Despite the challenges that they may face in shortfalls of Manpower or funding, Police in Milne Bay province have pledged that they will be vigilant in observing crime as the clock ticks down to Independence this month. Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Ben Kua has stated that for this independence they police will be on their toes to make sure safety and security of the people is secured. At this point in time, PPC Kua stated that they have not planned any special operations for the festive period, but has assured that police will be working on over drive to make…
Author: Nigel-Francis MADO
Selections for the Correctional Services (CS) recruitment drive for this year’s intake have now been finalized and screening for the successful candidates will commence as soon as the CS have identified a suitable human resource firm to assist with the vetting. This was the advice from the CS Commissioner, Stephen Pokanis when asked by PNG Hausbung on the progress of the recruitment that was initiated this year. “Selections for CS recruits are done. I am requesting suitable private human resource firms, firms which the CS can pay to complete selections of suitable candidates. The Commissioner stated that they are expecting…
West New Britain Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Peter Barkie has called on the People of Cape Gloucester to refrain from any retaliation as they work to ascertain the facts behind the deaths of 3 youth in the area that were alleged to have been killed by police. PPC Barkie said his heartfelt condolences to the families of the young men for the loss of the 3 lives and has stated that police investigations are underway to determine what went wrong that faithful day. Speaking to PNG HAUSBUNG, he explained that it is unfortunate that this type of incident has occurred.…
Police in Enga Province have advised that there have been several killings that have occurred in the province and are calling on the commuters and others to steer clear of any major fighting areas. Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent George Kakas said Police are doing their best to make sure fighting does not affect school and other public institutions especial within the Wapenamanda area where intense gun battles are reported to be seen from just across the valley. He while speaking with PNG HAUSBUNG, PPC Kakas said now it is hard to determine who is who as minor skirmishes between tribes…
The West New Britain Police have advised that they are currently looking into the alleged police killings that occurred on the 20th of this month following a police stakeout in a remote area of the Kandrian-Gloucester District. Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Peter Barkie advised that at the moment a preliminary report has already been sent to police higher ups and at the moment a team is travelling to Cape Gloucester to ascertain facts surrounding the deaths of the 3 youths. He explained that the 3 youths that were killed were under investigation for links to a criminal gang that for…
The Opposition Leader and Kandrian-Gloucester MP, Joseph Lelang has voiced concerns over the drastic increase in violent crimes over the recent weeks and has accused the Government for not doing enough to sort it out. This is also in light of the recent backlash on an international publication of the atrocities committed in the Enga Province in Australian Media. Lelang stated that there is also reason to believe that police killings of innocents are also on the rise. “Police are now becoming murderers themselves killing innocent people.” “The fact is that police are going after criminals but who is going…
Justin Holbrook has been appointed head coach of Papua New Guinea in a coup for the Kumuls ahead of the upcoming Pacific Championships. Another building block in the development of rugby league in PNG has been achieved with the appointment of Justin Holbrook as the head coach of the PNG Kumuls. Justin Holbrook has been appointed head coach of Papua New Guinea in a coup for the Kumuls ahead of the upcoming Pacific Championships. Another building block in the development of rugby league in PNG has been achieved with the appointment of Justin Holbrook as the head coach of the…
Cricket PNG [CPNG] have officially released the team list of the Kumul Petroleum Holdings Ltd [KPHL] PNG Lewas who will be travelling to Vanuatu to take part in the East Asia Pacific T20 regional qualifiers for a chance to take part in the Global qualifiers for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Making the announcement at Amini Park, Cricket PNG CEO Richard Done stated this is a great opportunity for the Women’s team to have this trip and to do their best to qualify. The team consists of mostly veteran player and will see two new inclusions in the squad.…
For the first time in the Pepsi Capital Rugby Union (CRU) major premiers, runners up and minor premiers received prize monies following the completion of the 2023 season. President Kori Chan made the announcement following a very successful grand final event held at the Santos National Football Stadium last Saturday. Premier Grade champions Kramer Ausenco Brothers hoisted the Pepsi Cup and K20,000 cash while runners up Credit Corporation Harlequins got K15,000. Brothers also took out the minor premiership after 15 rounds to claim K5000. The Women’s champions Credit Corporation Harlequins received K20,000 as well as the Niupower Shield with runners…
Following the announcement of both the ICT Ministerial Dialogue and the Asia-Pacific ICT Tele-community (APT) Policy & Regulation Forum (PRFP-16) and the inaugural pacific ICT Ministerial Dialogue, the Ministry of Information, Communication & Technology will be looking to digital expansion as a way forward to achieving the country’s development aspirations. Aligned with the APT’s Strategic Plan for 2021-2023, Minister Masiu stated that the PRPF-16 will investigate priority areas such as Digital Infrastructure, Digital Innovation, Security and Trust, Digital Capacity Building and Skills and Disaster Management. He said, “The sessions are designed to echo aspirations set out in the Ministerial Dialogue’s…