West New Britain Law & Order Issues

28/05/2026

Public Appeal to BSP Management – Kimbe Branch

For the last few years, BSP Kimbe Branch has shown ongoing challenges in customer service delivery, particularly regarding the long queues customers endure daily under the hot sun. In recent weeks, the situation has worsened.

Many clients arrive as early as 1:00am just to secure a place in line before more people come into town. Villagers, oil palm block settlers, company employees living outside town, and ordinary citizens are finding it increasingly difficult just to access basic banking services.

This is an appeal to BSP Financial Group Limited please do not overlook the needs of your valued customers. For years, customers have continued to experience these challenges, yet there appears to be little improvement in providing more convenient and accessible services.

The people of West New Britain Province are suffering through long queues and difficult conditions simply to access banking services. We ask that urgent attention be given to this ongoing issue and that practical solutions be implemented as soon as possible.

Thank you from your clients and customers of West New Britain Province.

26/05/2026

Wilful Murder Reported on Vitu Island

A wilful murder incident was reported at Paruru Health Centre on Vitu Island at approximately 9:00pm yesterday evening.

The victim, identified as Gilbert Kevo was brought to the health facility but was pronounced dead on arrival by the Staff in Charge (SIC). Preliminary reports indicate that the deceased sustained a deep cut wound to the calf. Reasons behind the killing is still unknown.

Police officers on patrol, together with health officials, confirmed the incident at the scene.

Two suspects, identified as Elias Barnabas and Noel Tailo, both from Lambe Village, have been named in connection with the incident.

Police are currently monitoring the situation, which has been described as tense, while investigations continue.

Further details will be released as they become available.

26/05/2026

11/04/2026

Source: WNBPG Media Coverage

09/04/2026

Leaders of villages between Galeoale and Gavaiva are urged to ensure that the individual seen in the circulated TikTok video is held accountable and faces the full force of the law.

The behavior displayed is unacceptable and reflects a serious lack of respect for motorists using the highway. Such actions contribute to delays in essential services and create unnecessary risks for the public.

Community leaders are requested to take immediate responsibility by identifying the individual and addressing this matter promptly within your respective communities.

Let us all work together to maintain discipline, respect, and safety along our roads.

26/03/2026

A friendly reminder to everyone:

crime does not pay, the path down crimes way only leads to three destinations, a hospital bed, a prison sentence or a tray in the morgue. It is time to change now or never. The future is in your hands, what you do today affects the outcome of tomorrow.

Kudos to the men in blue for a terrific job well done and a word of gratitude goes out to all the civilians who assisted the police in the apprehension of five suspects in regards to today's robbery at the Kisere welcome supermarket.

This is the way forward, this is called working in partnership. Wok b**g wantaim to create a safer and secure tomorrow.
💪🏿💙❤️🔥🔥🔥

26/03/2026

PART 1 & 2 Robbery Today Kimbe