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  News that matter in Papua New Guinea Central’s Flag PNG’s Central wants autonomy PORT MORESBY:  Now another province in Papua New Guinea (PNG), Central, wants autonomy - following the footsteps of Bougainville. Just what is sparking the Central government to make such a move? The news break was published by The National : Central MPs discuss autonomy July 1, 2021 The National Main Stories By JINA AMBA ABAU MP Sir Puka Temu says Central needs to be autonomous because of border and other issues with the National Capital District Commission. He said this during the Central development forum held yesterday in Port Moresby. Sir Puka said all the issues could be addressed effectively under an autonomous government. He said he and Governor Robert Agarobe had discussed the plan for autonomy because the province needed its own identity ability to manage its affairs. The forum was held to discuss issues in the province such as the Central government small plan and budget. Some of agendas inclu

  News that matter in Papua New Guinea The latest photo of Tommy Maeva Baker.  Cop: Tommy Baker and his gangsters are terrorists PORT MORESBY:   Police want Papua New Guinea (PNG)’s most wanted notorious killer and criminal Tommy Maeva Baker and his gang members to be treated as a militia group or terrorists. Milne Bay commander Supt Peter Barkie said the Government should treat the matter as a threat to national security, not just as a criminal case. Read details of the news break as published by The National: National security threat July 1, 2021 The National Main Stories By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK MILNE Bay police commander Supt Peter Barkie says the Government should treat wanted criminal Tommy Baker and his gang as a national security issue, not just a criminal one. “They have to be treated like a militia group or as terrorists. The Government has to treat the gang in the same manner as it treats tribal fighters in the Highlands region,” he added. Supt Barkie said the gang had attacked

News that matter in Papua New Guinea   Image for illustration only. For image details, go to https://www.istockphoto.com/search/2/image?phrase=manslaughter   Woman jailed 13 years for killing ex-hubby PORT MORESBY:  A woman who stabbed her ex-husband to death with a kitchen knife in 2019 was yesterday (June 29, 2021) jailed 13 years with hard labour by the Waigani National Court. Mari Dominic stabbed the man who approached her and argued with her regarding their separation three years ago. The details of the sentencing were reported by The National : Jailed 13yrs for stabbing hubby June 30, 2021 The National Main Stories A WOMAN who stabbed her ex-husband to death with a kitchen knife on Oct 24, 2019, was yesterday jailed 13 years with hard labour by the Waigani National Court. In sentencing, Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika told Mari Dominic, from Tapini’s Tanipa village, Central, that there were many people in the country carrying around pocket knives “which is not a good idea”. Domini

  News that matter in Papua New Guinea   Tommy Baker’s mum, aunt, uncle on bail PORT MORESBY:  The mother, aunt and uncle of Tommy Maeva Baker have been released on K1,000 bail each by the Alotau district court. They have been charged with one count each for harbouring Baker, Papau New Guinea’s most notorious and wanted criminal. Details of the court proceeding were reported by The National : Baker’s mum, aunt, uncle on bail June 30, 2021 The National Main Stories By MIRIAM ZARRIGA THE mother, aunt and uncle of wanted criminal Tommy Baker have been released from the Giligili prison after being granted bail by the Alotau district court. They face one count each of harbouring. Baker’s mother Lorinda Kauma, 58, from the Dabora, Rabaraba local level government, aunt Agnes Miro, 67, and uncle Maya Magumagu, 51, were arrested on May 6 at the Musa settlement during a raid. Milne Bay police commander Supt Peter Barkie said they were released on K1,000 each last week, with their guarantors payi

  News that matter in Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, tribal violence has been exacerbated by widespread access to firearms.  Photograph: Kristina Steiner/The Guardian Image for illustration only. For image info, go to https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/27/tribal-conflict-worsens-in-papua-new-guinea-as-firearms-rewrite-the-rules   10 dead in tribal fight in Enga PORT MORESBY:  Yet another senseless killing in Papua New Guinea (PNG) when two tribes clashed in Enga leaving 10 men dead, two injured and thousands of Kina worth of properties up in smoke last week. The deadly clash was sparked by a compensation order for the family of a man who was found dead on the Enga highway near Langi village two months ago. The details of the sickening violence were reported by The National : 10 killed in fight June 30, 2021 The National Main Stories By MIRIAM ZARRIGA TEN men are dead, two are injured and thousands of kina worth of properties destroyed during a clash between two clans in

  News that matter in Papua New Guinea   Image for illustration only. For image info, go to https://www.123rf.com/stock-photo/justice.html?sti=nev3txbgcb68hd4c7k|   Security guard charged with sexual abuse of four girls aged between 5 and 10 PORT MORESBY:  A security guard from a prominent security firm was charged in the Waigani committal court with three counts of sexual abuse and molest against four girls aged between five and 10. The guard was remanded in Bomana Prison by magistrate Paul Nii who fixed July 29 for mention. Details of the court proceedings were reported by The National : Accused of abusing 4 minors June 29, 2021 The National Main Stories By ZEDAIAH KANAU A SECURITY guard of a prominent security firm in Port Moresby has been charged and detained over sexual offences relating to four female minors aged between five and 10 years old. The man, whose name has been withheld to protect the victims, is a neighbour of the girls in Port Moresby and the girls are friends with t

  News that matter in Papua New Guinea The suspect in Alotau General Hospital after he was shot by police on Sunday (June  27, 2021).  53 rd  suspected Tommy Baker gangster nabbed PORT MORESBY:  Police have shot, injured and captured a suspected Tommy Baker gangster who was involved in the attack and burning down of water police barracks in Milne Bay’s Alotau on April 29, 2021. This brings to 53 the number of Tommy Baker gangsters captured or shot dead in an ongoing 60-day manhunt for Papua New Guinea’s most wanted notorious criminal and his gangsters. Details of the arrest were reported by The Nationa l:       Escaping suspect shot June 29, 2021 The National Main Stories By MIRIAM ZARRIGA A MAN taken in for questioning over sea piracy and robbery cases was shot by police when he tried to jump from a police vehicle, Milne Bay police commander Supt Peter Barkie says. He told The National that police had warned the man, believed to be part of wanted criminal Tommy Baker’s gang, a few tim

  News that matter in Papua New Guinea Lae Metropolitan Superintendent Chief Insp Chris Kunyanban with the display of an assortment firearms, ammunition and a military-issued hand grenade on the table. 2 gold robbers shot dead in gunfight with cops PORT MORESBY:  Police shot dead two gold robbers and injured three others in a gun battle in Lae last weekend (June 26, 2021). An assortment of firearms and ammunition, including a military-issued hand grenade, were seized from the robbers. The shootout between the police and robbers is proof that “Crime dose not pay”. Details of the police success in ending the robbers’ run were reported by The National : 2 gold robbers dead June 29, 2021 The National Main Stories By HEZRON KISING POLICE shot dead two gold robbers and injured three others in a gun battle in Lae last weekend, Lae Metropolitan Superintendent Chief Insp Chris Kunyanban says. Police have also seized four 5.56mm cartridges, two empty shells, a homemade staple pistol, a Wincheste

  News that matter in Papua New Guinea Image for illustration only. For image info, go to https://pappalardolaw.com/2018/10/basics-of-the-ny-criminal-justice-system/   Hefty 20-year jail for manslaughter PORT MORESBY:  The National Court on Friday (June 25, 2021) jailed a 27-year-old man 20 years with hard labour for manslaughter. Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika, in sentencing Ovia Maiani, from Kairuku’s Ukaukana village in Central, said manslaughter was still ver prevalent and “becoming more and more daring”. Details of the court proceeding were reported by The National : 20 years for manslaughter June 28, 2021 The National Main Stories THE National Court on Friday jailed a 27-year-old man 20 years with hard labour for manslaughter. Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika, in sentencing Ovia Maiani, from Kairuku’s Ukaukana village in Central, said manslaughter were still very prevalent and “becoming more and more daring”. Maiani used a bush knife to slash the deceased in Central’s Mava village