Chan sounds warning

 New Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan is warning police officers in the province to perform or face the prospect of being removed from the province.

Speaking at the opening of the refurbished police station at Namatanai on Christmas Eve, Sir Julius said: “Firstly let me remind you that respect and commitment play a vital role in the smooth running of any organisation.

“If commanders and senior officers of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary show dedication and commitment in their duties, those down the rank and file will follow suit. 

“Likewise, police officers should perform to the expectations of their superiors, the government and people,” the governor said.

He said his administration would not tolerate slack and inefficient cops as well as those who abused their positions as law enforcers to engage in corrupt deals or mistreated members of the public.

“Let me remind such officers that my government will do whatever possible to get you out of New Ireland.”

He said no one was above the law and so police officers and the public should respect each other and work side by side in order to maintain peace and good order in their respective communities.

Sir Julius reminded New Irelanders of the total ban on betel nut chewing, littering and alcohol consumption in public places in Kavieng, Namatanai, Konos and other gazetted town areas.

“We must learn to discipline ourselves and be law-abiding in order to make New Ireland prosper socially and economically.”