A volatile tribal conflict between the Lumusa communities of Western Highlands and the Waiplin Tribe of Enga Province has claimed two more lives, as a husband and wife were killed and burned during a breach of a police ceasefire.
Madang Governor Ramsey Pariwa has officially kicked off the Governor’s Cup in the Almami, Bogia yesterday, with a strong message to youths in the community to involve in sports and not unlawful activities.
A sweeping investigation into police misconduct and civilian violence in the Eastern Highlands has resulted in a series of arrests, convictions, and disciplinary actions, according to a report released by the Papua New Guinea Royal Constabulary’s Internal Affairs Division [IAD].
The Popondetta District has launched a new initiative aimed at empowering local youths through sustainable development projects. To kickstart the program, the district recently presented a chainsaw valued at K2,500 to the Niugini Compound youths within Ward One of the Popondetta Urban LLG.