NCD Governor Powes Parkop

The campaign is an initiative of the Sustainable Coastlines PNG (SCPNG) in partnership with the National Capital District Commission.

The campaign runs from October 17 to November 13 and was officially launched by NCD Governor Powes Parkop.

This will involve nine high profile public awareness events at locations around NCDC, a major public awareness campaign and clean-up events for registered groups throughout the four week period.

Paul Kombo, head of NCDC Betelnut Enforcement Unit revealed yesterday.

He added that since the decision to ban the selling and chewing of the nut in the city it had been a huge challenge for his men.

“It is very hard to enforce the law, “Kombo said.

“We will try our best despite the hardship.

“Police to come on board I few weeks’ time as discussion are progressing.”    

Meanwhile, NCD Governor Powes Parkop said “NCDC is looking at amending the NCDC Betelnut Control Law (2013) to make it relevant.

The National Capital District Commission (NCDC) have organised activities including a street festival, live concert, canoe race, community festival at  Nine-Mile and cultural activities at Jack Pidik Park.

The three days street and dance festival from September 15-17 will be held for the first time in PNG at the Paga Hill ring road comprising of music, arts and crafts while the canoe race will take place at Ela Beach.