Enga Nius,Enga Province,Papua New Guinea

08/09/2025

Communities Welcome Return of Justice Elis as Residential Judge for Enga
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The people of Enga Province have described the return of Residential Judge, Justice Graham Elis, as “an answer from God” after confirmation that he has been reappointed to serve in Enga.

Justice Elis previously served as Enga’s Residential Judge from 2009 to 2010, and his reallocation has been met with overwhelming support from communities across the province.

A resident of Langeres, near Wabag town, said the appointment was not only a necessity but a legal requirement for provinces to effectively uphold justice and curb rising lawlessness.

“The need for a residential judge is more than just a want. It is a requirement. Every province must have one to ensure the law is respected,” the resident said.

In anticipation of Justice Elis’ arrival, residents from surrounding areas, including Karls, Lanekep, Sapip, Apiap, Kayauls, and Wabag town, gathered as early as 6am to clean the entire township. The gesture was seen as a show of appreciation for his return, given his strong record in handling cases ranging from criminal and civil matters to human rights issues during his earlier tenure.

Many Engans believe his reappointment is a direct response to their prayers during a time of widespread lawlessness, with all five districts in the province declared tribal war zones, except Wabag town.

The official program to welcome Justice Elis has been rescheduled to October 2, 2025, to coincide with the provincial celebrations marking Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary and to celebrate Enga's infrastructural developments and achievements within the last 50 years.

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By Daniel Kumbon Jr.

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Kundis–Ambum Footbridge Under Construction

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Photos: Piau Kumbin, Kamaiwan, and the Poreyalin team at the project site near the Ambum River.

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Among the rugged limestone valleys of Enga Province, deep within the territory known to its traditional custodians as Yampu, stands a cultural monument that defies modern understanding: the Ambum Stone.

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13/11/2024

13/11/24
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MULITAKA 100 DAYS LANDSLIDE DISASTER REPORT PRESENTATION & RECOVERY PLAN LAUNCHED TODAY

By Grace KAPPEY

The Mulitaka disaster recovery plan was finally launched today in the vicinity of the Enga provincial administration building in Wabag town.

The plan is said to be built on inclusive initiatives that are to be implemented in two years' time.

A hundred days report of the relief response to the landslide affected community of Yambali and neighboring clans and tribes according to geotechnical analysis was also presented by the Enga Provincial Disaster Committee (EPDC) along with the National Disaster Centre (NDC) and non governmental partner organizations present such as the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

The UNDP's PNG Resident Representative Nicholas Booth was present at the launching.

UNDP will be part of the restoration authority that will be going forward to implement the recovery plan for the landslide affected communities in Mulitaka by chairing the committee with EPDC.

Mr. Booth addressing the gathered highlighted the importance of peace, saying,"...There can be no development in Enga, no development in Mulitaka without peace...peace and development are two sides of the same coin."

He said UNDP will be launching a UN Joint peace program in Enga soon, which will help the province in installing peace,development, and prosperity.

Governor of Enga province Sir Peter Ipatas, in his address, called on the people to stop fighting as it is not affecting the people who are supplying the guns and ammunitions but rather themselves.

Sir Peter tried dispelling doubts the landslide affected communities in Mulitaka, and the province might have on possible missuse of the landslide disaster relief funds.
He said the funds are donations from partner organizations, and they're accounted for to the last penny through tangible outcomes.
Adding that the funds are in the Mulitaka disaster relief funds account, which is administered by the EPDC.

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Visit of Australian High Commissioner to PNG,HIS excellency John Fleakes