Police in Madang have arrested a man accused of pretending to be the Acting Madang Provincial Administrator to mislead government offices. The suspect, 28-year-old Junor Kunda Kevin from Yandra village in Usino-Bundi, was taken into custody on Friday, April 11. Police say he sent a fake letter to the Provincial Treasury and BSP Finance in Madang. The letter claimed that Acting Administrator Daniel Aloi was not the rightful officeholder. Authorities later confirmed the letter was based on a court decision that had already been dismissed on March 7. Madang’s Acting Provincial Police Commander, Robert Baim, said the man’s actions were…
Author: Martha LOUIS
The Morobe Provincial Health Authority is now urging a change in how health funding is used in Papua New Guinea. Chief Executive Officer Dr. Kipas Binga said too much money is being spent on treating people who are already sick, while not enough is going into preventing illness. “Only a small part of the population needs treatment, but we’re spending almost the whole budget on them.” He also stressed the need to focus more on health education, early check-ups, and promoting healthy lifestyles. Meanwhile, Dr. Binga warned that conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes are affecting more people, and…
More than 1, 000 graduates were conferred with certificates, diplomas, and degrees at the recent 57th graduation ceremony of the Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNG UoT) that was held at Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium in Lae city. The event was a proud moment for many families, but it also stood out for another reason, the significant rise in female graduates. From a lone female student in 1980, Ms. Finkewe Zurenuoc and now Unitech’s Pro Chancellor, stated that the female representation has surged. This year, women made up 39% of the graduating class. “Women are not just joining traditionally…
Tension is still high in Madang’s Nagada area after two men were killed and several homes were torched during a violent clash between community groups last weekend. Madang’s Acting Police Chief, Superintendent Robert Baim, said the trouble began on Saturday night when two drunk men allegedly tried to rob a family. One of them, 26-year-old Russel Samson, was stabbed and died from his injuries. His accomplice was injured and is now in custody. Word of Samson’s death sparked revenge. A group from a nearby settlement travelled to Nagada early Sunday morning, armed with bush knives and iron rods. They attacked…
Madang police have arrested Francis Kumo, the former principal of Aiom Anglican Secondary School, on charges of abuse of office and misappropriation of school funds. This action follows a formal complaint lodged in 2024 by teachers and school board members, alleging Kumo misused funds and engaged in fraudulent activities from 2018 to 2024. Despite no longer holding the principal position, Kumo reportedly continued to access the school’s operating account. In February 2025, he allegedly withdrew K21,000 without authorization from the school chairman or administration. Investigators also noted a suspicious payment of K4,600 to HF Trading Limited for fuel, which school…
Road upgrades in the Wau-Waria District are moving forward, even with ongoing issues. Local MP Marsh Narewec said the district is serious about building better road access because the roads will help people reach vital services like clinics, schools, and markets. He said they want to bring real development, not just talk. “We want progress — not only power, but also roads, education, communication, and health,” Narewec said. The main project stretches over 30 kilometers from Bapi to Garaina Station. Other sections include a 6-kilometre road from Tori to Korua. The Biaru Kunai to Tourins Bypass is 3 kilometers long.…
A man wanted for willful murder has finally surrendered to Madang police after escaping from custody and hiding for some time. Mr. Jerrord Manasai, also known as Comens, turned himself in to the Madang Transnational Crimes Unit on Monday March 31st, 2025. Madang Provincial Police Commander, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim confirmed the surrender, stating that Mr. Manasai had been on the police wanted list for almost for some time. “He was involved in a 2019 murder case and later escaped from custody in 2024,” Baim said. “His surrender brings relief to police and the community.” Manasai, 29, was accused of…
Police in Menyamya District of Morobe province have busted a major drug trade, seizing 47kg of marijuana and arresting six suspects in a targeted operation. The illegal drugs are estimated to be worth between K40,000 and K50,000 on the streets. The suspects were caught on March 30th when police intercepted a vehicle carrying 12 bags of marijuana. The six men, all from Hanjua Village, had been under police surveillance for weeks. Menyamya Acting Police Station Commander, Sergeant George Gambu, said the operation was a major success in the fight against drugs. “This is a big win for us,” he said.…
Madang police have removed an unexploded bomb found outside Lae Builders Company (LBC) following an attempted arson. Unknown individuals placed the bomb inside three car tires piled up on each other and tried to ignite it in the early hours of April 1, 2025. A security guard and a local resident spotted smoke around 6:00am, extinguished the fire, and alerted authorities. Madang Provincial Police Commander, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim, said the device could have caused major destruction. “If it had exploded, it could have damaged buildings and injured people,” Baim said. The PNG Defense Force (PNGDF) safely removed the old-World…
Popular PNG musician Daniel Bilip is facing a tough battle with tongue cancer, a disease that has changed his life. It all started with a sore on his tongue that lasted for over three months. After a long wait for test results, Daniel was diagnosed with cancer in January. “I never thought it was cancer, just thought it was from chewing betel nut and smoking,” Daniel said. “It’s been hard for me, as a musician, to accept this.” Since the diagnosis, Daniel has been going through chemotherapy, which makes it painful for him to eat and hard to keep up…