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The Police Commissioner David Manning has strongly criticized the irresponsible and reckless actions of students and local villagers who were involved in a violent clash over the weekend in Goroka.Commissioner Manning confirmed the deployment of additional police from Mobile Squads and surrounding provincial commands had brought normality back to Goroka township. Commissioner Manning confirmed the violent altercation erupted between University of Goroka students and residents from a nearby village, on the evening of Saturday, 8th November. He noted that the crowd initially overwhelmed police officers, who had to call in reinforcements to bring the situation under control. “The Goroka General Hospital has confirmed that 40 students were admitted with injuries, and a number of vehicles and houses have been damaged. “Three police were also injured by intoxicated individuals throwing stones. The Commissioner expressed his concern at the quick escalation of the fight, and the haphazard response by the local police command. “The manner in which this matter escalated is of serious concern. The effectiveness of this policing unit is unacceptable. I expect better and more effective policing from provincial commands.” “I have directed an immediate review of the operational preparations and of the policing response to this matter, overseen by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Regional Operations).” “Internal Affairs investigators have been deployed to examine the actions of police on the ground and determine why a swifter and more professional policing outcome was not delivered.” “Until such time as satisfactory answers are provided, Mobile Squad members will continue to maintain a presence in Goroka. The Provincial Police Commander for Eastern Highlands Province and Police Station Commander for Goroka have been stood down from their duties.” Commissioner Manning called on the University of Goroka and student bodies to examine the behavior of students. “This sort of alcohol-fueled behavior is unacceptable. Students and surrounding communities have suffered as the result of alcohol-fueled stupidity. Commissioner Manning urged the University of Goroka and student organizations to reflect on student conduct, emphasizing that alcohol-related misconduct is unacceptable. He noted that such behavior has negatively impacted both students and nearby communities. “It is disappointing to see the escalation of a dispute that could have been quickly resolved if reported to police. “We need to put a stop to this culture of violence. Our educated youth must break from such practices. “There are many universities around our nation that have robust policies and professional cultures, which ensure that such acts of violence do not occur. “I expect that all universities take proactive steps to reinforce positive campus cultures and uphold high standards of student behavior. Leadership teams should work collaboratively with student bodies to promote respect, responsibility and accountability, ensuring that every student is aware of the consequences of reckless actions.” Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information is strongly encouraged to come forward and assist investigators.

The Governor for Madang Ramsey Pariwa, has assured the parents and guardians of Madang students attending the University of Goroka (UOG) at Eastern Highlands province, that his administration is addressing the issue of their safe retrieval back to the province. “It is a great concern that Madang Students attending the University of Goroka can not sit for their examinations this week due to a fight between the upper highlands students and locals around the campus.” “I have established contacts with authorities on the ground and kept abreast with the situation.” “The situation is contained, and all students are safe as I have been informed.” “I have already issued directives for the administration and provincial police to attend to Madang students and bring them home safely, and I assure a safe return home for my students.” Governor Pariwa added that according to the President of UOG Madang students, the students are waiting for the university to make a decision at this time. “Whatever decision being reached by the university we will be informed and we could all observe.” “I appreciate and commend the police manpower on the ground for stepping up and containing the situation.” “I also call on the Eastern Highlands Provincial Government and the provincial police command, including the Northern Mobile Group on the ground, to beef up security and address the situation to its core so that students must not miss out on their examinations for this academic year at such a time as this.”

Prime Minister James Marape has issued an emotive call to world leaders to take drastic actions to address climate change crisis that many countries in the pacific are facing the extreme effects of it.At the World Leaders Climate Action Summit, Prime Minister Marape issued a stirring call for world leaders to “act now and act responsibly,” stressing that for small island and forest nations, the climate crisis is not theoretical but existential. “For Papua New Guinea (PNG), climate adaptation and mitigation are not a choice — it is a matter of survival,” he told delegates. He reaffirmed PNG’s commitment to Articles 5 and 6 of the Paris Agreement, which recognize the critical role of forests and carbon markets in tackling climate change. He emphasized that Papua New Guinea safeguards 35 million hectares of pristine rainforest — equivalent to 13% of the world’s tropical forests — alongside vast ocean ecosystems that sustain 7% of global biodiversity. “Forests and oceans are our greatest allies — they preserve the air, regulate the climate, and sustain life on Earth,” he said. Prime Minister Marape acknowledged the support from international partners including the United Nations, France, Australia, the Green Climate Fund, the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) and the Coalition for Rainforest Nations for advancing PNG’s conservation agenda. He also paid tribute to His Majesty King Charles III, President Xi Jinping, and UN Secretary General António Guterres for championing global efforts to protect forests and biodiversity.

Police in the National Capital District and Central Province are investigating the death of a female who is yet to be identified.The body was discovered at Ruburoko along Hiritano Highway, just past Dasiama in Hiri Koiari District of Central Province. Central Provincial Police Commander Chief Inspector Joseph Salle confirmed that the deceased female body was discovered by a man who went to his garden. He saw the body of the lady and later reported it to the local leaders, who then reported the matter to the police. He said officers from Forensic, Central Criminal Investigation, and the Laloki police today went to the scene, retrieved the body, and brought it to the Port Moresby General Hospital Morgue at 3Mile, where it is currently located. PPC Salle added that the female had a tattoo on her right abdomen side. The tattoo is painted in yellow, red, and black. He further mentioned that she has short hair and is about 140 centimeters tall. “Police, community leaders, and village representatives from the Ruburoko area raised awareness in the surrounding villages, and they confirmed that all females are present.” “We are now extending our call to the general public to check each house, and if any female members that fit the described criteria are missing, they can call Central Police Headquarters, and police officers will assist.” “The body of the deceased female is now in the morgue at 3Mile.” He added that the bilum, clothes and her tongs were also retrieved and photographed which the public can see the photos to identify her.

Bereina Police Station in Kairuku District of Central Province was privileged to benefit from the Marape-Roso Government Special Police Assistance Program (SPAP) funding of K3.9 million that was used to build ten new houses, which were commissioned by Police Minister Peter Tsiamalili on Friday November 07, 2025.Minister Tsiamalili, while acknowledging the assistance given by the government, also stated that Kairuku District is only an hour away from Port Moresby but still lacks government services, which is a reality around the country. He said the government and the people need to do more. He further added that with the SPAP, the current government, right across the country, is making a difference in regard to policing infrastructure, particularly in most rural areas, as the program supports the police officers. “I want to appreciate my police officers. Continue to serve your country; this is your country.” “This is a job that you made a decision to join the police force, and you believe in the uniform. We can have many people criticizing us, but no one fits into our shoes.” “They can continue to criticize us, but you have a minister who has the greatest trust in all of you.” “Despite the challenges of many governments in the past, no other government is investing more in police than this government.” He further added that, as the minister, he knows the challenges; that is why he is trying his best to make sure police infrastructure is looked into, police cars are given to increase police presence, and police officers are trained to increase police manpower throughout the country. Minister Tsiamalili said that getting the simple things right, like repatriating the retired officers back home and getting the uniforms for the police officers, are some of the things that are being looked into. While outlining the things that the government is doing, he also challenged the serving police officers to look after the new officers who will graduate and join them in the future, teaching them the good habits of discipline that they were taught at Bomana Police College. Before officially commissioning the police houses and the renovated police station, he thanked the landowners of Berina who provided land to build the police houses. He also thanked the member for Kairuku and Energy Minister Peter Namea Isoaimo, who donated two open-back Toyota Land Cruisers to Bereina police, who are currently using them to do policing in Bereina. The opening of the renovated police station and the commissioning of the ten houses were witnessed by senior police officers from Police Headquarters and the NCD/Central Command, along with the police officers of Central and Kairuku MP, as well as the people of Mekeo and Bereina.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva looks to establish stronger ties with Papua New Guinea (PNG) by opening an embassy in the country. President Lula revealed this when meeting with PNG Prime Minister James Marape at the margins of COP30 at Belém, Brazil. The Brazilian leader proposed opening a Brazilian embassy in Port Moresby to strengthen diplomatic engagement, trade, and technical cooperation. He said this would pave the way for collaboration in agriculture, renewable energy, and scientific research. “It is time we expand our ties beyond climate discussions,” Lula said. “We can deepen cooperation in trade, health, education, and energy. Brazil is ready to work with Papua New Guinea on new opportunities that will benefit both our peoples.” President Lula also suggested sending his Minister of Economy to PNG for future consultations with PNG’s economic team, signaling Brazil’s intention to build a comprehensive partnership in energy, agribusiness, and technology. The President expressed this after Prime Minister Marape proposed a new phase of partnership, including: • Opening a Papua New Guinea diplomatic mission in Brazil, • Inviting Brazil to establish an embassy in Port Moresby, and • Encouraging business and government cooperation in agriculture, energy, and technology. “We invite Brazilian companies—especially in agriculture and energy—to invest in PNG,” Prime Minister Marape told President Lula. “Your agribusiness strength can support our move toward becoming a food-secure exporting nation.” Marape said both countries could collaborate on tropical agriculture and rural development, with Brazil’s success in sustainable farming serving as a model for PNG.

Governor for Madang province Ramsey Pariwa, has condemned two recent killings at Kinim Station on Karkar island describing it as ‘barbaric and inhumane act’ executed by individuals. The unfortunate incident involving the beheading of a person on Friday morning, November 7, 2025, at Kinim Station, has already gone viral on social media tainting a bad image of beautiful Karkar Island and Madang province. Governor Pariwa said the killings of the two persons from Gial village by suspects from Urugen was uncalled for. Governor Pariwa stated strongly that the act of killing the two deceased persons when they were already in the lawful precinct and custody of the police is totally wrong and uncalled for. “We must respect the law and the lawful processes in place and abide by it and not to take the law into our own hands.” “The ultimate act of beheading a deceased person as if he were an animal is so cruel in nature, and I totally condemn it.” “Since when did our people of Karkar Island use this kind of method of fighting and killing each other? This is not our way of doing things and settling issues.” Governor Pariwa stated that he has spoken with the Provincial Police Commander Superintendent, Robert Baim on sending police reinforcement and thanked him for deploying a Task Force team from Madang on Friday early morning to Karkar Island to enforce order on the ground. Meanwhile, the Governor has called on the individuals responsible for the unlawful killings to surrender and give themselves to the police. “I also call on the villages of both Gial and Urugen to observe peace and allow the law to take its course with the help of our police reinforcement on the ground.” “I appeal to my communities on the island to assist police to do their work in enforcing the law and maintaining peace and order on the island.” “We the people of Karkar and Madang are law abiding citizens and I appeal to all of us to observe and abide by the law.”

Police in Madang have confirmed a brutal double homicide at Kinim Station on Karkar Island early Friday morning of this week, describing the incident as one of the most shocking acts of violence in the province. Madang Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Robert Baim, reported that two men from Gial village were killed, with one victim allegedly beheaded by attackers believed to be from Urugen village. The killings reportedly occurred while the victims were already in police custody at the station. “This is a very disturbing and barbaric act,” Superintendent Baim stated. “Initial reports suggest the victims were in police care when they were attacked.” “We are treating this as a serious crime, and those responsible will be brought to justice.” A Task Force team was immediately dispatched from Madang to Karkar Island on Friday morning to restore order and prevent retaliatory violence between the two communities. Commander Baim has reinforced the police presence on the island to stabilize the situation and called on leaders and people of both Gial and Urugen villages to remain calm and allow police investigations to proceed. He appealed directly to the suspects involved to surrender immediately, warning that police will take firm action against anyone attempting to take the law into their own hands. “We will not tolerate such unlawful and cruel behaviour.” “These kinds of acts not only destroy lives but also the peace and reputation of the community.” “The law must be respected.” Furthermore, police investigations are continuing, and the public has been urged to assist with any information that could lead to the arrests of those involved.

Governor for Madang province Ramsey Pariwa, has publicly declared this week, that the sporting pride of Madang namely the Madang Football Club will be back on the field in 2026 to proudly fly the flag of the province in the sport of soccer. “As the patron of Madang FC, I declare that I am prepared to put money and get funding in place to have Madang FC return to the National Soccer League next year.” He said that he would task the Madang Provincial Events Committee to sit down with the Madang Provincial Sports Coordinator plus the Madang Soccer Association to design a plan to move forward to have Madang FC take part in the National Soccer League next year. Governor Pariwa gave his major sports undertaking during the presentation of trophies and cash prizes to the winning teams who participated in the Madang Urban LLG leg of the Governor's Cup tournament. The tournament saw both men and women participate in soccer and volleyball games in a week-long competition with the grand final held on Tuesday the 4th of November 2025. During the occasion, he announced that Madang will also field a rugby league team and stated that he is totally against the name Madang Kandes which is not an indigenous Madang identity tag. He said Madang has other suitable names to associate to that has cultural significance. Meantime, the main aim of the Governor’s Cup tournament is to unite all sports men and women to participate and at the same time avoid law and order problems in the community. He believes one of the reasons lawlessness in the country is rising is because the government is not creating the opportunity for the talented or gifted sport men and women in the community to keep them occupied. He said that there are some gifted men and women in the community who when not having anything better to keep them occupied resort to illegal activities thus creating problem in the community. “The Governor’s Cup is an opportunity created by the Madang Provincial Government for sport men and women particularly youths to play together and unite for the common good.” “I encourage those players who have taken the field in the Governor’s Cup should be happy that they have a chance to represent the province under the wings of Madang FC.” He further thanked everyone including games technical officials, teams’ players and club managers for hosting a successful one-week tournament. On the other hand, he particularly mentioned and commended Madang Urban Local Level Government (LLG) Coordinator, Belshman Tupa, for taking on the initiative to organize the event with the assistance of James Manup and Provincial Sports Coordinator, Panchito Amepou. He has also given an undertaking to improve the sporting facilities in Madang so the people can go and enjoy the games. “My job now is to look around for funds to assist improve the facilities at Laiwaden oval and other sporting venues in town.” Meanwhile, he also acknowledged the SME mothers who have utilized the Governor’s Cup tournament to go sell their food and drinks to sustain living expenses.

Madang Police have been working with limited resources to keep the Local Level Government (LLG) elections safe. Provincial Police Commander Superintendent Robert Baim said officers are doing their best with what they have. “We are using whatever limited resources we have. All election matters are the Electoral Commission’s responsibility.” “Police only assist to provide security depending on funds available.” Superintendent Baim thanked his officers for staying committed despite the challenges. “We are here to serve with or without resources.” His comments came after a presiding officer was arrested in Madang for being in possession of unused ballot papers and polling materials. Police said the officer had been under watch for several days before his arrest. Baim said the incident is a warning to all election officials. “Do your job with trust. Every eye is on you. The laws are here to govern all of us.”

Police in Madang have arrested a presiding officer after he was found with unused ballot papers and other election materials during the Madang Urban Local Level Government (MULLG) election. The officer, who was part of Team 63 at the Tusbab Secondary School counting centre, was caught with ballot butts, ballot papers, and polling journals. Police and scrutineers had been watching him closely for several days after noticing suspicious behaviour. The search was carried out by the Madang National Criminal Intelligence and Transnational Crime Unit, leading to his arrest at the Marape Hall counting centre. Provincial Police Commander Superintendent Robert Baim confirmed the arrest, saying the officer is now held at Jomba Police Station and will be charged under the Election-Related Offences Act. PPC Baim warned all polling officials to act honestly while carrying out their duties. “Let me warn the polling officials, do your job with trust.” “Every eye is on you, so your conduct, movements, and actions are being scrutinized by everyone.” He reminded the public that “the laws are here to govern all of us.”

As a token of appreciation, the Department of Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs (DPLGA), on behalf of the Secretary Philip Leo and the Minister Soroi Marepo Eoe, food rations were presented to the landowners of Kaup Village in East Sepik Province. The presentation, made to the village elders, recognized their ongoing cooperation and support in allocating land for the resettlement of the displaced Kadovar Island people. Kaup has been identified as the proposed permanent resettlement site for the Kadovar community, who were evacuated to the Dandan Care Centre under the Turubu Local Level Government (LLG) area following the volcanic eruption on Kadovar Island in January 2018. Since 2020, DPLGA has been providing regular food assistance to the displaced Kadovar people, who remain largely dependent on these rations due to limited access to sustainable food sources. Earlier this week, officials from DPLGA and the East Sepik Provincial Administration held discussions with the Kaup landowners to reach a mutual understanding on the way forward for the proposed resettlement project. Through continued collaboration and successful negotiations between the East Sepik Provincial Government, the Wewak District Development Authority (DDA) and DPLGA, the proposed Kaup site represents a significant step toward achieving a lasting resettlement solution for the Kadovar people currently living at Dandan Care Centre. Furthermore, the Department of Lands and Physical Planning and the East Sepik Provincial Administration, will visit the proposed Kaup site to conduct a joint inspection and hold consultations with local leaders and landowners as part of the ongoing resettlement planning process.