Wong pledges fresh start and pride restoration

​The Police Minister, Jelta Wong, has been given a welcome parade by the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary officers today at Bomana in Port Moresby.

Wong, when giving his maiden speech as Police Minister has pledge to start fresh and make RPNGC the best government entity in the country and Pacific.

 "The Royal Papua New Guinea Police Constabulary is one of the key establishments of Papua New Guinea. We have a long and proud history, steeped in meritorious conduct and our institution is the platform for which law and order in this country should be built upon."

He said too often, the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary has been the centre of controversy, tainted by the actions of a few.

"Sadly, these actions have resulted in a loss of faith in us as a disciplinary institution by the very people we have sworn to serve and protect – it is time to change.

"As my tenure as Police Minister commences, a key focus will be to restore the Royal Papua New Guinea Police Constabulary to its former glory, and once again, become the pride and honour not only of our beloved nation, but of the Pacific.

"Those of us within our ranks that bring dishonour to our uniform and institution must not be tolerated.

"They must be identified and removed as a matter or priority to allow those of us committed to excellence, to continue to rebuild and re-establish the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary as the stabilising platform this nation needs."

Author: 
Freddy Mou