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Police Commissioner David Manning says the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary will do its job without fear or favour in relation to the traffic accident involving Secretary for Justice & Attorney General Dr Eric Kwa. Police Commissioner Manning said, “We will not be swayed by public comments and debates but ensure that the law is applied, and justice prevails. “We have reviewed the evidence with the investigators of the case since and are satisfied with the weight of the evidence to support the charge of “Dangerous Driving Causing Death”. Furthermore, there are separate police actions to be taken on other parties involved in this matter.” The Commissioner said he had a brief discussion with Dr Kwa on Friday January 27 to reassure him that due diligence will be taken in perusing the file by senior experienced traffic investigators to ensure that police have: 1. Satisfied the essential elements of the alleged offence; and 2. Ensured all other circumstances leading up to, during and

Papua New Guinea’s Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) has announced the appointment of Erizo Kepe to the role of Manager, Environment Department. Ms Kepe was acting in this role since April 1st 2022 until her appointment on the 13th of February. Ms Kepe Ms Kepe’s appointment brings the total number of women managers in OTML to eight.  As part of its Vision 2025, OTML aims to increase the number of women in the organisation to 20% and have 25% in leadership roles by 2025.  OTML Acting General Manager, Community and Operations Support, Jesse Pile said Ms Kepe has demonstrated her leadership capabilities to lead the OTML environment team. Ms Kepe first joined OTML as a graduate trainee through the Company’s Graduate Development program in 2004. Since then, she has held various senior roles within the department as Senior Advisor Geochemistry in 2016 and Superintendent Riverine Management in 2020. Ms Kepe graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Papua New Guinea in 2003. “Ok

Whenever I get back into a Suzuki I’m reminded of how good they are, writes Brian Byrne. Well built, well finished, and not trying to be a Starship Enterprise in style or conquer the universe ambition. Their cars are generally for everyday real people and their real needs. The S-Cross small SUV is a good example. Sitting in the space that includes Peugeot’s 2008 and Volkswagen’s T-Roc, the S-Cross originally evolved from a hatchback called SX4, and the latest version of the vehicle was launched in Ireland almost exactly a year ago. The style is chunky and strong without being aggressive. A good word for the overall impression is ‘tidy’. It sits high enough to make getting in and out easy, but isn’t particularly tall in itself. That tidy epithet is also appropriate inside. Dashboard style and trim have enough shapes to be interesting, and in both areas are finished in high quality materials with a notably good fit and finish. The high-mounted centre infotainment screen is small enough t