In a breakthrough for Papua New Guinea’s border security efforts, Madang police on Monday 23rd September arrested a key figure linked to a gun-smuggling syndicate operating between PNG and Indonesia. The suspect, 40-year-old Lazarus Nimimo from Yaman Village in East Sepik Province, was apprehended in Madang with parts of homemade firearms in his possession. The arrest was made by the Zulu 300 police team, which has been investigating cross-border gun trafficking. Nimimo has reportedly provided valuable intelligence on the network facilitating the illegal flow of firearms between PNG and Indonesia, a trade that has heightened security concerns in recent years.…
Author: Martha LOUIS
Madang Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Acting Superintendent Robert Baim has urged the people of Madang to continue cooperating with law enforcement officers to ensure a safe and peaceful Independence Day celebration. Baim praised the efforts of local police officers for their dedication since the start of 2024 and announced the launch of an “Independence Operation” by the Marine Police, set to begin tomorrow. The operation will include both day and nighttime patrols to maintain order during the celebrations. He emphasized the importance of community support in keeping Madang a safe and welcoming place for everyone. “Maintaining peace and order during…
The Yalu Bridge on the Highlands Highway, which was washed out due to torrential rains, has been restored and reopened to traffic, Lae MP John Rosso announced. The bridge suffered significant damage when a 50-meter section of its approach was washed away on August 23rd, 2024. Thanks to the swift efforts of the repair teams, the bridge was restored in a record time of just three days, with work completed at 10:00 PM Monday night. The restoration of Yalu Bridge is crucial as it ensures the continued flow of traffic along the Highlands Highway, a vital route for the region’s…
Three people have died as a result of torrential rain in Morobe Province, according to Lae’s Metropolitan Commander, Superintendent James Luan. Superintendent Luan reported that one man attempting to cross the Yalu River was swept downstream by floodwaters. His body was later recovered after the river’s levels subsided. In a separate incident, two men were killed in a landslide triggered by the overflow of a creek at Bumbi Settlement, Bumayong. The landslide buried them yesterday. Luan also noted that police are currently stationed at the Yalu Bridge, providing security to the traveling public and assisting contractors in creating a temporary…
Heavy rains have devastated Buso Village in Morobe Province, destroying 25 homes and displacing numerous families. The flooding, which occurred on the night of August 23, has left the village in urgent need of assistance. The flooding was triggered by the overflow of the Buso River, also known as the Second Busu, which originates from the Musom Tale Mountains and flows through Wagang Village to the eastern coast of Morobe. The river, notorious for its strong currents, has a history of causing significant damage during heavy rains, including a major flood in1997 that devastated the village. Located about 2 kilometers…
Restoration work is set to commence within the next 48 hours on the Yalu Bridge in Morobe Province after it was washed out following heavy rainfall. The bridge, a critical link on the main Highlands Highway between Lae and Nadzab, was severely damaged, according to the Department of Works and Highways Acting Secretary, Mr. Gibson Holemba. Mr Holemba advised the traveling public to revise their travel plans as restoration work on temporary access begins. “Our department engineers in Morobe Province and the contractor, China Railway Construction Ltd, are monitoring the situation and will restore access as soon as possible,” he…
The Yalu Bridge in the Wampar Rural LLG of Huon District, Morobe Province, was cut off following heavy flooding caused by a torrential downpour. The bridge, which lies along the Highlands Highway, is a crucial link for residents, villages, and the traveling public from the Highlands and Madang provinces. Willie Sebas, a local from Munum village who was at the scene, reported that the flooding washed away a section of the bridge, severing it from the road and leaving it impassable. As a result, vehicles and passengers attempting to access the bridge are stranded on both sides. This incident has…
Morobe Provincial Health Authority (PHA) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Kipas Binga, has highlighted the significant operational challenges the PHA is facing in maintaining its healthcare facilities, particularly at Angau Hospital in Lae city, which became part of the PHA in 2019. Dr. Binga explained that the cost of running essential services, such as the central energy unit, has become increasingly burdensome. “To operate the generator for an hour, we use about 100 to 200 litres of fuel if the PHA power goes off,” he said when stressing that the high fuel consumption has led to substantial expenses for the hospital.…
Pacific Corporate Security in Lae has partnered with the University of Goroka for a student internship program. Sales and Marketing Admin Manager of PCS in Lae, Jayson Kum, says as part of this agreement, UOG students will participate in a six-week internship program aimed at enhancing their job-oriented skills and knowledge. Kum says three students had begun their internships on July 29th and will complete their program on September 10th. Meanwhile, the University of Goroka’s Internship Program Coordinator, Kevin Ivan, expressed his gratitude to PCS for allowing UOG students to do internship training. “Thank you, PCS, for your continued support…
The SunRice Group has renewed its sponsorship of the Mountain Area Medical Airlift (MAMA) Foundation, contributing K120, 000 through its subsidiary Trukai Industries. This announcement was made at the Manolos Heliport in Lae, Morobe Province, with SunRice Group CEO Paul Serra, Trukai Board Chairman John Bradford, and Trukai Industries CEO Alan Preston in attendance. Trukai Industries, which is two-thirds owned by SunRice Group and the people of Papua New Guinea through the Pacific Balanced Fund (PBF) and its 22,000 national unit holders, has been a supporter of Manolos Aviation Ltd and now the MAMA Foundation for nine years. The sponsorship…