pm (Philippines time), in Muntinlupa City. Fans from both nations were excited for this showdown, hoping each team would…
For early-career workers from the Pacific Islands, the Resilient Pacific Islands Leaders (RPIL) Fellowship is more than a training program—it’s a chance to build skills and connections that could help shape the future of the Pacific. Hosted by the Pacific Islands Development Program (PIDP) at the East-West Center, this program helps new leaders gain experience, learn from experts, and connect with others working to improve their communities and countries. The program will take place from March 31st to May 10th, 2025, and combines two weeks of online study, three weeks in Honolulu, Hawai’i, and one week in Washington, D.C. During…
The inaugural Kimbe Snooker Open is set to be a thrilling three-day championship, running from October 25th to October 27th, hosted at West New Britain’s Sanremo Club and New Mosa Club. The tournament, which promises intense cue action, is made possible with support from West New Britain Governor Sasindran Muthuvel, along with several local business sponsors including the Liamo Reef Resort and the West New Britain provincial government. Kimbe Snooker President John Sitapai, along with his executive team, has spearheaded the initiative to establish this championship, drawing praise from the Port Moresby Billiards and Snooker Association (POMBSA). The association lauded…
With excitement building, the KCK Rigo Rice Cup Challenge is officially set to kick off on November 1st, 2024, immediately following the close of registration on October 30th. Organizers report that the response from teams and supporters has been immense, sparking anticipation across Port Moresby. “We are thrilled by the overwhelming response to our recent post about the KCK Rigo Rice Cup Challenge and would like to provide further details to clarify some points—our competition officially kicks off on November 1st,” an official social post reads, inviting fans and teams to stay tuned as preparations ramp up. The competition will…
Police in the National Capital District have launched an ongoing “Drunk Patrol Operation” targeting public drunkenness and unauthorized alcohol sales in Port Moresby. Rising violence, fueled by alcohol abuse and public disregard for laws, has prompted the initiative. Acting NCD Metropolitan Superintendent Mazuc Rubiang confirmed the operation began on Friday, October 26th, and will continue through the end of next year, aiming to make residential streets and public areas safer. Speaking to NCD officers before deployment, the acting city police chief, Rubiang reminded his officers of the importance of maintaining police visibility in public spaces. “The city is facing a…