East New Britain (ENB) province took a major step recently in resolving land disputes by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Magisterial Services and the Department of Justice and Attorney General (DJAG). This agreement will guide the operations of the Provincial Land Dispute Committee (PLDC), aimed at creating a clear process for addressing conflicts over land, especially those involving customary landowners. Senior Provincial Magistrate, Samuel Lavutul, has been appointed chairman of the committee, while the committee members have been sworn in to commence work on land dispute issues. Danley Puapena, the Advisor for ENB’s Village Court and Land…
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In a move signaling unity, the OUR Party, with 16 parliamentary members, has chosen to join forces with Prime Minister James Marape’s government. According to Finschaffen MP and party leader, Rainbo Paita, this decision aims to address Papua New Guinea’s pressing issues collaboratively, emphasizing that political unity is essential to overcome the nation’s economic and social obstacles. “Despite our effort in the recent Vote of No Confidence to cause a change of Government, we recognize that the majority of our Members of Parliament support the Government.” Paita said today, Friday November 15, explaining the party’s shift to support Marape’s administration.…
This news just in. 14 Opposition Members have announced their move back to government. Our Pati, led by by Rainbo Paita announce this today in Port Moresby. More details on the 5 and 6 pm news and keep following PNG HAUSBUNG for more on this story.
At the Rabaul Page Park Market, a new Collector of Public Money (COPM) office was officially opened on Monday November 11th. The office, located in the former fish market kiosk, will be responsible for managing the market’s financial records and performing basic accounting tasks related to revenue collection. East New Britain Provincial Market Authority (ENBPMA) CEO Mr. Peter Lapim said the new office was part of ongoing improvements to enhance market operations. The office’s creation was part of a K20,000 investment, which also funded the new Kokopo storage facility. Deputy CEO and Provincial Market Supervisor, Mr. Peter Kilang, praised the…
National Capital District (NCD) and Central Province residents are urged to follow official procedures when requesting police assistance for evictions. Chief Superintendent Benjamin Turi, Commander of NCD and Central Provinces, issued a firm reminder, stating that any eviction exercise within the city must be approved and authorized by police bosses, not junior officers. Turi emphasized that no evictions in these regions should proceed without direct approval from his office. “I am their boss, and I will instruct them to go if I see that the documents provided are legal,” he said. Turi explained that the public must engage with the…
The Kokopo City Authority (KCA) is set to purchase two generator sets to help improve power supply in Kokopo City. Acting Kokopo District Administrator, Mr. Darius Kunai confirmed that the generators will be leased to PNG Power Limited (PPL) to support the city’s power needs. “We have submitted a proposal to the State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) department to get those two generators over,” Kunai explained. “We will lease the generators to PPL, and whatever power service is supplied to consumers, will be charged to PNG Power.” The generators will be installed at the Ulagunan Thermal Station in the Kokopo Vunamami Urban…
In a strong warning to drug traffickers, the Tabubil District Court in Western Province, sentenced a man to six years with hard labor for possession of 4.5 kilograms of marijuana, with a street value close to K30, 000. The acting North Fly Police Commander, Inspector Anjap Minata, confirmed that the defendant, Mr. Ipark Amlat, 38, from Sanapte village in Oksapmin, Teleformin District, West Sepik Province, initially appeared before the Tabubil District Court, where he pled guilty. The court then adjourned the case to allow the prosecution to submit recommendations for sentencing. On November 6, 2024, Amlat returned to court for…
Prime Minister James Marape has announced he will not attend the United Nations Global Climate Summit (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, citing a lack of global commitment to rainforest protection. Baku is located between Eastern Europe, and Western Asia. The prime minister raised serious concern over the limited finance and slow progress on reversing global deforestation, which was agreed upon at COP28 in Dubai. “Papua New Guinea is a major rainforest nation, and we are making our stance clear by protesting against these nations who do not prioritize either domestic emission reductions or global rainforest conservation,” Marape said, reflecting his frustration…
Deputy Commissioner of Police – Chief of Administration – Dr. Philip Mitna when officially declaring open the training program for the 2nd batch of 2023 police recruits at the Bomana Centre of Excellence on Monday November 11th, paid tribute to the late Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Training, Peter Philip, who passed away on November 1st. Dr. Mitna shared his sorrow over the loss of ACP Philip, highlighting his substantial contributions to the college and Constabulary. “The late ACP Philips will leave his legacy and imprint here at the college where he previously served as Commandant and during his recent…
Eight people – two females, six males – which include a brother and sister, are confirmed dead, with several children critically injured, following a nasty car accident along the Highlands Highway at Pabarabuk in the Nebilyer District in the Western Highlands Province. The Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Chief Superintendent John Sagom says they were killed when two PMV buses – a 15-seater, and a 25-seater – collided around 2pm on Friday, November 8th. Eyewitnesses told police that the 15-seater bus loaded with passengers traveling to Kagua in the Southern Highlands province from Mt Hagen decided to take the lane which…