Police have already made it known that this festive season’s they will crack down on public nuisance and to come good on their word, police in Port Moresby city apprehended a group of men employed by a communications company, for drinking in public. Eighteen (18) Digicel employees were arrested by Hohola Police and were charged for drinking at Port Moresby General premises on Sunday 8th December. The individuals were later detained at Boroko Police Station cells. NCD Metropolitan Superintendent Silva Sika confirmed the incident, stating that the men, aged between 20 and 35, were drinking and causing disturbances at the…
Author: Jordan VELA
The Minister for Tourism Arts & Culture has commended the recently held Miss Bird of Paradise Pageant in Port Moresby city, calling it an event where dreams are achieved. “This is about helping dreams come true, lifting voices, and making a difference in our country,” said Minister Belden Namah who attended the Miss Bird of Paradise Pageant. Held on December 3rd, which is the National Day of People with Disabilities, this special event was not just about beauty; it was about showing the strength of Papua New Guinea’s young women, sharing cultures, and teaching people on working together for a…
Prime Minister James Marape has praised the increase in funding for the Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) in the 2025 National Budget, which has risen from K52 million in 2024 to K53.08 million for 2025. The program aims to make higher education more accessible for Papua New Guinean students by addressing financial challenges, and since its launch in 2020, it has supported over 35,615 students with K177 million in funding. “HELP has played a transformative role in broadening access to higher education,” said Prime Minister Marape. “These funds have enabled many students to continue their studies and contribute to nation-building.”…
The Boroko Police Operation Centre was reopened on Thursday December 5th after four years of being relocated to Konedobu while leaving the old center for renovation works. Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police and Commander of the National Capital District and Central Province, Benjamin Turi, officiated the opening, emphasizing the importance of the facility in supporting police operations. The Centre, located at Boroko Police Station, will now be utilized by police communication officers to receive and disseminate information crucial for policing in the National Capital District (NCD) and Central Province. Commander Turi urged officers from the Centre to take their responsibilities…
Arrested on Tuesday and detained by Gerehu Police for the possession of illegal firecrackers and offensive weapon is a 38-Year-old man from the Worsera Gawi District in East Sepik. The Commander of National Capital District and Central Provincial acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Benjamin Turi has confirmed that the man is now detained and is to be questioned on how he got all these contrabands, where he got them from and who may have helped him to transport these items into Port Moresby. Mr. Turi said the 38-year-old man was caught by police during Tuesday’s motor patrol at Gerehu…
In mid-November, a group of youths from the Gaibodubu Street of the Tokarara suburb in Port Moresby city launched the Neighborhood Watch initiative to keep an eye on things this festive season. The initiative aims to reduce crime and protect their neighborhood during the festive season, a time when crime rates tend to rise. The Neighborhood Watch Boys have organized themselves into two shifts, with one group watching over the community during daytime and the second shift patrolling throughout the night hours. Their focus areas include Tokarara Market, the main bus stop at Tokarara, and Tokarara Secondary School. The initiative…
Five of the seven armed men who robbed three expatriates near the ExxonMobil Headquarters at Seven Mile on Saturday 30th November, have been caught by 6 Mile police officers. The robbery happened around 11:05 am when the expatriates were stopped by seven men armed with homemade guns. The men stole valuable items, including an iPhone, a drone, wallets, visa cards, and bank cards. The victims reported the robbery to the 6 Mile Police Station, and officers quickly began working on the case. The police officers tracked down and arrested five of the suspects the next day on Sunday afternoon. The…
The Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) Tatana Library Learning Center (LLC) in Port Moresby city, supported by CPL Foundation Inc, celebrated its 10th graduation ceremony at the Tatana United Church Hall just recently. The milestone event honored 56 children, a significant increase from last year’s 27, who have completed the early childhood learning program. The BbP program helps children under the age of five prepare for elementary school by teaching them essential skills for future learning. The graduation marked an important step in these children’s educational journey and was attended by proud parents, teachers, and community leaders. CPL Foundation has supported…
Prime Minister James Marape is asking the Kokoda Track landowners to reopen the track, saying that keeping it closed is hurting the people who depend on trekking to earn money and also stopping tourism income from coming into the country. The Prime Minister said this when responding to questions from Oro Governor Gary Juffa in the recent parliament sitting. Governor Juffa asked him about the Government’s plan to pay the K50 million promised to the landowners. This promise was made by the Government in 2011 to pay for the use of the land the Kokoda Track is on. PM Marape…
City Pharmacy Medical and Lab Supplies (MedLab) have official launch their new website on Wednesday 27th of November, marking a milestone for the company with a mission to improve the access of world-class medical equipment, products, and services to the people of Papua New Guinea (PNG). With a friendly user design, the website offers seamless navigation for healthcare professionals and customers alike. Which also provides feedback, and inquiries forms for streamlined communication. The comprehensive listings web-designs highlights a wide range of medical and laboratory equipment including all the detailed descriptions and specifications. While pricing will remain exclusive to registered users…