In a heartbreaking incident at Murinas Bridge in Middle Ramu District, Madang Province, on January 1, 2024, Bobby Marau, a dedicated member of the Community Policing Unit (CPU), lost his life in a fatal traffic accident, as reported by Madang Provincial Police Commander Acting Superintendent, Robert Baim. The unfortunate event unfolded at approximately 5:00 PM and involved a white Toyota Hiace 15-seater bus, owned by Mr. Snowi John of Ramu Sugar. Damian Misob of Rempi village, NCR, who was identified as the son of the late Senior Constable Ben Misob, was behind the wheel of the ill-fated vehicle. The tragic…
Author: Martha Louis
In a major operation executed in the past 48 hours, Madang Base Police at Mano Check Point successfully intercepted a substantial quantity of drugs, resulting in the arrest of a male suspect. The operation took place at the Mano Quarantine Check Point, located in Ward 07 of Asterolob Bay Local Level Government and Ward 18 of Usino LLG in Usino Bundi Goma District, Madang Province. On Wednesday morning, between 0600hrs and 0700hrs, police personnel deployed at the Mano Check Point conducted routine stop-and-search procedures, leading to the inspection of a vehicle. The identified vehicle, an Isuzu Dyna Truck labeled “13W,”…
Madang Province experienced a remarkably tranquil festive season as it transitioned from Christmas into the New Year, with minimal incidents reported during New Year operations. The overall success of the security measures is a testament to the collaborative efforts of law enforcement, community leaders, and stakeholders. The New Year operations were conducted with great success, marked by only two reported incidents: Unlawful Wounding in Balasigo-Newtown: A confrontation erupted among rival youths in Balasigo, Newtown, following the consumption of illicit substances, leading to unlawful wounding. Quick intervention by the police prevented further escalation, and the suspects are known and being pursued…
In response to the intensifying challenges posed by coastal erosion, a pressing fundraising initiative has been initiated to secure the construction of a 500-meter seawall at Alexishafen Catholic Station, located approximately 25 kilometres northwest of Madang town in Papua New Guinea. The ambitious project, spearheaded by Fr. George Ryfa, SVD, manager of the Alexishafen retreat and conference center, aims to address the imminent threats of rising sea levels and extreme weather events faced by the historical buildings in the area. The proposed initiative involves the construction of a robust and sustainable 500-meter seawall along the coastal area of Alexishafen Catholic…
Located on the border of Teptep and YUS LLG of Madang and Morobe provinces, Ozusage Primary School faces significant challenges in procuring essential materials for classrooms and teachers’ residences, according to Head Teacher Goyu Maine. With a total enrolment of 298 students, the school requires an extensive effort to transport building materials from Lae Hardware stores to the mountainous location. Despite its picturesque setting, the school struggles with logistical and financial obstacles in acquiring necessary resources. Head Teacher, Goyu Maine told PNG HAUSBUNG that over K30, 000 is spent on purchasing building materials, transporting them to Goroka, and chartering flights…
A recent visit by international doctors from the United States to YUS Conservation Area has made the discovery that tuberculosis was identified as one of the most prevalent diseases in the area. Dr. Nancy Philips was part of a team of eight doctors from the United States who recently visited YUS Conservation Area which spans Teptep in Madang and YUS in Kabwum of Morobe provinces. The doctors were hosted at Nayudo LLG in Teptep and conducted a rural clinic at Gangulut Sub-Health Center in YUS LLG. An Emergency Medicine Physician from Vermont, USA, Dr. Nancy Philips emphasized the need for…