The Hela Provincial Education Board (PEB) has announced that they are now one of the two PEBs in the country that has successfully completed its 5 year education plan and will be looking to expand on that success into the New Year. Chair of the Hela PEB, Mr. Ronny Angu stated that for next year, their main focus will be on quality and inclusive education for their system. Angu said they are planning to look into early childhood education, access to education and training and equity regardless of geographical location, economic circumstance or gender/disability that may surround students. “We want…
Author: Nigel-Francis MADO
Police in the largely archipelagic province of Milne Bay have beefed up manpower at the Gili-Gili Corrective Institution after receiving a tip off from informants of large scale criminal activity around the area. Provincial Police Commander, Peter Barkie, stated that they received information that there might be disturbances by organized criminals targeting the institution & right now, police are stepping up presence in and around the Institute. “We picked up information that there might be some disturbances by the bad guys particularly up at Gili-Gili. So we have stepped up our operation to cover that area.” “This is part of…
This festive season in some parts of the country see a lot of liquor ban in place, however for the Milne Bay province, that is not the case. Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Peter Barkie stated that for Milne Bay Province, there isn’t a need to enforce one, adding that so far so good, the people of Milne Bay have shown maturity and portrayed that they are civilized, thus there will be no need for a liquor ban. “Liquor ban only occurs when people don’t behave but our people have shown maturity so we will not be enforcing any liquor ban.…
For the first time in history, the people of Yangoru-Saussia will have their own vibrant and state of the art campus to cater for the young people seeking tertiary education, after the District Development Authority signed an MoA with the University of Papua New Guinea this week. Member for Yangoru-Saussia and Minister for International Trade and Investments, Richard Maru stated that he was delighted as the UPNG will have a strong, vibrant, and futuristic campus in his district and may become a seat of a major institution of higher learning. “Today is a start of a new journey for UPNG…
It’s been only a week since newly appointed NCD Metropolitan Superintendent, Silva Sika took office and the police boss is not wasting time to address crime in the City. For someone who does not mince words, Met Supt. Sika has expressed that he is taking time to settle down in office before he commence to addressing law and order for the city. At the moment the new Met Supt. is looking to get his command in order before he can turn to other pressing issues. “My intention is to have the confidence and courage to provide the leadership and to…
Thanks to the generosity of the Japanese Government, K10 million grant was presented this week for the development of bridges to commence next year. Moresby South MP and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Justin Tkatchenko thanked the Japanese ambassador, Nobuyuki Watanabe for their support, stating that for a long time Japan has always shown their dedication, commitment and loyalty to PNG. “Japan has helped build our country since independence. So I would like to say a big thank you to the ambassador, to your country and to your people for your continuous support in economic driven activities in PNG.” He added…
NCD police have initiated investigations into the damaging of equipment at the Port Moresby General Hospital after two isolated incidents were reported by the Hospital staff. NCD Metropolitan Superintendent, Silva Sika has stated that the damaging of vital blood monitoring equipment, costing K25, 000 and destruction of the main doors of the emergency entrance, as per reports from the CID, were done on separate occasions and are being investigated as isolated incidents. “On the 15th [Thursday], last week, a soldier under the influence of alcohol, proceeded to damage equipment after a fellow soldier who was involved in accident did not…
Police in Western Highlands Province (WHP) have reported no major disruptions within the last two weeks of the festive operation period, something which the Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Superintendent John Sagom, said was attributed to the leadership portrayed by the community leaders. While operations for the festive season have kicked off in many parts of the country, operations for WHP have been relatively smooth apart from the minor issues, such as petty crimes and other minor offences. Sagom stated that he is grateful for the support from the community leaders and is hoping that they can continue this positive partnership.…
During the launching of Gulf Provincial Police Festive Operations, the Gulf Provincial Administration pledged to support the Gulf police in their endeavors in ensuring the safety and security of the people. Gulf Provincial Administrator, Mr. Emmanuel Xavier, when giving his welcome speech thanked the Gulf PPC, Lemb for the initiative, stating that it is a duty on the annual calendar to prepare for the operations and take responsibility of the season in a special way to make sure that peace and good will in the spirit of Christmas is maintained. “I thank you all police personnel from the Gulf Provincial…
A parade on a damp and rainy day in the capital of the Gulf Province, saw the police proudly march into the field of Kerema Town to mark the end of the first phase of the Festive Period operations and launch the second phase. The presentation also coincided with the funding assistance for Gulf Police presented by the Kerema Open Member Thomas Opa and also the Gulf Provincial Administration. Provincial Police Commander, Chief Inspector Jeffery thanked all that had put an effort into supporting the operations. He added that this is a special moment for the police as they head…