Police in Madang are gearing up for the long Easter weekend police operations to ensure safe and peaceful celebrations in the communities in the province. Madang Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Acting Superintendent Robert Baim recently unveiled the plans for their operations for the Easter period. “We have a special operations order for the Easter long weekend in place, our policemen and women will be working tirelessly over the weekend,” assured the PPC Baim also emphasized on the significance of Easter for Christians, stating that it is a time to celebrate the Savior’s victory and consider better life choices. He stated,…
Author: Martha Louis
The Madang Provincial Police Commander (PPC) in a statement released today says that the search for a missing boat and its passengers continues at this time as more reports come in to help police further investigate the disappearance of the boat. The PPC, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim stated that the tragic incident unfolded on Tuesday, 12th March 2024, when a boat carrying seven passengers along with the skipper and crew, capsized in rough seas. The missing individuals are believed to be drifting along the coastlines or islands of Morobe, Manus, West New Britain, East and West Sepik provinces. The Madang…
The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Customs Services Chief Commissioner, Mr. David Towe, recently announced a significant development in trade facilitation with the introduction of the electronic Single Window program. This program follows a comprehensive study conducted by the PNG Customs Service into the current setup of various agencies involved in import and export clearance processes. That study was focused on analyzing the existing arrangements, whether they are manual or semi-automated processes, in line with the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement. As part of this effort, the National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC) was established, chaired by the Chief Commissioner…
A new duplex house for police officers along with four new police vehicles were handed over recently to the Wau-Waria district of Morobe province in an effort to bolsters police strength in combating law and order issues in the district. The ceremony, which was held last Friday, was attended by the Police Minister, Peter Tsiamalili Jr, who officiated the opening of the duplex and conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for another duplex intended for police personnel. During the event, Minister Tsiamalili also handed over four new firearms to the Wau-Waria police, procured through district funds. He emphasized the significance of these…
In a significant collaboration between the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) and the Department of Applied Sciences at Unitech, the Food Testing and Monitoring Center has been established. The project, which originated in 2012, saw its first memorandum of understanding signed in 2014, with a revised agreement inked in December 2022. Under this partnership, NFA has provided crucial support for the establishment of the Food Testing and Monitoring Center, including the acquisition of advanced equipment. This equipment includes state-of-the-art tools such as ICPMS for trace element analysis, mass spectrometers for organic containment analysis, and high-performance liquid chromatographs. The utilization of such…
The Health Programme initiated by the Oceania Hockey Federation in Port Moresby approximately two years ago has gained significant traction in Lae, with a remarkable turnout of over 90 participants recorded last weekend. The programme, which commenced in early February with just 30 participants, has steadily grown in interest with each passing weekend, according to Development Officer Martin Pomat Kanamon. Kanamon, who spearheads the initiative, noted that the sessions typically begin with teaching hockey basics and culminate in engaging, fun-filled games. “Hockey is a natural game, so by the second weekend, most children had grasped the fundamentals.” Kanamon ‘highlighted the…
The Lae Softball Association (LSA) is making a spirited comeback, inviting enthusiasts to join them in rediscovering the joys of softball, free of cost. After the hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic three years ago, the LSA is back in action, with a resolute focus on reigniting the passion for the sport. President Lindsay Pulu, buoyed by the ongoing Slow Pitch Mix Softball Challenge, expressed optimism about the revival. “It’s surely one way of reviving back the interest, and we will see how we can build on from there to get the game up and running in Lae in 2024.”…
The Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUoT) is making strides towards fostering inclusivity in its academic community by accommodating persons living with disabilities (PLWD). On Friday, February 9th, Registrar Mrs. Veronica Thomas signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Mr. Gemmy Pyaki, a prospective student facing challenges as a PWD, who has been accepted to study in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. Mr. Pyaki, a 30-year-old survivor of a 2016 car accident that left him with a fractured spinal cord and unable to walk, shared his aspiration of attending PNGUoT despite his setback. Having passed the University’s…
In an effort to bolster cancer treatment services at Morobe Provincial Hospital, Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL) has announced that proceeds from its upcoming charity golf tournament will be allocated towards the acquisition of much-needed cancer drugs. Marlcom Negints, the Community Affairs Manager of KPHL, revealed this significant initiative, highlighting the success of last year’s event which raised over K368, 000. Negints expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support received from participants and sponsors, noting that the funds raised last year enabled the procurement of essential drugs for the cancer treatment facility. Despite the substantial amount collected, there remains a surplus…
In a recent spate of criminal activity in Lae, the Metropolitan Commander Superintendent James Luan has reported significant losses following two separate armed robberies. The first incident occurred on Saturday, 10th at Freddie’s service station located at Lae’s Snack Bar. Luan stated that a group of 8 armed individuals, driving a stolen Toyota Harrier, stormed the service station around 3:30pm. The assailants held up station employees and managed to escape with an undisclosed sum of cash. The exact amount stolen remains unknown. In response, the police acquired CCTV footage from the scene and are actively pursuing leads to identify the…