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Port Moresby - The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary's (RPNGC) Internal Affairs Directorate (IAD) office has been closed temporarily to allow for an internal audit.  In a statement released yesterday (29 June), Commissioner of Police, David Manning, said there were concerns raised about the high office rentals and other payments for the IAD so the office had to be closed pending an internal audit. However, he also said the IAD would continue to work through their provincial offices.  However, this does not stop the work of Internal Affairs officers. They continue to work. We have Internal Affairs Units in all provincial police commands and they continue to vigorously investigate all public complaints against police. Meanwhile, Manning has also directed an investigation into the handling of domestic violence fatality, 19 year old Jennelyn Kennedy, in the 2 years leading up to her untimely death, allegedly at the hands of her partner, Bhosip Kaiwi.  Manning said initial reports

Papua New Guinea (PNG) authorities have reported 3 new cases of coronavirus (Covid-19) this week. According to the reports, the 3 cases are an expat resident and two locals.  The expat identified as Case 9 , a 44 year old male officer with the Australian Defense Force (ADF), has been repatriated to Australia. He called the toll free number after feeling unwell on June 9. Case 10 is also a member of the disciplined forces.  Case 10 is reportedly a 27 year old female with the PNG Defense Force (PNGDF) at Murray Barracks but lives offsite in a shared accommodation. Case 11 is a female and close contact of Case 10. These two cases were discovered in a 24 hour period. The 2 local cases are doing well and being monitored by health authorities.   Meanwhile, health authorities are still investigating the source of infections.