Nawaeb MP Theo Pelgen has emphasized that future cultural performances in the Erap Mini Cultural Show should prioritize local talents, offering a platform to discover and support individuals from the community, after funds allocated for the show this year, were misused. Although he declined to hold anyone accountable for the mismanagement of funds provided for this year’s show, Pelgen urged the organizing committee to reorganize and ensure a more transparent and well-planned event next year. The Nawaeb District Development Authority (DDA) in the Morobe province had provided K50,000 for the August show, but it was later revealed that only K11,500…
Author: Martha LOUIS
The Wamayana Youth Association was launched on Sunday 29th September at the New Camp community in Bulolo in Morobe province, to address youth challenges and promote positive change. Wau-Bulolo Urban Mayor, Jayson Ata, officially launched the association, which aims to empower young people through education, research, and community development. Association President, Taiko Kalang emphasized the group’s focus on reducing law and order issues by engaging youths in productive activities. “Law and order problems are a national challenge, and we’re working to address youth involvement by providing skills for economic empowerment,” Kalang said. He added that the association is committed to…
The Madang District Court has ordered the deportation of five Sri Lankan nationals who were arrested for illegally entering Papua New Guinea. The group, caught after being rescued at sea in Madang Province, must each pay a fine of K2,500 or face six months in prison. The total fine paid by the group amounted to K12,500. The Sri Lankans, along with two Papua New Guineans, were found drifting at sea near Boisa Island on September 21st after their boat ran out of fuel while traveling from Vanimo, West Sepik Province, to the Highlands. A coordinated rescue effort by the Madang…
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.…