A colourful groundbreaking ceremony was staged last Friday at the Madang main bus stop in the heart of Madang town. The ceremony witnessed Madang Governor Ramsey Pariwa present a cheque worth K5 million to the Madang Provincial Works Manager, John Pora, to kick-start major upgrades of the Madang Central Business District (CBD) roads. Governor Pariwa, in his opening address, thanked the national government for Provincial Services Improvement Program (PSIP) funds as this is where the money for the road upgrading comes from. He also clarified that he has not forgotten the major district trunk roads in the province, but said…
Author: Edson KUSO
Rita Goiye, a researcher from the University of Papua New Guinea is on a mission to help protect and restore Papua New Guinea’s coral reefs, which are some of the richest and most pristine in the world. This is according to a media statement from the Australian High Commission. Backed by a K100,000 Climate Research Grant from the Australian Government, Rita is investigating the environmental conditions affecting the survival and growth of corals in Bootless Bay in Central Province. On a hot November morning, Rita and her research team were on a boat near Loloata Island Resort, visiting the bay…
Prime Minister James Marape has commended the people of Porgera for a peaceful New Year’s Eve and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring long-term stability, safety, and prosperity in the region. “Porgera’s quiet and peaceful New Year’s Eve is a positive and encouraging sign for a community that has faced significant challenges in recent years. “As we mark the beginning of 2025, Papua New Guinea’s 50th year of independence, this calm provides a foundation for renewed hope and progress in Porgera.” Said PM Marape. He said the resumption of operations at the Porgera Mine in December 2023 has brought renewed…
The Madang Rapid Response Network (MRRN) issued its heartfelt commendation for the outstanding work of Madang Provincial Police Commander, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim, and his dedicated officers who ensured peaceful and safe New Year’s celebrations throughout the province despite challenges with limited logistical resources. The MRRN administrator Mr John Newton Ariku acknowledged the exceptional teamwork of the Madang police, underscoring their ability to maintain order and security in collaboration with local communities. Notably, the success of this operation was driven by the innovative efforts of the MRRN, which is an online platform designed for the efficient and immediate reporting of…
NCD Metropolitan Commander Superintendent Silva Sika said the City Wardens Initiative and Neighborhood Watch have greatly assisted police in keeping communities safe and wishes to have them continue on beyond the festive season. “Going forward into the next year, we try to organize the project and spread that concept right across the city.” Said Met Sup Sika. He said he plans to create a unit called the Neighborhood Watch Unit “It will be directly hanging under the community policing department in the police force.” “But we have to connect it properly and train them, properly equipped, give their roles and…
It’s past midnight and into the New Year and so far, a police officer was attacked and minor altercations between drunkards have been reported by police in Port Moresby city during the New Year operation. In the first incident, a police officer in the Moresby South Electorate was reportedly stoned by drunkards but did not suffer major injuries, police units responded and contained the situation quickly. In the other incident, the Gerehu Neighborhood Watch team called in police support after minor altercation between drunkards, police units swiftly responded and calmed the situation. Meanwhile police have had to also deal with…
The Minister for Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs Soroi Eoe has been appointed Acting-Governor General by the National Executive Council (NEC) for the next three weeks. This appointment comes as the Governor General takes temporary leave, with the Chief Justice and the Speaker of Parliament both unavailable to assume the role. Prime Minister James Marape made the announcement, stating the decision was made collectively by the Cabinet. “Cabinet has appointed Hon. Soroi Eoe, who has served meritoriously as a Senior Minister, and it is fitting that he is appointed in this acting capacity.” He added that as the current…
Minister for Police and Regional Member for Bougainville Hon. Peter L. Tsiamalili Jnr has applauded community behaviour over the festive season and encouraged a new mindset as the Nation prepares to mark 50 years of independence. “As we approach the end of 2024, I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of all Papua New Guineans in ensuring a safe and happy Christmas celebration.” He said Police Commissioner David Manning has reported that the Nation celebrated Christmas peacefully, except for a small number of isolated incidents. “This is a testament to the continued work of our police men…
K92 Mining Limited, the operator of the Kainantu Gold Mine in Eastern Highlands Province, recently incurred damage to one of its surface exploration drill rigs, after a recently dismissed disgruntled employee started a fire at the drill site. The fire was extinguished but the drill rig sustained some damage and is currently being repaired. In a statement released today, the company said their other three drill rigs in the area continue to operate normally while the damaged drill rig is expected to return to service once repairs are completed. The mine currently has ten exploration drill rigs operating between their…
A youth from Love Village in Rigo district of Central Province has died after he was allegedly stabbed by a man from Tari in the Hela province, at the Kwikila station this morning. Central Provincial Police Commander Senior Inspector Jospeh Salle confirmed that the incident took place this morning and that police have responded to it. The quick response by the Central and NCD police managed to calm the situation down and prevent the locals from taking the law into their own hands. Assistant Commissioner of Police for Central/NCD Command Ben Turi also confirmed that they have sent the NCD…