Gumang William Miller, a notorious sea pirate and wanted criminal, has surrendered to Madang police. The surrender was part of initiatives by TCU/NCIU Madang and CID Madang targeting long-evading criminals. Acting Superintendent Robert Baim, Madang Provincial Police Commander, urged other criminals to surrender for their safety. “We will take all measures to take you down; surrender and help develop our province.” Miller is wanted for multiple sea piracy incidents and armed robberies along the coasts of Madang, West New Britain, Morobe, and Manus Province since 2015. The event was attended by various police officials, community leaders from Morelang/Yabob, and Miller’s…
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The ANGAU Memorial Provincial Hospital has confirmed that seven people lost their lives in a tragic motor vehicle accident on Saturday, July 6th, near the Erap Bridge in the Huon Gulf district. St John Ambulance was the first to respond to the collision between a 25-seater PMV bus and a 5-door Land cruiser, which occurred at 1 pm along the Highlands Highway. According to ANGAU Hospital Director of Curative Health Services, Dr. Steven James, all seven fatalities were passengers who died on impact. “There were 27 people involved in the accident,” Dr. James reported. “Seven of them died on impact,…
A researcher at the PNG University of Technology (UNITECH), has emphasized the importance of Research and Development (R&D) for sustainable soil resource management and national development. Paula Kaupa, who has been with the secretariat since its inception in 2014, has been studying at the Unitech School of Agriculture and Science since 2022. Reflecting on her journey, Kaupa said that she has been with the secretariat for almost seven years now and has seen made many interactions significantly between 2011 to 2014 in which has motivated her to join the secretariat. Kaupa’s recent presentation highlighted the challenges of population pressure in…
A fire in which has broken out in the storage shed under the boys’ FBI dormitory areas at Divine Word University, in Madang, has caused shock and concern among the university community. DWU President, Professor, Father Philip Gibbs, shared his initial reactions and outlined the immediate response and ongoing investigation. Fr. Gibbs who was conducting a workshop in Enga Province had received news of the fire via WhatsApp, complete with pictures of the incident as he stated was a shock to him and upon discovering the fire, the university management acted swiftly. “The Dean went to get help from the…
A fire incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning at the Divine Word University in Madang. Madang Provincial Police Commander, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim, has confirmed that the incident is currently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) personnel in Madang. Baim stated that arrests will be made as soon as suspects are identified. He issued a stern warning to all students attending institutions in Madang, emphasizing the importance of focusing on their studies and avoiding illegal activities. “Parents spend their entire savings to send you to learn something so that you can contribute back to your…
The Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Lae, John Rosso, has confirmed that the construction of the new four-lane Kamkumung Bridge along Milford Haven Road in Lae city is set to commence this year following the completion of Conceptual Design Proposals by the contractor in mid-June. The project, which aims to alleviate traffic congestion from Eriku to Unitech, has been in the works for four years, securing necessary funding and finalizing design plans. Site surveys commenced last month, with the design team now focusing on a temporary access bridge before full construction. “The upgrade of Kamkumung Bridge is crucial to…
Tragedy struck off the coast between Pik Island and Karaget Island on Sunday, June 31, 2024, when an outboard motorboat capsized, resulting in two confirmed deaths and one individual reported missing. Madang Provincial Police Commander, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim, reported that the incident occurred around 5:00 p.m. in rough seas and police were alerted to the incident around 10:00 p.m. after a survivor reached Karenget Island and notified their families. The survivor’s family then contacted authorities, prompting a swift response from the Madang Water Police, ZULU 200, and the Transnational Crime Unit-National Criminal Intelligence Units (TCU-NCIU). They embarked on a…
A violent clash between two families has led to the destruction of over 50 homes and the wounding of at least nine people in the Tapo Ward 14 area of Astrolabe Bay Local Level Government in the Raicoast District. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 29, 2024, resulting in significant property damage and community displacement. The injured have been hospitalized at Modilon General Hospital. According to Acting Superintendent Robert Baim, Madang’s Provincial Police Commander, the altercation began when a dispute between the Koru and Sauyu families escalated. The Sauyu family, who reside further inland, attacked the Koru family living along…
Mr. Sona Anegi, Acting Director and Engineer for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WaSH) at the Appropriate Technology for Community Development Institute (ATCDI) at PNG University of Technology, has announced the launch of the transformative Food and Downstream Processing Program. This program aims to revolutionize the use of locally grown produce through advanced food processing and preservation techniques. It is designed to support small-scale agro and food industries by providing technical advice, training, and promoting appropriate technologies. The program focuses on disseminating food technologies through workshops, promotions, publications, and training. It assists in feasibility studies and establishing viable micro-enterprises, while also…
Acting Director and Engineer for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WaSH), Mr. Sona Anegi at the Appropriate Technology for Community Development Institute (ATCDI) at PNG University of Technology, says the WaSH Program is dedicated to providing clean, safe water to communities in need. By conducting feasibility studies and installing water supply systems, the program aims to improve health and well-being in water-deprived regions. “This initiative not only builds infrastructure but also offers technical assistance and training to create self-sustaining, locally managed solutions,” Anegi said. The program focuses on water supply and sanitation, striving to make a lasting impact through research and…