The United Kingdom has also given humanitarian assistance to PNG for the landslide disaster in Enga Province that has claimed over 2, 000 lives. The supplies contain shelter, sanitation and kitchen equipment. On Wednesday, Defence Minister Dr Billy Joseph, witnessed by Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas, received the humanitarian aid disaster relief (HADR) supplies from British High Commissioner to PNG, Her Excellency Anne Macro. Minister Joseph thanked the Government and people of UK for the assistance. Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas also expressed his heartfelt gratitude on behalf of his people. Minster Joseph received the donation after he and Sir…
Author: Joshua ARLO
Prime Minister James Marape announced this week in Parliament a review of the national budget to manage the rising costs of natural disasters, which have reached K500 million. This decision follows the recent devastating landslide in Mulitaka, Enga Province, which has claimed over 2000 lives. Speaking in Parliament, Prime Minister Marape emphasized the urgent need for a budget adjustment to cover the financial burden of multiple disasters this year. “Before the Enga landslide, disaster costs were already at K500 million.” These expenses include relief efforts and the reconstruction of essential infrastructure affected by events such as the Simbu landslide, flooding…
The Opposition side, the country’s Alternate Government is ready again to challenge the leadership of Prime Minister James Marape. This morning before parliament resumed a little after 10am, Opposition Leader Douglas Tomouriesa presented the motion in the Speaker’s chambers, who received it and it was noted down by Leader of Government Business Peter Tsiamalili Junior, the Minister for Internal Security and Regional Member for Bougainville. They did not waste time, arriving in full force in Parliament Chambers almost 10 minutes before Government members arrived. Parliament spent the next few hours until 12pm expressing their condolences for victims, survivors and families…
Foreign Affairs Minister and Member for Moresby South, Justin Tkatchenko, announced recently that new homes for the Kaugere Academy staff will be ready by September. During his visit to the construction site on Friday, May 17th, Minister Tkatchenko said he is confident the 12 self-contained units will be finished and approved by the NCDC, Building Board, and Education Department by then. The new homes are being built to provide better living conditions for the academy’s teachers. Each unit will have two bedrooms, a kitchen, a lounge, and a bathroom. “We want our children to get the best education, and that…
Over the next few weeks, police command divisions across the country will start receiving officers from among the 217 newly passed out cadets from the National Centre of Excellence, formerly the Bomana Police Training College inside the National Capital District. The imminent deployment was announced by Internal Security (Police) Minister Peter Tsiamalili Junior at the pass out parade when the 26 female and 193 male officers graduated on Friday, May 24th. When highlighting the importance of their role in maintaining law and order, Minister Tsiamalili stressed the significance of proper supervision and mentoring as they integrate into their respective command…
Over 60 newly graduated cadet police officers from Bomana will begin job training this week in Australia. This announcement was made by Minister for Internal Security, Peter Tsiamalili Junior, at the pass-out parade for the 217 first intake of police recruits of 2023 at the National Center of Excellence, formerly Bomana Police College. The Minister urged these cadets to serve as good ambassadors for the PNG police force and the country while undergoing training with the Australian Federal Police. “This initiative under the PNG-AFP partnership is an opportunity for our officers to gain exposure to different facets of policing and…
Police Commissioner David Manning has issued a stern warning to criminals that police are on high alert since Parliament resumed. He said extra police officers and intelligence units are actively watching for crimes, including the misuse of social media, and that police are working hard to keep communities safe from misinformation and criminal activities, urging the public to stay alert and report any suspicious behaviour. “Police presence is higher than normal right now so this is a warning to not try to break the law because you will be caught, arrested and face the law.” “We have an increased number…
Parliament resumes Wednesday May 29th, after only a 10-minute session this afternoon. New Leader of Government Business, the Minister for Internal Security Peter Tsiamalili raised the motion for adjournment with strenuous objection from the Opposition side led by Douglas Tomuriesa alongside defected young Pangu stalwart, Rainbo Paita. The Parliament session opened at 2:40PM after a 40-minute delay. This was followed by a stern tirade from the Speaker of Parliament who blasted Government for not having enough money for parliament needs.
The Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Divisional Commander Northern and Acting Divisional Commander for NCD and Central Province, Peter Guinness has dismissed speculative stories circulating and trending on social media alleging that Defence Minister Dr Billy Joseph had used PNG Defence Force soldiers to intimidate and threaten politicians into joining the Government rank. Addressing reporters at Boroko Police Station, ACP Guinness labelled the claims as false and stressed the importance of providing accurate information during this period of political instability. “These allegations are not true,” stated ACP Guinness. “Senior military officials have confirmed that close protection officers (CPOs), who are…
In a candid and impassioned press conference on Monday in Port Moresby, Kandep MP Don Polye, a senior leader in Papua New Guinea’s government, laid bare the country’s most pressing issues, calling for immediate and coordinated action from all political factions, further clarifying that he has not joined the Opposition camp, as alluded to on social media, amid ongoing political negotiations related to the Vote of No Confidence which is anticipated to a main agenda in this Parliament sitting period after Parliament resumes today (Tuesday, May 28th). “No, I’m not in the Opposition. I’m a PANGU Pati member trying to…