Christmas 2020

Among those apprehended were 14 juveniles and two female suspects.

Provincial Police Commander, Chief Inspector David Yapu, said the conflict stemmed from some outstanding issues in the past.

One of the group leaders mobilised his members and went to the house of another group leader who was a ward councillor.

Armed with sticks, stones and anything they could lay their hands on, the first group yelled obscenities at the ward councillor’s house. The PPC said the ward councillor and his group then retaliated in response.

Among those spreading the joy were Air Niugini staff who shared the Christmas spirit with people living with disabilities at the Cheshire disAbility Services at Hohola in Port Moresby.

Staff from passenger handling and customer service, International terminal, presented food hampers, toiletries, clothing, fresh vegetables, cake and other gift bags to residents there.

Customer service manager – international terminal, Freda Taralulu, said it is a perfect time to be sharing with the less fortunate and her team is pleased to be able to share with those at the Cheshire home.

This was an initiative that was encouraged by the Tabubil Hospital Administrator, Margareth Samei.

“Christmas Day is all about giving, and we as employees are blessed with the gift of having our jobs and therefore it is important to share this Christmas Spirit by giving back to our patients who are spending their Christmas in the hospital,” she stated.

Tabubil Hospital’s Health Inspector, Peter Boli, dressed as Santa Claus and visited every patient with his little helper.

Provincial Police Commander, Chief Inspector David Yapu, said his members will be working around the clock to ensure the people celebrated the Christmas and New Year peacefully.

They will be conducting the following: