People of Enga Province will now see proper regulation in price of goods and services. This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Enga Provincial Government and Independent Consumer Competition Commission (ICCC). The signing of the MOU was done on Tuesday this week at Takeanda Amphitheatre in Wabag by ICCC Commissioner Paulus Ain and Enga Provincial Administrator Sandis Tsaka. The signing will now see proper regulation of price of goods and services in Enga. ICCC has engaged two agents from the Commerce Sector of Enga Provincial Administration. Provincial Administrator Sandis Tsaka said the signing will pave way for…
Author: Samuel RAITANO
Western Highlands Police have warned drivers to take all necessary measures to avoid accidents especially along the four lane highway in Mt Hagen City. Provincial Police Commander John Sagom said care must be taken as freeways provide fast movement of vehicles especially during rush hours during mornings and evenings. “Police will not hesitate to enforce traffic laws on road traffic offenders.” “PMV drivers must at all times be mindful of the fact that they were carrying passengers and utmost care must be taken when transporting them.” He said in the recent past, there have been frequent accidents occurring and this…
The Enga Provincial Government Enga Mioks is set for a tough match against Mendi Muruks this Sunday at Aipus Oval in Wabag. Mioks will be banking on it’s defence and attack, led by veteran Supa Kokote who led the victory against Goroka Lahanis last weekend. Muruks will be coming back from a 1-point loss, while Mioks will want to maintain its lead on the ladder for Pool A with seven straight wins so far in the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup competition. With the recent landslide at Pausa being cleared, supporters are expected to flock into Wabag town.
A huge landslide at Pausa, near Lai Bridge in Wapenamanda, Enga Province has completely blocked off the highway to Wabag town and rest of Enga Province. The disaster happened Sunday afternoon near Lai River bridge, blocking the highway completely. The incident was confirmed by Enga Police in an interview with PNG HAUSBUNG. Vehicles can not get to Wapenamanda and Wabag towns and those on that side cannot pass through to get to Western Highlands Province. Military personnel are on sight ensuring the safety of travellers and passengers who are crossing the debris on foot to get on vehicles waiting on…
Police in Mt Hagen city have confiscated an unregistered M-16 rifle from a drunk police officer who resisted arrest and escaped on foot this morning. According to Western Highlands Provincial Police Commander John Sagom, the incident happened at Mt Hagen market, where careless driving pointed the suspect out. The identity of the suspect is known, and he is said to be a policeman in Jiwaka Province. Upon confrontation with Hagen Police he evaded arrested and escaped, leaving behind the vehicle he was driving along with the gun that had its serial number scratched off. PPC Sagom said they will use…
Member for Wapenamanda Mickey Kaeok has plans to build a fly-over bridge across a dangerous section of the road in his electorate. Mr. Kaeok, who is the Vice Minister for Works and Highways, said his District Plan included the district’s vision to build a fly-over bridge, over the existing road from Pausa to Wapenamanda over the fast-flowing Lai river. The plan was revealed during the launching of the District five-year development plan officiated by Prime Minister James Marape this week at Wapenamanda. Marape congratulated Kaeok for a simple but visionary plan. The electorate was also privileged to received K15 million…
Bus crews for Highlands Highway PMVs will soon have regulations when at Mt Hagen City bus stops. Western Highlands Provincial Police Commander John Sagom said that he would be advising his men regarding security of travelers and passengers at the bus stops in the city. The announcement follows complaints about the so called “K5 Boskru,” a term used for street youths who temporarily engage themselves with PMV drivers and crews to collect passengers in order to receive tips. It is a daily happening that timid passengers and travelers were forced into buses by the “K5 bus crews” without even giving…
Police in Kagua, Southern Highlands Province have arrested and locked up four men who were under influence of home brew known as Paiawara. The four suspects from Porane village, outside Kagua station were apprehended at Kagua Police station and taken to Ialibu Police cells on Wednesday evening. Local Police Officer Gene Mathew said it is a warning to all citizens of Kagua Erave that Police will not tolerate marijuana and home brew in the district. The arrest comes a week after Kagua police issued a strong warning to people in the area to refrain from consumption, production and selling of…
Police in Kagua, Southern Highlands Province have warned the people not to cultivate, consume or sell Marijuana or face the full force of the law. Last week, Kagua Police led by the Highway 21 Officer In Charge Gene Mathew and Francis Puri entered parts of Aiya LLG upon requests from local leaders. The unit entered identified marijuana gardens in Yaguri and Mapata Wards and uprooted the plants. Police said the wards around Wabi Lutheran Mission in the Aiya LLG are known to have people there having big areas growing with marijuana plants as well. The police and district law and…
Air Niugini flights out of Kagamuga Airport in Mt Hagen to Port Moresby had to be cancelled this morning. This is due to the fuel supplier Puma Energy being unable to access US dollars to purchase Jet A1 fuel to supply Air Niugini and other airlines around the country. This newsroom checked at Kagamuga Airport this morning and flights PX 181, PX 183 and PX 185 for this morning had been cancelled. A notice at the airport gate has advised customers to rebook their flights at the Air Niugini office in Mt Hagen city. It is not certain if there…