Police Commissioner David Manning said the 2022 joint security forces election debrief outcome will be presented to the Government through the Internal Security Minister for deliberations. Commissioner Manning made this undertaking during the joint security forces election debrief conference closing ceremony on Wednesday October 19, in Lae, Morobe Province. Mr. Manning said, “From a security perspective we were able to deliver a successful security operation. Many of our views and concerns were cross-cutting issues involving all agencies. Our mandate was simple and also our intent was very clear as we remained committed from pre-election operation till the formation of Government. “The…
Author: PNG Haus Bung
Police Commissioner David Manning has announced that a major Police reshuffle will be made soon based on individual performances of police officers. Commissioner Manning made this announcement during the 2022 National General Election Debrief Conference held in Lae, Morobe Province last week. The conference was attended by Deputy Commissioner Operation Anton Billie, Deputy Commissioner Administration Joanne Clarkson, acting Deputy Commissioner Specialist Operations Donald Yamasombi, Deputy Commissioner and Chief of Bougainville Police Service Francis Tokura, all Assistant Commissioners, Divisional and Provincial Police Commanders and Directors of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary. Mr Manning said, “This election was also an alternative…
A committed Wales outfit pushed Tonga to the limit before the hot favourites prevailed 32-6 at Totally Wicked Stadium in St Helens. The win leaves Tonga on track for a blockbuster quarter-final showdown against Samoa but they will need to improve their discipline and get some combinations right if they are to challenge for the title. An early mistake by halfback Josh Ralph at dummy half put Wales under huge pressure but they held firm for a number of sets after Tui Lolohea and Talatau Amone had forced line dropouts with well placed grubbers. Tongan winger Sione Katoa returned the…
Fifty-two public servants from the Rabaul and Gazelle District administrations in East New Britain Province are currently attending a weeklong induction training to familiarize themselves to government processes, procedures and what is required of them as public servants. The induction which kicked off on Monday Oct 24th at St Mary’s Vuvu Secondary School is conducted by the Human Resources division of the ENB provincial administration (ENBPA) with assistance from the Department of Personal Management (DPM). Deputy Provincial Administrator for Corporate Services Mr Marakan Uvano when giving his opening remarks on Monday said the induction program is a mandated responsibility of…
World Polio Day reminds us of the need to increase childhood immunisation to prevent polio and other serious diseases across Papua New Guinea. This year’s World Polio Day theme is focused on a healthier future for children. By ensuring that children are fully immunised – from birth through to early childhood – they will be well placed to reach their full developmental potential. Polio can cause death or result in life-long disability. It is not curable but can be easily prevented through vaccination. A child who is fully immunised for polio will be protected for life from this debilitating disease.…
The PNG National Research Institute (PNG NRI) will host a seminar on the challenges of state fragility and lessons learned. State fragility refers to fragile states having characteristics that substantially impair their economic and social performance. These include weak governance, limited administrative capacity, chronic humanitarian crises, persistent social tensions, and often, violence or the legacy of armed conflict and civil war. The seminar will be presented by a visiting academic from the Australian National University (ANU) Dr Nematullah Bizhan. Dr Bizhan is a Lecturer in Public Policy at the Development Policy Centre, Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian…
A powerful hurricane made landfall in western Mexico on Sunday, causing heavy rains, flash flooding and landslides. Roslyn, a category 3 hurricane, came ashore in Nayarit state, with maximum winds of 195km/h (120mph). The hurricane has since been downgraded to a tropical cyclone and is expected to dissipate overnight. Images of its aftermath showed flooded roads and upturned vehicles in Nayarit, with collapsed rooves and damaged homes in the worst affected area Tecuala. Further south along the coast in Sayulita, people were pictured wading through and clearing mud from the streets in the area. Flash flooding and power outages also…
The Grand Papua Hotel in Port Moresby is a proud winner of The Luxury Hotel Awards 2022. The Luxury Hotel Awards recognizes and celebrates the hotel industry worldwide, with votes cast by travellers, guests, and industry players. It is the third year the Grand Papua Hotel has entered the Luxury Hotel Awards and we are proud to have been awarded the following: Grand Papua Hotel – Luxury Boutique Hotel – Regional Winner in Australasia “It is another prestigious milestone for the Grand Papua Hotel again this year to be recognized as a world-class Upscale Boutique Hotel providing a high-end product…
Many businesses and individuals are being affected by the increased cost of business and increased cost of living with Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation in PNG at 5.5% at the end of the June quarter, and the Bank of PNG (BPNG) forecasting 6.0% inflation for the year 2022. BPNG had forecast inflationary pressures rising in the second quarter and used its monetary policy instruments to address inflation. One of these monetary policy steps taken by BPNG was the increase of the Kina Facility Rate (KFR), which is the monetary policy, signalling rate, by 0.25% in July 2022 to 3.25%. The…
The Oceania Football Federation has begun an investigation into the dismissal of Papua New Guinea’s national women’s team coach, based on allegations that PNGFA’s President, John Kapi Natto, has breached OFC’s Code of Conduct. But against that background, preparations for the team’s historic appearance at the FIFA World Cup Qualifying event next year have begun at last. It’s understood the appointment of a new coach is imminent, but in the mean time 37 players have been called into camp at training centres in Port Moresby, Lae and Madang. The General Secretary and Chief Executive of the PNGFA, Pius Letenge, says…