The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) has made a call out to both the Correctional Services (CS) and the Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) to assist with the special operations that will be taking place here in the nation’s capital in light of the recent ethnic clashes that almost crippled the city a few days ago. Police Commissioner, David Manning, in his response to the call out by the Prime Minister, stated that due to recent events that have occurred in the city, they have devised a solution to curb the recent spike of crime in the city.…
Author: Nigel-Francis MADO
Police in Hela have confirmed that an elderly man was accidentally shot dead in Koroba after an attempt to capture a man in possession of a weapon went sideways. Acting Provincial Police Commander, Senior Inspector Robin Bore stated that in the heat of an exchange with an unidentified man a village elder was shot in the leg and mortally wounded, dying moments after taking the bullet. “Our security forces were chasing a man wielding a weapon when an exchange occurred between a PNGDF personnel and the assailant and during that exchange, a village elder was caught in the crossfire and…
Two Village councilors in the SHP were arrested and then granted K500 bail after they were found to have aided the 8 suspects in their escape after police learned of their torture of 4 women in the province. PPC Daniel Yangen stated that both councilors, including the prime suspect, a school teacher in the Paiamo LLG were arrested after both tried to stall police in an attempt to let the other avoid arrest when the police stormed their village to rescue the women. PPC Yangen is now appealing to the local communities in the neighbouring villages to assist the police…
Police in the National Capital District this week received a boost of 8 vehicles from the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary which will be handed over to the Police station Commanders for their use to enhance the administration and efficiency of each of their stations. The vehicle presentation was held at the Boroko Police station, with the Deputy Police Commissioner Administration, Joanne Clarkson along with both the Chief of Staff from the office of the Commissioner, Mr. Steven Francis and the Director of Transport, Mr. Joe Joseph present for the occasion. Addressing the Station Commanders, DCP Clarkson stated that she…
Tarangau Primary School in the Western Highlands Province are counting down the days to host the biggest farewell party in appreciation for their outgoing head teacher, William Pora. The Special Events Coordinator for the event who is also a senior teacher, Mr. Kenneth Karagu stated that Mr. Pora has served diligently and with great enthusiasm for his students. “Our outgoing head teacher, Mr. Pora has served more than 50 years to the school and we want to send him out on a high note,” Mr. Karagu said. The program will be held on Friday and hosted at the school, with…
The Tourism Promotion Authority on Tuesday showed their commitment to both Men and Women’s PNG National Rugby League Teams by presenting a cheque of K250, 000 to the Papua New Guinea Rugby League Chair, Mr. Stanley Hondina. This will be put towards the Kumuls and Orchids efforts in their World Cup campaign this year. Mr. Hondina stated that he was happy for the TPA to show their support in the sport. He added that it was also a great avenue to promote the country in terms of tourism on the world stage. “I am very happy to come here today…
The Badili Police are trying to establish a connection to the both deaths that occurred two weeks apart but share very similar circumstances. Police Station Commander, Inspector Jerry Obert, said the suspicious death they uncovered at the Tania Ladeara Beach at Vabukori and the one found on the hill share many similarities and could be linked. The deceased was identified as Frank Kuvi, a man from West New Britain married to a Gulf woman residing in the area. He was said to have gone to work early on Thursday morning and did not return that evening until his body body…
Fighting erupted again yesterday in Hagen City as two tribes went head to head after a youth succumbed to his injuries in hospital after spending two nights due to serious injuries sustained during a scuffle that occurred during an earlier clash. Provincial Police Commander for Western Highlands, Superintendent John Sagom advised that fighting and the burning of shops occurred on the outskirts of the city after a drunken brawl ensued due to an unsettled issue by members of the Moge-Solo Tribe and the Moge Kopi-Pinambe Tribe during the Independence Weekend. “There was a scuffle between the youths over market fee…
Sorcery related killings are slowly becoming a norm in our society as just last week, 4 women were swiftly rescued by Police in Southern Highlands Province after they received an anonymous SOS call to Taiamo Village. According to Provincial Police Commander, Chief Inspector Daniel Yangen, the 4 women were rescued by his men but unfortunately one had succumbed to her injuries and died just as they were about to perform first aid. “10 men were involved in the torture and so far we have apprehended 1 out of the 10 but the identities of all suspects are known and it’s…
Eight talented Papua New Guinean female fashion designers made their statement on the catwalk with their amazing and beautiful designs displayed by models at the Palmolive Project Runway 2022 last night in front of dignitaries and people in the fashion business. Kicking starting the event, Colgate Palmolive General Manager, Mr. John Wood welcomed everyone present at the Palmolive sponsored event. “We are very proud to be the official sponsor of this amazing event with our global brand Palmolive, which without doubt is a premier event in PNG to showcase the talented PNG design in the country,” he said. He further…