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NCDC PARTNERS WITH BOMANA CORRECTIONAL SERVICES FOR CITY CLEAN-UP

National Capital District Commission, in partnership with Bomana Correctional Services, conducted a community clean-up exercise in Port Moresby last week.

The clean-up initiative involved thirty detainees from the Minimum-Security Unit, eight Correctional Services officers, and NCDC staff from the Sports, Youth & Civic Engagement and Waste Management Branches. The clean-up activity commenced at Croton Street in Waigani and concluded at the City Hall.

The Waste Management branch provided garbage bags, other personal protective equipment, and rubbish removal service

Thomas Marinae, Detainees Rehabilitation & Reform officer of the Sports, Youth and Civic Engagement Branch, said the clean-up initiative was aimed at promoting environmental responsibility and detainee rehabilitation.

He thanked the PNG Correctional Services and Bomana Correctional Service for the ongoing partnership

“Initiatives like this not only help keep Port Moresby clean and safe, but also allow detainees to contribute positively to the community and reconnect with society,” Mr. Marinae said.

This clean-up campaign follows a recent food donation made by NCDC’s Sports, Youth and Civic Engagement Branch to Bomana Correctional Services.

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The National Online
THIRTY classified inmates from Port Moresby’s Bomana prison cleaned the stretch of Waigani Drive from Waigani Tunnel to Rangeview recently, collecting litter and debris under supervision as part of a rehabilitation programme promoting discipline and community responsibility.

Bomana prison general duty sergeant, Geno Malu, said they had been working with National Capital District Commission (NCDC) for almost five years now and the cleanathon was part of their rehabilitation.

– Nationalpic by NICKY BERNARD

Second Batch of Beon Correctional Services Officers Enhance Skills Through SILAG Report Writing Short Course Training

Twenty (20) correctional officers from the Beon Correctional Services are gaining vital professional skills through a dedicated Report Writing short course, facilitated by the Somare Institute of Leadership and Governance (SILAG) Northern Regional Training Centre (NRTC) in Madang Province. The training, delivered in two phases, sees ten officers participating each week.

The one-week training for the second batch of Correctional Services (CIS) officers commenced on Monday, 1st June 2026, and will conclude on Friday, 5th June 2026, with a certification ceremony that will also recognize the successful completion of the first batch, who underwent the same course from 25th to 29th May 2026.

Conducted after hours from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the program is strategically designed to balance operational duties with professional development. This scheduling allows officers to fulfill their critical security responsibilities during the day while upgrading their skills in the evening.

This initiative is made possible through the Australian PNG Law & Justice Partnership, which continues to support institutional strengthening across Papua New Guinea’s justice sector. The partnership underscores a shared commitment to improving accountability, professionalism, and public trust in law enforcement institutions.

SILAG NRTC’s role in delivering targeted, practical training reflects its broader mission to build leadership and governance capacity at the provincial level. By bringing training directly to frontline officers, the institute is helping bridge the gap between policy and practice in PNG’s correctional services.

As the second batch wraps up their sessions this week, both groups will be formally recognized in a joint certification ceremony, marking a milestone in their professional development journey.

With continued support from development partners and local leadership, programs like this signal a positive shift toward a more professional, accountable, and effective correctional service in Papua New Guinea.

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