South Pacific Brewery has reaffirmed its commitment to community safety and law enforcement in Papua New Guinea with the donation of six purpose-built operational tents to the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) Highlands Regional Command.
The official handover took place in Mt Hagen on Saturday, 6th June 2026, at the Kagamuga Police Station, where SP Brewery Corporate Affairs Manager John Nilkare presented the tents to Assistant Commissioner of Police (Western End) Clement Dalla and Kagamuga Police Station Commander Sergeant Ben Bayam.
The donation forms part of a private sector partnership between SP Brewery and the RPNGC aimed at strengthening policing capacity in the Highlands, particularly in border control operations and efforts to monitor the movement of contraband and illegal substances along the Okuk Highway.
The six tents will be deployed across key inter-provincial border checkpoints considered critical transit points for policing operations. These include the Morobe–Eastern Highlands border, Eastern Highlands–Simbu border, Simbu–Jiwaka border, Jiwaka–Western Highlands border, Western Highlands–Enga border, and Western Highlands–Southern Highlands border.
Officials say these locations play a vital role in monitoring movement across the Highlands region and will assist police in improving visibility, mobility, and operational readiness in remote areas.
Speaking at the handover, Mr. Nilkare said SP Brewery remains committed to supporting law and order initiatives in the communities where it operates.
“SP Brewery is pleased to assist the police in the Highlands with this donation. As a company, we are committed to promoting law and order in the communities where we operate. We recognise the vital role the police play in maintaining public safety, particularly in strengthening border control and monitoring the movement of contraband,” he said.
He added that the initiative reflects the company’s broader focus on supporting institutions that contribute to safer communities across Papua New Guinea.
The RPNGC Highlands Regional Command welcomed the support, noting that partnerships with private sector organisations play an important role in improving operational capacity and addressing security challenges across the region.
The donation is expected to enhance police presence at strategic checkpoints and support ongoing efforts to improve security along key Highlands transport corridors, including the busy Okuk Highway.
