Addressing an alleged social media claim of police in the capital city standing down from work yesterday afternoon, Thursday 1st February , Interim NCD/Central Commander, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Peter Guinness has advised that this is fake news and police will continue to operate as usual. ACP Guinness told PNG Hausbung that people should not believe in social media but cross check information with the authorities responsible. “There will be no stand down. Police will continue operations throughout the city as usual.” He added that a lot of negative things that have occurred over the recent weeks has been fueled…
Author: Nigel-Francis MADO
The launch of the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index [CPI] by Government Watchdog Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) recently raised alarm bells regarding the countries ranking on perceptions of public sector corruption. The CPI is a report that scores countries and territories around the world that records the perceptions of Public Sector Corruption. The Score reflect the surveyed views of economic experts and business people, not the General Public. Countries are ranked from a scale of 0 to 100. 100 being democratic and 0 being highly corrupt. In saying this, Papua New Guinea scored 29 out of a 100, reflecting a high…
Four warring factions in the Kandep District, Enga Province recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cease all fighting in the district following the issuance of a court order in a ceremony facilitated by Caritas PNG. Tamu, Ipain Mago and the Yanian tribes have now layed down arms in a bold move to cease hostilities, that for a number of years brought nothing but pain and suffering to the people of Kandep. The ceremony was witnessed by esteemed individuals including the Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wabag and Bishop Deputy of Caritas PNG, Rev. Bp. Justin Ain Soongie;…
Following the announcement of the Papua New Guinea Defense Force’s continuation of assistance to the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary, Acting Commander of the Defence Force, Commodore Philip Polewara has said that the Force will stand by the police to support in regaining public confidence and restoring order to the country. This new strategy will see the Defence Force personnel help bolster the ranks of the RPNGC as Special Constables. The cooperation will see more Defence force intervention in tribal fight prone areas, particularly the three provinces of the Highlands Western Division. “Concerning the PNGDF we’ve been there since 2018…
The reinstated Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary Commissioner of Police, David Manning has emphasized the need for the development of community-based leadership in addressing crime. Manning upon his return to the position of top cop believes that building community leaders to address law and order issues is an avenue to help out policing of laws, especially in rural and remote areas where the demand for policing is a need. He pointed out that there has been a significant deterioration in community leadership said there is much needed to be done to bring back the responsibility of cooperation with the police…
The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary is looking to conduct a full review with Commissioner of Police, David Manning announcing that a review will be done to assess the performance of police especially in areas concerning the collaboration with the PNG Defense Force. Following a meeting with both the Minister for Police and the Minister of Defense and Acting Commander of the Defense Force, Commodore Phillip Polewara, the Commissioner stated that a discussion on legacy issues within both forces was the main agenda in which both security forces were looking to address. This meeting was prompted by the events of…
The newly appointed Minister for Administrative Services, Richard Masere made his first official visit to the National Statistical Office (NSO) recently in what was termed as a “meet and greet” where the minister met with the National Statistician Mr. John Igitoi and the top brass of the NSO. Minister Masere thanked the National Statistician and pledged to work together in delivering their services, especially the conduct of the 5th National Census as it is a government priority and must be conducted by the end of this year. The Minister said data and statistics are important units for planning and development…
Police at the nation’s “Gateway to the World,” the Jackson’s International Airport have advised that they are monitoring movement around the Airport and Airfield, with specialized units on standby in case any thing arises. Airport Police Station Commander, Inspector Benjamin Wiai told PNG HAUSBUNG that for the moment they have taken the threat seriously as it poses a grave threat to national security. It is understood by PNG HAUSBUNG that a bomb threat was issued this morning to the airlines. Inspector Wiai said that after receiving the bomb threat, a security meeting was convened to discuss security measures that would…
Preparations are underway for the first official visit of the head of the Holy See, Pope Francis to the Land of the Unexpected. The Foreign Affairs Minister, Justin Tkatchenko has advised that they have initiated the first of the inter government agency meetings in preparation for the historical visit by the head of the Catholic church Pope Francis in August this year. Minister Tkatchenko said the visit by the Holy Father Pope Francis which is scheduled for later this year [August 25th to 28] will be coordinated by the Department of Foreign Affairs and National Events. According to Tkatchenko, Prime…
The Marape-Rosso Government has devised a timeline with the Indonesian Government in terms of current Bilateral Agreements to and to the review, finalization of details, and eventual Implementation of partnership arrangements pending. Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko in a meeting with Indonesian Deputy Ambassador Nugraha Purniawan offered the Marape-Rosso Governments commitment to Progress and the Implementation of Papua New Guinea and Republic of Indonesia Partnership Agreements. Foreign Affairs Secretay Elias Wohengu was also present. The meeting also confirmed Prime Minister James Marape’s State Visit to Indonesia in June/July. This has been scheduled around the Senior Official Meeting, and Joint Ministerial…