National Court, Wabag
The National Court (established under s163 of the Constitution of Papua New Guinea) is the superior-level trial court in Papua New Guinea and the Supreme Court (established under s160) is the final court of appeal and the highest court in the country. Judges of the National Court form panels of the Supreme Court on an ad hoc basis to hear appeals from the National Court and administrative tribunals. Both the Supreme Court and the National Courts have an inherent power to make orders in the nature of prerogative writs and such other orders as are necessary to do justice in the circumstances of a particular case.
The National and Supreme Courts can, at the time of sentencing of a convicted offender, consider a range of non-custodial measures. In so doing, the Courts would take account of the rehabilitative needs of the offender, the protection of society and the interests of the victim(s). Non-custodial options include:
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Contact: Registrar National Court, PO Box 108, Wabag, Enga Province Ph: 547 1422 Fax: 547 1466
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District Court, Wabag & Porgera
PNG's judicial system consists of Village Courts, District Courts and the National Court which is the superior trial court. Magisterial Services (established by section 173(1) of Constitution of Papua New Guinea) administers the District Court system within PNG, and there are 57 District Court establishments across the nation staffed by 88 magistrates and more than 500 court support staff.
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The District Court's key functional jurisdictions include:
The District Court uses formal and informal approaches for settling grievances, particularly in the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Magistrates can also make orders for a community work order to be undertaken by a defendant who has been found guilty. Where mitigating factors outweigh the aggravating factors, the defendant may be placed on probation with conditions for community work and/or payment of compensation. |
Contact: Wabag District Court PO Box 82, Wabag. Ph: 547 1030/1283, Fax: 547 1214, CUG:715 65226/7191 1257 Porgera Court House PO Box 243, Porgera Ph: 547 8865, Fax: 547 8866 CUG:7191 1257 |
Village Courts, Enga Province
Village Courts are an essential part of PNG's formal court system. They are established under the Village Courts Act 1989 and the Village Court Regulations 1973. There are more than 1,500 Village Courts across the country, supported by over 15,000 officials, including 900 women. Each Village Court has 4-5 Village Magistrates (appointed by the Minister for Justice as judicial officers), 3-4 Peace Officers, and 1 Clerk. Over 90% of people living in PNG have access to a Village Court, which have the jurisdiction to settle local disputes and deal with minor crimes using customary conflict-resolution approaches wherever possible.
Village Courts are the largest provider of restorative justice services in PNG, and are authorised to do the following:
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Contact: Mr Nelson Leia Principal Adviser, Law and Justice Office of Provincial Administrator Division of Law and Order P.O. Box 109, Wabag Enga Province Ph: 5471469 Facsimile: 5471214 Enga Province has 156 Village Courts |
Probation, Parole & Juvenile Justice Services, Wabag
CBC is an agency within the Department of Justice & Attorney General. CBC has offices in every province across PNG and it plays a central role in developing and implementing restorative justice programs throughout the country. It provides members of the community with access to community justice services which include the provision of non-custodial rehabilitation programs for both adult and juvenile offenders. This assists offenders to re-enter society as responsible, productive citizens.
CBC is responsible for:
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Contact: Senior Probation Officer Probation, Parole & Juvenile Justice Services Dept. Of Justice & Attorney General PO Box 231, Wabag, EP Ph: 7120 5843
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Provincial Administration & Dept. for Community Development, Enga
The Provincial Administrations across PNG have Community Development Branches, which provide services on behalf of the Department of Community Development. The Welfare Officers and Child Protection Officers employed by the Provincial Administration administer the provisions of a number of acts, including the Laukautim Pikinini Act, Deserted wife & Children Act, Marriage Act, National Youth Service Act, and National Council of Women Incorporation Act.
Provincial welfare, gender & child protection officers provide the following services to the public:
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Contact: Community Development Division Enga Provincial Government PO Box, 257, Wabag Ph: 547 1118 |
Office of the Public Prosecutor, Wabag
The core function of the Office of the Public Prosecutor (OPP) is the prosecution of matters in the National Courts and criminal appeals in the Supreme Court across PNG. The Public Prosecutor is empowered under the Constitution to control the exercise and performance of the prosecution function of the State. As part of the conduct of prosecutions the OPP has contact with victims of crime.
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As part of its prosecution function the OPP provides an information and referral service to victims of crime whose matters are before the National and Supreme Courts. This involves:
The OPP also makes submissions on appropriate penalties for convicted persons. |
Contact: Office of the Public Prosecutor P.O. Box 289, Wabag, Enga Province Ph: 547 1121, 7100 2306 Fax: 547 1121 |
Correctional Services, Enga Province
Established under the Correctional Services Act, Papua New Guinea Correctional Services is the government agency responsible for the custody, confinement and rehabilitation of offenders and prisoners. It is also responsible for the effective administration of the agency. CS is responsible for operating correctional institutions across all provinces in PNG.
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CS provides the following rehabilitation programs in its correctional institutions:
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Contact: Correctional Services Head Office P.O. Box 6889, Boroko NCD Ph: 323 1855/323 1978 Fax: 323 0407 Mukurumanda CIS Ph: 275 5437 Fax: 275 5438 |
Anglican Church, Enga Province
The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea is made up of five dioceses – Port Moresby, Aipo Rongo, Dogura, New Guinea Islands, and Popondetta. Priests are trained at Newton Theological College, Popondetta, and catechists at Kerina Evangelists' College at Tsendiap in Western Highlands Province. The Anglican National Office and the church's administrative headquarters is at Lae. The Anglican Education Division operates 3 high schools, about 100 community schools and 2 vocational centres, whilst the Anglican Health Service runs 3 health centres (rural hospitals), 12 health sub-centres and 12 aid posts.
The church provides several programs in PNG:
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Contact: Church Partnership Program Anglican National Office PO Box 673, Lae Ph: 472 4111, Fax: 472 1852
Anglicare, Wabag Ph: 7190 6205
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Catholic Church, Enga Province
The Catholic Church of Papua New Guinea is made up of 4 Archdioceses and 15 Dioceses in Vanimo, Altape, Wewak, Lae, Madang, Mt Hagen, Wabag, Mendi, Goroka, Kundiawa, Kavieng, Kimbe, Rabaul, Kerema, Daru, Aloutau, Berina, and Port Moresby. The church runs numerous programs across PNG (regional contact details can be obtained by ringing the Port Moresby numbers below)
The church programs include:
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Contact: Wabag Diocese Diocesan Office Ph: 547 1096 |
Women's Welfare Office, Porgera District
The Women's Welfare Office was established in 1990. It is affiliated with the Enga Council of Women and has 15 staff
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The Office provides:
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Contact: Maria Kensary President PO Box, Porgera, Enga Province Ph: 547 9164 or 7337 4881 |
Pogera Law and Order Committee, Wabag
CBC is an agency within the Department of Justice & Attorney General. CBC has offices in every province across PNG and it plays a central role in developing and implementing restorative justice programs throughout the country. It provides members of the community with access to community justice services which include the provision of non-custodial rehabilitation programs for both adult and juvenile offenders. This assists offenders to re-enter society as responsible, productive citizens.
Pogera Law and Order Committee is responsible for:
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Contact: Mr Nickson Pakea IPILI Development Foundation- Public Officer PO Box 231, Wabag, EP Ph: 713 04654/767 16234 Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Gutpela Sindaun na Bel Isi Association Inc, Wabag
Gutpela Sindaun na Bel Isi Association Inc is a NGO group comprises of all church member’s who conduct Training and awareness on win-win Mediation, Restorative Justice, conduct conflict resolution courses co-ordinated by the Association executives originated from the Catholic Church partnership with other churches and state law enforcers and agents.
Gutpela Sindaun na Bel Isi Association Inc is responsible for:
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Contact: Mr Andrew Rai PO Box 231, Wabag, EP Ph: 733 63827 |
Development of Wapenamanda Open Race Komunti (DOWORK) Poultry Project, WABAG
The organisation is non profit organisation. It registered through the National registry office and its legalized for operation. The reason of the registration is directly is to see the needs of the young. The young will manage into gender equality in the community. The organisation started in 2013. It has five intellectual and experience people engaged and appointed as directors of this organisation. The organisation provides awareness campaign in the districts for the women to beware about the project. The district Administrator supported and issued an acknowledgement certificate for best initiative with the (DOWORK) Project.
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DOWORK Poultry Project’s main principle objectives are:
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Contact: Mr. Larabii Puu - Director Development of Wapenamanda Open Race Komunti (DOWORK) Poultry Project, P. O. Box 566, WABAG, Enga Province Digicel: 7352 4853 | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Caritas Papua New Guinea – Wabag Catholic Diocese
Caritas PNG is an agency of the Catholic Bishops Conference (CBC) of PNG & Solomon Islands. They promote Integral Human Development of the grassroots citizens of PNG.The mission of Caritas PNG is to take active role in social justice, peace, ecology, and human development issues as part of the pastoral mission of the Church, promote Catholic Social Teaching, address injustice, inequalities, poverty and dependency which undermine human dignity, and be a voice for the poor and marginalized to build a better PNG.
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It has operates through main goals: Integral Human Development (IHD), Disaster & Relief Management, Helping the Poor and Marginalized, Research & Advocacy, Child Protection, Gender Equality, Ecological Stewardship & Care of God’s Creation, Democratic Governance.
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Contact: Mr.Peter Pumbu – Diocesan Caritas Coordinator Wabag Catholic Diocese P O Box 191, Wabag, Enga Province Ph: 547 1096 Fax: 547 1230 MB: 7116 1463 Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
National Youth Development Authority – Wabag, Enga Province
The National Youth Development Authority is a government agency established to provide policy directives for the youth of PNG. It provides a framework for planning and program development for all agencies and organisations involved in youth development work. Inclusive in its policy area for stakeholders to develop and implement programs is Law Order and Justice with the objectives to promote, maintain safety, security and peace in communities.
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Contact: Mr Iso Apupuni - HRM Officer P.O.Box 19, WABAG, Enga Province Mobile:7103436 Mr Samson Pakali Director Community Development P.O.Box 19, WABAG, Enga Province Mobile:70262629 |