This year will be an exciting year for educators and the Western Highlands Provincial Education Board, as they look forward to the launch and implementation of their Provincial Education Plan. Chair of the PEB, Mr. Esley Tickel says there is much excitement, especially since they have concluded the teacher’s appointments in the province. “Now that we’re done, we are looking forward to the launch later this year, pending consultation.” “We are very happy that it’s completed and are now looking forward to implementation.” According to Tickel, the plan is in line with the Provincial Development plan and will go on…
Author: Nigel-Francis MADO
Angoram District in the East Sepik Province has reprotedly suffered a huge damage following the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that rocked the East Sepik Province and surrounding nearby provinces early this morning. According to reports from the Provincial Disaster Office, Wewak District Administrator, Martin Waingu has advised that they are mobilizing enough manpower and resources to attend to Anogoram District, after reports from the District Administrator of huge damage to property and loss of lives. “Everywhere around the Wewak area is fine but the Angoram District is the most affected.” The District Administrator said that after getting in…
It was a very momentous occasion for the Office of Censorship as they officially launched their website alongside its Internal Information and Communication Technology [ICT] policy and the Fixed Asset Management Program. The main objective of the ICT Policy that was launched today is to establish guidelines to ensure the effective management and implementation of the ICT Infrastructure. Acting Executive Manager, Corporate Services Ms. Joan Nion said the ICT team at the OOC have worked tirelessly to deliver the building of the website and also the ICT policy and its guidelines. “It would have not eventuated without a holistic approach…
Natoinal Capital District City Manager Ravu Frank is determined now than ever to ensure that the capital city of the country rids itself from violence and petty crimes. In line with the 4 key outcomes handed down by the governor and the board to address. Mr. Ravu said these outcomes cannot be achieved without the support of key stakeholders such as the NCD Police Command and most importantly the city residents. “We wish to stress this point that we will work together with the men and women of the NCD Police Unit to bring about good changes in our city.”…
The National Capital District (NCD) Metropolitan Superintendent, Acting Superintendent Silva Sika, is adamant to make Port Moresby a safe city to live in and wants his officers along with the public to assist him and his police commanders do so. “The city is ours, I want us to take ownership of the city. I will give all the support with our stakeholders. Everybody, we need you to support us. I have firm belief and confidence that we can reduce crime to the lowest as we want to see.” Sika made an appeal to the people around the Sabama area to…
The Fox unit will now be known simply as the Sector Patrol Unit to reflect the work this unit of capital police does in Port Moresby to ensure public safety and continuity of business. City’s Metropolitan Superintendent, Acting Superintendent Silva Sika said that this change is timely and that it was needed in order to ensure professionalism in the Force. “The name Fox Unit to me is a disguise. When I came in as the Met Supt, that name will go back into the rubbish bin. That is why I have removed the name Fox unit and now I have…
This morning saw the peace in Moresby South disturbed yet again when fighting broke out around 9am between Taris and Goilalas at Koki in Port Moresby. The confrontation is a continuation of an altercation between both parties from yesterday which started out when a woman from Tari was robbed of her belongings. Thanks to the swift response of Sector Patrol Unit 100 and Badili Police station commander, Senior Inspector Jerry Obert, the fight has now subsided. “This is just a continuation of the fight that occur yesterday. I have just spoken with both parties and they have agreed to sort…
The K211, 367, 700 million New Ireland Provincial Government budget for 2023 was finally approved recently, but comes with several conditions. This conditions are the full acquittal of over K400million in Lihir royalties and completion of a provincial plan synchronized with the national governments medium term development plan. According to the Treasurer Mr. Ian Ling Stuckey, the Provincial Budget was once again delayed due to the constant absence of the governor, which can be attributed to his health and also the failure to adhere to IFMS requirements, imposed by both the Departments of Treasury and Finance. “Other provincial governments complied…
Police Commissioner David Manning has praised the new electronic application process, stating that it has been very effective in overcoming manipulation and nepotism, which has been a blight in the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) for years. He said while there were some glitches as this is an entirely new system, they have been corrected and online recruiting will be used again in 2024 and 2025. “The training program has been reviewed and modified so that recruits are put through more rigorous instruction that is effective in the modern policing environment. This involves the use of new technology, community…
The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) have advised that the Police Recruitment for 2023 is nearing its completion with the final 13, 039 shortlisted candidates to go through screening panels for vetting. Police Commissioner David Manning affirmed that all around the country screening will be set up beginning of April through to mid-June, from which the 560 recruits will be selected. Manning said plans are in place to set up two new regional training centres for future intakes, adding that this is due to the recruitment processes being strengthened with the use of digital technology. “The RPNGC has made…