City Sivarai

WELL DONE FOR A SAFE FESTIVE PERIOD

January 03, 2025

On behalf of the Board and Management of the National Capital District Commission, our municipal government of our capital city, I want to thank every resident, visitor, and stakeholder for ensuring a peaceful and safe Christmas and New Year festive period.

In particular, I wish to congratulate and thank Assistant Police Commissioner for NCD and Central, Inspector Ben Turi, Metropolitan Superintendent for NCD, Silva Sika, and the members of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary serving under their command.

I also extend special thanks to our POM City Watch team, City Wardens, Neighborhood Watch teams, and members of the public who stepped forward to help their communities, the city, and our police maintain security at the highest level.

While there were some minor incidents on the morning of Wednesday, 1st January, in a few locations, these were mostly caused by young people celebrating the New Year with excessive noise, fireworks, and alcohol consumption. The intervention by Neighborhood Watch teams in Gerehu, Tokarara, June Valley, Morata, Sabama, and Kaugere made a significant difference. Even members of the public volunteered to keep their communities safe, ensuring peaceful New Year celebrations.

I want to commend too Mr. Billy Yaki and his team for organizing the Governor’s Cup Sports Festival during the festive period, featuring 80 men’s teams and 6 women’s teams in rugby league, as well as 16 teams in soccer. This event generated tremendous community participation and provided opportunities for SMEs to trade at the various sporting venues. Well done!

I also commend officers from my office and NCDC for organizing community sports and clean-up activities during the festive period, ensuring that the holiday season was enjoyed by all while keeping our city safe and clean.

Above all, I commend the city’s residents and visitors for adhering to our pledge and responding to our call to keep Port Moresby safe and secure during the festive period. Together, we have achieved a positive outcome, and I thank you all for your cooperation.

HON. POWES PARKOP LLB LLM MP

NCD Governor