Emotional Repatriation: Six Boat Tragedy Victims Returned to East New Britain

KAVIENG | 26 July 2026 The final six victims of the tragic East New Britain boating disaster have been repatriated from Kavieng General Hospital to Nonga General Hospital in East New Britain. In a solemn handover ceremony, New Ireland Governor Byron Chan officially handed over the remains to East New Britain Governor Michael Marum, marking another significant step in bringing the victims home to their families. The ceremony was attended by provincial leaders, officials, emergency responders, and grieving family members, reflecting the unity and compassion shown by both New Ireland and East New Britain throughout the recovery operation. The repatriation follows days of intensive search and recovery efforts in New Ireland waters after the tragic boating accident. Pulse of PNG extends its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and acknowledges everyone who contributed to the search, recovery, and repatriation efforts. Subscribe to Pulse of PNG for trusted coverage of breaking news, national affairs, and stories from across Papua New Guinea. #PulseOfPNG #PNGNews #EastNewBritain #NewIreland #Kavieng #BoatTragedy #GovernorByronChan #GovernorMichaelMarum #Repatriation #NongaHospital #KaviengGeneralHospital #BreakingNews #PapuaNewGuinea