Immigration Minister and Koroba-Kopiago MP William Bando has called for continued efforts to address illegal firearms as part of broader efforts to strengthen peace and security in Papua New Guinea.
A search and rescue operation is continuing in East New Britain Province for four men still missing after a boat capsized near Pigeon Island on Saturday.
The Internally Displaced People of Manam Island in Madang Province are calling on the Madang Government and the National Government for immediate help as they struggle to cope with the effects of the prolonged El Nino climate.
Construction on the Mobile Squad 22 (MS 22) Police Barracks in Koroba is progressing, with commissioning scheduled for December. The project is being funded by the Koroba-Lake Kopiago District Development Authority (DDA) as part of its ongoing push to reinforce law and order in the district.
A good citizen in the National Capital District has been commended by Commander for the National Capital District and Central Province, Benjamin Turi, for willingly surrendering an unlicensed firearm.
Krangket islanders, outside Madang Town will, for the first time, have two new jetties, thanks to one of their very own sons, Allan Los, who is the Provincial Administrator for Eastern Highlands.