Seven suspects surrendered this morning to Mt Hagen police over the murder of four people in an ambush at the upper Nebilyer bridge on Tuesday July 19. Western Highlands Provincial Police Commander Superintendent John Sagom commended community and tribal leaders for their efforts in bringing the suspects to police. He also thanked the suspect for surrendering to the authorities to allow for the law to take its course and for peace to prevail. The PPC took the opportunity to also thank the relatives of the four victims for not taking the law into their own hands. “This again is a…
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NATEL 2022 Operation High Speed for New Ireland Province was successfully concluded without any major incidences. This was revealed by New Ireland PPC, Chief Inspector Felix Nebanat during his final brief with the Namatanai team following the declaration in that electorate that concluded the election proper phase for the province. He said overall he was impressed with the high standard of professionalism displayed by every member of the Joint Security Forces during the NATEL 2022 Ops High Speed. “I am overwhelmed with the outcome of operations in general despite minor hiccups that was swiftly dealt with and mitigated to ensure…
Growing up in Sogeri, in the Central Province of Papua New Guinea, Edene Gebbie loved to watch Queensland Maroons legend Matt Bowen in action. For a young speedster, there was no better idol to have in rugby league. Fast forward to today and Gebbie is living out a childhood dream, as he learns from the man himself in Townsville’s representative team. Gebbie was selected for the side in April, when they overcame Mackay and Cairns to take out this year’s XXXX Foley Shield. This Saturday, July 30, he will now look to lead Townsville all the way to the state…
Two new ambulances have been added to the St John Ambulance fleet to assist them to continue to provide reliable, safe, and efficient ambulance services to urban and rural communities. Australian High Commission Minster Counsellor, Economics, Health and Infrastructure, Diane Barclay handed over the keys to St John Chief Executive Officer Matt Cannon at St John Headquarters in Port Moresby on Wednesday 27 July. The ambulances were funded by the Australian Government as part of the Papua New Guinea-Australia Partnership to boost St John’s capacity to address the high number of emergency responses in NCD, Central and Gulf provinces. St…
Veteran Madako Suari Jr and youngster Feanor Siaguru from the sport of squash are set to take the courts come Friday and Saturday for Team PNG at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Suari will take to the court first in the Men’s Singles preliminary round at the University of Birmingham Hockey and Squash Centre against Malaysia’s Mohammad Kamal on Friday, July 29 at 12:30pm local time (9:30pm PNG time). Siaguru will go up against Lwamba Chileshe from New Zealand the same day at 7:45pm (Saturday 4:45am PNG time). Amity Alarcos will play England’s Lucy Turmel on Saturday, July 30 at…
Nine suspects were arrested and charged for being in possession of a M16A2 rifle, live ammunition as well as Police and PNG Defence Force Uniforms in the Southern Highlands Province (SHP). Southern Highlands Provincial Police Commander Chief Inspector Daniel Yangen said the suspects were arrested on July 20 and charged with two counts each under section 7 and section 65A of the Firearms Act and two counts each under section 16 of the Summary Offences Act. Mr Yangen said the suspects’ ages range from 19 to 45 years old and were from the Nipa Kutubu and Mendi Munihu districts in…
Deputy Commissioner of Police and Chief of Operations Anton Billie has commended provinces in the highlands west, Simbu, Jiwaka and Western Highlands, for a peaceful polling and counting during the 2022 National General Election. He said counting and declaration of the 2022 National General Election in Western Highlands, Jiwaka and Simbu provinces are progressing peacefully without much disturbances as expected. Mr Billie made these remarks following the declaration of Hon. William Duma for the Mt Hagen Open and Hon. Don Polye for Kandep Open on Tuesday July 26 as well as Hon. Dr Tom Lino who retained his Wabag Open…
A man who has lived with HIV since the 1980s seems to have been cured in only the fourth such case, say doctors. He was given a bone marrow transplant to treat blood cancer leukemia from a donor who was naturally resistant to the virus. The 66-year-old, who does not want to be identified, has stopped taking HIV medication. He said he was “beyond grateful” the virus could no longer be found in his body. The man is known as the “City of Hope” patient after the hospital where he was treated in Duarte, California. Many of his friends died…
Acting Official Secretary Mr. Bill Toraso has confirmed that Governor for Madang province Hon. Peter Yama and Governor for Gulf province Hon. Chris Haiveta have been recommended for awards in the Queen’s Birthday Imperial Honours and Awards. Mr. Toraso was responding to a recent media article that referred to Governor Yama as Sir Peter even though Mr. Yama was not awarded a knighthood by the Governor General. Mr. Toraso clarified that Mr. Yama has been recommended for an award together with Gulf Governor Chris Haiveta. That recommendation has since been sent to Buckingham Palace awaiting approval. Mr. Toraso said, once…
TISA Community Finance Ltd (TCF), a wholly owned subsidiary of Teachers Savings and Loan Society Ltd and licensed financial institution, announces the appointment of Sir L. Wilson Kamit, CBE Kt as Chairman of its Board of Directors effective 21 July 2022. Sir Wilson brings to the TCF Board, a wealth of expertise and leadership experience to further strengthen the subsidiary’s focus on providing financial services and products to the retail and commercial segment, including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). With a vast leadership experience in financial sector regulation, business, banking, economics, superannuation, investments, and insurance sector the board of TCF…