Road conditions in Kairuku District of Central province have deteriorated due to the heavy rainfall experienced over the last three weeks. Access roads in the West Mekeo area and Waima- Kivori roads have been badly affected. Vehicles, including PMVs cannot navigate through the bad road conditions, making it impassable. According to locals, there is a dire need for repair works to be done to the roads, which are a lifeline for the people. Alex Winnie, a local community leader from Aepeana has called on the local MP to make it his priority to address this issue for the wellbeing of…
Author: Joe Gurina
Kairuku District in the Central province has been severely affected by continuous heavy rains over the past two weeks, creating havoc for the people, especially with the road access to the main centers. A section of the road along the Hiritano Highway, a national highway at Inawabui village was washed away that stopped the flow of traffic. Just recently, a local contractor managed to put up a temporary bypass to make way for smooth flow of traffic Former Mekeo Local Level Government (LLG) president, Mr. Henry Maino, who is also contesting the current LLG elections to defend his seat, said…
A former ward councilor Mr. Ali Pukari, has raised his hands to contest the Popondeta Town Mayor seat in Northern, with the envision to overhaul the systems of governance and administration that has hampered the delivery of service over the years. Speaking from experience as a former Ward Councilor with the Popondeta Urban Local Level Government (LLG), there was lack of coordination and systematic breakdown between the Town Mayor’s Office and the LLG office, that has lured the breakdown of service delivery mechanism in the process. “During my time as a ward councilor, I have seen and faced hardships of…
The Ijivitari District Development Authority (IDDA) in Oro Province is gearing up for bumper celebration in the district to concede with the country’s 50th Anniversary celebration this year. According to local MP and Vice Minister for Finance David Arore, the DDA intend to deliver projects to the people with a ribbon cutting ceremony and launching of projects that will concede with the country’s 50th anniversary. He said the cutting of ribbon and launching of projects is a token of appreciation to deliver services to the people as a token of appreciation to deliver services to the people, while the country…
Safia Local Level Government (LLG) in the Northern province will for the first time have a high school established in the area all thanks to the local MP David Arore who saw the need for a high school to cater for students there. According to Mr. Arore, he saw the need for the new high school because all services were centered in Popondetta under the previous government arrangement. “With the new government arrangement, we are starting from ground zero for the new Ijivitari district. The establishment of the proposed high school in Safia is welcoming for the people,” Arore said.…
A feat of extreme boxing bouts flared off at day two of the Kairuku district trial selection games at Bereina station, district headquarters of Kairuku in Central province this week, in preparation for the regional games that will take place in April of next year. Kairuku boxing team Manager, Joe Aufa is adamant that quality fighters will be selected during the trial games that ends on Saturday, 23rd November. “After day two of the trial selection games, I have seen keen fighters exposing their talents and that is worth reckoning that Kairuku will put up a strong team at the…
The Koiari Special Purpose Authority (KSPA), a key part of the Koiari Local Level Government (LLG), is supporting a spiritual program set for this festive season at Sirinumu Lake in Central Province. KSPA Chairman, Mr. Paul Noe expressed his commitment to this initiative by providing K5, 000 to enhance efforts in spreading the “Gospel of Jesus” during the festive period, which will take place at Berebei village from December 29th to January 11th, 2024. The program is organized by four churches under the Bisiatabu Seventh Day Adventist Church: Manamiro, Nafoka, Jack Ureki, and Berebei. It is expected to draw over…
Kairuku MP Peter Isoaimo has encouraged his people to grow more in agriculture and livestock because of the available land and rich soil in the district. He noted that the district can grow cash crops like rice, coffee, cocoa, copra, and oil palm, and raise livestock to supply both local and international markets. Isoaimo, the first MP for the new district in the Central Province addressed his people as the Department of Commerce and Industry handed out 32 Cooperative Society Certificates to farmers in Kuni. He said these certificates would help locals start small businesses, like poultry, inland fishing, piggery,…
Kairuku MP Peter Isoaimo has provided K50,000 to support a two-week police operation aimed at curbing recent lawlessness in the electorate. The operation, code-named ‘Klinim Kairuku’ and led by Central Police Operations Commander Sergeant Willie Hoiba, has resulted in over 20 arrests, bringing a more peaceful atmosphere to the area. Hoiba said the team has done a successful job clamping down on lawlessness. He said police presence has encouraged local youths to change their behaviour. Police engaged with village leaders and chiefs to strengthen their efforts, advising youths to avoid illegal activities and become positive members of their communities. With…
A pioneer police barracks in the country, which has been run down for years, is getting a much-needed face-lift of its ailing infrastructures. The Sogeri Police Barracks in Central Province was built in the 1980’s, and its barracks housing infrastructures have weathered through time without much, or any maintenance for years. A relieved Sogeri Police Station Commander, Max Maso, has thanked the Police Department in coming to the barrack’s rescue to build the new infrastructures. Maso says the barracks will have three duplex standalone units, which means old police houses are being pulled down to pave the way for this…