Manam Restoration Authority

Madang Police arrested and charged Lomai for allegedly stealing by false pretense of K397,500, money belonging to the Manam Restoration Authority and for money laundering.

He was released on a K2000 bail at the Jomba Police Station in Madang. Lomai in a media conference said he wanted to set the record straight that he had no idea about a K6 million funding belonging to the Manam Restoration Authority. 

Minister for National Planning, Richard Maru, said the Government will ensure that over the next two months, the remaining balance of K15 million will be made available to the Manam Restoration Authority.

The Madang Governor told media personnel in Madang after the Parliament passed the Manam Restoration Bill on March 31.

Governor Kas further stated that the Madang Provincial Executive Council would suggest a name to the National Executive Council for somebody from PNG with high regard and influence to head the new MRA.