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30/08/2026

ELC-PNG RANARA CIRCUIT PRAISES GOVERNOR PARIWA’S ELEVENTH HOUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

THE CHURCH elders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of PNG in Ranara Circuit of Rai Coast district were lost for words when expressing their gratitude, appreciation and thanks to the Provincial Member and Governor for Madang Province, Hon. Ramsey Pariwa for coming in literally at the 'eleventh hour' to provide a K10,000 financial assistance to support them host the Ranara Circuit Conference in remote Duru-Kopa congregation of Nahu 2 Parish.

ELC PNG Ranara Circuit President, Pastor Gumeyu Bais explained that with the current El Nino drought they were experiencing the host congregation was rather doubtful in staging the event, as local villages were having garden produce shortage and were in doubt regarding the church Conference. However, with the eleventh hour intervention by Governor Pariwa it was a huge relief and a generous gesture.

A number of Ranara Circuit elders were in doubt as they prepared last Saturday to walk along the banks of the Gusap river up to a terrain of the Finistere Range when a team of officers arrived at Ramu Sugar at midday on Saturday to deliver K10,000 in cash presented by Governor Pariwa to support the Church gathering.

The Conference at Duru-Kopa congregation is right on the borders of Rai Coast and Markham District in Morobe province and is separated only by the Gusap river.

Pst. Gumeyu said it is not the first time Governor Pariwa had provided worthwhile assistance at the eleventh hour.

"Last year during the hosting of the ELC-PNG Madang District Conference at Ranara, Governor Pariwa came it to assist when we fell short,

"Our Governor is truly a man of faith whose intervention greatly supports the work of the church. We will continue to pray for his leadership, "Pst. Gumeyu said.

The Bursar of the Lutheran University of Papua New Guinea, Daniel Biti, who is also a local from Nahu-Rawa LLG acknowledged Governor Pariwa for always assisting the churches during desperate and trying times.

A delegation from the ELC-PNG Lutheran Development Services was also present at Ramu Sugar on Saturday to witness the presentation of K10,000 by the Governor's Project Officer, Sam Uyagaum to the ELC Ranara Circuit President, Pst. Gumeyu.

The Lutheran Development Services spokesperson acknowledged the assistance by Governor Pariwa to the church, and emphasized that government and churches need to work as Development partners in order to deliver vital socio-economic services to the people.

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26/08/2026

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22/08/2026

GOVERNOR WELCOMES PRIME MINISTER TO LAUNCH DWU 30TH ANNIVERSARY IN MADANG.

Governor for Madang Province, Hon Ramsey Pariwa, welcomed the Prime Minister to Divine Word University in Madang for the launching of the 30th Anniversary, Festival of Legacy and Vision yesterday, 20th August, 2026.

In his welcoming remarks he acknowledged the Government's recognition in education and human development as key pillars of nation-building.

Mr Pariwa pointed out that DWU is not only an academic institution but also an institution of nation-building.

"We must continue investing in this great institution if we are serious about nation-building," Pariwa said.

He stated that for over 30 years, DWU has proudly served Papua New Guinea, producing leaders and professionals who continue to shape our nation.

"As the first and only university in Madang Province, DWU continues to fly the flag of our province with distinction," Governor Pariwa remarked.

He said education and human development is the priority of his government and he is working towards establishing Madang as an Educational Hub in the country.

He stressed that Madang has DWU and the up coming Lutheran University, Maritime, Teachers, Nursing and Technical colleges, TVETs, skills training institutions, Institute of Medical Research, Binatang Research Institute and more so.

He also placed an emphasis on the need to redevelop and upgrade Madang Provincial Hospital to a Level 5 Referral and Training Hospital. He stated that DWU is the only academic institution outside of Port Moresby and apart from University of Papua New Guinea that also trains real doctors in the country.

He further appealed to the Prime Minister to release funding in the budgetary appropriation for Madang Province under Provincial Hospital redevelopment program to purchase medical diagnostics that will not only serve the healthcare needs of his people but also provide good learning environment for medical students attending Factulty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the DWU campus.

Governor Pariwa concluded by stressing that together we celebrate the legacy of DWU and envision its future with a reaffirmed commitment on investing in education for the future of Papua New Guinea.

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21/08/2026

GOVERNOR PARIWA BACKS KMHL CHARITY GOLF CHALLENGE TO SUPPORT RURAL HOSPITALS IN MADANG.

MADANG, Papua New Guinea — August 21, 2026: The Office of the Governor of the Madang Provincial Government sponsored a team to participate in the KMHL Charity Golf Challenge held at the Madang Country Club on Friday, August 21, in support of efforts to raise much-needed funds for rural hospitals across Madang Province.

Madang Provincial Governor Hon. Ramsey Pariwa expressed his appreciation to Kumul Mineral Holdings Limited (KMHL) and the Madang Country Club for partnering to host the significant charity event, which brought together leaders, businesses, organisations and members of the community around a common cause.

Governor Pariwa said the initiative was particularly important because funds raised through the charity challenge would contribute towards addressing pressing needs in rural health facilities across the province.

He commended KMHL and Madang Country Club for demonstrating strong corporate and community responsibility by using the charity golf challenge as a platform to support rural healthcare.

“The Madang Provincial Government appreciates the initiative by Kumul Mineral Holdings Limited and Madang Country Club to partner in this important charity event. Supporting our rural hospitals is supporting the people of Madang, particularly those in communities where access to essential health services remains a major challenge,” Governor Pariwa said.

The Governor also acknowledged the participation of Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, who graced the event together with his wife, Lady Rachel Marape.

Governor Pariwa said the presence of the Prime Minister and Lady Rachel added significance to the charity challenge and demonstrated the importance of partnerships between the national government, provincial government, private sector and community organisations in addressing critical social needs.

He also thanked all participating teams, sponsors, golfers, organisers and supporters whose contributions helped make the event possible.

The KMHL Charity Golf Challenge highlighted how sporting events can be used to mobilise support for important community causes. For Madang Province, the focus on rural hospitals is particularly significant, with improved healthcare infrastructure and services remaining an important priority for rural and remote communities.

Governor Pariwa said the Madang Provincial Government remained committed to working with development partners, businesses and community organisations to improve the wellbeing of the people of Madang.

The charity golf challenge therefore served not only as a sporting occasion, but also as a practical demonstration of what can be achieved when key stakeholders come together for the benefit of communities across the province.

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21/08/2026

Hon. Ramsey Pariwa, Governor of Madang Province, welcomed the Prime Minister to Divine Word University for the Launching of the 30th Anniversary, Festival of Legacy and Vision yesterday, acknowledging the Government's recognition of education and human development as key pillars of nation-building. "As the first and only university in Madang Province, DWU continues to fly the flag of our province with distinction. We must continue investing in this great institution if we are serious about nation-building," Hon. Ramsey Pariwa said.

He stated that for over 30 years, DWU has proudly served Papua New Guinea, producing leaders and professionals who continue to shape our nation. Together, we celebrate the legacy of DWU and reaffirm our commitment to investing in education for the future of Papua New Guinea.

20/08/2026

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has arrived in Madang this afternoon to attend Divine Word University's 30th Anniversary of Legacy and Vision.

PM Marape was welcomed by the Provincial Member and Governor for Madang Hon. Ramsey Pariwa, Assistance Speaker and Middle Ramu MP Hon. Kansol Harwai Kamdaru, Provincial Police Commander Robert Baim and members of the Madang Provincial Assembly.







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19/08/2026

As the new Madang Airport 4Lane Road takes shape and nears completion, the first lot solar lights have already been installed lighting up the road from the airport to James Barnes Globe Cannery.💡🛣🚧🦺🙏🏽

19/08/2026

MADANG PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY PASSES NEW LIQUOR LAW AFTER 17 YEARS.

The Madang Provincial Assembly today in its second day of sitting exercised its legislative powers to pass the Provincial Liquor Control Bill 2026.

The Provincial Liquor Control Bill 2026 was tabled by the Chairman for Law and Justice within the Madang Provincial Executive Council and LLG President for Ambenob, Hon. Dum Bal, today during the sitting at the Sir Bato Bultin Office Complex Assembly hall at Jomba in Madang.

The passing of the bill which comes in nine (9) parts has repealled the Liquor Licensing Law 2009 which was passed by the Amet Government and being the last law passed by assembly since then, according to Chairman Hon. Dum Bal.

"The first part of the Bill is the compliance part relating to this House to pass laws affecting our Province and I believe this will for the first time this house will exercise its powers under the Organic Law on Provincial Governments and Local-Level Governments to pass this Bill," Bal said.

"The Second, Third and Fourth parts of the Bill covers the establishment of Provincial Liquor Board, the membership of the Board and its powers and functions," he said.

"Furthermore, the kind of permits and licenses issued to respective individuals and business entities who have interest to conduct distribution and sales of liquor within the entire province," Bal said.

"It also sets out the powers for the grant, renewal, variation and transfer of licenses and permits given its respective circumstances prevailing at its given time," he said.

Chairman Dum Bal in his statement added that parts five (5), six (6) and seven (7) of the Bill captures the aspects of control, particularly in suspension, cancellation, refusal and renewal of licenses and permits.

"This will be done through establishment of Provincial Officers and Inspectors who will exercise their powers under the said Bill and the Board shall make decisions," he said.

"It also includes the Board's powers to impose a Ban as and when necessary, especially during festive seasons," Bal said.

He further added that parts eight (8) and nine (9) of the Provincial Liquor Control Bill 2026 covers offences relating to breaches of the conditions of various respective licenses and permits and more so, the miscellaneous powers of the Board.

"Under the miscellaneous powers, it also sets out the trading hours and rights of the license and permit holders to seek redress in the courts if they are aggrieved by the decision of the Board or relevant inspectors whilst conducting their functions as prescribed under this Bill," Bal said.

Bal said law and order issues is rampant and prevalent in the province and country and one of the major contributing factors is the issue of alcohol.

"The Bill is intended to monitor and control the distribution of sales of liquor and further to observe where other illegal homebrews are manufactured so that they be dealth with pursuant to the current existing laws of this country," Bal said.

"Again, members of this House, the Bill for the first time will capture the internal revenue for the Provincial and the Local Level Governments where its respective Local Level Government can now impose certain fee in its local government," he said.

"Under the old Provincial Liquor Licensing Law 2009, the LLGs have greatly missed out on their internal revenues. The fees and fines imposed under this law is largely outdated as you would know as it was passed in 2009," Bal said.

"This current Bill of 2026 is again intended to set new rates and further will include the respective LLGs to participate in the revenue and also control the distribution and sales of liquor in their respective LLGs and province as a whole," he said.

Meanwhile, Chairman of the Assembly and Provincial Member and Governor for Madang, Hon. Ramsey Pariwa, reiterated that the Bill not only controls liquor but also empowers the LLGs in terms of internal revenue collection as stipulated in Section 17, Subsection 7 of the Provincial Liquor Control Bill 2026.

"As a responsible government, one of the measure we have taken is to empower our Local Level Governments in collecting internal revenues," he said.

"And the approach now is that the traders or retailers will apply through the LLGs to get a trading license first, and upon presenting the receipt to the Provincial Liquor Licensing Office then they will be issued a Liquor License," Pariwa said.

"Failure to comply with all requirements under the new law will result in penalties ranging from K5,000 to K50,000 or imprisonment ranging from one year up to 5 years," he said.

Pariwa added that the new Bill upon its passing today will come into effect as the Provincial Liquor Control Law 2026 upon certification by the Minister for Provincial and Local-Level Governments, Hon. Soroi Eoe.

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19/08/2026

Madang Provincial Assembly in session.