Road link to end Nomad isolation

Prime Minister James Marape has opened one of Western’s most isolated outposts, launching major infrastructure developments in Nomad, Middle Fly.

Nomad Station came alive yesterday with traditional dancing and live entertainment as Marape launched the Kiunga-Nomad Road construction, breaking decades of geographical isolation by connecting the remote district directly to Kiunga’s commercial hub.

PM Marape also launched the construction of the new Middle Fly District Administration Building and witnessed the maiden financial transaction at the newly established Nomad District Treasury Office.

The local treasury ends years of administrative delay, allowing district funds to be processed directly on site rather than through distant provincial centers.

Speaking during the historic first cheque printing, Marape urged finance officials to push towards digital operations.

"Well done. This is the first cheque to come out here, and I look forward to many more," PM said.

"More importantly, finance officials will work with the Department of Finance to migrate beyond cheques to direct electronic transactions from this station."

District leaders hailed the combined road link, administration hub, and local treasury as a major breakthrough in decentralizing government authority and bringing basic services to rural Middle Fly.

Marape was accompanied by provincial leaders and government delegates during the official launch.