The Minister for Internal Security, Peter Tsiamalili Jnr has opened up about the National Identity (NID) Program, stating that this is a great need for the country, in order to maintain visibility and to encourage proper planning for development aspirations of the country. The minister stated that this is a key element that governments need in order for it to plan and gather a strategy. He stated that without proper knowledge of how many citizens in the country, without visibility the country will be unable to address the various issues that are being faced right now. “Unless and until we…
Author: Nigel-Francis MADO
The University of Papua New Guinea Interim Council have advised that they have devised a 5 strategy approach to be taken to ascertain facts surrounding the allegations of recent media publications on breaches of conduct and policies by staff, students and others. UPNG Chancellor and Interim Council Chair, Robert Igara, in a statement released today stated that following wide spread publicity over allegations of grades for cash at the University of Papua New Guinea, consultations were conducted between Vice Chancellor, Prof. Frank Griffin and Acting Secretary for the Department of Higher Education, science, Research and Technology, Father Jan Czuba which…
Good news for police recruits, the Deputy Commissioner Joanne Clarkson has advised that training for regulars will be commencing soon following the final reference check for all applicants and completion of recruitment in Vanimo. The Madam Commissioner confirmed that the recruitment agency that was contracted to assist in conducting the recruitment have already cleared and conducted reference checks on all applicants. Madam Clarkson told PNG HAUSBUNG that the confirmed number for regular recruits that will be undergoing training that will commence next month is 453, whilst for officer cadets, there are 32 confirmed with another 58 that will be going…
Internal Security Minister and Bougainville Regional Member, Peter Tsiamalili Jnr has expressed delight over the launch of the Medium Term Development Plan IV and the support shown by the members of parliament in attendance. On the launch itself, the minister told PNG HAUSBUNG that he was impressed with the amount of work put in to celebrate the launch and give the prestige it deserved. He said it was good to see the majority of the open members also participate to take ownership of the MTDP IV. “At the end of the day, its going to take team effort and will…
In a show of great flamboyance, the long awaited and anticipated wait for the Medium Term Development Plan IV [2023-2027] was officially launched by the Prime Minister James Marape on Friday night, alongside the Minister for Finance and Planning Rainbo Paita at a fully packed APEC House in Port Moresby. The Launch was witnessed by many invited guests, dignitaries, members of Parliament and other stakeholders. Acting Secretary for Finance & Planning, Koney Samuel welcomed everyone in attendance, making note of their support in the launching of the MTDP IV, stating that this was a very special occasion as the country…
When Dan Russell trots onto the surface of WIN Stadium tonight for his NRL debut, over a decade of hard work, dedication, and sacrifice will come to fruition and a lifelong dream will be realised. Hailing from Emerald in Queensland’s Central Highlands region, Russell was rewarded with a spot in the Broncos’ 2015 NYC squad alongside current Dragons teammates Jaydn Su’A and Michael Molo and made his Queensland Cup debut for Souths Logan that same year. He would spend four seasons with Souths Logan before making the move north to the Mackay Cutters for a pair of seasons and then…
Police Commissioner David Manning has renewed calls for the introduction of a vagrancy act following the recent spate of violence in the National Capital District and other parts of the country. The call from Mr Manning comes after a total of 56 persons were arrested by NCD police for their alleged involvement in Monday’s riot at Koki, in the National Capital District. The 56 suspects were arrested on Tuesday and detained at the Badili Police Station cells. Mr Manning said there is an alarming increase in violent crimes and especially ethnic-based violence within the National Capital District. “This is very…
A big win for the people of Raicoast in Madang, as the Governor General, H.E Bob Dadae official swore in Member for Raicoast and Vice Minister for International Trade and Investments as the Minister for Labour & Employment. This portfolio was formerly that of Madang Mp, Bryan Kramer. Prime Minister James Marape, who was present to witness the swearing in stated that this is not only a win for Raicoast and Madang, but for women across the nation. “This is the first time a Member from Raicoast will be sworn in as a minister in the National Cabinet.” “Congratulations to…
Papua New Guinea Defence Force confirms that two of its members were killed early Tuesday morning. This incident occurred around 4.00AM this morning at Kupiano in Central Province during the final field exercise for the Corporal Qualifying Course conducted at Goldie River Training Depot. Two others are injured and including a civilian and have since been evacuated to the Port Moresby General Hospital. The families have been informed and details of the service personnel will be released once all internal protocol requirements for members killed in action are done. An investigation team from the Royal Papua New Guinea constabulary has…
The Ministry of Treasury has released a statement saying that businesses have identified foreign exchange shortages as the greatest barrier in doing business in PNG. Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey stated that a bigger problem that law-and-order issues, power shortages or lack of a skilled workforce. Ling-Stuckey stated that this is why the Government wants to return to full Kina convertibility so that our currency has full standing in the international community. He added that it is embarrassing that the Kina is facing barriers all around the world, whether in trade and travel overseas. “This is why we are continuing discussions with…