Police in the Hela province have confirmed that 20 lives were lost just recently due to an ethnic clash between two tribes in the North-Koroba area. Hela Provincial Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Joseph Tondop said 10 lives were lost on both sides as a result of the tribal clashes. “The clashes were a result of a suspicious death that had occurred 2 weeks prior and a person from an opposing tribe was accused for the death and killed. This led to payback killings and the all out clash.” At the moment, police have managed to quell the fighting and have…
Author: Nigel-Francis MADO
The new Provincial Police Commander (PPC) for Hela province Chief Superintendent Joseph Tontop when responding to the call made by the Opposition Leader on a state of emergency to be declared for the province, said that there is no need for that. Tondop said that a state of emergency is not what Hela needs at this point in time, rather good leadership, men and logistical support to conduct police operations is what is needed to curb the law and order issues in the province. “For a very long time law enforcement has been breached in the province and it’s clearly…
The new Southern Highlands Provincial Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Joseph Puri has taken a different step to ensuring peace and stability within the province remains paramount this festive period after a tough rollercoaster ride during the National General Elections. Puri, who took office last week, has launched a different type of operation this festive season, which has seen a positive reception with the people of SHP. The operation, he says is more of an awareness campaign targeted at youths. Codenamed: A Silent Night in SHP, for the past week police have been focusing on building police rapport with the people…
In celebration of 9 years providing service and assistance to young women of the nation, the Miss Pacific Island Pageant PNG crowned the next cultural ambassador to represent the country at the regional stage. MPIP Chair, Molly O’Rourke believes that the pageant is not only a beauty pageant but a pageant with a purpose. O’Rourke stated that over the years, the platform has created a holistic approach to empower young women in cultural awareness, confidence building, integrity, self-worth and education. “MPIP PNG has groomed many women, who are now in public, in their respective fields, enjoying their lives, in the…
An extravagant event to cap off a tough week of activities saw a beautiful culmination last night, when the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant PNG crowned a new queen to represent the country in next year’s regional Miss Pacific Islands pageant. A stunning display of elegance, beauty and intelligence, there could only be one queen. All contestants were judged on three categories on the event night, Best Sarong, Best Talent and Best Traditionally Inspired Dress. 23 year old Josie Nicholas from Central Province walked away with the crown, after taking the Traditionally Inspired Award [An outfit she designed herself] in the…
Japan Development Company will be looking to make sure that things run smoothly as they journey throughout the country to survey all proposed Special Economic Zone (SEZ) sites. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chair of the JDI, Shoichi Kobayashi, expressed that they are very honoured to be in the country to undertake this great initiative. Dr. Kobayashi and his team have had experience in pioneering SEZ around the world and hold vast knowledge of SEZ implementation. Kobayashi added that due to the vast resources that are found all over the country, the program is very much practical and can advance…
Minister for International Trade & Investments, Richard Maru has proudly announced that the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Special Economic Zone (SEZ) master plan formulation will be kicked off tomorrow, with members from the Japan Development Institute alongside local experts to travel out to various parts of the country. Minister Maru expressed great excitement stating that the team, spearheaded by Dr. Shoichi Kobayashi and experts from the country will be travelling to Rabaul, Manus, parts of the highlands region and the southern region to inspect proposed sites. “Then they will be heading back to Japan just before Christmas, straight after Christmas…
Criminal Investigations Division (CID) in Central Province and Homicide from the National Capital District (NCD) are looking into two suspicious drownings of a 16 year old girl and a man from Enga, believed to be aged between 20-25 years. Central Province Police Headquarters Commander, Senior Inspector Patterson Berigi stated that both victims were found last weekend, one on Saturday and the other on Sunday. According to preliminary reports, both persons went missing on the Friday. “The girl went missing in the afternoon on Friday, while it was reported that the man had gone out in the morning and never returned…
The police in the capital of Morobe are gearing up for the festive period as they are now set to start Christmas operations. Lae City Police Boss, Chief Superintendent Chris Kunyanban said Lae police are ready to take on any situation that may arise in the city. Due to the seasonal change in weather, which has seen a large amount of precipitation hit the country’s second largest city, Kunyanban added this type of weather makes it conducive for breaking and entering of homes and he along with his men will be focusing on minimizing these crimes. “It’s been raining for…
Police in Bougainville are getting geared up for the festive operations, which are due to commence this Friday. Deputy Commander of Police in Bougainville, Naua Vanuawaru has confirmed that over 230 police personnel, Regulars, Reservists and Auxiliaries are hoping to be utilized when funding for the operations come from Police Headquarters. “We are planning our operations for this festive period and hope to start by the end of this week but right now we are waiting for funding from Port Moresby to come through before we can execute said plan,” Going into the festive period, Police in the Autonomous Region…