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The Marape Government has vowed to work closely with key government agencies in combating corruption in Papua New Guinea.  PNG’s Acting Prime Minister John Rosso said this at the launch of the new Annual Statement by the Ombudsman Commission in Port Moresby last Friday. Mr. Rosso says the government cannot tackle corruption alone, and needs a collective effort from every individual, including government agencies. Papua New Guinea is ranked among the top 50 countries in the world that’s been perceived as highly corrupted. The 2021 corruption perception index by Transparency International has indicated a slight improvement from 142 out of 180 countries in 2020 to a rank of 124 last year. However, more work is needed. Mr. Rosso said the government is keen in working closely with key government bodies to improve its ranking on the corruption perception index.  The acting Prime Minister said corruption boils down to the attitude of individuals which needs a complete change. Mr. Rosso stress

 Report by Constable Sylvester Wemuru – Police Media  National Capital District Metropolitan Superintendent Chief Inspector Silva Sika today (Thursday, February 16) concluded his first phase of visits to all the police stations under his command, with a visit to the Seven Mile Police Station. According to Mr Sika, the visits to the police stations were to see how police officers are doing their jobs in the nation’s capital. The other reason for the visit was to take stock of police manpower and logistics within his command. Port Moresby Police Chief concludes police station visits[Photo by Police Media] Mr Sika told members that he will carry out Police Commissioner David Manning`s directive to weed out undisciplined officers within the Constabulary. He told the policemen to be disciplined, committed and honest in the discharge of their duties. Mr Sika had organised police stations to host parades where police officers were addressed and were also reminded of what they should do and wh