The destruction of the ballot papers printed for the former electorates that were later split into new ones, started on Sunday 03rd July with the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Electoral Commissioner shredding the ballot papers for the old Komo- Magarima electorate in Hela province. Commissioner Simon Sinai confirmed that over 648, 400 ballot papers for the seven former electorates will be eventually destroyed. “All these ballot papers cannot be used in the new electorates in this election as they will be considered invalid. The ballot papers that we are going to destroy belonged to the former electorates.” The former electorates…
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Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for Special Operations Donald Yamasombi launched the Police Patrol Vessel (PPV) Manning in Kokopo East New Britain (ENB) last week in time for election duties. The Police asset is about 9.5 meters long and can travel distances. It will cover the islands and coastline areas of ENB as well as New Ireland province too. Mr Yamasombi said it was a timely present to the province as it can be used during the election period. “A lot of time we give out 23-foot motor boats throughout the country and that is not sufficient to cover…
Members of the security forces are duty bound to provide a conducive environment for people to vote without fear or favour, threats, intimidation or harassment says Divisional Commander for New Guinea Islands, Assistant Commissioner (ACP) Perou N’Dranou. Mr N’Dranou made this comment when he launched the deployment of police and other security forces at the Kalabond Field Kokopo, East New Britain Province (ENBP) last week. Mr N’Dranou said the election operations are always one of the biggest operations for the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) as well as its sister disciplinary forces, the PNG Defence Force (PNGDF) and the…
The Ipswich Jets have played out a strong Round 13 on home soil to defeat the SP PNG Hunters 36-18 at North Ipswich Reserve on Saturday, 2nd July. Despite their position on the ladder the Jets came out firing from the kick off, charging upfield with their first set to attack the Hunters’ line. The visitors’ defence held but it was a sign of things to come, with Ipswich dominating field position and yardage early on to score tries through Ricci Falaniko and Denzel Burns inside the first 10 minutes. Having been beaten out of the gates, the PNG side…
Election Security Operation in Manus is now expected to commence on Wednesday 6th of July, 2022, a delay of two days. The Papua New Guinea Defence Force is contributing thirty personnel from HMPNGS Tarangau to support the local police and the Commanding Officer for HMPNGS Tarangau Commander (CMDR) Buni Dorea said his men are ready to support police in the election security operation. “The troops from HMPNGS Tarangau fully equipped and are ready to deploy. Some of these members will be travelling to the outer islands with Police and the Correctional Service members for polling, “Commander Dorea said adding “I…
Rotorua will create history by becoming the first venue in Aotearoa New Zealand to host the Harvey Norman Rugby League All Stars. The Australian Rugby League Commission today confirmed Rotorua as the venue for the 2023 All Stars, the first time the concept will be played outside Australia. The 2023 contest, to be played at Rotorua International Stadium and featuring men’s and women’s matches, will land on New Zealand shores for the 12th All Stars fixture – and the fifth between the Māori All Stars and the Indigenous All Stars. The announcement was made this morning by NRL CEO Andrew…
The PNG Government is increasing focus on the performance of law and justice sector agencies such as the police, courts, prosecutors, and prisons. The push to strengthen the sector’s monitoring and evaluation capacity is driven by its top decision-making body, the National Coordinating Mechanism. Supported by the PNG-Australia Partnership, thirty-five key officials from across the sector recently completed a three-day intensive Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Workshop to enhance their knowledge and skills in measuring and reporting on agency performance. Among those attending the workshop was Department of Justice and Attorney General-Crime Prevention Branch Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer, Evelyn Jarua.…
The provision of timely, accurate and accessible information during the polling period will be critical to ensuring a democratically credible 2022 National General Election, says Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG). The delivery of the election has faced multiple administrative, legal and logistical challenges and it is now incumbent on the Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission (PNGEC) and partners to ensure clear and consistent communication to voters, says TIPNG. The local anti-corruption civil society organization made this statement on the eve of deployment of its 300 strong volunteer observers across all 22 provinces Papua New Guinea to look at the…
National Women soccer team captain Yvonne Gabong is wary of the big task ahead of her and her team to qualify for the Women World Cup 2023 to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. The part Madang and Manus lass was given the nod as captain to lead the senior women team in the OFC Women Nations Cup to be played in Suva, Fiji next week. The July 13-30 event has attracted nine member associations in Oceania region and PNG is one of them. Nothing new to her as she has led the PNG Under 20 team at the…
PNG Football Association has finally announced its travelling squad for the OFC Women Nations Cup in Suva, Fiji next week with a farewell dinner held at Dynasty Restaurant at Vision on Saturday night. After going through a vigorous training program for the last six months, the team endorsed by PNGFA Executive Committee was released for the first time for the public consumption. To be captained by Yvonne Gabong, the team includes veteran campaigners in Sandra Birum, Rumana Morris, Lucy Maino and former OFC Women Nations Cup Golden Boot winner Meagan Gunemba. The full squad is: Faith Kasiray, Fidelma Watpore, Betty…