Day: March 12, 2019
Police numbers on the rise
THE police to population ratio (PPR) has narrowed from 1:1374 in 2012 to 1:1,168. “The police force manpower today is 7542. Police modernisation programmes and recruitment drives helped beef up […]
Lack of funding delays work of boundaries commission
THE lack of funding in the national Budget has further delayed the work of the Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Commissioner Patilias Gamato, in his presentation at the leaders’ retreat […]
Research: PNG women more violent than men
WHO says women are softer and gentler than men? A research found that most women in Papua New Guinea ended up in jail for domestic violence – with some even […]
Preparation underway for health conference
Preparations are underway for the 2019 biennial scientific conference of the Pacific Society for Reproductive Health (PSRH) in July in Port Moresby. PNG won the bid to host the 13th […]
Judicial staff participate in training of trainers course
Papua New Guinea Centre for Judicial Excellence (PNGCJE) and Pacific Judicial Strengthening Initiative (PJSI) hosted a training-of-trainers workshop from March 4-8 in Port Moresby. The workshop was opened by executive […]
Work with us on rape
By Rebecca Kuku THE public must stop doing nothing about the continuous growing problem of sexual abuse and rape of women and children in the country. “Every week sexual abuses […]
Wong calls for joint effort for best security outcomes
POLICE Minister Jelta Wong has called for increased public and private collaboration to achieve best security outcomes for PNG communities and businesses. Wong said this during the inaugural PNG security […]
Firm shows support for eco-tourism by helping park
A business executive has thrown his weight behind eco-tourism saying the industry is both sustainable and a good income earner. The support came from Red Sea Housing Limited chief executive […]
Praise for soldiers’ role during Apec Summit
The army was praised again for the role it played in last year’s Apec Summit as it celebrated its 68th anniversary yesterday. The Royal Pacific Islands Regiment was formed in […]
Drunk youths damage police vehicle in Buin
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK TWO drunkard youths allegedly damaged a new police vehicle in Buin town in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville on Saturday, according to Police Service Commander Assistant Police […]