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Calling for Security Forces in Porgera: Protect the People, Not the Mine For decades, the Porgera Valley in Enga Province has been both a place of immense natural wealth and deep human suffering. While the Porgera Gold Mine has produced billions of kina worth of gold, the people of Porgera have too often been left to live in fear — not of poverty alone, but of the violence that has gripped their communities. Today, the call for the deployment of security forces in Porgera must be understood for what it truly is: a plea for the protection of citizens, not a defense of corporate interests. A Community Under Siege Porgera’s ongoing tribal conflicts and the rise of warlords have created a humanitarian crisis. Armed groups have terrorized villages, destroyed homes, and displaced countless families. Ordinary citizens — women, children, and the elderly — have borne the brunt of this violence. Schools have closed, trade has stopped, and public infrastructure lies in ruins. For too long, govern...

Enga Day 02nd October to 5th Octomber 2025 Enga Day is a proud celebration of Enga Province’s rich culture, history, and unity. It is a day where people come together to showcase traditional songs, dances, attire, and values that reflect the province’s unique identity. Beyond the cultural displays, Enga Day also reminds everyone of the importance of peace, respect, and working together for the future development of the province and Papua New Guinea as a whole.