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A senior public servant, who did not want to be named, expressed his dissatisfaction and frustration over the lack of proper drainage for the sub district of Kerema. He believes this is the main reason why Malalaua is always flooded during wet season.

“Most of the houses were built during the colonial era and have low posts so flood water usually enters when it’s a very heavy rain,” he stated.

“Malalaua is the gateway to the Gulf Province and just by first impression, it looks like a typical village.”

Dr Kiniafa is part of a land-based healthcare team that was deployed by YWAM Medical Ships for a one week patrol to Kerema.

In partnership with Kerema General Hospital, the team delivered optometry services, dental procedures and health education.   

“I’ve enjoyed having the opportunity to expand my services to outside of Port Moresby," said Dr Kiniafa.

“A passion of mine is to also raise awareness on oral cancer, which is now the fastest growing cancer in Papua New Guinea.

In a statement, Prime Minister Peter O’Neill said more than K6 billion is invested each year to improve healthcare.

“While we still have a lot of work to do, universal healthcare is becoming a reality around Papua New Guinea,” stated the PM.

“The amount of money a person has in their pocket should not determine if they can see a doctor or receive healthcare.

“Over the past five years, working with our partners, including churches, we have expanded medical services to remote areas and rebuilt hospitals.

“We are absolutely thrilled to have worked with our partners again to deliver the Teach for Tomorrow training to the 37 elementary teachers in Gulf Province,” said Dr Genevieve Nelson, Kokoda Track Foundation (KTF) CEO.

“These teachers are the foundation of the elementary education service across PNG and they must be supported. They provide education to children during their most formative years, setting them up for a life-long love of education.

“We are so grateful to our major donor, the Prime Minister’s Office and in particular, Prime Minister Peter O’Neill.

The first phase of the construction from Malalaua station to Epo sealing was completed a month ago, however, the second phase from Epo to Kerema town has seen slow progress as the National Government is yet to release funds.

As a National Government project supported by the Gulf Provincial Government and the Dekenai Construction company, the second phase is still awaiting the release of funds from the government.

The incident which took place late last night was interrupted by a police car that was travelling along the highway on patrol.

The men were initially chased by angry travellers who seized the opportunity to attack the men after one of them realised that that the shot gun that they were armed with was not loaded.

The three suspects are now in police custody while police have confiscated the shot gun as well as the two bush knives that the robbers were in possession of.

The suspect aged 34 years met the victim aged 45 and bashed him up yesterday afternoon.

The victim borrowed and accumulated money to a total of K2,000 from the Hagen loan shark but failed to meet the man to pay the money back and then went into hiding.

Gulf police commander Silas Wayagure says the man is currently at the Kerema police cells and will be meeting with the police.

The victim was reported to have sustained a black eye and two broken ribs.

As a mom of two, she was once a victim but seeing the implementation of this project was a day she could never stop her heart from crying out in joy.

"I was a victim where my ex-husband would hit me or throw me out of the house just to go out with other women," Maria tearfully said.

"I also have been badly beaten with fractured bones and swollen eyes and sometimes, I get chucked out of the house for no good reason," she said.

"And with this unit now here, I would like to thank the people who initiated this project to set up in Kerema.”

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Kerema police yet to recapture escapees

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All the nine convicts were convicted on drug related offenses.

Police are also alleged to be part of the break out prompting an internal investigation into the January 27^th break out.

Gulf police commander Silas Wayagure says once confirmed, policemen involved will face serious administrative and criminal charges.

Wayagure says there was a serious breach of protocol and jail cell procedures involved in this matter adding that all personnel will be dealt with accordingly.