Alotau protest

Alotau power station shuts down amid safety concerns

In a notice released today, PPL said: “Electricity supply will not be restored until the situation returns to normal and PNG Power is sure of its properties and staff safety.”

This newsroom was advised by locals on ground that tension remains high while the town is still on lockdown, and gunshots have been heard in town since yesterday evening.

“As of last night people had been burning tyres and there was a shootout at Goilanai Bridge,” Loop PNG was told.