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04/02/2025

Teacher loses four fingers in attack
Tuesday 4th February, 2025

A teacher from Jiwaka province, teaching in the Koroba Kopiago District of Hela Province lost four fingers following an attack last Week in Tari.
In a post on Whatsapp Group (Hela Education Updates), Victim Mr Anwai Yei stated that he had been teaching at Paka Primary School for the past 10 years and the fingers that he used to write on the blackboard have been chopped off for no good reason.
“Last week Wednesday at 2pm at Bata Compound near Tari Town, a person under the influence of alcohol attacked me and chopped off my right hand four fingers.
“These are the four fingers that served students from Hela in the past 10 years,” he said.
He is undergoing treatment at the Hela Provincial Hospital.
Hela Education Services Director Ronny Angu says they want quality education in the province, but such inhuman actions by certain individuals continue to disrupt the progress of development.
Tari Town community leader John Tipa says, “We strongly condemn the action of this insane person.
“Have the perpetrator been identified or any particulars of this culprit, please come forward and report.
“This suspect must be brought to justice to face the full force of the law,” he said.
He requested the general public to give police information.
Mr Tipa stressed that this is definitely posing threats to all public servants.
“We can’t seat back and watch our sacrificing public servants slaughtered like animals.”
Attempts to get comments from police were unsuccessful.

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08/01/2025

Hela acting PPC Senior Inspector Robin Bore's speech in Tari straight after the surrender of the suspect alleged of killing First Constable Late George Lapon

01/01/2025

03/12/2024

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Francis Tindipu, Koroba Brid, Deffeny D Hayabe

26/11/2024

More thank 70 students graduated with Degree and Diploma from UOG Institute of Distance and Flexible Learning yesterday in Tari, Hela Province. More on NBC TV and National Radio tonight www.nbc.com.pg

26/11/2024

Finally Koroba Township has electricity. Thanks to Koroba Lake Kopiago DDA and partners, especially KPHL

01/10/2024

Notice for total liquor ban in Hela Province is already effective
Tuesday 1st October, 2024

The public in Hela Province has been notified that the Hela Provincial Liquor Licensing Law is now operational after being brought into operation in accordance with law on 29th August, 2024.
Provincial Administrator Marago Tagoba says the Hela Provincial Liquor Licensing Board will be sworn in after relevant instruments notifying their appointment is published.
He said when the Hela Provincial Liquor Licensing Board is sworn in, it will fully implement the new law including making the relevant declarations on the distribution and sale of liquor in the province.
He said in the meantime, he appeals to the general public and the Hela people to respect the current policies of the provincial government relating to the distribution, sales and consumption of alcohol.
Mr Tagoba further stressed that the provincial government efforts so far has been to combat lawlessness in the province which is detrimental to progress and the sale, distribution and consumption of alcohol is seen as a major contributor to lawlessness in the province.
He stated that as soon as the Hela Provincial Liquor Licensing Board and the Hela Provincial Government imposes a liquor ban throughout the province, everyone including importers of liquor, distributors, consumers and the public will be required by this provincial law to fully comply.
Mr Tagoba says failure to comply will result in confiscation of all types of liquor and prosecution of offenders.
He said the penalties are harsh, so this early warning should and must be heeded.

17/09/2024

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Ben Malu Kuas, Eunice Pena

15/08/2024

An eight year girl and 96 year older elder were amongst 300 patients that underwent cataract surgery at the Hela Provincial Hospital and had their eye sights restored.
Laila Foundation Director Dr Amyna Sultan says the 8 year old Joan Simon had been blind for half of her life.
She said after undergoing cataract surgery in both eyes, Joane has regained full vision and is now dreaming of becoming an eye doctor herself, a testament to the life-changing potential of this program.

More stories on www.nbc.com.pg and NBC TV and National Radio

02/08/2024

Amongst 165 Hela Ibau Flexible Open Distance Education (FODE) students that sat for their National FODE Examination this week, Ms. Sophie Talele was one them. She hails from East New Britain Province had been teaching for the past 10 years. She has been upgrading her grade 12 marks through FODE.
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22/07/2024

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24/06/2024

Tari Town Lord Mayor Andaja Jeli says it will be the first time Hela Province conducts a population count independently since becoming a separate province from Southern Highlands in 2011.

He said the people of Hela are happy to support the Government to collect data and awareness have already reached the people and they are ready.

Field gear and census materials have been distributed yesterday.

The training for enumerators in the 14 local level government (LLGs) and 4 additional LLGs commenced today and is anticipated to conclude by the end of this week.

Mr Jeli mentioned that, despite possible funding limitations, they are fully committed to providing unwavering support for this vital operation to guarantee the successful delivery of Census 2024 to the residents of Hela.

He emphasized the importance of ensuring the collected data is precise, as it will play a crucial role in shaping development plans for infrastructure, health, education and other areas.

Tebi LLG manager Richard Arawai thanked the Government for engaging public servants in the conduct of the census activities stating that the Census is of critical importance, as the country has not conducted a comprehensive Census for over 23 years.

23/06/2024

Census materials distributed today in Hela Province
Sunday 23rd June, 2024

Field gear and Census materials have been distributed in Tari Town for Hela Province today. The Provincial Census Coordinator, Danny Kujai, mentioned that the training of enumerators was delayed due to issues with transporting the materials but is now scheduled to commence tomorrow.

The training for enumerators in the 14 local level governments (LLGs) and 4 additional LLGs is planned to start on Monday.
Mr Kujai mentioned that the training is expected to be completed within three days, after which the counting will proceed.

The Lord Mayor of Tari Town, Andaja Jeli, expressed that this will be the first time Hela Province conducts a population count independently since becoming a separate province from Southern Highlands in 2011.

Mr. Jeli stated that the census team is ready to carry out this significant task and called for the cooperation of the people.

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18/04/2024

Young man returns lost police firearm

A young man from Hides in Hela Province has retuned a police firearm (M16) which he found on Sunday night around 11pm after a police officer allegedly dropped it.
Harry Irape from the Topan clan of Hides while handing over the firearm to police at Hides said he saw the alleged drunk officer opened both doors of the vehicle and later took off; the firearm slid off and dropped.
He said later he went slowly and got the weapon.
He said the firearm is a state property and he had come to return it. He said police and PNGDF personnel are in the project area to protect properties, especially the PNG LNG Project and the people.
Mr Irape called on acting ACP (western end) Chief Supt Joseph Tondop to take immediate action on those irresponsible policemen involved.
Supt Tondop said the return of the lost weapon by a citizen reflects a strong sense of civic duty and respect for state property.
He said it is also a reminder of the importance of accountability and responsibility among law enforcement officers.
He stressed that getting drunk and losing a high-powered weapon in a violatile province is unforgivable and serious breach of standing orders.
He assured the people of Hela that he will investigate this matter and deal with the member appropriately.
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