Hiri-Koiari District

This is a time for progress for the Kuriva people when a new 42KW solar mini power grid was commissioned for the St John Bosco Kuriva Primary School and the hand-over of the ambulance to the Kuriva Health Centre.

Onboard with the partnership is TotalEnergies, USAID, St John, Ambulance, ExxonMobil, Santos Papua JV Partners, and Member for Hiri-Koiari, Keith Iduhu.

The MOU outlines a mutual desire to work together for the development of the Hiri-Koiari District in the Central Province. The collaboration will involve strengthening healthcare delivery, providing capacity building opportunities for local health workers, and delivering youth engagement initiatives.

Member for Hiri Koiari, Keith Iduhu expressed his pleasure in signing the MOU on behalf of the district. He acknowledged YWAM MS's 12-year track record in Papua New Guinea and the organization's expansion into Hiri Koiari.

Returning Officer Leo Ameua said counting has been delayed for two days because they are lacking vital materials to begin.