Two murder suspects involved in two separate killings over the weekend in Central province have voluntarily surrender to the police, thanks to the strong community engagement led by the Central Police Commander and local leaders. Central Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Chief Inspector Joseph Salle confirmed the arrests, emphasizing the critical role of public cooperation in resolving these two cases. The first suspect, a man from Tapini in the Goilala district, turned himself in after allegedly killing his wife on Saturday at Martin River in Kairuku district. He surrendered at Goldie Junction in the presence of village leaders and police officers.…
Author: Nathalie OWEN (UPNG Journalism Student)
Road accidents in and around Port Moresby have seen a sharp increase in the recent weeks, raising concerns for public safety as the Christmas season approaches. Authorities and emergency services are calling for caution as reckless driving, speeding and alcohol consumption contribute to the growing number of incidents. According to initial reports, the National Capital District and Central Province have recorded multiple accidents on major highways and inner-city roads. The rise in accidents has already claimed lives and caused injuries, with hospitals reporting an uptick in emergency admissions related to vehicle collisions. In a recent incident near Nine Mile, a…
The Assistant Governor for Financial Systems Development and Innovation of the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG), Mr. George Awap delivered a powerful speech during the first ever Financial Inclusion Policy Forum recently in Port Moresby, highlighting the importance of improving policies to achieve the goal of financial inclusion. Speaking to a diverse audience, including CEOs of financial institutions, provincial government representatives and development partners, Mr. Awap highlighted the importance of financial inclusion as a cornerstone for economic growth and social empowerment in Papua New Guinea. Mr. Awap reflected on the journey of financial inclusion since its introduction in 2012,…
The Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Mr. Said Zaidansyah, addressed the inaugural Financial Inclusion Policy Forum at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby city this morning, emphasizing ADB’s dedication in financial inclusion in PNG. Mr. Zaidansyah outlined ADB’s longstanding efforts to improve access to finance, which is critical for reducing poverty and promote economic growth in PNG and other developing countries. ADB has been actively supporting PNG’s financial sector for over 20 years, with initiatives like Microfinance and Employment project (2001 – 2010) and the Microfinance Expansion Project (2011 – 2019), which enhance financial literacy and building…