Police department reports shortlisted recruits testing positive to illicit drugs

The Royal PNG Constabulary  has reported that  six applicants for its cadet  and general police recruits have tested positive to illicit substances as it began its nation wide program starting with applicants from NCD, Central and Gulf.

Four of the applicants were shortlisted for the general recruit program while two were for the officer cadet program.

Police say four applicants tested positive to marijuana and two for methamphetamine or ice- one of them a female.

The country has recently been battling regional drug smuggling activities with methamphetamine to Australia.

The detection of drugs were revealed during a medical check for the 213 shortlisted applicants.

They were among a total of 213 applicants for the regular police recruit program who did their medical checks on Thursday and Friday last week.

Deputy Commissioner Administration Joanne Clarkson said of the 213 who did their medical checks, 26 failed, including the four who tested positive for illicit substances. 

Joanne Clarkson DCP  Administration

She said 24 were disqualified on other medical conditions such as eye test, neck nodes related to Tuberculosis, and pregnancy.

A total of 185 applicants for the police regular recruit program now advance into the physical training stage of the recruitment process.

For the cadet officer program, a total of 83 applicants were scheduled for medical checks last week. However, three did not attend. Two were tested positive for controlled drugs whilst two were disqualified on medical grounds.

A total of 76 applicants for police cadet officer now advance into the physical training aspect of the recruitment process.

“From a total of 296 candidates that were scheduled for medical checks, 261 candidates now advance to the physical training which is scheduled tomorrow (Monday April 24).

Deputy Commissioner Clarkson said there are stringent measures being put in place to ensure that academically qualified and physically and medically fit persons are selected to enter the Constabulary’s recruit and officer cadet training programs.

Ms Clarkson said, “We must get it right from the start where the applicants are shortlisted, screened, tested, and medically checked. In the screening process applicants were required to provide proof of high school certificates, birth certificates and National Identification cards, amongst other requirements. The medical tests  are being done to ensure that we recruit healthy people into the police force.

“The police top management is gravely concerned that from those checked last week, six were tested positive for illicit substances. This is a small number but just as concerning for us.

“The RPNGC is no place for substance users, and we will be vigilant and ensure they are not allowed into the Constabulary.”

A total of 13,039 applicants were shortlisted from the 48,772 applications received from across the nation for the recent police recruitment drive to fill 560 positions.

A total of 3,985 applicants were shortlisted for the National Capital District, Central and Gulf Provinces.

For the rest of the country, tentative dates have been set for the recruitment process:

· 8 May - 16 June for Hela, Southern Highlands Province, Enga, Western Highlands Province, Jiwaka and Simbu;

· 8 May – 9 June for East Sepik, West Sepik, Madang and Eastern Highlands Provinces;

· 8 May – 9 June for the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, East New Britain, West New Britain, New Ireland, and Manus Provinces; and

· 8 May - June 2 for Milne Bay, Oro, North Fly and South Fly.

Dwarf banana grown at my back yard

COMMENTARY 

I share with those of you who are not familiar with this 'dwarf banana'.

It's a name my family has given to this banana species because it grows up to around a metre in height and bears fruit.

We got a sucker from a guy from the Eastern Highlands who was a security guard at a property we were leasing at Gordon's in Port Moresby.

Apart from its shorter height, it takes well less than 12 months to bear fruit.

So if you're considering agriculture as a business, this banana would certainly enable you to harvest in short time for sale.

The food itself  when ripe is very tasty I must assure you and usually more than four suckers can be removed from the base for replanting.

Imagine a sweet ripe banana out of the refrigerator during a scorching Port Moresby's humid weather.

If you want any sucker WhatsApp me on 78696599

Happy gardening, eat organic food and promote healthy living. 

Curfew imposed in West New Britain

The Provincial law and Order Committee has imposed 8pm to 5am curfew that started on Tuesday 25 April 2023.

Local Kimbe police say through a social media notice the curfew will last for  two months.

 

Liquor  shop operators and outlets are strictly  asked to comply within the meaning of these curfew times.

Kimbe Tourism hotspot Photo by Kristoffer Lam Facebook

Official road blocks will be conducted along the main highways especially the New Britain Highway in this special police operation period.

Police say that there shall be no public gatherings at any public places except for church occasions.

These are among other resolutions that the committee has resolved.

The province has descended into a crime hotspot province with the latest escape of 24 prisoners from the provincial jail.

They escaped from the Maximum Security Unit holding cells. 

CS Commissioner Stephen Pokanis has confirmed the attempt to dash for freedom and 16 were shot by prison warders and died.

Correctional Service warders can shoot escapees if they fail to stop after warnings

The West New Britain province faces another daunting law and order predicament as 24 prisoners dashed for freedom from the provincial Lakiemata jail.

Unfortunately 16 out of 24 were shot by prison warders  and died.

Correctional Service Commissioner  Stephen Pokanis has confirmed the incident with NBC Current Issues.

He said a team from the headquarters in Port Moresby will head to Kimbe to investigate without detailing the terms of reference.

PNG Correctional Service headquarters, Hohola, Port Moresby

The prisoners escaped from the Maximum Security Unit holding cells.

When queried if prison warders can shoot an escapee, Pokanis said if prisoners failed to stop after warning shots were fired they can be shot.

Provincial Police Commander Superintendent Peter Baki says police homicide squad will also do their investigations after the CS has done their internal investigations.

The police investigations will be aimed at providing information during a coronial inquest.

Superintendent Baki, a local from the province who recently transferred to the province from Milne Bay has appealed to everyone to allow due process to take its course.

The province has reported many crime incidents recently ranging from armed hold ups in the main towns to murders of Chinese nationals at logging camps.

Following the latest killings of 16 prisoners public has echoed calls for a state of emergency to be declared and law and order restored. 

Sori nogat senis: Blong wanem na olsem?

COMMENTARY

Why PNG owned business do not have cash for change while you rarely get this from foreign owned Chinese owners 

It is not healthy for your business to attract customers and retain them if " sore nogat senis " is your culture.

This may sound trivial to you that going around looking for change is OK but the customer should not wait.

I stress the customer should not wait.

In the name of business practice of trade, a customer should pay for goods or services and the seller must provide change instantly.

It is the responsibility of the seller to ensure ample change is available every time based on the quantity of goods and services you sell and potential customers out of the population in your locality. 

If you are in Port Moresby the numbers should be high and certainly you need a big float.

I have experienced it quite often at a PNG owned pokies parlor and bar that they do not have change.

This is serious. It appears to be cultural for Papua New Guinea owned businesses.

They will not have cash to pay out at pokies for K30, K40 or sometimes K50.

I have stressed to their cashiers that it was their responsibility to ensure there is change or cash for payout for as low as K10 available every time.

The funny thing though instead of running to find float, they play games on their mobile phones.

This is like getting paid for performing wrong tasks or otherwise not working performing duties.

They have to update the management to make informed decisions about how much cash should be made available as float every day.

To have no change for a customer offering K10 for water is just terrible service at their licenced bar.

Papua New Guineans should be on top of this as this ptomotes quality service and attracts domestic and international tourism.

The Chinese owned businesses in pokies or other services are seriously way better than us.

They provide big hard cash to their PNG employed staff and they guard the cash with an eagle eye.

If they are not there a PNG personnel will take their place to ensure no cash disappears into thin air.

So how much do you think SMEs should have as float as they open each day.

For a city like Port Moresby and say you're operate out from the Unity Mall, I think your float every morning should be around K500.

They should be in 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 notes. 

It's not your spending money there's no loss in it, it's still part of your reserves.

For pokies parlours I suggest the National Gaming Control Board comes though on licence conditions that they should have sufficient float each day for customers rather than having customers to wait.

Let's make PNG great by offering the best customer service to all locals and visitors.

Quality burgers in Port Moresby

My favourite of late is the cheese burger costing K20 at Meat Haus burger shops in Port Moresby.

They have variety of burgers with prices ranging from K20 to K30.

The Australian burger which is quite  thick with fillings and huge patties is selling at K25.

If you are after quality, a very presentable and hygienic place to have a bite inside an air conditioned place, choose their location at downtown Port Moresby opposite the Crown Hotel. 

Their car parking space is just left of the location.

The Meat Haus burger place is HACCAP certified which basically means their promotion and compliance to health and hygiene in producing food is internationally accepted as far as health standards are concerned.

I must say the young lash who served me was very professional as well.

We should make that contagious in PNG and across other retail and service businesses.

Check Meat Haus burger places at Waigani, formerly ANZ compound or downtown opposite Crown Hotel.

Power Cocktail food supplement by FitLine

You may have heard about this food supplement product already. 

There are other products as well and they are produced in Germany by a firm called PM International.

As far as I understand they are food supplements aimed at improving or supporting our immune systems.

When our immunity drops as we age, these food supplements restores our vitamins and minerals to live healthy and fight against diseases.

Talk to your physician or doctor if you have any medical query about the supplements.

• The Power Cocktail comprises
• 
  
• Energy. Rich in vitamin B6, which contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
• Immune system. Rich in vitamin C, which contributes to the maintenance of the normal function of the immune system.
• Feel good. Specially developed concentrate with fibers and live lactic acid bacteria.

I had a power cocktail twice in a week with three spoons of activice, to boost energy and I felt good.

You pour the power in sachet into a cup and add 450 mls of water, stir and it's well diluted then drink it on empty stomach.

So best is when you wake it in the morning before having breakfast.

I felt energised and muscles relaxed with improved vision.

I met a 64 year old Tolai woman who looked stunningly young and said son I have thos once a week.

She was glowing, looking younger at her age.

I encourage you to have this like the beautiful and  stunning Tolai grand ma.

She is a shop keeper at one of the stalls at Unity Mall.

Visit their website at www.fitline.com and read about their products and testimonials.

Papua New Guinea aims to pass a surplus budget by 2027

Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey says deficit budgeting aligned with a realistic budget can record surplus by 2027.

He says this can also reduce all sovereign debt by 2034.

Ling-Stuckey said this after the opening of a government funded K20 million Tapo bridge in the inland Rai Coast district of Madang Province.

Prime Minister James Marape was there to open the bridge with several State Ministers, Madang Governor Ramsey Pariwa, Member for Rai coast Kessy Sawang and several members of parliament.

Prime Minister James Marape and other MPs during the opening of Tapo bridge; Source Facebook

The Treasurer said deficit budgeting aligned with realistic plan remains the appropriate and correct strategy for economic growth.

He said the Tapo bridge construction is an example of Marape-Rosso's deficit budgeting, with good cheap concessional financing, invested into infrastructure projects.

In addition to the Tapo bridge, a further contract for K120m was awarded to Covec PNG Ltd to replace six critical bridges at Mea, Dry Wara, Bora, Gusap and Wasigo sections, which will now allow 24 hour crossings even during times of major flooding which had stopped traffic and movement of people, Ling-Stuckey said in a statement.

Abus na Kumu promotes savings culture

We can change Papua New Guinea if we believe and promote culture that benefits our lives, a culture that ultimately makes us content to live peacefully among others. 

Saving money to invest in durable assets or will become our social security is critical for us.

Modern money may not be our traditional asset and culture  for trade and business, so we are introduced to its importance in trade for survival.

But in this rapid changing global village, we have no choice but to adapt and value the importance of money- more so the value in saving.

Abus Na Kumu a PNG owned business is taking the lead in promoting savings culture.

They should be commended for this and imagine every business proactively does it for their employees.

We would have a society with thousands or millions of people who are rich just by having additional cash in their pockets or bank accounts and who do not just live off a fortnightly pay packet.

 Well Abus na Kumu owned by former rugby union star and PNG Pukpuk Richard Mark officially signed up their entire work force including management and their business to a savings and loan company.

Mark says Nambawan Savings & Loan Society Limited have been their nambawan corporate customer from the beginning as well.

Over the time Abus na Kumu provided their services, they’ve also been exposed to some of Nambawan Savings and Loans product informations and they are pleased to open their employees savings accounts.

The NSLS team visited the Abus na Kimu base at Port Moresby's Kennedy Estate and signed up all their team members.

Picture by Abus na Kumu Facebook 

They now look forward to building a savings culture.

Good luck to the Abus na Kumu team but for all of us, developing and practising a savings culture is critical for us.

Talk to our children when they are at tender age of ten and when they are in their teenage years they are deeply grounded.

When they are starting their twenties they may alrrady have equity for a loan, a car and can access business loan.

They can achieve many other things because they have a savings as security.

Let's do it...

Avoid queues get online

With the advancement in ICT, many services are being offered conveniently for customers online.

Papua New Guinea is playing catch up but in essence its making leaps and bounds. 

This advetisment by Kina Bank in Papua New Guinea ultimately resonates the acessibility  of online services available to customers

It's competitor the Bank South Pacific which has a huge footprint in Papua New Guinea and the Asia Pacific had been accused quite often for failing to assist customer banking needs at branches on time and thus having long queues and customers can take half or pretty much the whole day to be at the bank.

This advertisement by Kina Bank can mean jump online to do banking at ease avoiding long lines or join Kina and not  stand in lines at the other bank.

Happy banking ....

Change in executive management at Telefomin District

District Administrator assumes role at provincial headquarters

“It is a promotional transfer. In your life as a public servant you have to move up and make progress.”

These were the final words by the Minister for Works and Highways and Member for Telefomin Hon. Solan Mirisim when bidding farewell to the outgoing District Administrator Nemsin Kibisep and Deputy DA  Anselem Mani.

Mr. Kibisep served Telefomin District for 11 years as the District Administrator prior to his promotional transfer to Vanimo.

Mr Mani also serves Telefomin District for 9 years as the Deputy DA and 2 years as the Acting DA before his promotion.

Minister Mirisim in bidding his farewell thanked the two senior officials for their outstanding service to the people of Telefomin despite the many challenges. 

“When I took office in 2012 as Member elect for Telefomin you both stood with me. I was the political head giving direction. You were the implementers. The many changes in the district since 2012 is because of the working relationship we foster together over the years.

“On behalf of the 82 council wards, four LLGs and 50,000 plus people of Telefomin District I take my hats off to you both for your distinguished public service and wish you both the best of luck in you promotional transfer to Vanimo.

I know the people will miss your leadership but this is life and we need to move on and move up. If and when the district will require any of your service you are just a phone call away.”

Mirisim said this is also the first time to see a smooth transition of the DA & Deputy DA post without any hiccups. 

He further stated that Telefomin will always have a special place for Mr. Kibisep and Mr. Mani.

He urged the public servants to continue to function during the transition period and allow due process to take place. 

He appealed to his people to understand the process and embrace this change.

Outgoing DA  Kibisep thanked the people of Telefomin,  public servants and the Minister Mirisim for the last 11 years serving them. 

He said during his 36 years serving as a DA in various Districts, Telefomin is the most challenging district to manage.

He urged the public servants to remain committed to serving the people and work together with the MP to help develop the district. 

Meanwhile, Mr. Anselem Mani will act as the District Administrator while a permanent appointment is made and Mr. Joe Yoboi will act as the Deputy DA.

Tabubil to Telefomin road to connect by Christmas 2023

The Tabubil-Telefomin road completion will impact businesses in 2024. 

Will it be different in Telefomin after the road is delivered in December 25 2023, yes or no?

BY KEVIN BONG

Minister Solan Mirisim has bravely calendared the Prime Minister James Marape to overnight in Telefomin on the 25th of December 2023. The entourage is expected to drive from Kiunga to Telefomin by road for the first time. As promised James Marape will deliver the Tabubil-Telefomin road to the people of Telefomin. This emancipation is the brave focus of these leaders many months ahead of their busy schedule. This clearly indicates their determination and seriousness to liberate their people through accessibility. As this access road creeps closer to Telefomin I am beginning to retract my feeling away from just the road and connectivity and think about Mirisim-Marape connectivity as a package. Thus, we should have an underlying reason for us to receive this road from James Marape then to just ‘receive the road’. 

The construction of this new road into remote area of Telefomin will trigger significant impacts on the local community and environment. The local leaders, Telefomin DDA and the government must be looking ahead to promote socio economic viability with its people to celebrate with their road. Here are some basic things that the Telefomin people can do to prepare for the new road with the help of their leaders and government.:

Elias Nanau with dancers from Telefomin during the swearing in of TDDC members in 2020

What I am listing are simple and basic but has a lot of weight.

1. Plan for increased traffic: With the construction of the new road into Telefomin, there will likely be an increase in traffic to the area. The current roads are muddy, bumpy and substandard. This could impact the local economy as well as the environment. The community and leaders can prepare for this by developing plans for managing traffic flow and ensuring that roads and infrastructure are in good condition. Develop better town roads with better and sizable pebbles from a quarry. 

2. Develop emergency response plans: The new road could also bring new risks, such as accidents and natural disasters. The community and leaders should develop emergency response plans to ensure that they are prepared to deal with any emergencies that may arise. This will require a detail and systematic support from appropriate governments.

3. Protect the environment: The construction of the road could also have an impact on the local environment, such as deforestation and soil erosion. The community and leaders should work to protect the environment by implementing sustainable practices and protecting important habitats and species. Not only that but the boundaries and corridors of this road must be carefully demarcated and protected. 

4. Plan for economic opportunities: The new road will bring economic opportunities to the area, such as increased tourism and trade. The community and leaders should plan for these opportunities by developing businesses and infrastructure to support them. The government’s vision of SME spread must truly flourish here.

5. Engage with the government and contractors: The government and contractors responsible for the construction of the road should be engaged in discussions with the community to ensure that their concerns and needs are being heard and addressed. This will help to ensure that the road is built in a way that is beneficial to the community and minimizes negative impacts.

The mastermind of this road is Solan Mirisim, no doubt. The administration of DDA and LLG must propagate and offer the current MP the support to think about economic viability and road sustainability.

The earlier cry of Telefomin, “ Give me the road and leave me alone” can not become a reality if the above are not addressed.

Whilst the leaders are summoned to deliver this road with its impact, the people must show course towards this new infrastructure and the leaders’ effort.

Telefomin people must be willing to embrace this road with care and make good use.

Yes PNG can end Tuberculosis

Yes, We Can End TB 

In Papua New Guinea, World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is an important reminder of the urgent need to address the country's TB situation. 

TB is caused by bacteria known as Mycobacterium Tuberculosis and predominantly affects the lungs. It spreads through the air when a person with lung TB coughs, sneezes, or spits. Just a few germs are enough to infect someone. So living and working in overcrowded conditions is an important social risk factor for the easy spread of TB. 

Individuals infected with TB bacteria have a 5-10% risk of contracting the disease in their lifetime. However, the risk is higher among those with weakened immune systems, such as people living with HIV, malnourishment, diabetes, or cigarette smokers.

Despite being preventable and treatable, TB remains the world's top infectious killer, with 10 million people worldwide falling ill with TB each year. 

In Papua New Guinea, the disease is a critical public health problem, with the country reporting 30,000 new cases each year.

An important challenge in TB management is that many people often turn to local witch doctors or sorcerers first for treatment and present late for medical attention. 

Symptoms of TB include cough for more than 2 weeks associated with bloody sputum, chest pains, weakness, weight loss, fever, and night sweats. 

TB is curable, and treatment is free. Standard TB treatment is a course of 4 TB medications daily for 6 months.  The treatment cures the disease, reduces transmission, prevents drug resistance, relapse and death. 

Picture by World Bank

Poor compliance with treatment remains a challenge due to the long duration of treatment. An important program that we all can be a part of in our families and communities where we have TB is to partner with TB patients and help them take their medications via the Directly Observed Treatment Shortcourse (DOTS) Program.  

By raising awareness, empowering communities, and offering support, Papua New Guinea can unite in the fight against TB - Yes, We Can End TB!

#TBDay #PNG #tuberculosis

Grapes grown and bearing fruits at Tokarara, Port Moresby

Words and pictures by Bonny Bonnsella

If Menyamya and Teptep in Morobe can grow apples, Tokarara suburb in hot Port Moresby grow and bear grapes.

This evidence with pictures below disproves the notion  that grapes cannot grow in Port Moresby.  

The Eastern Highlands has reported grapes being harvested.

Well at Tokarara in Port Moresby, Augustine Irakau from Kuluguma village on Manam Island, Bogia Distrct of  Madang Province has  grape plants bearing the juicy fruits

Augustine and his dear wife Anna Irakau bought the cuttings from a friend at Garden Hills in 2019, and the couple were advised that it will take three years to grow.

True to the words, the grapes flowered last year but due to bad weather pollination and successful bearing of the fruit did not turn out. 

In March of 2023, the Irakau couple witnessed something strange, -the vine was bearing healthy grapes from the spine to the branches.

If Irakau family can prove otherwise, PNG is truly a land blessed with so much potential when foreign countries exporting and protecting their own produce undermine our potential to grow and export our own organic produce.

Just simply ask Augustine and his wife Anna.

My bubu, 20 year old Anthonia Kwan  has posed with the grapes that her grannies grew in 2019.

The agriculture department officers can call in and do some research about the potential of this fruit to be grown in hot Port Moresby.

Porebada villagers appeal for relief assistance

BY PAUL MAIMA

NINE homes in Porebada village, Hiri LLG of Central Province were completely ravaged by strong winds  last Thursday.

It is a week now, but disaster relief assistance from both the provincial and national disaster offices have not responded in any form yet.

The nine homes houses 200 families who are now seeking temporary shelters with other family members in the village. 

They are like internally displaced refugees.

The strong monsoon winds partially destroyed 40 other homes and a four in one classroom at Porebada Primary School.

The school is currently under suspension taking an early Easter Holiday break.

The destroyed homes were built on stilt mangrove  posts on sea that can last up to more than twenty years before being  replaced.

Through a press statement on Monday( Post Courier page 3) Member for Hiri- Koiari, Keith Iduhu said he had already assigned a technical team from his office to work with the Central Provincial disaster office to assess the situation and compile a report for immediate relief assistance.

Those who are affected have mobilized themselves and are now seeking for assistance from the government, NGO, corporate companies and International donors.

The cost of repairing the total damage are estimated to be more than a million kina.

Those living along the Papuan coast including Porebada village are now in confrontation with the reality of climate change.

Strong winds are literary sinking the homes onto the rising seas triggered by climate change.

This could be the tip of the ice berg of more natural disasters prone to happen as a result of the Climate Change impacts in the future.

Storm water floods Port Moresby streets

It's simply dangerous driving around Port Moresby when there is heavy tropical rain or even just continuous showers.

Why is it dangerous?

The streets over flood and can overflow to parks and homes- your low cars can have water reaching into the engines or the cabin of your car.

Worst your car can be damaged.

So as things are it is not advisable to drive around Port Moresby when there is rain or heavy tropical downpour.

We share with you pictures below taken around the round about near the Boroko Foodworld area at Gordon's.

This is the aftermath of flood on April 01, 2023.

The flood has overflown from the road to the park for about 20 metres.

The waste exposed being deposited there is evidence of the extent of the flood.

Many vehicles driving to Erima and beyond 8 mile had to detour using the back road from Parliament to Erima.

The monkey bars at the park opposite Kundu Club have banana stumps, leaves and other trash washed up by flood stuck against them.

Water bottles, empty can drinks,  soil sedimentation, diapers for children and other trash can be seen lying around the park.

The flooded roads and trash washed up are not limited to the Gordons and Erima area.

It appears to be a city wide concern.

The huge Gordon's roundabout near Courts, SP Brewery and Boroko Foodworld has thick sedimentation  washed onto street pavement

It's as high just above the ankle of an average adult person and if you're driving past unaware, you can experience an unexpected dangerous bump. 

So seriously we need a road system where storm water input and output is drained property to a major outlet and our roads and just wet during heavy rains.

Waste management is another concern that we must address now.

The trash exposed already hints a deeper and bigger issue that must be acted on.

But first the citizens must be responsible and dispose your trash at the right place.

Don't just sit in a public transport and throw your empty can drink onto the road.

Don't drive past in your car and throw your food scraps in a plastic bag on the road.

Don't throw the plastic bag with your betel nut spittle onto the road from your car.

Take it home and put in your trash bin.

May be we need tough laws to protect our environment against littering.

It's already a huge concern, very exposed under our noses. 

But I must reiterate we can help alleviate storm water swelling from the drains by not disposing the non biodegrable rubbish in the drains that simply clog the drainage.

 

Here is a video of the trash deposited at the public park opposite Boroko Foodworld, Gordons 

 

Sir Rabble Namaliu passes on

Papua New Guinea's fourth Prime Minister Sir Rabble Namaliu ,75,  has died. 

He was Prime Minister from 1987 to 1992 and represented the people of Kokopo,  East New Britain in Parliament. 

Reports about his death indicated he had a severe lung  infection which prompted his immediate medivac to Port Moresby but he unfortunately  died at Tokua airport in Kokopo on 31 March 2023.

Sir Rabble entered politics in the early 1980s and bowed out in 2007.

He held several senior ministerial portfolios being the Finance and Foreign Ministers apart from being Prime Minister when he was leader of the Pangu Pati.

Among his esteemed achievements outside of politics  he will be rememberd as one of the gang of four public servants who steered the public service during the country's formative years.

They put together policies and set out how the public administration was to be run.

The other members of the gang of four are Charles Lepani who is still living and those who have passed on are Sir Mekere Morauta and Sir Anthony Siaguru.

Sir Rabble was educated at the University of Papua New Guinea and the University of Victoria in Canada.