Bushwara settlers to be evicted on 11th July    

Thousands of families who have called Bush Wara, at 9 Mile in Port Moresby home have less than two weeks to vacant portions of land they’re occupying.  

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court dismissed an application filed in May 2024 by the settlers seeking a review of the decision of the National Court in 2020, which found Nambawan Super to be the rightful owner of the Land Portions 2156, 2157 and 2159 at Bushwara.

The ruling was based on the facts that, the settlers failed to demonstrate cogent and convincing reasons or exceptional circumstances to warrant a review… [and] the indefeasible titles of the respondents (Nambawan Super) have not been challenged and are not challenged. The applicants do not have any titles to the land.

NSL in a statement stated that “the outcome of the Supreme Court’s decision over the three land portions reaffirms Nambawan Super’s ownership.

“This is a positive outcome for the 228,319 Members who have been waiting for a long time to have their property freed up for their collective benefit.

“NSL wishes to inform all stakeholders, including all illegal settlers at Bushwara, that while reports have been circulating that the office of the Governor of NCDC is in discussions with Nambawan Super to seek solutions for the settlers, these negotiations ended on the 14 of March 2024, when Nambawan Super successfully refreshed its National Court Orders for vacant possession for all the Land Portions.

 “Illegal squatters on these land portions who have been granted a 120-Days grace period are reminded that this period will end on Wednesday, 10 July 2024. The Eviction Exercise will commence on Thursday, 11 July 2024.

“All illegal squatters are strongly urged to immediately dismantle their personal properties and voluntarily vacate with 14 days remaining. As a Trustee, Nambawan Super Limited cannot use Members’ funds to assist squatters. Those who would like assistance should speak to the Police located at the site office at Bushwara.”