PNG Chief Migration Officer, Solomon Kantha, released a public statement saying it is the preference of the Government that a PNG company or joint venture be appointed to operate ICA’s new border security capability.
He said the chosen provider will be responsible for services at the Bomana Immigration Centre, including security, facilities management, catering and cleaning.
The centre will be accommodating persons with no rights to remain in PNG.
Plans to open the centre remain on track; the facility will open by mid-year and will be fully operational prior to APEC Leaders’ week in November.
Kantha stressed that the presence of the centre sends a clear message to those seeking to take advantage of PNG’s welcoming nature, saying those who are in the country illegally will be found, detained and removed.