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Published on May 8, 2021

NCD POLICE BOSS CLAIMS 'ONE-SIDED’ REPORTING BY MEDIA

NCD Metropolitan Superintendent Gideon Ikumu has expressed disappointment in what he claims is the one-sided reporting of police related issues by some media houses. Mr Ikumu said the good work police do to keep law and order at a manageable level continues to be overlooked. This follows what Superintendent Ikumu described as the erratic behaviour of the media on reporting the detaining of Media Niuguni Limited, Richard Magei by police officers on COVID-19 enforcement duties in Port Moresby on Friday. NCD Met Supt stated that Magei was detained for using his mobile phone in a suspicious manner to stealthily capture police officers removing betel nut vendors at 5 Mile who were ensuring the Pandemic Measures around public gatherings were being adhered to. “Police have the power to arrest and detain any person who has committed or is about to commit [an offence] for questioning purpose, and that is exactly what they did.” “The way he was dressed was very suspicious to police so the police have the right to pull him in and question him. A media officer is no different from anybody.” “Police took him to one of the tents at Unagi Oval, and all of a sudden there is a media hype and within less than an hour there's already rumours about a kidnapping done by police in broad daylight.” Supt. Ikumu added that the branding of police officers as such and the kind of attitude generated by such biased reports only serves to tarnish the name of the police force.

Published on May 8, 2021

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Published on May 8, 2021

DIGICEL CUP COMP DELAYED BY THREE WEEKS

The 2021 Digicel Cup Season scheduled for kick-off this weekend has been delayed by three {3) weeks to the weekend of May 29th 2021. The decision was made at a special PNGNRLC Board meeting this week. PNGNRLC Chairman Adrian Chow in a statement issued today said the delay was due to members of one of the Digicel Cup teams testing positive for Covid-19 following routine tests undertaken on players and officials of the participating franchises teams. Chairman Chow said the team underwent RTD Antigen tests this morning prior to their departure to Port Moresby in line with travel requirements put in place for all teams. "The results of the tests received indicated that two (2) of the members tests results returned as "positive" whilst the rest of the members were cleared as " negative" for the covid-19 virus, Chow said. "The two (2) affected members were immediately isolated pending further investigations and testings whilst the rest of the team has been put into 'bubble-isolation' for the required 14 days". He said all the franchises have been notified of the situation and decision and have been instructed to implement further restrictions and guidelines to ensure the risks to their teams are mitigated and managed. "Following the decision by the PNGNRLC, all the franchises and our stakeholders have been advised of the situation and they understand the reasons for the decision," Chow said. "Due to privacy, I cannot at this time disclose the affected individuals name or team but we can assure all that they are being cared for and that we are focused on the well being of all members and teams," Chow said. Chairman Chow said COVID-19 is a global issue and no one is immune. "Many people around the world have been affected by the virus including sports people; and we are all vulnerable and it's nobody's fault," Chow said. "It is a reminder that viruses don't discriminate and to do everything we can, to keep safe." "We are committed to the health and well being of our players, officials, fans and supporters; and the broader community in Papua New Guinea," Chairman Adrian said. "This is why we have made the decision to defer the 2021 Digicel Cup Season by a further 3 weeks." He said this was a difficult but necessary decision. "We do this out of an abundance of caution and a respect for the game, our stakeholders, and t he difficult times we have found ourselves in," Chow said. The PNGNRLC and the PNGRFL are working closely with the National Pandemic Control Centre and the PNG Sports Foundation Pandemic Committee to oversee the management of the situation to ensure the competition can resume in a safe environment for all. An urgent meeting of all Franchise Chairman's and Chief Executive Officers has been called for this Sunday in Port Moresby to discuss further appropriate actions to implement with regard to the competition going concern and the teams' participation.

Published on May 8, 2021

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Published on May 8, 2021

LOCAL DESIGNER PARTNERS WITH JACKS OF PNG TO LAUNCH HER "CHAUKA YAH" CLOTHING BRAND

Cynthia Kewei, a new local designer from Manus Province is the third local designer to partner with the Jacks of Papua New Guinea to officially launch her clothing brand ‘Chauka Yah – Loud & Proud’ at the Jacks of PNG Waigani Central Outlet this week. Chauka Yah is a clothing label which produces original, narrative driven and casual fun lifestyle clothing with a very strong connection with the Manus Province. Cynthia wanted to create an identity with her culture and where she comes from and most importantly from Manus and living here in the city where there is a lot of Manus people here also, she wanted to give back to her people and her province as a whole. That is essentially what this is all about. Jacks of PNG Retail Manager, Yogesh Samy said that they are proud to again collaborate with another talented local designer in launching Cynthia’s product brand and this is their third own PNG clothing brand ever since they started operating in Papua New Guinea. “We are looking forward to working with more local PNG designers to portray their PNG colours and designs in the near future from designing and planning stage to the final product”, said Yogesh. Yogesh said it took a lot of critical thinking in order to see the final outcome and they are proud to be able to witness this launch. He said it was definitely a tough journey with the pandemic; however, great things come from hard work and patience. On behalf of designer Cynthia who currently is out of the country, her cousin brother Neil Daniel who has been working with the family business for the past 25 years and played a big role in her clothing brand said that the Chauka Yah clothing brand focuses on the tagline ‘Loud & Proud’ typical of a Manusian and in which every unique design means that every customer should live the loud and proud lifestyle and be true to themselves. The Chauka Yah clothing range contains Men’s Shirts, Ladies High-Low Tops, Ladies Straps, Kaftans and ladies short and long Kaftans and we look forward for more designs and ranges in the near future. As part of this launch, Chauka Yah and Jacks of PNG had taken up the initiative to donate hand sanitizers and face masks to the Lorengau Hospital and the Children’s Ward at the Port Moresby General Hospital for this current pandemic. In addition to that, the Chauka Yah brand and Jacks PNG will give 50% of the sales royalties to the rural communities in Manus province. Upon receiving the donations, Dr Gwenda Anga, Paediatric at the Port Moresby General Hospital Children’s Ward thanked Cynthia for the donations and wished Cynthia the very best in her clothing label and her future plans. Mr Daniel said "we are proud to launch this new local brand and we wish that everyone will support this brand towards the Chauka Yah brand and I hope that you will all purchase Chauka Yah outfits so you will feel loud and proud." The Chauka Yah clothing are available and will be sold at the Jacks of PNG outlet in Lae City, here at Vision City and Waigani Centralin Port Moresby.

Published on May 8, 2021

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Published on May 8, 2021

POLICE CHARGE GAU WITH MURDER CHARGES FOR DOUBLE MURDER OF SONS

Criminal charges have been laid as of Friday afternoon against Dave Benjamin Gau, the main suspect of the gruesome murder of his two sons in Port Moresby more than a week ago. NCD Metropolitan Superintendent, Superintendent Gideon Ikumu stated the delay in formally charging the suspect was due to the slow response by doctors in carrying out a psychological examination sought out by investigators. “We have proceeded with the charge and if the issue of insanity be brought up as a defense, then the courts can make a referral then.” NCD police boss added that not only will a mental evaluation be held for the suspect, but also for his partner and close relatives. This is as per the request of psychologists to confirm if the suspect has previously expressed signs of a mental disturbance. ”In doing this, further delays will be encountered.” Gau was charged with two counts of murder with the possibility of bail to be set by the courts due to the untested issue of the suspect’s mental state of being.

Published on May 8, 2021

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Published on May 8, 2021

LING-STUCKEY ACCUSED OF DELAYING NEW IRELAND BUDGET APPROVAL

Deputy Governor of New Ireland, Sammy Missen reinforced his support for Governor Sir Julius Chan after the two New Ireland Open MPs, Walter Schnaubelt of Namatanai and Ian Ling-Stuckey of Kavieng, continued their slanderous attacks on Sir J. “It is remarkable that Ian Ling-Stuckey is quoted as saying ‘Elected representatives in New Ireland must demonstrate restraint, take a measured approach in their decision making and humble themselves." But Minister Stuckey does the opposite, refusing to approve the New Ireland Budget for nearly FIVE months now, doing irreparable harm to the people he supposedly represents. Our budget was the very first Provincial Budget submitted to the Treasurer, but he refuses to approve it and has given neither us nor the People of New Ireland any justifiable reason for his refusal. His actions mean critical health, education, infrastructure and other programs are not being delivered to the People. Is this ‘demonstrating restraint and taking a measured approach in decision making?” Missen continued, saying “After all his talk about measured approaches and demonstrating restraint, Ling-Stuckey and Walter Schnaubelt then released a long diatribe, supported by their lackeys, the Presidents of the Namatanai LLGs, who are supported by handouts from the Open Members, accusing Sir J of one misbehaviour after another. They say Sir J has been reported to the Ombudsman and the Police Fraud Squad for illegally acquiring land. What they don’t say is that the Ombudsman and Police never took up the unfounded claims as there was no merit to the accusations. But that is not reported.” “They say there was a complaint to the Ombudsman and the Fraud Sqaud about Sir J’s relationship with New Ireland Works Ltd. What they don’t say is that both the Ombudsman and Fraud Squad found there was nothing substantive to the complaint. In fact, New Ireland Works is, and always has been, fully owned by the New Ireland Government – not Sir J, the New Ireland Government. These shameful Open Members report all kinds of accusations made against Sir J on Social Media, but guess what? It is all just rubbish, rumours started by Ling-Stuckey and Schnaubelt who use their mouthpieces to slander Sir J. Do they attend Provincial Assembly to air their grievances? No.” Missen said that “They accuse Sir J of not acquitting the use of the Lihir royalties since 2007. What world are these people living in? The use of the Lihir royalties is outlined every year in the New Ireland Provincial Budget, and Sir J has provided a detailed listing of the use of those funds several times. Those royalties support education, including rations for our boarding students, pensions for our Elderly and Disabled, grants of between K30,000 and K40,000 to every one of the 142 wards in New Ireland for them to use on their priority programs. The New Legislative Assembly, Roads, Lighting New Ireland, 10 LLG Council Chambers, New Sporting Stadiums and many others. Completely open, accountable, and transparent.” “The truth is the Lihir MoA says that of the 50% of the royalties that come to the New Ireland Government, 20% should be used in Kavieng District and 20% in the Namatanai District. The truth is that over the past 14 years both Districts have received MORE money in programs than they should have under the Lihir MoA. Both have got MORE than 20% of the royalties.” Missen also pointed out that “The two Open Members recently convinced the NEC to declare the royalties should be delivered directly to the Districts – not, as the MoA says, to the Province for use in the Districts. And for some reason Newcrest has done this for the past two months. Each Member has received about K3 million in royalties for February and March. Where has that money gone? Not to the Elderly and Disabled. They have received nothing. Not to rations for our students. They have no food to eat. Not to any of the programs our People want and value. It is funny Sir J is accused of not acquitting the use of royalties when he does that every year. Well, how about the Open Members? Where have those millions gone and where is the 64 million gone that Stuckey and his Lemus structure never acquitted?” Missen continued, saying “The Open Members have no respect for the truth. Like the idea that Sir J had Covid19. That is a lie. He was tested and the result was negative. He has been actively running the Government of New Ireland, fully engaged in bringing programs the people want to the people. Never in over 50 years of politics has he been subject to such unprofessional, slanderous attacks.” “You know, it is funny those two are called ‘Open’ Members; they certainly do not operate in an ‘open’ manner. What is “open” about spreading rumours and lies through social media? They repeat old accusations that have long since been answered, and are anything but ‘open’ when it comes to the use of the funds they receive. I think they should be called the Un-Open Members” The Deputy Governor concluded saying “ Sir J has worked for years to extend a hand of cooperation to the two Open Members, but has been rejected over and over again. Ling-Stuckey accuses him of not taking up his and Walter Schnaubelt’s offer to meet recently. What meeting? Sir J was never invited to meet and was completely unaware of any such offer. This just looks like another attempt on the part of the two Members to criticize and slander Sir J – they seem to prefer to spend their time doing social media rather than for the People of New Ireland.” “Sir J has been consistent for years. We all would love to work with genuinely ‘Open’ Members for the betterment of the People of New Ireland. If they are serious, all they have to do is work together with Sir Julius who is the regional member for ALL New Irelanders.” Speaking in the absence of Governor who is currently travelling the islands of Tanir LLG, Deputy Governor says, “It is blatant dereliction of duty that the two members have NEVER attended JPP & BPC meetings and have missed more than 3 consecutive meetings of the Provincial Assembly. These are the rightful legal forums of governance and it is negligence. But the Un-Open Members do not seem at all interested in representing or helping the People. If they were, they would join and support Sir J and the policies he has developed that have improved the lives of all New Irelanders.” Story and image sourced

Published on May 8, 2021

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Published on May 8, 2021

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Published on May 7, 2021