National Court, Kimbe
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: Mr. Vincent Bailey Registrar National Court, PO Box 628, Kimbe, WNBP Ph: 983 5888 | Fax: 983 5100 Mobile: 7047 9729 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
District Court, Kimbe & Biala
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: Kimbe District Court PO Box 142, Kimbe. Ph: 983 5488/5493, Fax: 983 5498 Emails: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Bialla Court House PO Box 204, Biala | Ph: 983 1059 |
Village Courts, WNB 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 Mathew Advisor Provincial Village Courts Officer Office of the Provincial Administrator P.O. Box 430, Kimbe, WNBP Ph: 9835141|Fax: 9835298 Ms. Michaelyn Gelu Admin. Officer West New Britain has 44 Village Courts Aigon – Newly established in 2014 |
Community Policing - Police Department (Kimbe)
The Police Department has introduced the concept of Community Policing which encourages the community itself to resolve disputes of a minor nature and only to refer more serious matters to the police. This approach reduces the pressure on the police resources and has better long-term outcomes.
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The Community Policing Unit provides:
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Contact: Anette Kavulio PW Senior Constable Community Relations Officer PO Box 224, Kimbe Ph: 983 4759 or 7177 7448 / 7990 9280 OIC Senior SGT. Aigilo Mobile: 7200 2267 |
Probation, Parole & Juvenile Justice Services, Kimbe
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 Ph: 984 5069 / 943 1572 Fax: 983 5053
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Provincial Administration & Dept. for Community Development, WNB
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: Mr. David Leeward Community Development Officer Community Development Division West New Britain Provincial Government PO Box 287, Kimbe | Ph: 983 5311 Mobile: 7088 9269 Mr. Yuta Tanigawa Youth Volunteer (JICA) for 2 years Mobile: 7082 8715 Pastor Nolene VL Pidik New Britain Welfare Services P.O.BOX 618, KIMBE West New Britain |
Division of Law & Justice (WNB Provincial Administration)
The Division of Law & Justice is a division of the Provincial Administration. It provides a range of service relating to Community Development (as above), Village Courts, Land mediation, Community Based Corrections, Public Curator, and membership of various law and justice committees.
The Division of Law & Justice provides support to:
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Contact: Mr. Nelson Mathew Principal Adviser Division of Law & Justice West New Britain Provincial Government PO Box 430, Kimbe | Ph: 983 5311/983 5141 Fax: 983 5298 |
Office of the Public Prosecutor, Kimbe
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 behalf of the State as to the appropriate penalties that ought to be imposed by the superior courts following a conviction. |
Contact: Mr. Augustus Bray Acting Public Prosecutor Office of the Public Prosecutor P.O. Box 280, Kimbe WNBP Ph: 983 4910, 7100 2302 / 7331 3925 Fax: 983 5840 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Ms. Dorin Wangipari Legal Secretary | Mobile: 7987 0305 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Correctional Services, WNB 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 Mr. John Koilamus Commanding Officer Lakiemata CIS Ph: 276 9604 / 276 9606 | Fax: 276 9609 Mobile: 7258 1985 |
Anglican Church, WNB 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 Bishop Allan MigiAnglican Church PO Box 806, Kimbe, WNBP President Mary Martap Mothers' Union, Kimbe Ph: 542 1113 | Mobile: 7002 9666 Simon Kamon Diocesan secretary | Mobile: 7510 4474 |
Catholic Church, WNB Province
The Catholic Church of Papua New Guinea is made up of 4 Archdioceses and 15 Dioceses in Vanimo, Aitape, Wewak, Lae, Madang, Mt Hagen, Wabag, Mendi, Goroka, Kundiawa, Kavieng, Kimbe, Rabaul, Kerema, Daru, Alotau, 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: Bishop William Fey Kimbe Diocese PO Box 182, Kimbe, WNB | Ph: 983 5152 Mr Mathias Ire Caritas Co-ordinator | Caritas Office | Ph: 7674 7797 Mr Michael Roka Diocese Youth Coordinator Catholic Diocese of Kimbe P.O.BOX 182, KIMBE West New Britain Ph: 9834925 | Mobile: 7952 6732 |
Catholic Diocesan Youth Animator’s Office, Kimbe
Catholic Diocese Youth is an arm of the Catholic Church, under the administration of the Bishop of Kimbe. The purpose of the Youth Office is to educate and mobilise the youth into the work and social activities of the church.
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The Youth Office offers:
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Contact: Mr Michael Roka | Coordinator Catholic Diocesan Youth Animator’s Office St. Peter & Paul Catholic Diocese of Kimbe P.O.BOX 182, KIMBE West New Britain Mr. Ben Avusi Chairman | Healing the Land Ministry PO Box 113, KIMBE, West New Britain |
Salvation Army, Kimbe
The Salvation Army is a Protestant Christian Church known for its extensive philanthropy and charity work. It is an international movement in over 122 counties, including PNG, where it was established in 1956. The Salvation Army runs numerous programs within PNG with the assistance of numerous volunteers. Its head office is in Port Moresby with a number of branches across the Country.
The Salvation Army’s key program are:
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Contact: Salvation Army Headquarter PO Box 1323, Boroko, NCD Ph: 325 5507/ 3255522 Fax: 325 3534 Mr Gini Kevin Territorial Coordinator & Juvenile Justice Officer, Ph: 325 5507/22/07 Fax: 325 3534 South Central Division Box 1323, Boroko, NCD | Ph: 321 6000 Fax: 321 6008 Augustine Danagi Pastor | Salvation Army, Kimbe PO Box 132, Kimbe | Ph: 983 5553 Rachael Mathews | Mobile: 7024 9047 |
Seventh Day Adventist Church, Kimbe
The Kimbe Seventh Day Adventist Church provides assistance to church members and the community to settle disputes and maintain law and order.
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The Church offers:
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Contact: Pastor Kingsley Supa - SDA Church PO Box 413, KIMBE, West New Britain Ph: 983 5483 | Mobile: 7315 4220 |
Women in Agriculture & Women in Fisheries, Witu & Bali Islands
This organisation was established in 2010 by concerned women from Witu and Bali Islands. A survey of all females on the islands was conducted to gather information on issues of concern to women and girls. In addition to agricultural and fishing activities, health, human rights and law & order issues were identified as important. Drug usage, HIV and child abuse were also high on the agenda.
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The Women in Agriculture & Fisheries Services offers:
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Contact: Ms Anastasia Mota, President Ms Everline Kivia, Witu Island Ms Bretha Fedelis, Bali Island PO Box 117, Kimbe, West New Britain Tel: 7969 7887 Angelica Sukulogo | Mobile: 7920 9258 |
Rikau Healing-the-Land Counselling Group, Kimbe
This counselling group is attached to a Christian church ministry incorporating all Christian denominations. It provides counselling services and spiritual awareness.
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The Counselling Group offers:
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Contact: Mr Ben Avusi, Chairman PO Box 113, Kimbe, West New Britain Tel: 7338 9176 or 7356 5045 |
Foundation for People at the Crossroads Inc, Kimbe
The Foundation is a registered NGO operating in the province. The main objectives of the Foundation is to provide counselling and care services to vulnerable people, training on small business management, and to work collaboratively with government and non-government agencies to maintain a peaceful society.
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The Foundation offers:
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Contact: Mr. Fred and Kathy Waluka Foundation for People at the Crossroads PO Box 709, Kimbe Tel: 983 4390, 7150 4662 or 7246 0620 Fax: 983 4625 | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Caritas Papua New Guinea – Kimbe Catholic Archdiocese
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 operates through its 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.Mathias Ire Diocesan Caritas Coordinator Kimbe Catholic Archdiocese P O Box 436,Kimbe, WNBP Telephone: 983 4672 Fax: 983 4294 | Mob: 7674 7797 Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
National Youth Development Authority – Kimbe, West New Britain 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: Mrs Celine Tabali - Advisor | Ph: 983 5639 Mobile:72886586 | Fax: 983 5298 Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Mr. Ludwig Gambi - HRM Mananger | Ph: 983 4636 Mobile:72564297 | Fax: 983 5013 |