Another ethnic clash has erupted in the city of Lae in the Morobe province this morning, this time its between the Eastern Highlanders and the Southern Highlanders. According to Lae police, the fight erupted at 3 mile hillside after a suspect, an elderly man from Southern Highlands whilst under the influence of alcohol, sexually assaulted a teenage girl from Eastern Highlands Province. The fighting spilled out onto National Highway, but police managed to clear the Highway. Stones were exchanged by members of both parties during the fight. Knives and other dangerous weapons were also used and several injuries were sustained…
Author: Fredrick JEJERI
Grade 8 certificates and results of a primary school in Wampar Local Level Government in Huon Gulf District, Morobe will be held back. This is to ensure parents cooperate with the school to apprehend suspects alleged to have involved in a break and enter incident. The break and enter incident happened at Erap Primary school just before the new year. Two computer desktops, two printers, and other valuables totalling K15, 000 worth were stolen by criminals on the 30th of December, 2022. The computers contained financial information of the school for 10 years. Head teacher Herman Agregum said a formal…
The Morobe Tertiary Students Union has issued a stern warning to tertiary associations and union executives to refrain from affiliating with politics. MTSU Patron Offo Olio said association and union executives including members are not allowed to have affiliations with politicians and their associates. Offo issued this statement after learning that the Morobe Students Association from the University of Papua New Guinea received K200, 000 financial support from the Morobe governor to drive awareness programs in the ten districts of the province. The president of UPNG Morobe Students Association was seen associating with the governor. His pictures went viral on…
People living along the coastal areas of Nawaeb and Huon Gulf Districts of Morobe province can feel safe to move around now that two police units from Rural Patrol Command now patrolling Labuta, Salamaua and Morobe Patrol Post areas. Acting Provincial Police Commander Chief Inspector John Daviaga said police were assigned to patrol coastal areas to make police presence felt at village level. He stated that police were monitoring coastal areas to ensure that dinghies were not overloading, operators were not drunk while operating boats and screening of dangerous weapons. Daviaga said so far no reports of sea piracy, boat…
Police in Lae removed cartoons of beers from a Chinese shop when caught trading during Liquor ban period. Members of Sector Response Unit (SRU) removed all hard stuff and brewery products from Namobada Trading at Snackbar beside Muse Club who was reportedly selling liquor yesterday. A source from the police said the cartoons of beer were removed and brought up to exhibition room and locked. Acting Provincial Administrator Max Bruten has written to the provincial liquor licensing officer, directing the issuance of liquor ban notice. All liquor outlets were ordered to close from 19th December, 2022, and reopen on the…
The Evangelical Lutheran of Papua New Guinea is sending a deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the family of late Mrs. Irmgard Horndasch. Late Irmgard was former missionary from Germany in 1957, who was engaged with ELCPNG and served in Katec District in Morobe. She passed away on the 22nd of December peacefully at her home in Neuendettelsau, a small town in Germany. Head Bishop Reverend Jack Urame on behalf of the governing council, administration and the church, sent condolences to late Irmgard’s family who are in mourning. She was instrumental in establishing the Women Training Centre know as Wokmeri…
Police patrols in remote parts of Morobe continued this week with zero incidents recorded. Acting Provincial Police Commander Chief Inspector John Daviaga said all highways have been cleared from any illegal activities. “The highway patrol unit 05 is making constant patrols with the support of other units ensuring no holdups are set to obstruct unnecessary traffic ques at this busy period.” Daviaga added that police are also checking vehicles to ensure no dangerous weapons or drugs are transported along the highway. “So far so good with the reports of road checks as public can access the main highways freely.” Daviaga…
Locals from Gabensis village in Huon Gulf District, Morobe Province were praised for their assistance in apprehending suspects and handing them over to police. Acting Provincial Police Commander Chief Inspector John Daviaga commended locals from Gabensis village, after they apprehended two suspects alleged to have being involved in a break and enter and arson case on Friday night. A local Trade store Owner, Mr Albert Salko who was the victim laid complaints to police that two youths in their early 20s had set fire under his kitchen and then went into his house and attempted to unlock his cooking gas…
Police patrols in the remote areas of Morobe Province commenced last week as lead up to Christmas and New Year operations. Police from respective district are running their patrols whilst the Rural Patrol Unit (RPU) Command is supporting by being on standby for calls and running operations along the Highlands highway. Acting Provincial Police Commander Chief Inspector John Daviaga, also said a unit has been deployed to Bulolo to boost manpower in the area and another unit was assigned to patrol the Highlands highway. Daviaga said there have been no major incidents reported in the province so far, since the…
The church governing council is just implementing what the synod has resolved. The highest structure within the church is the synod, the synod is the general assembly which comprised of 50 members who are from 17 districts in Papua New Guinea. This was a statement from Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea’s General Secretary Bernard Kaisom as clarification for the eviction exercise at the Malahang in Lae. He said the decision to carry out the eviction was not done by individuals within the administration. “The last synod has resolved to take back the land thus I as the General…