Milne Bay Province

As a result of the need, the World Food Program has come on board with a total of over 80,500 bags of rice to be equally distributed to the worst affected communities in the Province.  

The food distribution started last week and will continue, hoping to reach more than 52,000 people on the outer islands and some of the wards on the mainland who were severely affected by El Nino.

The whole Woodlark Island is an alienated land which means it is State land.

Woodlark Island has a population of over 6,000 people from eight different clans.

Minister for Lands and Physical Planning Benny Allan said the people have been living on State land and they belong to that island.

In 2014, Prime Minister Peter O’Neill directed the Department through Minister Allan to work on the Woodlark land and solve the issue and try to return the land back to the people. 

Most of these will be cultural activities and will come all in a day on the day.

However, if you are planning to have more fun in the days leading up to this big day or the days after, why not choose the peaceful town of Alotau and its outer lying islands and atolls.

The late Pias was shot dead during an exchange of fire between police and an armed gang over the weekend.

Provincial Police Commander, Joseph Morehari, told TVWan news via telephone that officer Pias was shot as the armed gang was getting away after robbing the Jade Island Trading on Saturday, July 30^th.

PPC Morehari said some of the suspects were wounded by police, but managed to escape on a dinghy.

Provincial Police Commander, Joseph Morehari, told TVWan News today, he is more than certain that is the case, but has given orders for a full investigation to establish what led to the chaos.

After 5 hours of a ‘situation lock down’, Morehari said he was advised that PNG Air staff had locked themselves in because of an alleged armed robbery that was taking place in the shop next door.

However, they will still treat this as a hostage report until they establish what had actually happened yesterday.

Commissioner Gari Baki said this is shocking news for the family of the slain policeman as well as the constabulary.

He has ordered a full and immediate investigation into the shooting.

“We not rest until those criminals are brought to justice,” Commissioner Baki said.                                                                                                                                                                                       

Nine suspects have been identified however, all have gone into hiding.

Milne Bay police commander, Joseph Morehari, confirmed with Loop PNG over the phone that there are hostages being held in the Airlines PNG office.

However, he would not reveal the number of hostage-takers or their victims. He reassured the public that they are now on the scene and are dealing with the situation.

The Loop newsroom received information from residents on the ground that the town has come to a standstill as the public awaits the outcome of the hostage situation.

The weather office has issued a renewed strong wind warning and isolated showers for all coastal waters in these provinces.

Strong northwest surge of 25/34 knots are expected to continue for the next 24 hours causing rough seas.

People are urged to take precaution when traveling out to sea.

All small crafts and boats are also urged to take necessary precautions before going out to sea.

Look no further. Gario was found among the throngs of  Christmas shoppers at the Brian Bell Home Centre in Gordons Port Moresby this morning making up his mind to buy a Christmas present. But the going seemed  tough for this man from Aribi in Dogura area of Baniara in north coast of Milne Bay. It’s just that every thing seemed too good to be true, that making up his mind was troubling to him.

The budget was endorsed by Governor Titus Philemon, and Chairman of Finance Policy, Planning and Public Service  during  a special sitting to present the 2016  Province Budget.

The outline of the 2016 Budget has two sides, the Revenue Projections and Expenditure Estimates. Milne Bay Province has two major revenue sources, grants from the National Government and internally raised revenues. The Budget is outlined in these terms.

Governor Philemon was pleased to announce that Milne Bay Provincial Budget for 2016 is