Bomana Immigration Centre

50 unlawful non-citizens detained

Under the PNG Migration Act 1978, anyone in PNG without a valid visa is an unlawful non-citizen and is available for immigration detention and removal.

The newly-opened Bomana Immigration Centre is a valuable addition to the operational capability of ICA in its role of protecting PNG’s borders.

It currently has 50 unlawful citizens detained. These are people of no refugee status or valid visa to remain in the country.

Tender process for immigration centre starts

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.