Police Sector Patrol 100 officers in the National Capital District on Wednesday August 14 acted swiftly after receiving a report of armed men robbing a Badihagwa Secondary School bus. The robbers stole laptops, phones, and exam papers from teachers headed to the school. After being alerted by the victims, police quickly responded to the scene and began searching the nearby settlements. During the search, police officers discovered a homebrew operation in progress, although the suspect managed to flee. Several individuals were apprehended and were questioned by authorities. The brewing and consumption of homebrew continue to be a significant problem in…
Author: Joshua ARLO
Papua New Guinea is strengthening its fight against climate change and working towards environmental sustainability, aligning its actions with the Paris Agreement and the country’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Minister for Environment Conservation and Climate Change, Simo Kilepa, emphasized PNG’s dedication during his remarks at the 3rd Voice of the Global South Summit (VOGSS 3.0), held virtually on August 17, 2024. Minister Kilepa highlighted that, like many developing nations, Papua New Guinea is at the forefront of addressing global climate challenges. He stressed that the nation is actively working to build climate resilience and meet its climate targets through practical…
The National Court in Popondetta on Friday August 16th, has dismissed an election petition challenging Governor Gary Juffa’s 2022 victory for Northern Province. The petition, filed by Mrs. Jean Eparo Parkop, accused Juffa of election bribery through his agents. However, the court found no evidence to support these claims. The petition originally included complaints against the Electoral Commission of Papua New Guinea, but these were dismissed in May 2023. The court then focused on the bribery allegations. Despite six witnesses testifying, their evidence was inconsistent and lacked support. A key allegation was that on July 8, 2022, Oro Provincial Administrator…
Gulf Governor Sir Chris Haiveta has announced his immediate departure from the Marape-led government and joined the Opposition in significant pollical move this afternoon. In a fiery statement released today, Sunday August 18th, by Haiveta in a press conference in Port Moresby, which had the Opposition members present, Haiveta cited a “total breakdown in party leadership” and a “catalogue of failures” under Prime Minister James Marape as the reasons behind his departure. Among the numerous issues highlighted by Sir Haiveta is the Gulf BDG (Business Development Grant) saga, which he described as an eye-opener to the “unprincipled actions” under Marape’s…
Gulf Governor Sir Chris Haiveta has announced his immediate departure from the Marape-led government and joined the Opposition in significant political move this afternoon. In a fiery statement released today, Sunday August 18th, by Haiveta in a press conference in Port Moresby, which had the Opposition members present, Haiveta cited a “total breakdown in party leadership” and a “catalogue of failures” under Prime Minister James Marape as the reasons behind his departure. “This decision has not been made lightly, nor has it been influenced by external forces,” Haiveta said. “It is a stand born out of necessity, driven by the…
Police are planning and deploying security for three major national events in September. Police Commissioner David Manning said these events include the resumption of Parliament on September 3rd, the visit of Pope Francis on September 6th, and the 49th Independence celebrations on September 16th. “Police are well placed to support with high profile upcoming events over the coming month leading into the year of Independence celebrations,” Commissioner Manning said. “Each of these events carry different security risk factors, requiring unique planning and operational deployments. In the coming weeks our communities will see more police on the streets, as our security…
On Friday, August 16th, Prime Minister James Marape re-opened the Radiotherapy Treatment Service at ANGAU Memorial Hospital in Lae, Morobe Province. This facility, part of the National Cancer Services Unit, cost K20 million and took four years to build, starting in 2019, and is equipped with the latest technology and a skilled team of healthcare professionals. “The re-opening of the Radiotherapy Treatment Service signifies a big step forward in the provision of advanced healthcare services to the people of Papua New Guinea, particularly those battling cancer,” said Prime Minister Marape. He added, “I want our ordinary people who have been…
Former Prime Minister and current Member for Ialibu-Pangia, Peter O’Neill, has asserted that a Vote of No Confidence (VONC) against Prime Minister James Marape will occur in September. In a media statement released on August 15th, O’Neill emphasized that the power to decide whether a VONC takes place lies with the Constitution and not with Marape. O’Neill also accused Marape of being more focused on maintaining his position than addressing the country’s pressing issues, such as the rising cost of living. “In recent days, Marape has been extra busy not lowering the cost of living but ramping up the same…
This Saturday August 17, the Premier Division of the NCD Darts Association enters its final round of the 2024 season, with Weigh Inn Marlins on the verge of securing the Minor Premiership. Marlins have been dominant all season and need just one more win to lock in the title as they face Boom Chicka 1 on Sunday, August 18. However, the battle for survival at the bottom of the table is fierce, with Kuni, Stray Dogs, and Kupandas already set for relegation to Division 1 next year. The game to watch will be between Rabiz Narduk 1 and Weigh Inn…
Bulolo MP Sam Basil Jr. has expressed frustration with the national government and Morobe Provincial Administration over their handling of landowner issues and Infrastructure Development Grants (IDG) related to the Wafi-Golpu mine. In a media conference this afternoon, Thursday August 15th, Basil voiced support for landowners from Towongola, who staged a peaceful protest by blocking road access to the mine earlier this week, halting construction. Basil criticized the government’s failure to address landowner concerns before mine operations began, stating that this neglect led to the protest. He stressed that landowners should not be ignored. “I’ve been raising this since I…