“Police presence around the main crime hotspot areas in the National Capital District during the long Easter season has resulted in fewer serious crimes reported.” That is from the Metropolitan Superintendent for the National Capital District, Chief Inspector Silva Sika. Aside from this, Met Supt Sika did confirm several incidents that occurred over the weekend, he said so far, they have received positive feedback thanks to all the hard work put into ensuring the security of the citizens. “Tents set up all throughout the city by the police station commanders and their members who did motorist and foot patrols during…
Author: Nigel-Francis MADO
Kikori Hospital in the Gulf Province is no exception when it comes to drug shortage, but for over a year and a half, they have been able to continue operating to service the people. Matron of the Hospital, Ladi Kalama said the hospital is facing quite a few challenges and shortage of medical drugs is on top of that list. The hospital, according to Kalama, receives most of its drug supplies from the Area Medical Store at Badili in the nation’s capital Port Moresby, but even when they do they don’t receive them on time to restock the supplies. “The…
An almost quiet and peaceful Easter weekend on Daru Island was marred by the people and opportunists who gathered in a riot and caused major destruction to property in frustration over the death of a young man at sea recently. Assistant Commissioner of Police Border Command, Peter Phillip said this was after reports of a boat collision at sea causing the death. “Allegedly two (2) dinghies collided on Friday night, between the hours of 8 and 9:30pm. There was a passenger on one of the dinghies that fell off and got killed.” The deceased had sustained large lacerations from the…
Even though they are an associate association, they are looking forward towards full association this year. Wewak Football Association General Secretary, Mervyn Hambakumandara said the association may be attaining their full membership in the coming months. He said there are some requirements that they need to meet in order for them to attain membership, this includes running an association competition. Hambakumandara said they have been doing fine for the past three (3) years and for this year’s association games, they have started with close to 21 clubs taking part. “21 clubs have showed an interest in participating in the preseason.…
Easter is a time to celebrate the sacrifice of the Good Lord, but for some this year, that celebration may have reached another level. Congratulations to 5 mothers in the Kikori District of Gulf Province that delivered on the Weekend. Matron of the Kikori Hospital Ladi Kalama said although they may have been down on medical supplies, they have managed to successfully deliver all babies. “We had a very quiet Easter, but apart from that we had deliveries, we had about 5 deliveries.” Kalama said most of them were mothers from nearby villages. Kikori Hospital, much like others around the…
The minister for Information, Communication and Technology, Timothy Masiu has called on economic and non-economic sectors to support economic policies. He aligned his call with the Governments plans to kick-start the country’s economic growth through Special Economic Zones as seen in the recent passing of the Special Economic Zone Legislation. The minister says the recent amendment to the Investment Promotion Act consolidates the government’s efforts to streamline process and appetite for foreign direct investments while this years National Budget has put a strong emphasis on the SME sector. “The onus is now on other economic and non-economic sectors to support…
The Minister for Information Communication and Technology, Timothy Masiu has announced that the Ministry is initiating a review for the Communication Technology Act. He says since it’s passing 14 years ago, the sector has undergone drastic changes and there is a need to look into it. “Since the passing of the National ICT Act 14 years ago, the ICT Sector has transformed drastically and there is an urgent need to take into consideration sector developments including critical digital infrastructure, data governance, cyber security, fintech, artificial intelligence, digital skills, and cloud technology. He adds that the telecommunications and broadcasting market and…
Overnight, as everyone went home to spend time with their families, our men and women in Blue spent the night watching over the capital Port Moresby. Acting upon directives from the Office of the Metropolitan Superintendent, Silva Sika, NCD Police have started their Easter Operations and will be on full alert this weekend ensuring safety and security for citizens in the Capital. This will go on till the end of the long weekend. Police have strategically placed tents in various hot spots around the city with officers to work shifts, making sure there are officers on hand to attend to…
Prime Minister James Marape has hit back on comments made by social media Activist, Samson Komati’s critique of Opposition Leader Joseph Lelang’s performance at the open dialogue held at the University of Papua New Guinea. The Prime Minister Marape stated that Komati’s message was unwarranted toward the national leader and highly disrespectful. PMJM went on to mention that there is no comparison between both men, adding Lelang is an economist by profession and a leader of high standing. “Never has Lelang compromised his work in politics in the last 15 years, and as Opposition Leader, he has worked with distinction…
Police in West New Britain have reason to believe that the hold up of the Lasibu Logging camp between Bialla and Kimbe may have been the work of someone working inside the camp as investigations continue. Though stretched thin, police are looking into a robbery that occurred in the early hours of yesterday morning that left a Foreign National dead and another injured. Provincial Police Commander, Chief Superintendent, Peter Barkie says based on initial reports, thugs in the early hours of the morning, allegedly numbering up to 10 men armed to the teeth with home-made weapons stormed that camp in…