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Condolences to former CS Minister

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Tuesday 14th September, 2021.

 

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Late Hon. ROY BIYAMA - Member for Middle Fly

 

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE
 
Minister for CS, Hon Win Bakri Daki and Commissioner Stephen Pokanis esq., OBE, DCS would like to, on behalf of the people of Tambul Nebilyer, the CS Executive Team, our families and our detainees throughout the Correctional Institutions in PNG, convey our sincere condolences to the family of the late Hon. Roy Biyama – Member for Middle Fly and former Minister for CS; from 2017 – 2018.
 
He was a humble, dedicated and loyal servant to his people in every capacity he served in. He shall be greatly missed by all.
 
May his soul Rest In Eternal Peace.
 
 
 
Hon. Win Daki Bakri MP                                                                                                                           Stephen Pokanis esq., OBE, DCS
Minister for CS & Member for Tambul Nebilyer                                                                                   Commissioner
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

     

 
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  • Baptist Church donates Bibles to Boram Correctional Institution.

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    Crystal Independent Baptist Church of Port Moresby donates Bibles to Boram Correctional Institution.

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    Present for this occassion was Pastor Neil Sauna and members of his congregation on behalf of Crystal Independent Baptist Church. Also present to receive this donation on behalf of Correctional Service was Detainee Welfare & Rehabilitation Officer, Inspector Eko Mangere and Staff Officer for Assistant Commissioner, Northern Region Command, Inspector Felix Yaman.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     
     
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  • CS pays tribute to late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare.

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    Tuesday 09th March, 2021.

     

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    The Commissioner of PNG Correctional Service, Stephen POKANIS OBE, DCS hosted a small but significant tribute service yesterday at PNG Correctional Service Headquarters here in Waigani to formally pay tribute to the founding "Father of our Nation" late Grand Chief, Sir Michael Thomas Somare, GCK, CMG, CH, CF, SSI, KSG, PC.

    PNG Correctional Service donated K20, 000 cash to the Somare family to assist with associated funeral expenses of the late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare.
    The donation also included a live cow, and several pigs.
     
    Dulciana Somare-Brash, daughter of the late Sir Michael, on behalf of her family, expressed her heartfelt appreciation of the kind gesture to the CS.  The donation was made following a moving tribute service held at the CS headquarters in Port Moresby.
     
    CS Commissioner Stephen Pokanis received Dulcianna as the family rep at the event.
     
    Commissioner Pokanis in his tribute speech, described the legacy of the late Sir Michael as a cornerstone for all Papua New Guineans to look up to and follow.
     
    Dulcianna said her father always promoted unity in the midst of all the diverse cultures and beliefs in the nation.
     
    She said Papua New Guineans should continue to advocate on appreciating our unity in diversity, and practice being united.
     
    Attending the tribute were Commanding Officers of all CS facilities in the country, and also group of inmates from Bomana CS facility representing prisoners across PNG.
     
    Tribute speeches also came from Commandant of Bomana CS Training Institute Haraha Kiddy Keko, on behalf of all the CS Commanders.
     
    Former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister, and an inmate, Dr Theo Yasause, also spoke of the late Sir Michael’s role in politics.
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  • Separate Confinement Unit Opened in Bomana.

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    Friday 09th April, 2021.

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    The Commissioner of PNG Correctional Service, Stephen POKANIS OBE, DCS hosted a small but significant ceremony to officially open the separate confinment unit at the Bomana Correctional Institution.

    Present for this occassion was the Minister for Correctional Service, Hon. Win Bakri Daki, MP and Mr. Jon Philip from the Australian High Commission.  Also present was the Commanding Officer for Bomana Correctional Institution and other senior executives and officers of the department.

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