Milne Bay Province

Cop kills murder suspect in self-defence

The suspect, 35-year-old Frexcy Timothy, allegedly attacked two police officers who came to arrest him for various offences. He killed Sergeant Kopi Kanatupa, but was neutralized by First Constable Pala Kaki.

Trobriand’s only agriculture teacher

Nathan Kabisawali, a teacher at Kiriwina High School, is devoted to teaching his students about sustainable farming practices and food security.

Nathan’s upbringing in the Trobriand Islands and his firsthand experience of the challenges his community faced due to climate change, inspired him to study agriculture at the University of Environment and Natural Resources.

“I want to assist the people on the island in increasing their fresh produce while using sustainable methods to protect the environment,” he says.

Relief supplies for cyclone damages

Islanders were affected by the two tropical cyclones that swept through the Milne Bay Province earlier this month.

“That’s Budibudi, Iwa, Yanabwa, and Rossel, Sudest southside, the Calvados chain of Samarai-Murua. So we have this extent of remote communities that have been severely hit by two cyclones consecutively.”

The cyclones have left over two hundred thousand people in Vanuatu reeling from the after effects, while in the maritime district of Samarai-Murua, widespread damages have also been observed and reported.

Alotau Elects PNC’s Morris

People's National Congress Party candidate, Ricky Morris has come out on top, elected for the first time as member-elect.

Morris led with 8,093 votes. Coming in close was Lisia Ilaibeni (URP) with 7,986 polling; a difference of 170 votes.

Allan Bole Baniyamai (PNGP) was the 36th candidate to be eliminated. His votes were distributed and Morris won.

Wesley leads Milne Bay Regional count

After the 12th elimination, Gordon Wesley (PNC) was leading with 28,426 votes.

  1. Gordon Wesley (PNC) - 28,426
  2. Tim Neville (NA) - 21,158
  3. Titus Philemon (URP) - 20,361
  4. Charles Watson Lepani (PNGP) - 12,145
  5. Jennifer Rudd (PANGU Pati) - 10,718
  6. Charles Abel (ODP) - 8, 993
  7. Rex Kaikuyawa (IND) - 8,116

The absolute majority (50%+1) is at 54,959 votes.

Liquor Ban For Milne Bay

He said the liquor ban will start on Thursday, when the Writs are issued to the end of the election period.

PPC Barkie said the alcohol ban during the election in all alcohol selling outlets was the idea of the Government’s call to make this election safe.

He said he supports the idea because many alcohol-related issues had led to many law and order problems. 

PPC Barkie said the provincial licensing board before the decision of the Government had banned the sales of liquor in all outlets but allowed the hotels to sell.

Special Constables For Election Operation

He said the appointment on the constables is to assist the police manpower shortage in the province. Supt. Barkie said the constables were identified and trained for the election operation.

He said their term as special constables would expire when the election ends.

 

PPC Barkie said the other police officers in the province had also gone through special trainings for the election period. Some of the things taught during the training were on how to deal with election-related offences, with physical training exercises progressing well.

 

No Consultation For Pilotage, Jomard Passage

LPF President and Chairman, Jerome Tioti said the Jomard Passage discussions are a sensitive issue for the island people and for many years have waited. For many years, they have waited for the government to do right by them, but once again, have been left out.

No Consultation For Pilotage, Jomard Passage

LPF President and Chairman, Jerome Tioti said the Jomard Passage discussions are a sensitive issue for the island people and for many years have waited. For many years, they have waited for the government to do right by them, but once again, have been left out.

Cameron Food Appeal

Appeal Coordinator, Magistrate Rebecca Kwayaila said the food appeal was launched when the school was forced to send their boarding students home.

In her appeal letter, Magistrate Kwayalia stated that students from outer islands and other parts of the province who had no relatives, remained on school grounds and were being supported by staff with basic meals. Hence the appeal was to help feed the students until rations were made available. 

On Friday August 20th, Trukai Industries responded to the appeal and donated 50 10kg bags of rice to the school.