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The Papua New Guinea  Police Commissioner is again appealing to candidates, supporters and the public to take responsibility for ensuring a free, fair, safe and corruption-free 2022 National Election. David Manning made the call as the country prepares to go to the polls next Monday. Mr. Manning in a statement also appealed to all members of the Joint Security Task Force, engaged in providing security for the election and members of the PNG Electoral Commission, to be honest, diligent and committed in the discharge of their duties. According to Commissioner Manning, election security operations around the country have progressed well with the Quick Response Force consisting of Police, Defence and Correctional Services already deployed to the Highlands. He also stated that Mobile Squads from the Special Services Division have been deployed for election security duties to provinces within the New Guinea Islands and Southern Regions. NBC News / PNG Today  Next :  PNG PM Marape appeals for...

 Papua New Guinea is currently ranked, 30 out of 100 countries, in the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index Report, making it one of the most corrupt countries in the world.  TIPNG Board Chairman, Peter Aitsi said this during the launch of the 2022 Corruption Perception Report this week in Port Moresby. The theme for this year’s CPI report is ‘Conflict, Peace, and Security. PNG has not seen much improvement from its 2021 CPI ranking, because of the level of the Government’s efforts, in clamping down on public sector corruption.  In 2021, PNG was ranked 124 out of 180 countries in the CPI Report.  TIPNG Chairman Peter Aitsi says the 2022 report highlights the need for political leaders to recognize the threats of corruption to national and international peace and security.   Echoing similar sentiments, Interim Chairman of the Independent Commission Against Corruption Thomas Eluh, says it is embarrassing to see PNG, as one of the most highly corrupt countries in the world.   He called ...

 More Pacific Island leaders arrived in Port Moresby last night for the third summit of the Forum for India Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC), jointly hosted by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Honourable James Marape. Commissioner of Police David Manning said that security will be of its highest because four major high profile world leaders, including the US Secretary of State, Anthony John Blinken, Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Chris Hipkins, Prime Minister of Fiji, Sitiveni Rabuka, and other Pacific Island leaders, will be in attendance. Niue Premier Dalton Tagelagi being escorted out of the Jackson’s International Airport, Port Moresby, to his waiting vehicle, by NCD Governor Powes Parkop (right) and Motu Koitabu Chairman and NCD Deputy Governor Dadi Toka Jnr (left) yesterday evening. [Photo by Police Media] The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, was scheduled to attend the ...

Longer days and milder nights are starting to take effect in our exotic, cold hardy, tropical effect garden which means it’s time for a February walk-round. Join horticulturist Simon as he checks out what is emerging in the garden. Bulbs are the key plants that are making the most effort but some of the deciduous shrubs and climbers are emerging new leaves too. If you would like to see more content like this then why not consider subscribing to our YouTube channel ‘Walking Talking Gardeners’. It is absolutely free and you can unsubscribe instantly at any time.

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