Madang Province

Bangapela is situated in the Yawar LLG of Bogia District. Bangapela, a riverine village along the Ramu River, will host the sporting event to run for over week.

Twenty-seven soccer teams have registered, with teams coming in from Angoram District, East Sepik Province, Middle Ramu and from the remote villages of Bogia District.

In the past, Independence celebrations involved communities within the Yawar LLG, where Bangapela is from, and have successfully hosted three games.

The provincial electoral office is now preparing for a by-election awaiting final approval from the Electoral commissioner.

According to Provincial Returning Officer Sponsa Navi, they will use the same electoral roll used in the 2022 General Elections.

However, many citizens are concerned that the 2022 roll has not been updated to include people who have recently moved to Madang, those who turned 18 and those who have since been deceased.

Adelino Kaboanga, the school’s principal, has taken the opportunity to monetize independence celebrations due to the fact that there are many projects within the school which need upgrading and maintenance.

Since the Education Department has stopped parents from paying fees due to TFF funding, it has been quite difficult to get projects off the ground. Adding that TFF alone is insufficient to use for new projects and maintain infrastructure.

After conducting three mock exams already, the school is concerned about the grade 8’s performance in the external examinations; and felt that meetings should be conducted with parents on shared responsibilities to support the programs the school will be conducting in preparing the students.

Mobile phones and peer pressure are some of the agendas that were discussed as how parents can control and assist in the education of their children. Teachers are worried that as they do their part in school, the same amount of time and energy must also be applied back at home.

Office of the Governor of Madang, Ramsy Pariwa facilitated the much-needed maintenance work in preparation for the ELC-PNG Madang District Church Conference, which will be hosted by the Begesin circuit at Manupir mission station.

Members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of PNG expressed their appreciation and gratitude to the Office of the Governor.

The road will be the main access to the station and will be used by the Lutheran Christians during the conference.

Only about 2.5km of road has been sealed whilst the other 2.5km is still on hold as Madang Provincial Works are trying their best to get all the suited materials on hand before work can continue.

According to Madang District Administrator, Albert Ului, there has been some delay due to sourcing of materials as one of their crushers, used for cracking stones (chips), had a breakdown, and is unable to be utilized at the moment.

Provincial Works needs the 14ml and 12ml crushed stones in order to complete the sealing process.

Even though the celebrations were a week late, this was to give their practical teaching staff from Madang Teachers College (MTC) a hands-on experience in organized school activities.

During the opening remarks made by the head teacher, Benedict Baleng, he encouraged students to read more so that they are able to build their vocabulary and know about places so that they are able to prosper in life.

Once known for its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, Madang has unfortunately gained a reputation as one of the most notorious provinces in the country.

This transition can be attributed to several factors that have impacted the province's social, economic, and political landscape.

One of the key factors contributing to the province's decline is the rise in criminal activities. The province has witnessed an increase in various forms of crime, including theft, robbery, drug trafficking, and gang-related violence.

Since the Manam Islanders' displacement in 2004, it has been noted that as the years had gone by, so much has changed, yet the struggles and challenges for the Manam Resettlement Authority (MaRA) remain the same.

It was an early start for the journalists as they head onto the North Coast Highway at 5 am in the morning, with MaRA chief executive officer, Richard Baia, chairman Dr. Boga Figa and other field officers.

This was highlighted during the opening of the National Maritime Safety Authority (NMSA) office in Madang.

Governor Pariwa said in improving in maritime safety, the Provincial Executive Council has embarked on rectifying approaches, by appointing the Madang Provincial Small Crafts Board.

Pariwa is now happy that NMSA has an office which can look into the woes of the four maritime districts of Bogia, Sumkar, Madang and Raicoast, as for far too long people have suffered.