Police in Kimbe town in West New Britain province have urged the general public to refrain from movement outside of their homes following a confrontation with armed assailants this morning at the BNBM Hardware store. Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Superintendent Peter Barkie, has sent out a message urging the people of Kimbe to stay indoors as police anticipate a retaliation from the armed assailants. Our PNG HAUSBUNG correspondent on the ground has confirmed that the movement in and out of town has been slowed down and police are monitoring the situation closely. The PPC and senior officials of the Provincial…
Author: Nigel-Francis MADO
The President of the Morobe Disable Agency (MDA), Mr. Benedict Hippom said he is happy with the outcome of the National Markets Convention held last week, saying that it was an eye opener for all that had attended. Mr. Hippom said the forum brought together people from all over the country to discuss matters pertaining to market safety and inclusivity in the informal market space. Hippom, who is also a Person with Disability (PWD), said that the government should seriously look into the informal sector. “A lot of times people think that the informal sector consists of only people sitting…
No escapees have been caught yet as the search for the seven escaped inmates from the Lakiemata Correctional Services (CS) Facility in West New Britain province over the weekend, continues at this time. Correctional Services Commissioner, Mr. Steven Pokanis advised that around 2pm Sunday 23rd April, the prisoners broke free from the High Security Facility and tried to make a run when they were intercepted by CS personnel where 16 escaped inmates were shot dead. “24 prisoners cut the inner fence at the back of the High Security facility on Sunday around 2pm,” said the CS Commissioner. One Prisoner is…
Northern Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Chief Inspector Ewai Segi has announced that police will start school visitations as part of the command’s Community Policing and Partnership Engagement strategy, to speak to students about the effects of breaking the Law and the consumption of illicit substances. PPC Segi stated that the school visitation program is part of a wider array of community policing programs in plan for this year. “At the completion of the first 3 month operations, we have programs lined up to engage established organizations, particularly schools to disseminate information with regards to law and order, mainly focused on…
A suspect has been apprehended by police in East Sepik province in relation to the death of a women who was travelling to Maprik from Nuku and was shot dead at Warangon, Dreikikir. Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Chris Tamari said police had gotten word from the community nearby that two suspects involved in the incident had been in hiding around the area. Upon receiving word, police acted swiftly to apprehend both men, unfortunately by the time they had arrived in the area, the prime suspect had already gone. “The suspect was apparently aided by a pastor. The suspect is related…
The Kramer Ausenco Brothers have gone one up against defending premiers Credit Corporation Harlequins after a stunning defensive effort to keep the champs scoreless in the third round of the Capital Rugby Union Pepsi Cup on Saturday (22/04/23). Kick starting the match, the defending champs looked threatening with the ball, creating in- roads into the Brothers defense, who at times during the match seemed to wane due to the barrage of Harlequin set plays. It would however be the Brothers to open up the points scoring after almost what seemed to be an eternity of gameplay within the Harlies half.…
East Sepik Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Superintendent Christopher Tamari has assured the public that police will be out in force to provide security at the Poro Oval in Wewak town for the home game match between local team EMK Sepik Pride and Bintagor Goroka Lahanis. Almost 70 police personnel, comprising of regulars and reserve police will be on guard and stationed within the vicinity of the oval. For the first time in history, the EMK Sepik Pride will take on the Bintagor Goroka Lahanis at home in front of a jam packed stadium. “Knowing all the attitude of the people,…
Four men have been arrested and one is in critical condition after a drunken brawl escalated to an ethnic clash at Gabutu this morning. Badili Police Station Commander, Inspector Jerry Obert said police had to disperse a huge crowd in front of the Patrick’s Wholesale shop when the situation started getting rowdy. Police are still working to ascertain the events that led up to the fight but it is understood that almost 4 ethnicities were part and parcel of the Avengers Endgame level brawl. “Some were Goilalas, Taris, Wabags and Lufa. My boys went out and dispersed the crowd.” According…
It doesn’t get any better in Round 3 of the Pepsi Cup Capital Rugby Union competition, with the clash of the CRU titans set to make a rumble this afternoon. Last year’s Grand Finalists, Kramer Ausenco Brothers and the Credit Corporation Harlequins will lock horns at 3:45pm straight after the Moni Plus Nova and Gangloff Consultancy University Piggies do battle at 2pm. CRU president Kori Chan said there is no love lost between these teams as they fight for rugby dominance in the capital. “All four clubs featured in the major semi- finals last year with the Harlies and the…
The employees of the Alotau Market Management had a lot to celebrate for all their hard work and resilience in ensuring that the market space was conducive enough for trading to take place. The Alotau Market received two awards in the inaugural National Markets Convention (NMC) recently, taking out the Best Performing market and the Most Hygienic market in the Country. Market Manager, Sharon Maiseveni stated that she was lost for words and overwhelmed at the announcement, saying that comparing with other markets they had not expected that they would be receiving not one, but two awards. “There are 14…