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…
Author: Joshua ARLO
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…
A joint task force of police and defense force personnel is set for operations related to the Vote of No Confidence (VONC). The Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) has deployed up to 120 personnel to support the 400 police officers involved in maintaining peace and order starting today (Tuesday, May 28th) when Parliament resumes. Northern Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Peter Guinness, who is the acting Commander of NCD and Central Province division, has assured the public that the police will remain neutral throughout this period. In a press conference along with NCD Metropolitan Superintendent Silva Sika, and the…
East Sepik Governor Allan Bird has publicly declared he has relinquished his nomination as the alternate Prime Minister nominee. This follows local media reports this afternoon that after long continuous meetings between members of the opposition, Opposition Leader Douglas Tomuriesa had announced the nomination of Former Finance Minister and Finschhafen Mp, Rainbo Paita as the Alternate Prime Minister, should they be successful following the vote of no-confidence motion. The Members of the Opposition Caucus are camping at the Sanctuary Hotel. Governor Bird issued a statement tonight confirming this. “As is customary in our politics, the person with the most support…
Bulolo MP Sam Basil Jnr has issued a statement today expressing concern about spin doctors prompting trivial issues while also commending the various MPs who left the Government as patriots who are listening, hearing, and seeing the plight of the people. Mr Basil, an opposition member and first time parliamentarian, said these MPs have made decisions that have now affected their existing positions in government such as Ministers, Vice Ministers, Chairman of Committees and also in their respective political parties. In the statement, Mr Basil said the decisions made comes with risks to their districts and their people, and “we…
Opposition Leader, Douglas Tomuriesa in a statement tonight, has commended a move by a number of Members of Parliament who have defected from the Government over the weekend. Mr Tomuriesa especially commended the leadership displayed by the six Ministers who have put their duty to country first, and the other leaders who have chosen to rise to the occasion and chart a new course for the country. The six ministers who left the Marape-Rosso government are Energy Minister Robert Naguri, Higher Education, Research, Science, Technology and Sports Minister Don Polye, Finance Minister Rainbo Paita, Culture and Tourism Minister Isi Henry…