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Modern Youth Challenges Require New Laws to Address

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The riots of January 10, dubbed the “Black Wednesday”, has left a huge imprint, with the Marape-Rosso Government not only calling a Commission of Inquiry into the PNG Royal Constabulary but also summoning heads of departments and government authorities responsible for youth policies and intervention to do something.

One of the instructions was to review the current National Youth Development Authority (NYDA) Act 2014 and align it with current trends and challenges facing Papua New Guinean youths.

The National Youth Development Authority recently concluded the Southern and final regional consultation in Port Moresby.

NYDA Director General, Joe Itaki as the chief adviser said through these consultation workshops, led by the NYDA legal team, they now have a clear glimpse of how and where they can position youth intervention programs, as far as legal frameworks are concerned.

“The challenges we faced today is not the same as in the past,” said Itaki.

Dickson Kiragi from the office of Civil Registry said; “We can talk about youth’s developments in the country but if we do not have responsive comprehensive policies and legislation, we will not progress.”

He said the policies and legislation will always become the impediments to the aspirations of the youths.

“In terms of the legislative review and development, it is critical for NYDA and for those of us who facilitate in the youth space to get it right,” Kiragi said.

The revised Act will ensure provisions that will allow youth service providers and the stakeholders to proactively participate. This will allow the Government to allocate grants for them to implement youth activities in the district and LLG level.

The NYDA’s role is to provide coordination, policy and not implementation.

Itaki acknowledged the representatives of churches, youth service providers and stakeholders for its recommendations to the Act review process.

He said partners are to implement youth’s activities in the country therefore it’s very important they participate in such workshops.

Views and opinions collected from all the stakeholders will be vetted and a draft amended version of NYDA Act 2014 will be table before NEC and Parliament, most likely the beginning of next year.

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Parkop Condemns Violence in Port Moresby

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NCD Governor Powes Parkop in a statement addressed the pressing need for improved security measures following the killing of a man in Tokarara suburb in Port Moresby.

The attack and killing, which occurred over the weekend was all captured on video.

Parkop highlighted the urgent need for a permanent appointment of the NCD and Central Police Commander, as well as immediate funding for the much-anticipated CCTV Safe City Project as promised by the Prime Minister James Marape in 2023.

Since the riots on January 10, 2024, the police command has only had acting appointments.

Parkop stressed that if the Inquiry has cleared ACP Wagambie, he should be reinstated.

“Otherwise, Acting ACP Peter Guinness should be made permanent so he can develop a better strategy to counter the rise in offenses like armed hold-ups,” he says.

The Governor’s comments come in light of a violent clash where a security officer was reportedly shot dead during an armed robbery at a local store in Tokarara..In response, a gang member was killed in retaliation by the victim’s colleagues and family.

Parkop extended his condolences, stressing that “both deaths are totally unacceptable and cannot be justified under any circumstances.”

He acknowledged the rise in petty crimes and hold-ups, urging both national and local governments to implement social and economic solutions to prevent youth from turning to crime.

“Our ordinary and decent residents are fed up with crime,” he states.

Parkop has called on the police to apprehend those involved in the recent violence, using evidence from widely circulated social media footage.

“I call on the police to intervene quickly to neutralize the situation and ensure the culprits are brought to justice,” he added.

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Eliseo Group Opens New Shop in Gerehu

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Eliseo Group of Companies launched the opening of their new shopping center today in the suburb of Gerehu in the nation’s capital, Port Moresby.

This now brings total number of shops operated by Eliseo Group to eight.

Eliseo Group of Companies, managing director Max Li said, Eliseo has a good reputation in the country and also provided job opportunities for Papua New Guinean locals spanning over 10 years since its establishment at the Gordon suburb in Port Moresby.

Today mark’s a another milestone achievement for Eliseo for adding a another figure to their tally bringing the total to eight, it is through the commitment and hard work of the Papua New Guinean workers, Li said.

He said, the company’s aim is to give a second chance to the people of Papua New Guinea by providing them employment opportunities and help make a living in the city.

He added that Eliseo shops are also avenues for students to do part-time jobs to gain a bit of work experience during school holidays.

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