Peter Tsiamalili Jnr

He stated this when responding to a question raised by Talasea MP, Freddie Kumai on the rise of lawlessness along major travelling routes in the country.

Tsiamalili Jr said these are challenges that require the support of provincial governments and other stakeholders.

“I call on provincial government officials to work with the RPNGC to ensure that they support the provincial policing plans and empower their local police.

This was confirmed by the PNG Sports Foundation CEO, Peter Tsiamalili Jnr, yesterday during the subleasing agreement of the hockey pavilion to the PNG Hockey Federation at the Sir John Guise stadium.

Tsiamalili said close to five venues are yet to be subleased, including Bisini soccer venues, Bisini softball grounds, netball complex and athletics, which involves track and field venues in Port Moresby and in Lae as well.

Tsiamalili made this statement during a visit to the two venues this week.

The visit was with members of the Infrastructure Project Steering Committee (IPSC) as part of its weekly meet, and which Tsiamalili chairs.

The IPSC comprises of key technical officials that include the Department of Treasury, Department of Finance, Department of National Planning, Central Supply Tenders Board (CSTB), and the FIFA Local Organising Committee.

PNG Sports Foundation Executive Director, Peter Tsiamalili Jnr made this very clear during a tour of training and match venues currently under preparations for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.

The tour was with members of the Infrastructure Project Steering Committee (IPSC) as part of its weekly meet, and which Tsiamalili chairs.