The National Judiciary Staff Services in conjunction with the Enforcement arm of the National Judiciary, the office of the Sheriff of PNG on Monday completed the 3 day eviction exercise conducted at the Tokarara Mopa settlement. According to the Deputy Sheriff, Kini Wala, time was given to those occupying the land by the office of the Sheriff to vacate. The occupants were given a court order last year and more than 130 days to voluntarily evict themselves, unfortunately not everyone moved out up until the last minute. They were also given time to contest the court order. “They were given…
Author: Nigel-Francis MADO
Since it’s re-establishment in 2021, Erume Primary School in the remote mountainous areas of Tapini in Central Province has seen exponential growth in student enrolment beginning with 100 students and an additional enrolment of 100 students each year after that. This growth spurt in student attendance, with just over 300 students enrolling for the academic year and more students expected to enroll, has prompted Head Teacher Casiano Amai to call out for teachers interested to take up teaching roles in the area. Erume Primary School itself was founded in 1953 by the early Catholic missionary’s that arrived in Tapini, not…
Western Highlands Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent John Sagom is now calling on the people to use social media wisely. This is due to recent reports on social media that have been circulating that there has been a tribal fight in Mt. Hagen. The PPC has debunked this, saying that there was no tribal fight but rather a random petty criminal who had stolen property from a person in the rainbow area of the city, in an attempt to make his getaway he was hit by an oncoming vehicle, thus resulting in his death. “This occurred at Rainbow leading up to…
A police operational unit here in the nation’s capital Thursday evening (09/02/23) suffered an unfortunate turn of events after it was allegedly rammed by a sedan travelling at high speed. According to officers on the ground, it’s estimated that between 7-8pm as the unit, comprised of 3 police officers, responded to a call over the radio to attend to an incident at Erima when they were hit by the sedan just outside the Boroko Market. Eyewitness accounts say the driver and passengers of the sedan were allegedly under the influence of alcohol and were travelling at high speed when the…
The Hela Provincial Education Division have confirmed the receipt of their share of the first quarter Government Tuition Fee Subsidiary. Chair of the PED, Mr. Ronnie Angu advised that with the receipt, they will be put forward to the schools as the resumption of the classes for 2023 has commenced. “We have received our GTFS and our schools are ready to start. Last week, most of the schools were busy with enrolment and we expect a full swing this week.” The funds, he said will also be broken up for school maintenance in the early part of the year as…
Outgoing Milne Bay Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Peter Barkie has expressed serious concerns over the increased frequency of armed robberies in the province recently. Barkie said so far they have received 3 reports of major armed robberies and has met with his men today to find ways on how to address these incidents. “This week we’ve had some issues and today I called a meeting to counter these issues.” A week before, armed men stormed the Gadaisu/Sagarai area outside of province capital and held up everyone, taking a few belongings and possibly money. Then just yesterday police once again received…
For the National Capital District Boxing Trials that will be hosted this weekend, the Gereka Sports Club have put their hand up to provide the venue and incentives for those taking part in the for the Trials. Team NCD Boxing head coach, Junior Raka Kauka said he is thankful for the support shown by the Sports club and is hoping for a favourable turnout this weekend. “I just want to say big thanks to the Gereka Sports Club and this is the first time that the NCD Trials will be hosted outside the city so I appeal to the clubs…
An officer attached to the Gordons Police Precinct in Port Moresby is fighting for his life after allegedly being attacked yesterday by members of the 5mile Youth Association. Constable Neyman Oiye was brutally attacked after suffering an epileptic seizure and accidently driving in to the rail guard and almost injuring the vendors of the informal market, as confirmed by his immediate superior Gordons Police Station Commander, Senior Inspector Gabriel Kini. “It is believed that he encountered an epileptic attack, that’s something that we are aware of and has been diagnosed with medication administered.” The attack was alleged to have occurred…
Following the signing of the Policing Agreement between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Justin Tkatchenko and Foreign Minister for the Solomon Islands Jeremiah Manele, Police Commissioner David Manning commented that this agreement is vital because it will ensure the strengthening of our bilateral ties with our Melanesian brothers. “It’s all about showing support to our Melanesian brothers and is also a sign of solidarity between us as a people of the same background in as far as stability, strength and security is concerned.” Manning said that the agreement will also see increased interaction between the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary…
The Waiori Primary School is seeking financial assistance in order to refurbish two teacher’s houses that collapsed last year during the Christmas period due to strong easterly winds. A teacher’s wife and her 8 year old son almost lost their lives during the collapse. Deputy Head Teacher, Max Stibong said that for a month now the families of both teachers have been living without a home and so the school have come together with the village leaders to seek assistance for the refurbishment from the Abau District Development Authority because they have already been notified by the villagers. “The Abau…