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PNG  Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for Special Operations Donald Yamasombi launched the Police Patrol Vessel (PPV) Manning in Kokopo East New Britain (ENB) last week in time for election duties. The Police asset is about 9.5 meters long and can travel distances. It will cover the islands and coastline areas of ENB as well as New Ireland province too. Mr Yamasombi said it was a timely present to the province as it can be used during the election period. “A lot of time we give out 23-foot motor boats throughout the country and that is not sufficient to cover our maritime provinces,” said Mr Yamasombi. Mr Yamasombi thanked the Director of Water Police Chief Inspector (CIP) Chris Smith who accompanied him to present the boat. He said a total of seven provinces have received a police boat so far. The Constabulary is now looking at building the water police capacity to improve policing services to the people of the islands and coastlines. “A lot of time we give out vehicles for

Papua New Guinea airline , Air Niugini  has adviced the  traveling public that the Notice to Airmen(NOTAM) by National Airports Corporation(NAC) closing domestic part of the airport have been lifted late today(Saturday 12th Nov) and flights have resumed.  PNG’s Airline Air Niugini resumes Flights [Photo by Air Niugini] “Air Niugini has been allowed to resume the remaining flights from 3pm and will continue normal operations tomorrow for both domestics and international flights. All affected passengers will be automatically rebooked onto the next available flight and advised by email and/or text message as long as the booking includes your contact details. Air Niugini regrets the inconvenience caused, however the situation is beyond the airline’s control. We thankyou for your understanding and co-operation” the airline said in a statement.  Next :  PNG NAC closes Port Moresby and Lae Airports, domestic and International Flights affected