- What is a 2 kina mewri?
Ah! I think you are asking about a Two Kina Meri. A K2 meri is also referred to as a pamuk / bahmuk / bamuk ...
- Who is Puka Temu?
He is a medical doctor, a Papuan from Central Province near Port Moresby, who spent six years working at the Royal Melbourne and Royal Prince ...
- Who is Ian Kemish?
Ian Kemish is (was 2010) the Australian High Commissioner to PNG.
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- Who was Andyson Kaspou?
Andyson Bernard Kaspou was a poet from Manus. He died in early 2010. (Feb 28?) ...
- Who is Eric Aliawi?
Captain Eric Aliawi from the Southern Highlands, a former Defence Force pilot, is a helicopter pilot working for Helifix.
He is from Fugwa village in the ...
- Who was Sumasuma
SUMSUMA (1903?-1965), boat captain and New Guinea patriot, was born about 1903 at Sasa village on Boang Island, New Ireland, son of Tamapuat, of Ansingsing ...
- Who is Charles Maino
Sir Charles Maino was a former Chief Ombudsman, a lawyer and a Mekeo leader. He died in August 2009.
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- who is chairman of the NCM
It is (or was - 2010) Valentine Kambori, MBE. He is chairman of the National Coordinating Mechanism (NCM). The NCM is the body responsible ...
- Where is East New Britain
East New Britain lies between 4 and 6 degrees South of the Equator and was one of the first areas in PNG to be visited ...
- What does NADZAB stand for
I did know once but now I have forgotten. I believe it was the North American Defence Zone (Airforce?? Base??).
Does anyone know? Can you help?
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- Who closed the 9th South Pacific Games held in PNG
It was the PNG representative of Queen Elizabeth II. Sir Serei Eri, the Governor General of PNG. ...
- Who opened the 9th South Pacific Games held in PNG
It was Prince Andrew representing his mother Queen Elizabeth II.
Who closed the 9th South Pacific Games held in PNG
Who opened the 15th Pacific Games
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- Where is PNG ranked in Aussie Rules
In 2010 PNG was ranked number two in the world behind the original home of Aussie Rules - Australia.
http://www.worldfootynews.com/article.php/20100720132903282"
I do not know of any other ...
- Where was Geraint Jones born
Geraint Owen Jones, MBE, was born on the 14 July 1976 in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea. He has represented England in cricket. He is of ...
- What years has PNG won gold in cricket at the South Pacific Games
Gold medals in 1979, 1987, 1991, 2003 and 2007
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- When was cricket first played in PNG
Long before PNG became PNG cricket was introduced to the Territory of Papua by missionaries in the late 1800's (1890's)Cricket did not arrive in the ...
- What is PNG's highest score in an international one-day cricket match
I believe this was against New Caledonia in 2007 where PNG scored 572/7. At the time this was a World Record for a one day ...
- Where were the second PNG Games held
They were held in Goroka, Eastern Highlands province.
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- Where were the Third SP Games held
The Third South Pacific Games (1969) were held in Port Moresby PNG. The Duke and Duchess of Kent officiated at the opening ceremony in front ...
- Where were the Ninth SP Games held
The Ninth South Pacific Games were split between Port Moresby and Lae, PNG in 1991.
It was a mammoth task moving the athletes competing in Lae ...
- Who named Milne Bay
Captain Moresby named the bay in 1873 after the Lord of the British Navy at the time. ...
- What are Milei, Kagi, Manari and Efogi
They are all villages / airstrips along the Kokoda Track
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- Who founded the NA
The National Alliance political party was originally formed by Masket Iangalio, John Nilkare, Bart Philemon, Sir Puka Temu. ...
- What are some of the volcanoes in PNG
The following are volcanoes in PNG that have had recent activity i.e. since 1900. if you know of any others please let the web site know. http://michie.net/misc/ctc.html
Bagana ...
- Where is Mount Elimbari
Mount Elimbari is in Simbu Province. (Updated 20 July 2010 thanks to Alfred Kaethler) ...
- Where can I find out info about the Baigona Cult of Papua
Try a visit to http://www.anthropologising.ca/writing/cargo.htm The Baigona Snake Cult of the Northern Division of Papua operated for many years from 1911. The prophet had the ...
- Where can I find out about the weather in PNG? Rain / rainfall etc
If any reader is interested in the weather at various locations around PNG then visit http://www.wunderground.com/global/NG.html and http://weather.yahoo.com. Both sites give a summary of the ...
- Where are Imwauna and Sehulea?
Imwauna and Sehulea are properties on Normanby Island, Milne Bay province. ...
- Where is Vunakanau Airfield
Vunakanau Airfield was an aerodrome located near Vunakanau, East New Britain, It was approximately 10 miles south-west of Rabaul and it was also known as ...
- Where is the Lakunai Airfield
I'm afraid the Lakunai or "East Airfield" no longer exists. After WWII the airfield became to be known as Rabaul Airport. It was located at ...
- Who was the first Papua New Guinean to be licensed to fly the Airbus A380, the largest passenger airliner in the world, for Emirates Airlines
Captain Timothy (Tico) Narara. Ironically, his elder brother Granger was the first Papua New Guinean to fly the A380 – which pilots call ‘The Beast’ ...
- Where can I clear Customs in PNG
For normal commercial flights only one airport in Papua New Guinea has a full-time Customs, Immigration and Quarantine presence and that is Jacksons International Airport ...
- What are some of the airstrips along the Kokoda track
Nadinumu, Menari, Efogi, Kagi, Isurava, Kokoda are a few. Not sure if they are open or closed. ...
- what are the prefix registration letters of png aircraft
P2 - see -- http://michie.net/balus -- for a partial list of PNG registered planes. ...
- what happened to Ford Tri motor VH-UBI
Thanks to Bruce Hoy who was the first curator of what eventually became known as the Museum's Department of Modern History I can give the ...
- Who was the first PNG National to finance his own flying lessons
It has been reported as being bakery salesman, Harry Bukka who was the first to finance his own flying lessons ...
- When did the Regional Aviation Academy open
Officially recognised by the National Training Council the Regional Aviation Academy began its operations in 2001. It offers aircraft maintenance courses and imparts training through ...
- When was the new Bulolo Airport opened
With the arrival of an Airlines of PNG Dash 8 aircraft on the 13th of February 2008 the new Bulolo Airport was officially opened. The ...
- Who was the first PNG National flying instructor
In February 1972 Barry Awui became the first PNG National to become a flying instructor ...
- Who were the first PNG National's to gain a Commercial Pilot's Licence
In July 1969, Aria Bouraga and Minson Peni became the first PNG National's to successfully complete their commercial pilot's licences (cpl) ...
- Who was the first PNG National to gain a pilot's licence
Napoleon Onzem, from a small village called Watunou in Milne Bay Province, passed his private pilot's licence at the first sitting.I have been informed by ...
- Where can I find a register of PNG aircraft
A register (not complete) can be found at Balus InfoIf you can add to the list please send email to balus.updates(at)michie.net ...
- what are the prefix registration letters of png aircraft
All aircraft registered in PNG carry the P2 prefix. Military aircraft follow this with numbers, all other aircraft use letters (usually 3) such as P2-ANA ...
- What are the technical specifications of the DC3
Crew 3 -- Pilot, co-pilot, radio operatorEngines 2 x 1,200 horsepower Pratt and Whitney R-1830-90DSpan 95'Length 64'4"Height 16'10"Max. Speed 230 mphRange 2,000 miles ...
- Where is Tufi Airport?
It is in Oro Province
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- Where is the airport for Manus
The airport is at Momote on Los Negros Island. A good road connects Los Negros to the main town of Lorengau on Manus Island. Its ...
- Why was the airport at Milne Bay named Gurney
Gurney is named in honour of Charles Raymond (Bob) Gurney who, as an early aviator, started flying for Guinea Airways in 1929. He was killed ...
- What is the name of the airstrip that serves the D'Entrecasteaux Group of islands
A small World War 2 airstrip called Vivigani (Viv-i-ga-nee). It is on Goodenough Island in Milne Bay Province ...
- What are some of the old time names for the warstrips around Alotau
The one that is still in use today was known as No. 1 Strip or Gurney. There was also No. 2 and No. 3 strips. ...
- Why is port moresby airport called Jacksons Field
The strip was named in honour of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) pilot squadron leader John Francis Jackson shot down and killed in action April ...
- What was Emelia Earhart's last port of call before disappearing for ever
Lae was the last place the famous pioneering American aviator Emelia Earhart took off from on one of the final legs of her round the ...
- where did the word kiap come from
I believe the word "kiap" came from the German word kapitan
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- What is your name? in Motu
OIEMU LADANA DEKA (pron. dayka)
thanks to Chris Viner-Smith. ...
- What does ORO..ORO..ORO!! mean?
oro, oro, oro, means "Welcome" in the languages of the Oro Province of PNG. Oro province is sometimes called Northern Province by old timers. ...
- what is the tok pisin word for breast
susu ...
- Where is the Morima language spoken?
The language is also known as Ebadidi, Salakahadi, Molima and Fagululu. It is spoken in Milne Bay province, 'Esa'ala District, West Fergusson Island, inland villages ...
- What is Inafosa
Tauya (also Inafosa) is a Rai Coast language spoken in Madang province, PNG by approximately 350 people. ...
- What is the main language spoken
Tok Pisin, English and Motu are the three main langauges spoken in PNG
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- What does kuku dipi mean?
Literally it means 'bad / evil smoke' or marijuana (from the Baimuru area of Gulf province) ...
- Where can I find a sample of the benabena language?
Sorry I can not help with this question, try the SIL web site. www.sil.org/pacific/png
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- Where is the Kuman language from
Kuman is the third largest language group in PNG, with approx 120,000 speakers. It is from Simbu province.
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- What is your name in Motu?
Sorry I am unable to answer that. ...
- why? aeroplanes are called Balus in New Guinea
Balus is the Tok Pisin / Neo Melanesian word for aeroplane. (airplane)
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- Where can I find out about PNG Languages
One of the best sites to visit is http://coombs.anu.edu.au/SpecialProj/PNG/topics/Language.htm. I also recommend a trip to http://www.ethnologue.com/show_country.asp?name=Papua+New+Guinea another place to look is the Rosetta Project
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- What are the main languages spoken in PNG
English, Tok Pisin (neo melanesian / pidgin english) and Motu are the three official languages spoken in PNG. They are used in Parliament although it ...
- What does it mean to say a language is endangered
An endangered language is one that is likely to become extinct in the near future. Many languages are falling out of use and being replaced ...
- What is the literacy rate for PNG people over the age of 15
It is estimated that 72% of the PNG population aged 15 or over can read and write.
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- What is the general literacy rate in PNG
The then chief of Transparency International, Sir Anthony Siaguru, said on Friday the 6th of September 2002 that 44 per cent of Papua New Guineans ...
- What is tokples
"Tokples" or local language is a statement about the land itself held by the speakers of that language. Language is important not simply as a ...
- What is SIL
SIL is the Summer Institute of Linguistics based at Ukarrumpa in the Eastern Highlands. http://www.sil.org/pacific/png/.There is also a page located at -- http://michie.net/pnginfo/sil.html -- that ...
- Where can I find information about Tok Pisin / Neo Melanesian
Try http://pnggossip.com/news orhttp://www.powerup.com.au/~billpurc/tokpisin.htmhttp://www.pngbd.com/dictionary.php (Pidgin and Motu)http://www.4himnet.com/engelhardts/png/melanesi.htm
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- Where can I find the Freedom Declaration in Tok Pisin?
Try -- http://www.language-museum.com/old_site/t/tok-pisin.htm -- this is a new link (2011)
I have reproduced the page below just in case it disappears again.
Original
Everyone is entitled to all ...
- Where can I find a tok pisin / neo melanesian / pidgin dictionary on the Internet
http://www.june29.com/HLP/lang/pidgin.html.You can also look up many words at -- http://www.pngbd.com/dictionary.php
Another option is the -- Tok Pisin Translation, Resources, and Discussion web site ...
- What is or who is a Wantok?
Identity is still defined in terms of one's own kin, or wantoks, rather than by nationality, an introduced and unfamiliar notion. Wantok comes from Tok ...
- Where can I find the Lord's Prayer in Motu
Try http://www.language-museum.com/old_site/m/motu.htm ...
- Where can i buy a cd or tape on learning Hiri Motu?
I am unaware of any Hiri Motu learning tapes. I will ask around but don't hold your breath. ...
- Where can I find information on Motu?
Try
http://www.pngbd.com/dictionary.php (Motu and Pidgin)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motu_language
http://brazil1500.tripod.com/wodlingos/id15.html ...
- What are the main languages spoken in Central Province?
The main languages by districts are :-Abau - Magi, Keapara, Daga, Sona.Goilala - Fuyuge, Taude, Kunimaipa.Hiri - Motu, Koiari, Koita.Kairuku - Roro, Nara, Mekeo, Kuni.Rigo ...
- What are the main languages spoken in Chimbu (Simbu) Province
The main languages by districts are :-Chuave - Elimbari, Chuave, Siane-Komunku, LambauGembogl - (Kuman, Nagane)Gumine - Golin, Salt-Yui, Yuri, Kia, Keri, Era, NomaneKarimui - Mikaru ...
- What are the main languages spoken in East New Britain Province
The main languages by districts are :-Kokopo; Kuanua, BainingPomio; Mengen, Mamusi, Kol, BainingRabaul; Kuanua, Duke of York, Baining ...
- What is the main language of the Gazelle Peninsula? (East New Britain)
Kuana spoken by the Tolais is the main language of the Gazelle Peninsula.
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- What are the main languages spoken in East Sepik Province
The main languages by districts are :-Ambunti - Iwam, Kwoma, Manambu, Chambri.Angoram - Iatmul, Angorarn, Kambot, Banaro.Maprik - Abelam, (Abulas), Kwanga Southern Arapesh.Wewak - Boiken, ...
- Who is John Kasaipwalova
Chief John Kasaipwalova is a member of the Trobriand Islands powerful Council of Chiefs.
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- Who is the 7th PNG Prime Minister?
Ialibu-Pangia MP, Peter O’Neill, was elected the new and seventh Prime Minister of PNG in a sudden and dramatic turn of events in Parliament on ...
- Who were the PM and DPM in August 2011
On the 9th of August 2011 this has been reported to be : -
Peter O’Neill – Prime MinisterBelden Namah – Deputy Prime Minister; Forestry and ...
- Who succeeded Mekere Morauta as Prime Minister of PNG on the 5th of August 2002?
Grand Chief, Michael Somare (PM for the third time) with Bill Skate becoming the Speaker of Parliament for the second time.
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- What island was Julius Chan born on?
Tanga Island, New Ireland Province.
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- What year was Sir Julius Chan born?
Sir Julius was born on the 29th of August 1939.
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- What contribution did Sir Julius Chan make?
Many contributions including the launch of the Kina and toea (national currency) as well as the float of the currency that saw the Kina drop ...
- What year did Sir Julius Chan step down as PM?
He stepped down on the 26th of March 1997 after surviving a 58-39 parliamentary motion calling him to step down on the 25th of March. ...
- When did Julius Chan have his second period as Prime Minister?
Julius Chan become Prime Minister for the second time on the 30th of August 1994 - 22 July 1997
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- When did Sir Julius Chan first become Prime Minister?
from 11 Mar 1980 - 2 Aug 1982
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- Who succeeded Sir Michael Somare as the second Prime Minister of PNG?
Sir Julius Chan (on the 11th of March 1980)
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- When was Michael Somare sworn in as the the Chief Minister of Papua New Guinea?
He was sworn in on the 26th of April, 1972. He later went on to become PNG's first Prime Minister.
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- When was Michael Somare's third term as Prime Minister?
From the 5th of August 2002 - 2nd August 2011
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- When was Michael Somare's second term as Prime Minister
2nd of August 1982 to the 21st of November 1985.
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- When did Michael Somare first become Prime Minister?
Grand Chief, Sir Michael Somare served as the very first Prime Minister from the 16th of September 1975 to the 11th of March 1980.
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- Who was the first Prime Minister of PNG?
Grand Chief, Sir Michael Somare.
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- When did Michael Somare first enter politics?
He first entered the House of Assembly in 1968 and has been re-elected Regional Member for East Sepik in all national general elections since - ...
- Where does PNG get most of its foreign aid from?
PNG has received about AUD300 million in foreign aid from Australia every year since independence. It also gets aid from the World Bank and the Asian Development ...
- Who represents the Chief of State within PNG?
The Governor General. ...
- Who is the Chief of State for PNG?
Queen Elizabeth II (since 6th February 1952) ...
- Who is the current deputy prime minister of PNG?
The deputy prime minister since January 2007 has been Don Polye but this was changed on the 2nd of August 2011. The deputy, announced in ...
- Who is the current Prime Minister of PNG? (April 2015)
Ialibu-Pangia MP, Peter O’Neill, was elected the new and seventh Prime Minister of the country in a sudden and dramatic turn of events in Parliament ...
- Who acts as the Governor General when the GG is sick or overseas?
The Speaker of Parliament acts in the role of Governor General during any abscence.
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- Was Ian Downs ever a member of government?
Ian was a member of the first House of Assembly in 1964, when he collected a record majority of over 100,000 votes to win the ...
- When was Moi Avei born?
As far as I can determine it was the 24th of October 1946 ...
- When was Rabbie Namaliu born?
Rabbie Langanai NAMALIU was born on the 25th of August 1953 ...
- Who was the governor general year 1968?
As far as I know this would be the Governor General of Australia as PNG came under the rule of Australia up until 1975.Governor-General - ...
- What style has the PNG Parliament house beeen built in?
The Parliament house building is constructed in the style of a traditional Sepik River Haus Tambaran, or Spirit House. Artists and craftsmen from various villages ...
- When was the first house of assembly established?
Not sure but the speaker, Mr Horace Lionel Richard Nial, served from - 8 June 1964 - 3rd June 1968.see -- http://michie.net/pnginfo/speakers.html
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- Where can I read the Constitution of PNG?
A guide can be found at -- http://www.michie.net/pnginfo/constitution -- but it is only a guide and may not represent the current PNG Constitution. A better ...
- Who is the 7th PNG PM?
Ialibu-Pangia MP, Peter O’Neill, was elected the new and seventh Prime Minister of the country in a sudden and dramatic turn of events in Parliament ...
- Who replaced Archbishop Karl Hesse, M.S.C. as the Archbishop of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea?
Archbishop Francesco Panfilo, S.D.B. succeeded Karl Hesse as Archbishop of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea in 2011.
http://www.fides.org/aree/news/newsdet.php?idnews=29649&lan=eng ...
- Who is the Head Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea?
As at June 2011 it is head bishop Rev Giegere Wenge.
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- Who is Stephen Reichert?
Bishop Stephen Reichert, 67, was appointed as Catholic archbishop of Madang in 2010. He replaced Archbishop William Kurtz, 75, who retired due to his age. ...
- Who is Paul Mohe?
He was the Dean of Manus Deanery and Co-founder of Voice of Blessed Peter ToRot. He died on October 15, 2010 at the Lorengau Provincial ...
- When was Divine Word declared a univeristy?
Divine Word University was declared as a university by the National Executive Council in 1996 under then prime minister Sir Julius Chan. It was established ...
- Who is the current Catholic Archbishop of Port Moresby?
Aug 2011 - Archbishop John Ribat.
http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dpomo.html ...
- Where can I find out the history of the Diocese of Wewak, Papua New Guinea?
Take a look at -- http://saints.sqpn.com/diocese-of-wewak-papua-new-guinea/ -- you may find the information you are after. It is also worthwhile looking at -- http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dwewa.html
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- Who was the Anglican bishop of Popondota before Father Jupp?
Reuben Tariambari ...
- Where can I find the history of POM Catholic Church?
You can find the history of the Port Moresby Catholic Church by visiting http://www.catholicpng.org.pg/history/pom.html ...
- Who is the current Anglican Bishop of the Popondota Diocese?
May 2009 - The Rt Revd Joseph Kifau Kopapa
Joseph Kifau Kopapa was born in Lefume village, Sinei, Tufi district, Oro Province on 9th September 1947.
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- Who was the first resident Catholic priest in Port Moresby?
The first resident priest in Port Moresby was Father Denis Elliot. He was ordained for the Vicariate by Archbishop de Boismenu in March 1914, and ...
- When was the Vicariate Apostolic of Melanesia was established?
The Vicariate Apostolic of Melanesia was established by Pope Gregory XVI on 16th July, 1844. ...
- Where is Popondota?
Popondota is the name given to the Anglican Diocese that serves the town of Popondetta (and surrounding areas) of Northern or Oro province.
Popondota is the ...
- Who was Roger Jupp?
The Right Reverend Roger Alan Jupp, S.S.C., M.A was Principal of Newton Theological College, Popondetta, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea in 2000. Between 2005 and ...
- Where can I find out about the history of the Catholic Church in Madang?
http://www.catholicpng.org.pg/history/madang.html ...
- Where can I find out information about the Catholic Church in the Bereina area?
Try -- http://www.catholicpng.org.pg/history/bereina.html ...
- Who was the first local Catholic bishop of Kundiawa?
Bishop Anton Bal was installed as the third bishop of Kundiawa and the first local in the early part 2009. (March?) ...
- Where are the Catholic hospitals in PNG?
I do not have a list of Catholic hospitals in PNG.
I know of St Mary's in Port Moresby just near 4 Mile. ...
- Where can I find out about Albert Maclaren?
There is a very good web site dealing with pioneer missionary Albert Alexander Maclaren that can be found at -- http://anglicanhistory.org/aus/png/maclaren1908/index.html ...
- When did the Catholics land on Woodlark Island?
In 1848 Catholic Marist Brothers landed on Woodlark Island. In 1891 Methodist landed on Dobu Island and adopted Dobu as the language to spread the ...
- When was the Dobu Church built?
The Dobu Island Church building was built in 1929. It was commissioned by Liuetenant Governor of Papua, Sir Hubert Murray on the 12th of June ...
- Where is the Christian Leaders' Training College?
The Christian Leaders' Training College is around an hour's drive east of Mt. Hagen in the Western Highlands Province. ...
- What are some of the Church run schools in PNG?
Without the efforts of the various Churches in PNG education would grind to a halt. There are too many schools to mention them all but ...
- Who is the moderator of the United Church in PNG?
2011 - The moderator of the church is Reverend Samson Lowa ...
- Who are the United Church regional Bishops in PNG?
August 2011 - The regional Bishops are
East Central Papua Region Rev Laka RenagiWest Central Papua Region Rev Vasi GadikiWestern Region Rev Lawes WaeaPapuan Gulf ...
- Who is in charge of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in PNG?
It was Bishop Dr Wesley Kigasung until he passed away suddenly on the 14th of May, 2008. It is now headed by bishop Rev Giegere Wenge.
Here ...
- When did the LMS samoan missionaries land in New Guinea?
Sorry I can not find an answer to that question.
If any reader knows the answer please let me know. ...
- Where can I find out about Albert Maclaren?
There is a very good web site dealing with pioneer missionary Albert Alexander Maclaren that can be found at -- http://anglicanhistory.org/aus/png/maclaren1908/index.html ...
- Who is in charge of the Gutnius Church?
The Gutnius Lutheran Church is based in Wabag, Enga Province, and is headed by Bishop David Piso. (2008) ...
- who is Justus Richard Van Houten?
He was a deacon and advocate for those on the edge of society unfortunatley he died of pneumonia at Kompiai in PNG on the 13th ...
- Who were the first indigenous Australians to work for the AOG Church in PNG?
Sasil and Cecilia Dow were the first indigenous Australians to work for the AOG Church in PNG. They worked in the East Sepik province at ...
- Where are the cathedrals in Port Moresby?
Anglican Cathedral = St John's on the Hill (near Crowne Plaza)
Catholic Cathedral = St Mary's (near the Port Moresby Police Station). ...
- Where can I find the Lord's Prayer in Tok Pisin
Try the PNG Gossip Newlsetter -- http://www.pnggossip.com/news/g070126.html#lp -- there is one of the versions there. ...
- What year did the Catholic Church start in PNG?
In 1844, Pope Gregory XVI erected the Vicariate Apostolic of Micronesia and Melanesia entrusting it to the Missionary congregation of the Society of Mary.
A ...
- Where can I find records of all the Samoan missionaries that came to PNG?
I have asked around but have not asked the right people as I have not been able to find an answer for you. ...
- When did South Sea missionary Pastor Reoboam and wife Moka arrive in Papua.
Can anyone answer this?
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- When was the new presbytery and parish office opened at St Joseph's in Port Moresby?
The Catholic Archbishop of Port Moresby, Brian Barnes, opened the new presbytery and parish office on the 12th of October 1999.
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- What year was the "new look" St Jospeh's Church opened?
The "new look" St Joseph's Catholic Church was officially opened on the 28th of May 2006. It was officially opened by the parish priest at ...
- When did the first Catholics come to the Western Highlands?
Father William Ross first came to the Western Highlands in 1934 and settled 2 miles from the town of Mount Hagen at Rabiemul. ...
- Where can I find a list of missionaries in PNG?
Sorry I am unable to help with that question, well not fully. The New Tribes Mission has a list of missionaries currently serving in the ...
- Where can I find a list of serving missionaries in PNG?
This would be very hard to maintain. Especially since there are so many missionaries in the country that are coming and going on a regular ...
- What are the Public Holidays for 2022?
New Year’s Day, 1 January;
Good Friday on Friday, 15 April;
Easter Saturday, 16 April;
Easter Sunday, 17 April;
Easter Monday, 18 April;
Queen’s Birthday, Monday, 13 June;
National Remembrance Day, ...
- When did the first Lutheran missionaries come to PNG?
The first Lutheran missionaries came to the island of New Guinea in 1886, sent by German mission societies. There were major disruptions in the German ...
- Where is Onil Island?
I have heard of Onil Island as being in the Nondugl area of Jiwaka Province only because the Waghi Guesthouse is located there. The guesthouse ...
- Where is Imwauna?
Imwauna is on Normanby Island in Milne Bay province. ...
- Where is Namatanai?
Namatanai is the second-largest town on the island of New Ireland. it is 264 km to the north-west of the provincial capital - Kavieng via ...
- Where is Nonkondi?
In simplistic terms - the Eastern Highlands. -- Nokondi is a one legged, half-human, half-spirit who used to live in Goroka. Nokondi appears on the ...
- What is the largest city in Morobe province?
Lae is the largest town in Morobe province it was previously named Adolfhafen in German New Guinea. ...
- What is the capital of Melpa province?
Mount Hagen
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- Where is the Melpa Province?
Melpa is also known as the Western Highlands province. ...
- What is the population of Vanimo?
?Under 10,000 -- http://www.trueknowledge.com/q/what_is_the_population_of_vanimo ...
- What province is Salamaua in?
Salamaua (German: Samoahafen) is in Morobe province. In the 1920s prospective gold miners used Salamaua as a staging post to explore for gold in the ...
- Where are the Inyai-Ewa people?
The Inyai-Ewa people live in the Karawari region (Sepik) ...
- Where is Sero Cove?
Sero Cove is one of many spots, some still undiscovered on the southern coastline along the coast of Milne Bay. ...
- Why was the year 2012 chosen to create the Hela and Jiwaka provinces?
Very simply that is when the next PNG elections are due to be held. The amendment will be gazetted in the National Gazette before the ...
- Where are the new provinces coming from?
The new Hela province will comprise Tari-Pori, Komo-Margarima and Koroba-Lake Kopiago electorates, while the Jiwaka province will comprise Jimi, North Waghi and South Waghi area ...
- What are the names of the two new provinces?
In July 2009 the PNG Parliament passed legislation 87-1 to create two new provinces by 2012, they are Hela and Jiwaka.
Each new province has its ...
- Where did the name "Jiwaka" come from?
"Jiwaka" is a combination of the first two letters of Jimi, Waghi and Kambia districts. ...
- Where did the name "Manus" come from?
The http://manusisland.com web site says "To the best of my knowledge from my previous understandings and refering to anthropological books, the name Manus is a ...
- What are the local level govts for Obura-Wonenara area of Eastern Highlands province?
Obura-Wonenara covers three local level governments (LLG): Tairora-Gadsup, Yelia and Lamari. Of the three LLGs Yelia and Lamari can only be reached by air. One ...
- What are the provinces of PNG?
Central
Chimbu (Simbu)
East New Britain
East Sepik
Eastern Highlands
Enga
Gulf
Hela
Jiwaka
Madang
Manus
Milne Bay
Morobe
National Capital (District - not a province)
New Ireland
North Solomons (Special Autonomous Region of Bougainville)
Northern (Oro)
Southern Highlands
West New Britain
West Sepik ...
- What is the capital city of PNG?
It is Port Moresby.
...
- What is the main cause of mouth cancer in PNG?
The chewing of "buai" is cited as the main cause of mouth cancer in PNG.
Where can I found out about making lime?
How do ...
- What is the Compass Project?
COMPASS stands for Clinical Outreach, Men’s Program, Advocacy and Sexual Health Service Strengthening and the project is funded for five-years by the Australian Agency for ...
- Who runs Operation Open Heart?
Operation Open Heart is managed by the Sydney Adventist Hospital and Adventist Development and Relief Agency and funded by AusAID, Rotary International, the Department of ...
- Where can I find the Pandemic Flu Information Booklet?
Take a look at -- http://www.trupela.com/2009/08/15/free-downloads-for-papua-new-guinea -- scroll down the page to find what you are after. ...
- Where is IMR in Madang?
The PNG Institute of Medical Research labs are located at Yagaum. You have to drive down bumpy dirt roads, through coconut plantations and small villages ...
- Where was the 2008 Medical Symposium held?
It was held in Rabaul (Sept 1 to Sept 5 2008) ...
- Where is the Modilon Hospital?
It is the hospital that serves Madang. (Both the town of Madang and Madang province itself) ...
- Who runs the Tabubil Hospital?
I believe that Ok Tedi Mining limited run the hospital. Ok Tedi upgraded the hospital in 2007 with an injection of K3 million. The new ...
- What are the health issues I should consider before travelling to PNG?
For information on prevalent diseases and inoculations, travellers should consult their doctor, travel clinic or the World Health Organization (WHO). Further information can be found ...
- What is the name of the main hospital in Port Moresby?
PMGH - Port Moresby General Hospital is the name of the main hospital for Port Moresby and the country.
...
- What are the main forms of cancer in PNG?
The main forms of cancer are mouth, cervical, liver, stomach, paediatric and breast cancer.
The chewing of buai is associated with mouth cancer and it is ...
- What are the common cancers found in women in PNG?
Cervical and breast cancer. ...
- What is the main form of cancer in children in PNG?
Leukaemia has been reported as the most prevalent form of cancer in children in PNG. ...
- What is the maternal death rate for mothers giving birth in PNG?
2011 May -- The maternal death rate is considered to be very high.The maternal mortality rates for PNG are the second highest in the world ...
- Where is the Mount Sion Centre for the Blind?
The Mount Sion Centre for the Blind and Disabled Persons is located along the Okuk Highway / Highlands Highway (one of PNG's National Highways) and ...
- Where is IMR located?
The PNG Institute of Medical Research is an internationally renowned institution with the function of informing national health policies through research on national health priorities. ...
- Who is Milne Bay's traditional medicine woman?
I would have to say that Minnie Bate from Wedau would have to be the person you are asking about. She has developed several traditional ...
- When was HIV/AIDS first detected in PNG?
The first HIV positive case was reported in 1987 in the country, the infection increased slowly but steadily up until 1995. ...
- Where is Kikori hospital?
Kikori Hospital is located on the southwest peninsula of PNG, near the capital city of Port Moresby. The setting is extremely rural, with few roads. ...
- Where is Kudjip Nazarene Hospital?
This facility is located in the beautiful Waghi Valley, and includes a clinic, nursing school, community health program, and full-service hospital boasting 850 deliveries per ...
- Where is Kapuna Hospital?
Kapuna Hospital is located in a remote area on the southwest peninsula of PNG. It is about 20kms from Baimuru Station. The region is marked ...
- When was Kapuna Hospital established?
Kapuna Hospital was established by the London Missionary Society in the 1950s, and today is the only medical facility for about 15,000 people. It has ...
- What is GEMINS?
It is a production of Herbal Oils and Herbal Creams produced by POMINS Limited.
POMINS Ltd is a 100 per cent locally owned company which was ...
- When was the Citifon mobile phone service launched in Kokopo?
In August 2011
http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20110819/business05.htm ...
- Who is the Minister for Environment and Conservation?
In PNG the Minister can change as the PM reshuffles the Cabinet. In August 2011 the Minister for Environment and Conservation was Thompson Harokaqveh. Because ...
- Who is the President of the PNG Trade Union Congress?
August 2011 - Michael Malabag ...
- Who is Damien Koike?
Damien Koike is considered to be a south Bougainville Me’ekamui rebel hardliner.
http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20110819/news17.htm ...
- What was the 2010 price for copra?
In 2010 prices started at about K680/ton and rose to a K1680/ton for FMS (copra) at the end of the year. ...
- who lived in goverment house before governal generals
Before the Governors Geneal it was the administrators. Do a search on "Can you name the Administrators of PNG?" without the quotation marks.
...
- Where is Mongniol School?
Mongniol Community School is in Wewak, East Sepik province. ...
- What is NISIT responsible for?
The National Institute of Standards and Industrial Technology (NISIT) is obligated under NISIT Act-1993 to perform the following:
Standards Development and PublicationStandards Information Dissemination and Sales ...
- Where can I find out about Standards in PNG?
Visit the The National Institute of Standards and Industrial Technology (NISIT) web site. It is the National Standards Body responsible for overseeing all standardization and ...
- Where is Sek Island?
It is near Alexishafen (Madang province). ...
- Where is Madang?
Madang town is in Madang province on the north coast of the Island of New Guinea. The east part of the New Guinea islands is ...
- Where can I find a PNG Passport application?
Take a look at what is available at -- http://www.trupela.com/2009/08/15/free-downloads-for-papua-new-guinea -- scroll down the page to find what you are after. ...
- when were the 1 toea coins phased out?
The 1 and 2 toea PNG coins were demonetized early in 2007.
...
- What are the school term dates for PNG Schools?
Sorry, I have not been able to find an answer to that. ...
- what kind of climate does PNG have?
Being so close to the equator PNG has a tropical climate. Think 30 degrees C during the day and 20+ during the night but up ...
- What is the address of the Yellow Pages?
http://www.yellowpages.com.pg ...
- What is the population of Vanimo? (or any other provincial town)
For the population of all provincial capitals plus some other towns I suggest paying a visit to -- http://www.citypopulation.de/PapuaNewGuinea.html
What is the PNG Population?
...
- Who owns the SP Brewery?
Sept 2008 - SP Brewery was established in 1952 and employs a total of 350 staff. It is owned by Heineken Asia Pacific (76 per ...
- Where can I find the national pledge?
Try -- href="http://michie.net/pnginfo/pledge.html
...
- Where can I find a guide to the PNG Constitution?
A partial guide can be found at -- http://www.michie.net/pnginfo/constitution -- but it is only a guide and may not represent the current PNG Constitution.
A better ...
- What banks operate in PNG?
The main banks are
ANZ Banking Group (PNG) Limited Call Centre Toll Free Number: 180 1444 Fax: 321 3258Bank of Papua New Guinea, (PO Box 121 ...
- what does the bird on the png flag represent?
It represents the bird of paradise.
...
- What is the tallest building in PNG?
Not sure of that answer, I am sure it would be in Port Moresby, but I do know that PNG power has a 34 floor ...
- Who supplied the first commercial PNG flag?
Evan Evans Pty Ltd of Melbourne supplied the first Papua New Guinea flag. Mr. Les Johnson, the Administrator flew this flag in front of his ...
- What are the proportions of the PNG flag?
The flag is almost square - the proportions are 3:4 ...
- What is the new name for the University of Vudal?
The PNG University of Natural Resources and Environment is located in East New Britain. ...
- what vegetables are available in Lae?
Lae is fed from the fertile valleys and highlands regions. Most vegetables are available. Sometimes demand exceeds supply. ...
- What is the total literacy rate in PNG?
(2000 - 2004) 57.3% ...
- What is the female literacy rate in PNG?
The reported female literacy rate between 2000-2004 was 50.9%. Far less than the figure of 63.4% given for men. ...
- What is the male literacy rate?
The PNG male literacy rate has been quoted as being 63.4% (2000 - 2004) (female rate = 50.9%) ...
- What is the total fertility rate for PNG?
Fertility rate: (2004) 4 average births per child bearing woman. ...
- What is the PNG infant mortality rate?
The infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births for boys (under 1) is 67 and for girls under 1 it is 61.The total infant mortality ...
- What is the estimated life expectancy at birth?
Estimated life expectancy at birth, males = 53.7, female = 54.8 (2000) ...
- What is the birth rate in PNG?
In 2007 the birth rate was annouced as being 2.7 percent. This is one of the highest figures in the world. ...
- Why do we celebrate the Queen's Birthday?
As a member of the Commonwealth, with the Queen as the head, it is a courtesy for PNG to celebrate her birthday or at least ...
- what country is Port Moresby the capital of?
The independent state of Papua New Guinea. ...
- Who was the first recipient of the Alkan Tololo fellowship award?
It was Brian Kakini from the University of Technology in April 2006. The award is similar to a Fullbright Scholarship and is equally contested by ...
- What is the fax number for Dogura?
umm - not sure if there is a facsimile machine that works at Dogura (mainland Milne Bay). Not sure if the GenSet still works!
The phone ...
- Where can I find out about tourism numbers in PNG?
Tourism Numbers
Year/Visitors1996 / 61,3921997 / 65,9601998 / 67,8161999 / 67,8162000 / 58,4482001 / 54,2352002 / 53,7622003 / 56,2822004 / 60,715 ...
- Where can I find out statistics about PNG?
Try the National Statistical Office of Papua New Guinea website -- http://nso.gov.pg ...
- What is the population of Lae?
Lae is the second biggest town in PNG. The web page -- http://www.citypopulation.de/PapuaNewGuinea.html - lists the population (from the 2011 census) for Lae as being ...
- Where is Papua New Guinea located?
PNG lies just below the equator in the eastern South Pacific. It shares its main island called New Guinea with Indonesia. Its nearest neighbours are ...
- What is the area in sq mi of PNG?
Total area has been reported as 178,704 square miles ...
- What is the population density per sq km?
It was quoted as 12.7 per square kilometres and 32.9 per square miles in 2011 but now (May 2017) http://www.worldometers.info/world-population/papua-new-guinea-population/ quotes it as being an ...
- What is the population density per sq mi
In 2005 this was reported as being 32.9 per sq. mi. and 12.7 per sq. km
...
- When did the Territory of Papua New Guinea come into being?
The Territory of Papua New Guinea was formed in 1945.
Port Moresby was regarded as the Capital until self-government in 1974 and independence in 1975.
...
- What is the full country name for PNG?
The Independent State of Papua New Guinea. ...
- What are the words to the PNG National Anthem?
Oh arise all you sons of this landLet us sing of our joy to be freePraising God and rejoicing to bePapua New GuineaShout our names ...
- Who designed the flag of Papua New Guinea?
Susan Karike (Now Mrs Huhume) then a seventeen-year-old attending Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School on Yule Island designed the National PNG Flag in ...
- What can you tell me about the history of the PNG flag?
The Papua New Guinea flag was adopted on July 1, 1971 and Papua New Guinea gained independence from Australia on September 16, 1975.
Interesting Papua New ...
- What is the meaning of the colours used in the PNG flag?
Black, red and yellow are traditional colors which are found in Papua New Guinean art and clothing.
The yellow bird, a stylised bird of paradise, is ...
- What does the flag of PNG, designed by Susan Karike, look like?
A picture is worth a thousand words -- please have a look at all of the flags of PNG on the Flags of the World ...
- Where can I find out what the provincial flags of PNG look like?
Try -- http://www.1uptravel.com/flag/flags/pg-.html
...
- Where can I find out about early missionaries in the Sepik?
http://www.fredandbettyevans.com/ ...
- Where is Rondon Ridge Lodge?
Rondon Ridge Lodge is is situated at 7100 feet above sea level and sports magnificent views of the incredible Wahgi Valley. It is Only 30 ...
- Where is the Niamikum Guest House?
I believe the Niamikum Guest House is near Maprik, East Sepik Province. ...
- Where is the Jara Restaurant?
It is located at Hotel Poroman, Mt Hagen, Western Highlands province. ...
- Where can I stay in Vanimo?
There are three places that I know of in Vanimo.Sandaun Motel.Vanimo Beach Hotel.Visser Guest House.I do not know anything about Visser. The best out of ...
- What sort of accommodation is available at Lindenhafen Fishing Resort?
Accommodation is bungalow style. There are 10 bungalows, 6 with ensuite.
PO Box 672Kimbe, West New Britain ProvincePapua New GuineaPh/Fax: (675) 983 4304 or 983 5463e-mail: ...
- Where is Lindenhafen Fishing Resort?
Lindenhafen Fishing Resort is located 4 miles east of Gasmata on the south coast of West New Britain. ...
- Where is the Ascot Hotel?
The Ascot was renamed to the Hamamas (happy in neo melanesian) sometime in the 1970's. The Ascot has been around since about 1952. I think ...
- Where is Nigila?
It is in Milne Bay. Accommodation can be found close by at Halowiya. It is about 25 minutes outside Alotau on the East Cape Road. ...
- Where is Saidowai Guest House?
It is on Normanby Island in Milne Bay province. ...
- Where is Keki Lodge?
Keki Lodge in the foothills of the Adelbert Mountains on the north side of PNG.
Keki Eco Lodge in Madang province was set up with the ...
- What was the name of the legendary hotel but now demolished that had a roof top swimming pool?
It was Lae's hotel Cecil. ...
- What type of accommodation is available in PNG?
Accommodation in Papua New Guinea varies from 4 star to village guesthouses. It may be worthwhile looking at -- http://www.pngbackpacker.com -- and -- http://www.pngbd.com ...
- What is the name of the place near the start (finish?) of the Kokoda Trail at Sogeri?
The Kokoda Trail Motel is located near Sogeri at the start (or finish) of the Kokoda Trail overlooking part of the Sogeri River. At an ...
- Where is Orohaven?
I assume you mean Orohaven Kokoda Retreat? It is at the end (or the start) of the Kokoda trail / track right beside the airstrip.
http://www.kokodatrail.com.au/photos/showgallery.php?cat=861
http://orohaven.com/ ...
- What are the most common activities that hotels and resorts offer visitors?
If near water then most resorts offer snorkelling, local tours of the environs. Kayaking and surf skis are offered at some resorts. It is advisable ...
- Where can I find information about Kulau Lodge in East New Britain?
http://www.global.net.pg/kulau/ -- Kulau Lodge Beach Resort is located only 12 minutes drive from Rabaul along the beautiful North Coast Road. ...
- Where can I stay in Goroka?
The Bird of Paradise Hotel has 52 comfortable deluxe rooms and suites that feature cable television, International Direct Dial telephones, fridges, tea and coffee making ...
- Where is Birdy's Piano bar.
It is at "The Bird". The Bird of Paradise hotel in Goroka, Eastern Highlands province. ...
- Where can stay in Madang?
Madang has many places to stay.The Madang Resort Hotel is set amongst five acres of exotically landscaped grounds, alongside the beautiful Madang Harbour entrance.Facilities include ...
- Where is the Madang Resort Hotel?
With a name like that I would say it would have to be in the province of Madang somewhere. It is fact in in the ...
- Where is Kalibobo Village resort?
Kalibobo Village is the latest and most exciting tourist village development which provided 5 star, self contained suites and bungalows on a 6 acre waterfront ...
- Where can I stay if I visit Manus?
The Harbourside Hotel is situated on the harbour front with views over the water. It is conveniently located near the market and shopping centre.
The facilities ...
- Where can I stay in Alotau?
Masurina Lodge is located in central Alotau and offers clean, comfortable and friendly accommodation.
Facilities include 30 air-conditioned rooms with en-suite, 10 rooms with overhead fan ...
- Where can I stay in Bwagaoia?
umm very good question. The only place I know of is the Misima Guest House.P O Box 24Bwagaoia,Misima IslandMilne Bay Province.Phone/Fax: +675 643 7443I have ...
- Where can I stay on Misima Island?
Misima Guest House - (Misima Island, Louisiades)P.O. Box 24 Bwagaoia, Misima Island. Milne Bay Province.Phone/Fax: +675 643 7443I have been told that you may be ...
- Where can I stay in the D'Entrecasteaux Group?
TrySalamo Guest House -- (Fergusson Island - D'Entrecasteaux Group)C/- Salamo Post OfficeSalamoFergusson IsM.B.P.Phone: +675 641 1718 Esa'ala Guest House (Normandy Island - D'Entrecasteaux Group)P O ...
- Where can I find out information about Masurina Lodge in Milne Bay province?
Masurina Lodge is the oldest hotel in Alotau. For many years it was the only hotel -- http://www.masurina.com ...
- Where can I stay in Lae?
Two main places --The Lae International Hotel is set amidst 10 acres of tropical gardens with exotic birds and native animals. Facilities include 100 Deluxe ...
- Where can I stay in Port Moresby?
Port Moresby, the National Capital of PNG has many places to choose from.<br /> <br /> The Airways Hotel is located close to the international ...
- What is the cost of renting a three bedroom (above average) apartment in PNG especially around the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG)
I am not aware of any (above average) apartments around UPNG. The closest "apartments" would be at the Islander Village or possibly in the Gordon's ...
- Where can I stay in Kavieng?
You can stay at two places.The Kavieng Hotel is located in the central town district, one kilometre from the airport and next to the golf ...
- Where is Malagan Beach Resort?
Malagan Beach Resort is a boutique resort set along side the beautiful Nusa Harbour in Kavieng. ...
- Where can I stay near Mt.Lamington or Popendetta?
In Popondetta you could stay at the Lamington Hotel. -- http://www.coralseahotels.com.pg/#lam -- lamington@coralseahotels.com.pgIf you sent them an email I am sure they could help further ...
- Where can I stay in Mendi?
Kiburu Lodge is located at an altitude of 1,750 metres (5,700 feet) on the banks of the Mendi River on the outskirts of Mendi. The ...
- Where can I stay in Tari?
You can stay at Ambua Lodge an inspired mixture of local architecture, spectacular views and modest luxury off the beaten track. It is located at ...
- Where can I stay near Lake Kutubu?
Once yoy could stay at Tubo Lodge, situated on an atoll overlooking the Lake. The lodge was built by the local people to allow visitors ...
- Where can I stay near Kimbe?
Located past the town of Kimbe and about 80 Kilometres from Hoskins airport, Walindi Plantation Resort is the home to Walindi Diving and the home ...
- Where can I stay in Mount Hagen?
You can stay at three main places --The Highlander Hotel is close to the centre of Mount Hagen and offers 68 rooms.Kimininga Lodge is located ...
- Where can I get information about independent travel to PNG with two small children? We would prefer smaller guesthouse accomodation in provincial areas.
Where are you travelling from?I can not really answer your question but have a look at --
http://www.nghols.com
as an initial starting point. If you let me ...
- what is required to pass the aptitude test?
What aptitude test? Usually good marks get good results. ...
- Who is sir igntius kilage?
Re-enter your search term and just use kilage. That should help or try sir ignatius kilage (note the spelling), thanks.
See also - Where is the ...
- Where can I? What is? Where can I get?
Sorry I do not have that answer.
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- why did the europeans explore different territories?
I would say because they wanted to. Why do people go to different places for holidays? ...
- webmail for st joesph interntional catholic school
Hi, I can not help you with this even if you did spell international correctly. Did you try entering just St Joseph by itself? ...
- Where was the british expats club?
The only one I know if is in the industrial area of Gordon's a suburb of Port Moresby. I assume you were asking a valid ...
- Where can I find a list of club members, email addresses, etc?
Sorry, as this type of list changes on a regular basis and since most of the remote locations struggle to find a pen and paper ...
- What can you tell me about the US administration in Japan after the Second World War?
These Frequently Asked Question's relate to Papua New Guinea ONLY and nowhere else.Please try google.com or ixquick.com or whatever else is your favourite search engine. ...
- Where are the lights situated on a DC-3?
Sorry that is beyond the scope of the FAQ's for Papua New Guinea. They are probably in a position where they can be seen or ...
- what are Bren guns?
I do not think this is an appropriate question about PNG. I do not know of PNG producing Bren Guns nor the use of them in the ...
- Which timbers are used in the Australian Parliament House?
Not sure. Ebony is used in the Great Hall of the Australian Parliament House and was a gift to the Australian people from Papua New ...
- What is the population of Australia? / New Zealand? / Fiji or any other country other than Papua New Guinea.
I guess if you visted a web site that dealt with Australia / New Zealand / Fiji etc and not Papua New Guinea then you ...
- What is El Chichon?
What does this have to do with PNG?
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- what is the population of tree kangaroos?
Sorry do not know that answer. ...
- what did people in Higaturu do after mount Lamington erupted?
Sorry, I can not really answer that question apart from saying they got on with their lives in the same way anyone affected by a ...
- Where can I find an address for a person? A list of club members, etc?
Try the -- http://www.whitepages.com.pg/ -- If you are lucky they may have a telephone and you will find their address that way. Otherwise the same way ...
- which province do they make drum oven in pg?
I would say most provincal towns would have the facilities to make drum ovens but outside the main towns it would be more difficult.
http://michie.net/pnginfo/drumoven.html
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- What is BPW
The International Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW International), founded by Dr Lena Madesin Phillips in 1930, is a network of business and professional ...
- Where can I find a general list of web sites displaying pictures about PNG?
Once you could have tried http://www.geocities.com/skyfdn/PNGpics.html but now I suggest doing a search at Flickr. A search to get you going is -- http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=papua+new+guinea -- ...
- Where can I find pictures of PNG aeroplanes?
http://www.michie.net/misc/pxplanes.html. There are many more as well.
http://www.michie.net/trevor/vh-udy(1).html
http://www.michie.net/trevor/vh-uou(1).html
http://www.michie.net/trevor/vh-abj(1).html
DC3 photographs
You can also search for planes at http://www.michie.net/balus
...
- What does meekamui mean?
Possibly -- ‘holy land’ in the Nasioi language. The preferred term used by Francis Ona to describe the traditional homeland of the Bougainvilleans. I have ...
- What was the PNG Gold production for 2010?
Gold Production in Tonnes for 2010
350.9
China
203.4
Russia
203.3
South Africa
162.0
Peru
136.6
Indonesia
92.4
Ghana
71.0
Uzbekistan
70.5
Papua New Guinea
69.9
Mexico
68.3
Brazil
44.6
Tanzania
44.6
Mali
40.8
Philippines
38.4
Chile
...
- Where are the Elk and Antelope gas fields?
The Elk and Antelope gas fields are in the Gulf Province of Papua New Guinea. ...
- Where is the Elk gas field?
Along with the Antelope gas field it is in Gulf province
http://www.interoil.com/faq/Elk_Antelope_Gas_Field_2009_GLJ_-_FINAL.PDF
The Elk/Antelope Gas Field is located in Petroleum Prospecting License (PPL) 238 in Papua ...
- Who was Papua New Guinea's first Consul General in Australia?
It was Sir Vincent Serei Eri in 1975.
He was born on the 12th of September 1936, in Moveave, Gulf Province and died on the 25th ...
- What is the literacy rate in PNG?
I am sure this has been answered previoulsy but I can not locate the answer.
According to 2000 census 43.8% are illiterate. Using the United Nations human ...
- Where is "Deep Pete"?
"Deep Pete" is an impressive wreck (near Kavieng) that was discovered in 2003. "Deep Pete" is a Mitsubishi Bomber lying upside down in 40 metre of water. ...
- When did the Aviat open?
The Aviat Social and Sporting Club, has been an icon in Port Moresby since it first opened in 1948 ...
- What does Loloata mean?
In the Motu language, Loloata has a literal meaning created from the words "loloa" and "ta" which translates to "one hill." ...
- Where is Sunset Lodge?
I assume you mean Sunset Lodge near Port Moresby. It operates in the Bogi area of Lea Lea Village.
To get there, take the Hanuabada By-Pass ...
- What are tambus?
basically your in-laws. With the wantok system you may have 1000's of tambus you don't even know about. ...
- Where can I find out about golf in PNG?
Start with the Port Moresby Golf Club website. Unfortunatley this web site is now down (Sep 2011) but rest assured golf is played in Port ...
- When was PNG Parliament house commenced?
Started: May 1980;
Cost: PGK 18.2 million;
Client: Independent State of Papua New Guinea;
Completed: December 1983
http://www.fletcherconstruction.co.nz/project.php?project_id=48&archived=yes ...
- What time zone is PNG in?
Time Zone: +10:00 hours from UTC/GMT with no adjustment for Summer Time. ...
- Who was the first PNG person to play with the Kone Tigers?
I believe John Kaputin played for Kone Tigers in the 1960 Port Moresby rugby league season. ...
- Who is the president of the Medical Society
2011 - The president of the PNG Medical Society is Prof Nakapi Tefuarani. The position was previously held by Dr Mathias Sapuri. ...
- Who won the women's triple jump at the 2011 Pacific Games?
Betty Burua from East New Briatin won gold in the triple jump. She leapt 11.83m11.83m to beat Manuella Gavin from New Caledonia. ...
- Who closed the 9th South Pacific Games held in PNG?
It was the PNG representative of the Queen. Sir Serei Eri, the Governor General of PNG. ...
- Who opened the 9th South Pacific Games held in PNG?
It was Prince Andrew representing his mother Queen Elizabeth II. ...
- Where is PNG ranked in Aussie Rules?
In 2017 PNG was ranked number two in the world behind the original home of Aussie Rules - Australia. See the results at -- http://giaman.com/s/ranking
2010 ranking ...
- Where was Geraint Jones born?
Geraint Owen Jones MBE was born on the 14 July 1976 in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea. He has represented England in cricket. He is of ...
- What years has PNG won gold in cricket at the South Pacific Games?
Gold medals in 1979, 1987, 1991, 2003 and 2007 ...
- When was cricket first played in PNG?
Long before PNG became PNG cricket was introduced to the Territory of Papua by missionaries in the late 1800's (1890's)
Cricket did not arrive in the ...
- What is PNG's highest score in an international one-day match?
I believe this was against New Caledonia in 2007 where PNG scored 572/7. At the time this was a World Record for a one day ...
- When did PNG join the International Cricket Council
PNG has been an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) since 1973, having made their international debut the previous year. This was shortly ...
- Who won the 2010 SP Sports Awards?
Sportsman of the Year: Rarua Dikana (Cricket)Sportswoman of the Year: Dobi Mea (Powerlifting)Sports Reporter of the Year: Andrew Molen (Wantok)Technical Official of the Year: Lakani ...
- What countries are competing at the 2009 Mini Pacific Games?
Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Niue, Cook Islands, Guam, Micronesia, American Samoa, Norfolk Island, Palau, Northern Mariana Islands, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Wallis and Futuna, Fiji, ...
- Who is Ilaita Gigimat?
Ilaita Gigimat is a former champion basketballer who represented PNG at the 1975 South Pacific Games in Guam and the 1979 SPG in Fiji. He ...
- Where is the Colts Cricket Ground?
The Colts Cricket Ground is near Amini Park in Boroko (Port Moresby). The Colts cricket ground was established in 1954 as a venue for Australians ...
- Who are Ila Vala, Kipa Kwaipo, Artie Kule Rawali, Margaret Ravusiro Opina and Lydia Veali?
They have all been international netball players. ...
- Who is Amini Park named after?
Amini Park is the headquarters of PNG Cricket. The ground was named Amini Park in 1983 after Herea Amini, who was one of the first ...
- Who won the silver medal at the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing?
It was Francis Kompaon. Kompaon created history when he finished second by just 100th of a second behind Australia’s Heath Francis to become the first ...
- When did Aussie Rules start in PNG?
AFL football has been played in PNG since the 1930s ...
- When did AFL PNG Limited start?
AFL PNG commenced operations in 2001. ...
- What sports are played in PNG?
The answer is many and varied. Some sports have been played for ever (it seems) and other sports come and go. Some sports are also ...
- Where is the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts to be held?
The 10th Festival of Pacific Arts was held in American Samoa from the 22nd of July to the 2nd of August 2008. See -- http://pacartsas.com/ ...
- Where are the Arafura Games held?
Since 1991, Arafura Games has been held every two years in the capital of Australia's Northern Territory, Darwin. ...
- who or what are the Pepes?
They are the netball team that represents PNG in international events. ...
- Where is PNG rated in World Netball?
In 2008, when this question was asked, PNG was rated 14th in the world. (out of 22 nations)
The latest list has been updated on 26th ...
- When was the PNG National Soccer League started?
The National Soccer League (NSL) was Founded in 1962 -- http://www.pngfootball.com.pg/It was affiliated to FIFA in 1963??? although some people say this was in 1966.
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- What is the address of the PNG Cricket Board of Control?
Try PO Box 168,Boroko NCD 111,Port Moresby ...
- when was the PNG Football Association affiliated with FIFA?
PNG gained affiliation to FIFA in 1966. ...
- Where did Dika Toua finish in the 2006 Commonwealth Games?
Dika won silver (second place) in the 53kg division in weightlifting.
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- Where is the Ramu Nickel Cobalt Project?
2011 -- The modern US$1.5Bn Ramu nickel project is located 75 km west of the provincial capital of Madang, PNG and will over the next ...
- Where is the Frieda Copper/Gold Project?
The Frieda Copper/Gold Project is 175 kms NW of the giant Porgera gold mine and 75 km NE of the Ok Tedi mine. It is ...
- Where are the Star Mountains Prospects?
Star Mountains licenses, which include Nong River EL1312 and Tifalmin EL 1392, are located approximately 20km north of the Ok Tedi Mine. These prospects lie ...
- What is the the Henry Leith?
The Henry Leith was a worn out tugboat deliberately sunk by Kevin Baldwin and Bob Halstead near Madang make a super dive site. It is ...
- Where can I find a list of Lighthouses?
Here is a good starting point -- http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/png.htm -- also -- http://www.nmsa.gov.pg/PDF_files/PNG_Lighthouse_Details.pdf ...
- Where is the Okuk highway?
It is also known as the Highlands Highway and is the main transport link from Lae to the main highland towns of (for eaxmaple) Goroka, ...
- Where is the Trans-Highlands Highway?
The Trans-Highlands Highway connects Port Moresby and Gulf Province via Central Province. ...
- What is the Herstein?
The MS Herstein was a Norwegian merchant ship sent to Rabaul during WWII to be loaded with copra and then return to Australia.
It arrived at ...
- What is the MV Madang Coast?
It is the latest vessel for Consort Express Lines Ltd. It was delivered from the Caribbean to Lae with a 100 per cent complement of ...
- When did the MV San Pedro sink?
The 718-tonne MV San Pedro sank in August 2008 off the Aroma Coast near Wairavanua in Central province. ...
- When did the MV Sealark sink?
It sunk after a fire onboard in April 2006 ...
- Was the Monotoro sunk during the 2nd world war?
The SS Montoro, a steel, screw steamship of 4,057 gross tons, 2500 net; built by the Clyde Shipbuilding and Engineering Co. Ltd. at Port Glasgow, ...
- What was the Malaita?
The Malaita built by Barclay Curie at Glasgow in 1933, for Burns Philp, was a motorship of 3,310 gross tons, 1833 net 3530 deadweight. She ...
- What is the combined length of all highways in PNG?
The combined length of all highways in PNG has been estimated to be just under 20,000 kilometres. ...
- What length of all the combined highways has been sealed?
A little bit under 700 kilomteres has been sealed and some of that is rapidly returning to gravel and pot holes due to lack of ...
- Who built the Poreporena Highway?
It was built by Curtain Brothers, Australia at a cost of K118 million. ...
- Where is snake road?
This is probably the road from Port Moresby to Sogeri built by the Australians to allow supplies and vehicles access as far as possible. Built ...
- What is the length of PNG waterways?
Approximately 11,000 kilometres. ...
- Who is Hugo?
The first Hugo that sorings to mind is former politician and businessman Sir Hugo Berghuser oroginaly from the Ruhr Valley in Germany. Is that the ...
- Who is Joe Tauvasa?
Joe Tauvasa has been General Manager of Air Niugini and a Director of PNG Civil Aviation. He has also served as the Chairman of Air ...
- Who is Peter Humphreys?
???http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Humphreys
??Peter Humphreys is a Papua New Guinea politician. He has been the National Alliance Governor of West New Britain Province and the member for West ...
- When was the Kina first used on the Internet?
I am not sure of the exact date. I have seen a copy of the Post Courier (p39 30 Oct 2006) saying PNG could now ...
- What is FESALOS?
The FEderation of SAvings and LOan Socities Limited (FESALOS) was registered on the 22nd of March 1966 but Savings and Loands dates back to 1961 ...
- Who is Michael Koisen?
In 2000 Michael Koisen was the President of the FESALOS - Federation of Savings and Loan Socities limited in PNG. ...
- Who was one of the first PNG Bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church?
Zibang Zurenuoc from Morobe Province.
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- When was the Evangelical Lutheran Church of PNG (ELC-PNG) first organised?
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea (ELC-PNG) was first organized in 1956 as the ELCONG. In the late 1960s, as the country began ...
- Where are the headquarters for the Lutheran Church in PNG?
The church headquarters are in the city of Lae, and the church is headed by a Bishop. The ELC-PNG is divided into several districts, each ...
- What is the biggest Protestant church in PNG?
The ELC-PNG (Lutheran) is the largest Protestant church in PNG. It has a membership of approximately 900,000, with congregations in all parts of the country. ...
- When did the Catholic Church celebrate its centenary in Rabaul?
The 29th September 1982, marked one hundred years (centenary) of the continual presence of the Catholic faith in the archdiocese of Rabaul. ...
- Where can I find out about the Anglican Church in PNG?
As a starting point I would recommend the Port Moresby Anglican Diocesian website at -- http://portmoresby.anglican.org -- whilst this is not for the whole of ...
- What is the web site for the Living Water Mission in Milne Bay?
It can be found at -- http://www.livingwatermission.org/. Please visit the site to learn more about what the mission is attempting to do for the people ...
- When was the Anglican Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul built?
It was erected between 1934 and 1939. The Cathedral is actually longer than the Saint Andrews Cathedral in Sydney, Australia. The Cathedral is located on ...
- What is the name of the majestic Anglican Cathedral at Dogura?
It is the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
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- What year did His Royal Highness Prince Charles visit the Anglican Martyrs High School in Northern (Oro) Province?
Prince Charles visited the school with other boys from Geelong Grammar (Victoria, Australia) in 1966.
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- What does "Bada, a viviegualauem" in the Wedau language mean?
Bada, a viviegualauem means "Lord, we thank you". It is carved into the facia board of the shrine at the Kaieta Memorial in Milne Bay ...
- Who was the first Anglican Archbishop of PNG (Independence 1975)
Bishop David Hand succeeded Philip Strong as Bishop of New Guinea in 1963. When the diocese ceased to be part of the Church of England ...
- Where was Anglican Bishop David Hand born?
Bishop David Hand was born in Clermont in central Queensland, Australia. ...
- Who was the first Papuan to be made an assistant bishop of the Anglican Church?
George Ambo became the first assistant Bishop of the Anglican Church in 1960.
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- What is the postal address of the Anglican Church of PNG?
It depends on what part of the Church you are trying to get in touch with.
Here are some addresses you could try-
New Guinea Islands Diocese ...
- When was the original Ela United Church dedicated?
The Ela United Church in downtown Port Moresby was dedicated at 4pm on the 18th of May, 1890.
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- When did pioneer London Missionary Society missionary, Reverend Henry Lawes, set foot on Keapara?
Reverend Henry Lawes set foot at Keapara (about 126 kilometres east of Port Moresby) on the 5th of April 1876. ...
- Who was the first person to establish regular contact with the people of the Gulf and Fly River areas?
The Reverend James Chalmers of the London Missionary Society became the first European to make regular contact in the eastern south coast areas. ...
- When were Reverend James Chalmers and Reverend Oliver Tomkins killed at Goaribari Island?
Reverend James and Reverend Oliver were killed in 1901. Chalmers was called Tamate by the locals. ...
- Who was the first missionary from the London Missionary Service (LMS) in PNG?
James Chalmers arrived in Papua in 1877 however the Rev. William Lawes had been resident in Port Moresby from about 1874. A. W. Murray and Samuel ...
- When did the Sisters of Notre Dame arrive in Banz?
It was in 1961 when four Sisters of Notre Dame, from the Toledo province in the United States, arrived at the Banz area of the ...
- Where can I find the PNG Consitution?
A sample of segments of the PNG Consitution can be found at -- http://michie.net/pnginfo/constitution ...
- Where can I find Marriage records?
Try - Registrar Generals OfficeRegistry OfficePO Box 7354Boroko NCD 111PAPUA NEW GUINEAtel: +675 325 5727 ...
- When was the Nazarene Church first establsihed in PNG?
The first Nazarene Church was established at Kudjip, South Wahgi district of the Western Highlands Province by the pioneer missionaries Sidni Knox and his wife ...
- What are the main religions in PNG?
Roman Catholic 22%, Lutheran 16%, Presbyterian/Methodist/London Missionary Society 8%, Anglican 5%, Evangelical Alliance 4%, Seventh-Day Adventist 1%, other Protestant 10%, indigenous beliefs 34% ...
- What are the main religions of PNG?
44% Protestant,22% Catholic and34% pantheistic beliefs ...
- Where is Barola Hill?
Barola Hill is near Kainantu in the Eastern Highlands province. ...
- Where is the Poi gold copper project?
It is near Alotau in Milne Bay province.I have found the following but it means nothing to me - Poi is located 1.5 kilometres to the ...
- Where is Dolak Island?
Sorry, this is the PNG FAQ's. Dolak Island is in Indonesia. ...
- Where is Auguwana?
In Milne Bay Province. Geographical coordinates in decimal degrees Latitude : -9.933 Longitude : 149.717Places near Auguwana are -- Aritapu - Berema - Bidiesi - ...
- What is the name of the bridge that connects the Los Negros to Manus Island?
It is known as the Lonui Bridge and crosses over the beautiful Lonui passage. ...
- Where is Pityluh Island?
It is in Manus province. Pityluh (Pitilue?) was totally changed by World War II. The allied bulldozed trees on the island, cemented much of it ...
- Where is Rarar Island?
It is said that the beach at Rarar Island is one of the best in PNG. Rarar is a tiny island in Manus province and ...
- Where is Umoa located?
In a straight line it is 559 km (347 miles) north east of Port Moresby (National Capital District) and 60 km (37 (miles south east ...
- Where is Famito?
Famito is a lush valley 10km south of Goroka. It has a 9-hole golf course, pretty villages, coffee plantations and a go-cart track. ...
- Where is Vitiaz Strait?
Vitiaz Strait is in Morobe Province between the Huon Peninsula on New Guinea and New Britain. In the center of the Strait are islands including ...
- What is the largest province in Papua New Guinea by area?
Western Province, covering 99,300 square kilometres, is the largest province in Papua New Guinea by area. There are 153,304 inhabitants (2000 census). ...
- Where is Nago Island?
It is off the coast of Kavieng, New Ireland Province (NIP) ...
- Where is Pahilele Island?
I believe Pahilele Island is near East Cape in Milne Bay province. ...
- What is the country’s most north easterly township?
That would have to be Vanimo, West Sepik province (Sandaun). Vanimo is also the gateway to South East Asia. About 45 minutes drive west you ...
- Where is kup?
Kup is a district of 18,000 people high in the mountains of Simbu province. ...
- What is the Geographical make up of the new Jiwaka province?
Geographically, Jiwaka is made up of three electorates spanning 8 districts. They are -
Anglimp South Waghi which covers Anglimp, South Waghi, and East & West Kambia. ...
- What is the Latitude and Longitude of Port Moresby?
Latitude: -9.46472229° 27' 53" S9 degrees, 27 minutes, 53 seconds SouthLongitude: 147.1925147° 11' 33" E147 degrees, 11 minutes, 33 seconds East.
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- Where is Torokina?
Torokina is on the west coast of Bougainville. It was the site of a large United States military camp during World War II. ...
- Where is Yandera?
Yandera is a copper-molybdenum-gold deposit located in Madang province.
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- Where is Gabensis?
Gabensis is a village along the Wau-Bulolo Highway in Morobe province. ...
- Where is Morima?
It is on the central south coast of Milne Bay province. ...
- Where is Matatai Beach?
It is near the southern tip of New Ireland province. ...
- Where is Lambom Island?
It is off the south-west side of the New Ireland coast. ...
- Where is Lusso Island?
Lusso Island is in New Ireland province. It is the home of artist - David Lasisi. David's work is depicted on a series of stamps ...
- Where is Nuakata island?
Nuakata Island is a small, mountainous island in the Goschen Strait south of Normanby Island and east of East Cape in Milne Bay. ...
- Where is Jane Island?
Not sure if this should be in the History section or here! Jane Island was the name given to Tatana by Captain John Moresby. He ...
- Where is McAdam National Park?
It is near the Hidden Valley Gold mine in Morobe province.
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- Where is Kulit village?
Kulit is located on the Gazelle Peninsula (East New Britain), 6 miles inland from Mandres Plantation. ...
- what is the land size of PNG?
Land Size: 452860 km². Water Area: 9980 km². Overall Size: 462840 km² (178704 square miles).
It is comparable in size to Sweden, and somewhat larger than ...
- Where is the Southern Province?
Sorry, I do not understand your question but never mind I will try to guess what you are after. Possibly you are after the Southern ...
- Where are the Hermits?
I hope you are talking about the Hermit Islands?The Hermit Islands, if you can find them on the map you get a prize!, are Northwest ...
- Where can I find a map of the Eastern Highlands?
Try visiting -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Ehpdistricts.svg -- there is a map of the districts there. ...
- Where is Yagusa Valley?
It is in the Okapa District of the Eastern Highlands province. ...
- Where is the Lark Force Wilderness Track?
The Lark Force Wilderness Track is in the inland Baining area of East New Britain province. The track compliments existing tourism attractions in the province ...
- Where are the Marshall Bennett Islands?
Part of the Woodlark Islands group - the Marshall Bennett Islands are in Milne Bay province.They consist ofGawa, the main islandDugumenuIwa IslandKwaiawataNagian IslandWiakau IslandYanaba IslandAll ...
- Where is Simberi Island?
Simberi Island is part of the Tabar Group in New Island province. ...
- Where is Wongat Island?
Wongat Island is a 15 minute boat-ride from Madang Town. ...
- What is Koranas?
Koranas is the local name in New Britain for limestone which is used as a road base. ...
- Where is Tawali?
Tawali Resort is a popular diving location in Milne Bay Province.
http://www.tawali.com/tawali/ ...
- Where is Boiaboiawaga?
Boiaboiawaga island is an island off the East Cape of Milne Bay. ...
- Where is Madau?
The only Madau I know of is a village on the lovely island of Woodlark in Milne Bay province. ...
- Where did the D'Entrecasteaux Islands get their name?
The group of islands were named after the French navigator Antoine Raymond Joseph de Bruni D'Entrecasteaux who, in his ship the Espérance, passed through the ...
- Where is Nuakata Island?
It is one of many islands strewn off PNG's southeast eastern province of Milne Bay. ...
- Where is turagooba?
Do you mean Tuaguba in Port Moresby? Tuaguba Hill is a hill in National Capital District. Latitude: 9° 28' 60 S, Longitude: 147° 9' 0 ...
- Where is Galley Ridge?
Do you mean Galley Reach? Galley Reach is an hours drive from Port Moresby along the Hiritano Highway. It is one of the best fishing ...
- Where is Central City?
Sorry Central City is only an idea as far as I know. The planned Central City will be located at Bautama not too far from ...
- Where is the Kokoda Trail Motel?
It is along the road to Sogeri. It is near the Laloki River. ...
- Where is Yule Island?
Yule island is located about 115km west of Port Moresby along the Hiritano Highway.
The trip by road from Port Moresby will take about 2 hours, ...
- Where is Bluff Inn?
It is at 16 mile along the Sogeri Road outside Port Moresby. ...
- Where is the March Girls Resort?
The March Girls Resort lies along the Magi Highway outside Port Moresby near Gaire village. It is a modern resort that caters for accommodation, picnic, ...
- Where is the Lolota Resort?
This resort is just 20 minutes by car from Jacksons international airport and another 25 minutes by boat to the island. The resort ferry can ...
- When was the first Pacific Islands Forum?
It was originally called the South Pacific Forum until a name change in October 2000 and the first meeting was held in Wellington, New Zealand, ...
- What was the tank used in the Battle of Milne Bay?
It was a Japanese Type 95 Ha-Go tank. Only two of these were used by the Japanese at the 1942 Battle of Milne Bay ...
- When did the AE1 submarine disappear?
Submarine HMAS AE1 disappeared off the northeast coast of Papua New Guinea during WWI on the 14th of September 1914. The wreckage and its crew have ...
- What is the maternal mortality rate?
This varies year by year. I know this has been answered previoulsy and those answers are still available for hostorical purposes. In 2011
Zonta International, ...
- What airlines fly to PNG?
Apart from the National Airline of PNG - Air Niugini - the following airlines were flying regular passenger services to PNG in 2011 -- Virgin ...
- What does Vanagi mean?
Vanagi means canoe in Hiri Motu. ...
- Who won the 2011 Hiri Queen?
Vagi Arua is the 2011 Hiri Hanenamo Queen. Other awards were given to Alice Daure of Taurama (first runner-up), Kaia Shirley Sam from Poreporena Laurabada ...
- Where is Emirau
Emirau in the Mussau Group of Islands in New Ireland province. ...
- Where is New Hanover?
New Hanover is an island situated North West of mainland New Ireland. ...
- Where is Muschu Island?
Muschu Island (Mushu) is in the East Sepik province PNG
Lat 3° 25' 0S Long 143° 34' 60E Flat island located roughly two miles north of ...
- Where can I find out about the Lower Sepik Languages
The best place would be to visit the following link -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lower_Sepik_Languages-Ramu -- or -- http://www.sorosoro.org/en/ramu-lower-sepik-languages ...
- Where is Crystal Rapids?
Crystal Rapids is very close to Sogeri. Sogeri is on a plateau outside Port Moresby. ...
- What is the largest lake in PNG?
Lake Murray. It is located in the Middle Fly District of Western province. It covers approximately 647 square kms and in the wet season increases ...
- Where is April River?
Since this is the PNG FAQ's the answer is - April River is in the Hunstein Mountains, a range of mountains south of the upper part ...
- Where is the markham river?
The Markham originates in the Finisterre Range and flows for 180 km (110 miles) to empty into the Huon Gulf in Morobe province. ...
- Where is the Asaro River?
The Asaro River is in the Eastern Highlands province near Goroka. ...
- Where is the Purari River?
The third largest river in PNG, the Purari River empties into the Delta's 3300 square kilometre tidal estuary in the central Gulf Province on PNG's ...
- wahgi river?
It is in the highlands region of the country.
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- Where can I fish in PNG?
In most rivers and along the coast line. Check with local fishermen first.
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- What is the biggest black marlin caught in PNG waters?
Not sure but Dave Bryan's 1979 catch of a black marlin caught in local waters weighing a magnificent 282kg (622 pounds) might be close to ...
- What are some of the main lakes in PNG?
Some of the main lakes are Lake Kutubu, Lake Murray and Chambri Lakes. ...
- Where can I fish for blue and black marlin, sailfish and dogtooth tuna?
Blue and black marlin, sailfish and dogtooth tuna live in the coastal waters of New Ireland, Madang and East and West New Britain ...
- Where can I fish for black bass in PNG?
Black bass, with a reputation of being one of the world's toughest fighting fish, can be found in the rivers of West and East New ...
- Where can I find information on Rorona Falls in PNG?
I have not been able to find information on Rorona Falls but a WWII picture of Rorona Falls can be found at -- http://www.b-26marauderarchive.org/PH/DonMalbm/P1719.htm -- ...
- What are the principal rivers in PNG?
The principal rivers include the Fly / Strickland, Sepik and Ramu Rivers.
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- What are the levels of copper concentrates in the Fly Rivere since the Ok Tedi mine has been in operation?
Sorry can not find an answer to that but I have been told that copper concentrations in the Fly River are well within PNG, Australian ...
- When was the "MV SEPIK SPIRIT" constructed?
The "MV SEPIK SPIRIT" was constructed in 1989 and was built to the specifications to suit the demands of a shallow draft expeditionary vessel for ...
- Where can I go white-water rafting in PNG?
White water rafting trips are conducted on the Watut River near Bulolo and along the Waghi River in Simbu Province. The Central Province offers trips ...
- Where is the Purari River?
The Purari River is located to the South of the Central highlands of PNG. ...
- Where is the Dawadawa river?
It is in Milne Bay near Wagawaga not very far from Alotau. ...
- Where is Biaru River in PNG?
Biaru River is a stream in Morobe province. Is it possible you are looking for a bigger river called Baimuru River in Gulf province? ...
- Where is Maniba (Mamba?) River?
I think Mamba River is in Oro province (Northern province) about 13 - 14 kms from Kokoda. ...
- What is the catchment area of the Sepik River?
The Sepik River, with a catchment of 77,700 square kilometres, is the largest river system in Papua New Guinea and drains most of the northern ...
- What was the former name of the mighty Sepik River?
It was formerly known as the Kaiserin Augusta River. ...
- Where are the Chambri Lakes?
The Chambri Lakes, rich in fish and bird life, are located along the middle Sepik River. ...
- Where is the Middle Sepik?
The true Middle Sepik starts just above Pagwi and continues down to the Sepik's junction with the Yuat River. ...
- Where is the Lai River?
The river has its source in the Wabag-Wapenamanda valley in Enga Province. From there it runs along the border of Enga with Western Highlands Province ...
- Where is the "Highlands Sea"?
The "Highlands Sea" is located in the Arona Valley in the Eastern Highlands province. ...
- Where is the biggest man made lake in PNG?
The beautiful Arona Valley of Eastern Highlands was once mooted by the colonial administration as a potential capital for the then Territory of Papua New ...
- What is the length of Purari river?
Sorry I do not have that information at hand. ...
- Where is the Goldie River?
Goldie River is just outside Port Moresby. ...
- Where is the Laloki River?
The Laloki River is just outside the national capital of Port Moresby. ...
- What is the name of the place where Port Moresby gets water for human consumption and hydro electric generation?
Sirinumu dam near Sogeri / Variata in Central Province. ...
- Where is Tulun Lake?
I can not find a Lake Tulun but there is a Tulun Lagoon
The Carteret group, also known as Tulun, consists of six small inhabited islands ...
- Where can I go rafting in the Southern Highlands?
The Mendi valley is one of the most recent discoveries for rafting enthusiasts and considered one of the best in PNG. Situated in the beautiful ...
- Where is Nomad River?
Nomad River is a tributary of the Strickland River in the Western province of PNG.
Nomad River Airport is a strip of about 3000 ft with ...
- What was the official title of the wife of Paulias Matane when he was Governor General?
The official title was Lady Matane but invariably she was called Lady Kaludia her given name in accordance with common practice in PNG. ...
- Where is Duchess Island?
Duchess Island is a small, odd and long-overlooked island just off the southern coast of Normanby Island in Milne Bay province. ...
- Who owns APNG?
Airlines PNG (APNG) is a publicly listed company. ...
- Where is Susurunga
Susurunga is near Namatanai in New Ireland province. ...
- Where is Tanglamet?
Tanglamet is near Namatanai in New Ireland province. ...
- Where is the Himau Elementary School?
The Himau Elementary School is near Namatanai in New Ireland province. ...
- Where is Whal Island?
Whal Island is in Manus province.More information: http://www.thenational.com.pg/?q=node/20264 ...
- Who is Bluey Truscott?
Good question. Keith William "Bluey" Truscott was a Melbourne footballer.
He enlisted in the RAAF in 1940. The RAAF's 76 Squadron at Milne Bay was ...
- What is PNG-ARNet?
PNG-ARNet is the Papua New Guinea Academic and Research Network (PNG-ARNet). It is a not-for-profit organisation established by the Papua New Guinea Vice Chancellors Committee in ...
- Where is Tauta airstrip?
Tauta airstrip is near the Finisterre Mountains. It is not too far from the notorious 'Shaggy Ridge', where Australian and Japanese forces had fought a bloody ...
- Where can I find out about early missionaries in the Sepik?
Try -- http://www.fredandbettyevans.com/ ...
- Where can I find out about early missionaries in the Sepik?
Try http://www.fredandbettyevans.com/
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- Where is Purdy Island?
The Purdy Group of Islands can be found in Manus province. ...
- What is JANT?
JANT is a wood chip company that has been operating in the Trans-Gogol area since the early 1970s.
The ownership of the company was taken over ...
- Where is Urua Creek?
Urua Creek is near Mt. Suckling. Mt Suckling is on the northern border of Milne Bay. ...
- What team won the 2009/2010 NSL competiton?
The winers of the PNG 2009/2010 National Soccer League competiton was Hekari United FC ...
- When was coffee introduced into PNG?
It has been suggested that coffee was first introduced to the New Guinea side of the island by the German administration in the then colony ...
- Who is Utula Samana?
Utula Samana, a former politician, was a graduate in arts from the University of Papua New Guinea (1974) where he majored in politics and public ...
- Who is Father Michael Igo
Father Michael Igo is a Catholic priest who was ordained by Pope John Paul II. He attended the Pacific Regional Seminary in Suva.
He was born ...
- When was the Evangelical Lutheran Church of PNG (ELC-PNG) first organised?
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea (ELC-PNG) was first organized in 1956 as the ELCONG. In the late 1960s, as the country began ...
- Where are the headquarters for the Lutheran Church in PNG?
The church headquarters are in the city of Lae, and the church is headed by a Bishop. The ELC-PNG is divided into several districts, each ...
- What is the web site for the Living Water Mission in Milne Bay?
It can be found at -- http://www.livingwatermission.org/. Please visit the site to learn more about what the mission is attempting to do for the people ...
- When was the Anglican Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul built?
It was erected between 1934 and 1939. The Cathedral is actually longer than the Saint Andrews Cathedral in Sydney, Australia. The Cathedral is located on ...
- What is so special about Kaieta in Milne Bay Province?
Kaieta is the location where the first Anglican Missionaries landed in Milne Bay over 100 years ago. It is near Wamira / Wedau / Dogura.
...
- What year did His Royal Highness Prince Charles visit the Anglican Martyrs High School in Northern (Oro) Province?
HRH Prince Charles visited the school with other boys from Geelong Grammar (Victoria, Australia) in 1966. ...
- Who was the first Papuan to be made an assistant bishop of the Anglican Church?
George Ambo became the first assistant Bishop of the Anglican Church in 1960.
...
- When was the original Ela United Church dedicated?
The Ela United Church in downtown Port Moresby was dedicated at 4pm on the 18th of May, 1890. ...
- Where can I find some of the history of the Anglican Church?
Most of the Anglican Church history can be found at -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglican_Church_of_Papua_New_Guinea
It is also worthwhile to visit -- http://portmoresby.anglican.org/index.html
...
- When did the people of Kairuku in the Kairuku-Hiri electorate get access to Kundu 2?
The people of Kairuku in the Kairuku-Hiri electorate gained access to the Kundu 2 television signal after it was formally launched by the Kairuku-Hiri MP ...
- Who was the first Miss Ahi?
The first Miss Ahi was crowned during the inaugural quest held in conjunction with the first Ahi Festival in 2010 was Christine Amos. Her parents ...
- Where is the Livuan police station?
The Livuan Police Station is in the Gazelle district of East New Britain province. ...
- Who is the president of the Papua New Guinea Law Society?
In 2011 and for the past 5 years the president of the Papua New Guinea Law Society has been Kerenga Kua. The results were declared ...
- Who is Tom Gleeson?
Tom Gleeson is an Australian pilot who spent 17 years with Airlines Papua New Guinea retiring in 2011. Tom also flew with Air Niugini between September ...
- Where is Wagawaga?
Wagawaga is a village on the southern side of Milne Bay, across from Alotau. ...
- What year was Michael Somare asked to remove his shoes at Brisbane airport?
It was in March 2005 when security guards at Brisbane airport asked the then PNG prime minister Sir Michael Somare to remove his shoes during ...
- Who was Wilson Waesa?
Wilson Waesa was a pioneer national officer of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was from Awar village, Tolokiwa island, in the Siassi group of islands, Morobe ...
- Who is Jack Pambel?
Jack Harley Pambel, up to the time of his death in October 2011 was the practice manager state legal services at the solicitor-general’s office. ...
- Who is Mewei Launa?
Mewei Launa was a a leader in Chuave, Chimbu province.
Launa died in New Zealand on a business trip in October 2011. ...
- Where is Mulagani Island
Mulagani Island is off the Talasea coast in West New Britain province. It is in the Kove Kaliai Local Level Government area. ...
- Who is Theresa Goldman?
In October 2011 - Theresa Goldman was elected as the town manager of Wewak Urban Local Level Government in East Sepik.
Theresa was the former Turubu LLG manageress ...
- What is RWSSP?
RWSSP - Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Program.
The RWSSP is a project funded by the European Union with various water projects in 17 provinces. The ...
- Who is the Correctional Services commissioner?
In Nov 2011 it was announced the Correctional Services appointed Martin Balthazer as the new commissioner replacing Richard Sikani. Mr Balthazer was formerly the CS ...
- When was the Endeavour Accord signed?
The Endeavour Accord was signed on the 5 August 1990 aboard the New Zealand warship, Endeavour. The agreement sought to restore services to the island ...
- When was the Honiara Declaration signed?
The Honiara Declaration was signed on the 23 January 1991, between PNG and Bougainville. The agreement sought to annul the unilateral declaration of independence of ...
- When was the Arawa Peace Conference?
The Arawa Peace Conference was held in October 1994, attended by over 1,000 people with high hopes for peace. A South-Pacific regional peace-keeping force provided ...
- When was the Mirigini Charter signed?
The Mirigini Charter was signed in November 1994 by by the then PNG Prime Minister Julius Chan and Bougainville leaders, establishing eight local government bodies ...
- When was the Kangu Beach Massacre?
The Kangu Beach Massacre saw 12 PNGDF and police personn killed and five taken hostage near Buin, when Resistance forces apparently turned against them. This ...
- When did Theodore Miriung die?
Theodore Miriung, the Premier of the Bougainville Transitional Government - BTG, was murdered on the 12 of October 1996. An independent coronial inquiry suggested both ...
- What was Operation Rausim Kwik?
(Opereisen rausim kwik) -- Operation Rausim Kwik was the project initiated by Brigadier-General Jerry Singirok and entrusted to Major Walter Enuma. It was a covert ...
- Where is Tigunta?
Tigunta is in the Henganofi district of the Eastern Highlands province. ...
- Where is Gama LLG
The Gama Local Level Government is in Madang province (Usino-Bundi) ...
- Where is Manetai?
Manetai is in the Eivo-Torau constituency of Central Bougainville. ...
- Where is Panachais Primary School?
Panachais Primary School is in outside Kavieng, in the West Coast Kara Nalik area of Kavieng district, New Ireland province. ...
- Who won the 2011 Miss South Pacific PNG contest?
The 2011 Miss South Pacific PNG contest has been won by Miss Nambawan Trophy Ltd Sarah Karo She is from Hula and Gabagaba in Central ...
- What is the name of the cement factory in Lae?
The cement factory in Lae goes by the name of PNG Taiheiyo Cement Limited. ...
- When was Peter O'Neill born?
Peter O'Neill was born on the 13 February 1965. O'Neill's father, Brian O'Neill, was an Australian-born of Irish descent and his mother, Awambo Yari, was ...
- Who is considered to be the first official opposition leader
Sir Michael Somare is considered to have become the first official opposition leader in 1968. Somare became Chief Minister when self-government was granted in 1973, ...
- Where is Ningra village?
Ningra village is near Vanimo in the Sandaun province (West Sepik province) ...
- Who is Donald Lippert?
Donald Lippert was appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Mendi in Papua New Guinea near the end of 2011.
The Rev. Donald Lippert was serving as ...
- Who is Justin Tkatchenko?
Justin Tkatchenko is sometimes known as PNG Gardener. He is well known as a horticulturist and orchid specialist in PNG. ...
- Who is Maureen Mathers?
Maureen Mathers is an aspiring mother with ‘green fingers’ who loves plants. She is known as the “flower lady” of Madang
In 2007 she started a Plant ...
- Who is Adrian Lamb?
I think you mean Adrian Lam.
Rugby League player - Adrian Lam was a gifted player who was also a coach, Lam left PNG for Queensland at ...
- Who is Marcus Bai?
Marcus Bai was a Rugby League player - An electrifying winger, Bai is one of only seven men to play in a winning grand final ...
- Who is Neville Costigan?
Rugby League player - Neville Costigan stands barely 180cm but is one of the most feared forwards in the game. The hard nut from Rabaul ...
- Who is David Mead?
Rugby League player - David Mead was one of the most improved backs in the NRL in 2011. Already a PNG representative, he has said ...
- Who is Paul Aiton?
Rugby League player - Paul Aiton -- Tiny, tough and willing to bend the rules, Aiton grew up in Mount Hagen before moving to Australia ...
- Who is James Segeyaro?
Rugby League player - James Segeyaro was born in Goroka and arrived in Queensland at the age of seven. The talented hooker was a great ...
- What does ANGAU stand for?
ANGAU = Australia New Guinea Adminstrative Unit ...
- Which provincial flag has the colours white, black, navy blue and orange?
New Ireland province has a white, black, navy blue and rnage flag. ...
- Who was Wilbur Wackett?
RAAF Squadron Leader Wilbur Wackett has been credited as the the first allied pilot to shoot down a Japanese fighter in the New Guinea campaign ...
- What was the name of the company that failed to complete the PNG Chancery in Solomon Islands?
The Chancery building in Honiara came to a halt in 2010 not long after Transworld Construction ran out of money to pay its employees and ...
- Who was Paul Menzel?
Paul Menzel was of East German descent and since he first set foot on the then paradise of Lae in the 1960s, it became his ...
- Who is Lindsay Ihove?
Bishop Lindsay Ihove is the new Anglican Bishop of Popondetta. His consecration was in November 2012. ...
- What is the URL for PNG Powa?
PNG Power (formerly known as Elcom) can be found at -- http://www.pngpower.com.pg/ ...
- Where are the Tomaringa Barracks?
The Tomaringa Barracks can be found in East New Britain province. ...
- When was Lihir International Primary School started?
Lihir International School opened its doors for the first time on Tuesday the 22nd of July 1997 ...
- Where is LIPS located?
Lihir International School is located on Lihir Island in the New Ireland Province of Papua New Guinea. The school itself is located at ‘Marahun’ in ...
- Who have been the principals at Lihir International School?
Lihir International Primary School Principals
1997-1999 Brendan Wessely
2000-2002 Pauline Rosenblum
2003-2006 Pamela Lysaght
2007- Tom Pointon ...
- What are the school dates for 2012
Sorry I am not sure. Here are ones advertised by LIPS - Lihir International Primary School
Term
Dates
Term 1:
Monday 30 January - Thursday 5 April
Term 2:
Monday 23 ...
- Where is Kemabolo High School?
Kemabolo High School is located in Hula, Central Province ...
- Who are (or were) the members of Sanguma?
The members of the Sanguma Band wereSebastian Miyoni, Thomas Komboi, Raymond Hakena, Buruka Tau,Aaron Murry, Apa Saun, Paul Yabo,Anthony Soru Subam,
and Leonard Taligatus. ...
- When did Tony Subam die?
Anthony Soru Subam died in late December 2011.
...
- What is Yaws?
Yaws is a disease affecting mostly poor children in the tropics. It eats away at skin, cartilage, and bone, affecting an estimated half-million youngsters in ...
- Where is Cape Fortification?
Cape Fortification is in the Vitaz Straight between the island of New Britain and Finschhafen on the mainland of PNG ...
- What is the life expectancy in the Eastern Highlands?
According to a National Research Institute report, life expectancy in the Eastern Highlands is about 55 years, compared to the national average of 62 years ...
- Where is Kamanabe?
It is the Eastern Highlands province (EHP). Kamanabe village has a population of just 4,000 ...
- Who is Abigail Tere-Apisah?
Abigail Tere-Apisah became the 21st All-America honoree in Georgia State history by advancing to the Round of 16. She is the first Georgia State tennis player ...
- Where is Kawanasausau?
Kawanasausau Strait is in Milne Bay province.
The name is a bit of a tongue twister. ...
- when was the Port Moresby Nature Park opened?
The Port Moresby Nature Park was launched on Friday June 15th 2012 by Leslie Alu the City Manager, and the Rainforest Retreat was in turn ...
- Who is the Apostolic Nuncio to Papua New Guinea?
His Excellency Archbishop Santo Gangemi is the Apostolic Nuncio to Papua New Guinea. ...
- Who was the GG during the Sandline Crisis?
The Governor General during the Sandline Crisis was Sir Wiwa Korowi. On the 17th of March 1997 at around 9am Brigadier General Jerry Singirok and ...
- Where is Taron?
Taron is approx 100 kilometres from Rabaul, New Britain, and 800 kilometres from the capital Port Moresby.(Very rough figures) It is part of New Ireland province. ...
- Which province is Namatanai in?
New Ireland province ...
- Who was Russell Aitken?
Russell Aitken was a 42-year-old helicopter pilot, who helped rescue people trapped by flames on Black Saturday in Victoria (Australia), Russell died in a horrific ...
- Who is Gordon Wesley?
Gordon Wesley (Samarai-Murua, People’s National Congress Party) retained his seat in the 2012 PNG elections. He is also Milne Bay deputy governor and Chairman of ...
- Who is Douglas Tomuriesa?
2012 PNG Elections
Douglas Tomuriesa (Kiriwina-Goodenough, Triumph Heritage Empowerment Party), who is from Losuia, was executive chairman of the Border Development Authority. He dedicated his victory ...
- Who is Charles Abel?
2012 PNG Elections
Charles Abel (Alotau, People’s National Congress), a descendant of one of PNG’s great missionary families, is Minister for Trade, Commerce & Industry and ...
- Who is Davis Steven?
2012 PNG Elections
Davis Steven (Esa'ala, People's Party) is a lawyer who defeated sitting member and former minister Moses Maladina for this seat. He has represented ...
- Who is Titus Philemon?
Titus Philemon (Milne Bay, People’s Progress Party) is a professional politician, with no personal wealth or business. He’s a political veteran, who continues to enjoy ...
- Who is Sir Julius Chan?
2012 PNG Elections
Sir Julius Chan (New Ireland, People’s Progress Party) is one of the founding father’s of independence and a former prime minister (1980-82 and ...
- Who is Ben Micah?
2012 PNG Elections
Ben Micah (Kavieng, People’s Progress Party), who has been Peter O’Neill’s chief of staff, distinguished himself earlier this year by publishing a notice ...
- Who is Byron Chan?
2012 PNG Elections
Byron Chan (Namatanai, People’s Progress Party) is the son of Sir Julius and Minister for Mining. A plan he announced late last year ...
- Where is the Marik Language spoken?
The Marik language is spoken in the Gogol River region in Papua New Guinea's Madang Province. ...
- Who was Sir Kubulan Los
Sir Kubulan Los served as a Judge of the Supreme and National Courts of Justice from 1983 until his official retirement in 2007.He gained his ...
- Who is in the 9th PNG Cabinet?
2012 O'Neil Government
9th PNG Parliament Cabinet Ministers - August
Portfolio
Occupant
Prime Minister
Hon Peter O'Neill
CMG/MP
Deputy PM and Minister for Inter-Govt Relations
Hon Leo Dion
MP
Minister for Treasury
Hon. Don Polye
MP
Minister for ...
- Who was John French?
On 4 September 1942, Australian Corporal John French, 2/9th Battalion, charged and captured three enemy gun pits during tha Battle of Milne Bay, one after ...
- What is FIFO?
FIFO (fly-in, fly-out) is where rather than relocating an employee and their family to a town near the work site, the employee is flown to ...
- Who is Mike Manning?
Australian-born Mike John Manning was a Papua New Guinean anti-corruption activist and economist. Manning served as the second Chairman of Transparency International PNG (TIPNG), one ...
- What is Pig Bel
Pig Bel or enteritis necroticans is caused by the bacteria Clostridium Perfringins.
Pig Bel can be prevented by giving children a balanced diet that inculdes protein ...
- What is NFI?
It is the PNG National Film Institute (NFI) based in Goroka and is part of the National Cultural Commission (NCC) ...
- Where is Dogea Primary School?
Dogea Primary School is in Madang ...
- What does Loloata mean?
Loloata means many things to many people...
In the Motu language, Loloata has a literal meaning created from the words "loloa" and "ta" which translates to ...
- Where is Kragur Village?
Kragur Village is located on Kairiru Island.
Kairiru Island enjoys annual average precipitation of about 124 inches, making it among the wettest places in the world. ...
- When is Repentence Day?
Repentance Day: is usually held on the 26th of August. Sometimes the general population are giving a public holiday for the event. ...
- Who was John Guise?
Sir John Guise was born in 1914.
He was elected to the first House of Assembly in 1964 and became speaker after his re-election. He was ...
- Who started Kara Jewellers
Kara Jeweller's was started by Don Fielder in 1960. It is a family owned business.
Could you please send me the address or contact number ...
- Who was Chronox Manek?
Chronox Dopeke Manek was the Chief Ombudsman of Papua New Guinea up until his death on the 1st of October 2012. He was born on ...
- Where did the 39th Australian Infantry Battalion fired the Kokoda campaign's first shots?
It was at Awala village, in sight of Mount Lamington volcano, where the 39th Australian Infantry Battalion fired the Kokoda campaign's first shots. There is a plaque ...
- When did the Japanese reach Isurava during the Kokoda campaign?
The Japanese eventually reached Isurava's grassy plateau in August 1942. Here they started the pivotal battle against the Australians, who had dug in and offered ...
- Who is Phoebe Sangatari?
Phoebe Sangatari acted as the Chief Ombudsman after the death of Chronex Manek in October 2012 ...
- Where is Kawowoki?
Kawowoki is a small village of huts on the Managalas Plateau in eastern PNG. The plateau is the last remaining habitat of any significant size ...
- Where can I find the world's largest butterfly?
The world's largest butterfly is the Queen Alexandra's Birdwing butterfly. Females attaining wingspans in excess of 25 centimeters (10 inches). It can be found near ...
- Who discovered the Queen Alexandra's Birdwing butterfly?
British naturalist Albert Meek was the first European to spot the giant Queen Alexandra's Birdwing butterfly in the rainforests of Papua New Guinea. One day, Meek discovered ...
- What is CRMF?
CRMF is Christian Radio Missionary Fellowship.
Christian Radio Missionary Fellowship exists in response to the commission of Jesus Christ to take the Gospel into all the ...
- What year was Bougainville representation in the House of Assembly increased to four?
In 1972 Paul Lapun, Donatus Mola and Raphael Bele represented the open electorates and Father John Momis as the regional member in the House of ...
- Why is Sir Micheal Somare referred to as the Grand Chief of PNG?
He was the first of many things for the country. One of them was the first PNG Chief Minister. He was the first Prime Minister ...
- Where was the funeral held for the Late Donatus Mola?
A state funeral was held for the late Sir Donatus Mola at the Hahela Catholic church in Buka on the 26th of October 2012. Two ...
- What is another name for Barramundi
Barramundi are also called Asian Seabass. Barramundi are a popular fish to catch in PNG. ...
- Who was Robert Seeto
Robert Seeto was the first New Ireland Premier and Deputy Chairman of the New Ireland Provincial Autonomy Committee. He died on the 9th of November ...
- Who is Doctor Adolf Saweri?
Dr Adolf Saweri, hon M.D. M.B.E. was a leading medical researcher and academic with the University of Papua New Guinea and had a long history ...
- Who is Julie Soso?
Julie Soso is the 2012 elected Governor of the Eastern Highlands province. She is a member of the Triumph Heritage Empowerment Party, which is part of ...
- What are the school terms for 2013?
I only know of the 2013 school terms for the International Eductaion Agency schools.
** IEA 2013 School Dates **Term One 22 Jan - 27 MarTerm ...
- What are the Public Holidays for 2021?
New Year - 1 Jan Good Friday - 2 AprEaster Monday - 5 AprQueen's Birthday - 7 JunRemembrance Day - 23 JulNational Repentance Day - ...
- When was the Teachers Savings and Loan Society started?
Teachers Savings and Loan Society Limited (TSL) was established in 1972. It is a registered member of the Federation of Savings and Loan Societies Limited (FESALOS) in ...
- Who does Teachers Savings and Loans invest with?
Teachers Savings and Loan Society Limited holds investments in Credit Corporation (PNG) Ltd, Bank South Pacific Ltd, Airlines PNG Ltd, Capital Life Insurance Ltd and ...
- What is the web site for Teachers Savings and Loan Society
The Teachers Savings and Loan Society Limited has a web site located -- http://www.tsl.org.pg/
...
- What is the website for Air Niugini Savings and Loans Society
Air Niugini Savings and Loans Society has a web site located at -- http://www.angsl.com.pg but it appears to be down for maintenance and has been for ...
- When did Barry Holloway die?
Sir Barry Blyth Holloway passed away on the 16th of January 2013. He died in Brisbane's Mater hospital aged 78.
He arrived in the Australian Territory ...
- Where is the Sacred Heart Teacher College?
The Sacred Heart Teacher College is a training institute for primary school teachers. It is about 30 minutes by vehicle/road from Jacksons International Airport. The college was established ...
- what are the specific laboratory test of malaria?
Sorry that is far beyond the scope of these FAQ's. Please consult an expert in the field rather than the PNG Frequently Asked Questions Database. ...
- What is the most common disease in PNG?
Malaria is the most common disease and the second leading cause of death in PNG hospitals. Pneumonia is the leading cause of death. ...
- What is malaria?
Malaria is a sophisticated collaboration between a mosquito and a parasite. The malaria parasite infects and kills red blood cells, which carry oxygen from the ...
- Where is malaria found?
Malaria is generally found at altitudes lower than 1,600 metres. The temperature above this altitude restricts mosquito and parasite growth. As a result of increased ...
- Who are the main beneficiaries of malaria control in PNG?
The beneficiaries of malaria control will be the entire population of Papua New Guinea (7 million) who currently suffer under an enormous burden of disease ...
- What is the goal of the Malaria program in PNG?
The overall goal for the malaria program is to cut in half morbidity and mortality by year 2010 (as per National Health Plan 2001-2010) by ...
- What diseases are borne by mosquitoes?
Mosquitoes cause more human suffering than any other organism with over one million people dying from mosquito-borne diseases every year. Mosquito vectored diseases include protozoan ...
- What is a mosquito?
The mosquito is a common flying insect that is found around the world. There are about 2,700 species of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can fly about 1 ...
- Why do mosquitoes love pregnant women?
Pregnant women are especially vulnerable to malaria, an important cause of stillbirths, infant mortality and low birth weight. Researchers have demonstrated that pregnant women are ...
- What is the life cycle of the mosquito?
The complete life-cycle of a mosquito takes about a month. After drinking blood, adult females lay 40 to 400 tiny white eggs in standing water ...
- What are the drugs used to treat malaria?
Chloroquine, Fansidar, Artesunate / Artemether and Primaquine are the porimary drugs. These drugs are dangerous and should only be taken under medical supervision. No drug or combination ...
- What is the antimalarial drug ARCO made up of?
As far as I know it is a combination of two existing malarial drugs - artemisnin and napthoquine but please check with your pharmacist / ...
- What is severe malaria?
Severe malaria is very dangerous and may occur when malaria infection is not treated. Typical symptoms are unconsciousness and or convulsions (an indication of cerebral ...
- What is Lymphatic Filariasis caused by?
Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti and is present at a high prevalence in some parts of Papua New Guinea. ...
- What are the types of malaria found in PNG?
Check with your medical practioner or other trained professional. The answer below may be outdated.
There are four types of malaria found in the world that ...
- What is the less life-threatening malaria found in PNG?
Vivax malaria is generally not life threatening, but deaths may occur in young children, very old people and in people already weakened by another disease. ...
- What is the bacterium which causes MALARIA?
Sorry this is not a medical web site.From my limited knowledge I beleive that Malaria is a sophisticated collaboration between a mosquito and a parasite. ...
- What is the rate of prevelance of the diseases like Malaria, Dengue etc. in PNG? What is the overall precautions one should take care while staying at PNG concerning the health.
Sorry I am not in the medical research field. Try contacting the PNG Institute of Medical Research (IMR) for an answer. -- http://www.pngimr.org.pg ...
- who are the manufacturer of the drugs for anti-malaria?
I assume the big drug companies. Do any readers know the answer to this question? ...
- When did Perry Kwan travel First Class and Michael Somare economy?
I think this is refering to an item that appeared in the Post Courier on Friday, June 9, 1972. Here is a copy of the ...
- Where is Doini Island?
Doini Island is located in the heart of Milne Bay, on the eastern tip of Papua New Guinea just one hour 15 minutes flight north ...
- Who is the Chief Ombudsman?
June 2013 -
Rigo Lua, from Kapari village in Abau District, Central province, has taken over from Ombudsman Phoebe Sangetari who has being acting in the ...
- When did the PX freighter first fly to Komo
The National Airline (Air Niugini Limited expanded its freighter services in the country with a maiden flight to the Komo Airfields in Southern Highlands using ...
- Where can I find more information on the people involved in the design and building of the Parliament House?
I am told that Cecil Hogan, an Australian born in Albury, New South Wales, (Australia) designed the building and that Fletcher Morobe Construction built it.
...
- what is the name of the Education Minister and his Email address?
In 2004 the Minister for Education was the Honourable Michael Liamo - Member for South Bougainville.
It was not possible to find an email address. ...
- Where can I find a list of political parties in PNG?
Political parties come and go. Members are sometime expelled and sometimes just move. The PNG Electoral Commission web site may be able to ...
- Who is the richest man in Papua New Guinea?
Most likely a politician but what do you mean by "wealth". I have been told that wealth in PNG is not measured in the same ...
- What can happen to leaders who are not effective?
By leaders I assume you mean politicians? They can be removed from office although most times they resign before that happens. ...
- Who is the governor of Morobe province?
2013 - The governor of Papua New Guinea’s Morobe Province is Kelly Naru ...
- What is the location and address of the Governor General's residence.
He resides at Government House. The same Government House that has been used for every Governor General of PNG. It is located in Konedobu - ...
- What is the full name of all Prime Ministers and Governor Generals?
I do not have a list with their full names. I have a list with first and surnames only.There have been ten people who have ...
- Who have been appointed and or acted as Governor General of PNG since 1975?
Governors-General - Appointed and Acting (representing the British monarch as head of state)16 Sep 1975 - 1 Mar 1977 Sir John Guise (b. 1914 - ...
- who lived in government house before the governor generals?
The administrators. Do a search on "Can you name the Administrators of PNG?" without the quotation marks and you will be able to find a ...
- What is the difference between the role of the Politics or politician and the role of public management?
In simplistic terms --
The public servants should carry out the directions and objectives set by the politicians (without involving politics). The politicians set the agenda ...
- When did Bernard Narokobi serve as a parliamentarian?
Bernard Narokobi was born in 1937. He served between 1987 and 1997 he represented his Wewak Open Electorate as a Member in PNG's National Parliament. ...
- Who is Iva Kola?
Iva has held prominent positions at the National Capital District Commission (Port Moresby City). She has acted as the head of the NCDC on several ...
- What can you tell me about the political history of Nahau Rooney?
Nahau Rooney was MP 1977 - 1987 and in 1985 one of the cofounders of the People's Democratic Movement (PDM) and Party Secretary General until ...
- What was the New Guinea campaign?
The New Guinea campaign (1942–1945) was one of the major military campaigns of World War II. Approximately 216,000 Japanese, Australian and U.S. soldiers, sailors and airmen ...
- Who was Laurie Crowley
Laurie Crowley was a pioneering PNG aviator. He died on the 12th of June 2013.
Laurie Crowley (1920-2013) arrived in Papua New Guinea in 1948 and ...
- Who is the provincial governor for East New Britain?
Ereman Tobaining Junior is the provincial governor of East New Britain province. (October 2013) ...
- What is the gross domestic product for PNG?
In September 2013 the estimate for gross domestic product (GDP) growth was lowered by the Bank of Papua New Guinea to around 5 per cent from the ...
- Who is the provincial Governor of Madang province?
Jim Kas is the Governor of Madang province (October 2013) ...
- What is my baggage allowance on Air Niugini to and from Australia?
http://www.airniugini.com.pg/news/air-niugini-increases-baggage-allowance/
see -- http://tinyurl.com/28ukh8
Air Niugini has announce new economy baggage allowances for its passengers travelling on its Australian routes – Cairns, Brisbane and Sydney. Effective immediately passengers travelling ...
- Who is the provincial governor for Western Highlands?
October 2013 -- the provincial governor of Western Highlands is Paias Wingti (born 2 February 1951). The deputy is Paraka Nii, the president of the Baiyer local level ...
- Where is SAWA'EDI / Sawaedi
Sawa'edi is at Esa'ala, Milne Bay Province ...
- Who was James Burns?
James Burns, the founder of the giant Burns Philp & Company Ltd, was born in Edinburgh in Scotland in 1846. James, and his elder brother ...
- Where is Angriffshafen?
Angriffshafen was the name for Vanimo during German rule -- German New Guinea from 1884-1919. ...
- Where is Tauya spoken?
Tauya (also Inafosa) is a Rai Coast language spoken in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea by approximately 350 people. The Linguistics Department at the University ...
- Who was Harold Cottee?
Harold Cottee, who died at the age of 80 in 2006, is credited as founding the passionfruit industry in Papua New Guinea. He was instrumental ...
- What is Tsitsipy
Tsitsipy is a traditional banana ladder in the Markham Valley
-- http://giaman.com/pg/?326098
A traditional Tsisipy structure is a vertical lattice that weaves ropes of bananas up a massive ladder ...
- What is Café Niugini
Café Niugini is a video series that takes viewers around the country to explore the local cuisines and food traditions of some of the more than ...
- When was the last Papua vs New Guinea Rugby League Game
It was in 1974 and held in in Port Moresby.
The Papua Team was made up of players that lived in the Papua region from Gulf ...
- Who was Francis Hagai?
Francis Hagai (c.1940-1974), cult leader, was born about 1940 at Hahalis, Buka Island, Bougainville district, in the mandated Territory of New Guinea. He completed primary ...
- Where is the John Teosin Highway?
The John Teosin Highway is the Buka Ring Road.
The road project on track (March 2015) -- https://www.facebook.com/bougainvilleprojects/posts/1007771755919285
The Buka Ring Road, is a highway that existed in the ...
- When was Elevala destroyed by fire?
Not sure when Elevala and Hanuabada, Port Moresby were destroyed by fire. I have seen photos of the village in the 1940's and I know ...
- Who was Jack Emanuel?
Errol John Emanuel GC (13 December 1918 – 19 August 1971), always known as Jack Emanuel, was a District Commissioner in the East New Britain ...
- What is Unserdeutsch?
Rabaul Creole German (Unserdeutsch) is the only known German-based creole language. It had its beginnings in the Bismarck Archipelago in Papua New Guinea among children ...
- When are the 40th PNG National Fishing Titles?
The fishing titles are held at the end of March 2015 (28th) through to 5th of April. ...
- Where are the Submarine Tunnels?
The Submarine Tunnels are located near Rabaul. Some estimate that there are 55O to 800 kms of tunnels.
"Some are concrete lined, some were supported with ...
- Who was Perry Kwan?
Perry Kwan (the man with the bow tie) was the Speaker of the Third House of Assembly - 20 April 1972 - 22 June 1972. He ...
- What is CPL?
CPL Group operates 7 formats under different business segments - pharmacies, supermarkets, hardware stores, coffee shops, multiplex cinemas, pizza chain, convenience stores and a do-it-yourself ...
- What stake does NPCP hold in the PNG LNG project?
As at April 2015 Papua New Guinea's National Petroleum Company (NPCP) holds a 16.6-percent stake in the PNG LNG project, which operator ExxonMobil Corp wants to ...
- Who is Belden Namah?
(April 2015) Belden Namah is the member for Vanimo-Green River District.
Up until December 2014 he was the Leader of the PNG Opposition when he was successfully challenged ...
- Where can I find a list of current parliamentarians?
For indivdual names you could try -- http://www.parliament.gov.pg -- and click on the member tab where it is divided into regions, provinces and then seats within ...
- Who was TUMAT SOGOLIK?
Tumat was the first to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games after the cooutnry became Papua New Guinea. He won a Silver Medal in 1978, ...
- Who was Kenneth Hopkins?
Boxer Kenneth Hopkins won Bronze in the 1962 Commonwealth Games before the country was called Papua New Guinea.
Tumat Sogolik was the first from PNG ...
- Where is the De la Salle School?
The De la Salle Secondary School is in Port Moresby. The school started on the 25th of Feb 1946 (just after WWII ended) by the De La ...
- Who was John Stuntz?
John Stuntz successfully applied for an advertised job of Cadet Patrol Office in PNG around 1949.
The then Department of Territories, Canberra, posted a recruitment notice headlined ...
- Who was Jack Amesbury?
Jack Amesbury was born on the 2nd of September 1923 and passed away on the 18th of May 2013.
He was the headmaster of Bugandi High School (outside ...
- Where is Araimiri?
As far as I know Araimiri is West of Kerema n Gulf province. There is a Catholic Church there. ...
- Who were the New Guinea Martyrs?
The New Guinea Martyrs were Anglican clergy, teachers and medical missionaries, killed by the Japanese in 1942.
http://anglicanhistory.org/aus/png/rowland_faithful1964.html
The Revd. Henry Matthews, Priest at Moresby. Although over ...
- Who was Burton Bradley?
Sir BURTON-BRADLEY, Burton (Gyrth) (1914 - 1994)
He did great work at the Laloki Psychriatric Centre just outside Port Moresby dealing with all the "long longs"
Clinical ...
- Who was the politician behind the biggest, reported election bribe in PNG?
The late Sir Iambakey Okuk. He supposedly distributed 92,000 bottles of beer in 1982 before the elections. ...
- When did Iambaky Okuk die?
Iambaky Okuk died of cancer on 14th of November, 1986. Sir Iambakey was born in 1935 in Simbu Province. he was elected to the National Assembly in ...
- Where is the Okuk highway?
The Okuk Highway is also known as the Highlands Highway and is the main transport link from Lae to the main highland towns of (for example) ...
- Who is Mark Emery?
Emery used to head security details for Iambakey Okuk, a onetime Opposition leader of PNG and a firebrand politician. Okuk died of cancer on 14th of November, ...
- Who was the first national principal of Port Moresby Administrative College
The first national principal of the Port Moresby Administrative College was John Vagi from Bereina in Central province. ...
- Who was Bruce Owner?
Bruce Owner was a teacher at Bugandi High School in the 1970's.
He organized a staff strike at Bugandi in the early 1970's ...
- Who was Lesley Paisawa?
Lesley Paisawa was school secretary at Bugandi High School during the early 1970's.
She was a supervisor at Transport Works & Supply typing pool in POM around ...
- Where is Tusbab High School?
Tusbab High School is in Madang. ...
- Who was Tom Condon?
The Tom Condon I have found out about was a teacher at Bugandi High School in at least 1968. ...
- Who was Jenny Ivoruba?
Jenny Ivoruba was a school secretary at Bugandi High School in 1971.
Jenny left Bugandi at the end of 1972 and was replaced by Lesley Paisawa. ...
- Who was John Henry?
John Henry, umm, not sure if I can help. Was he a Science teacher at Bugandi High School in 1968? Was he from England? ...
- What is the capital of Hela?
The provincial capital of Hela province is Tari.
The province covers an area of 10,498 km²
Hela province officially came into being on the 17 May 2012 ...
- When did Bugandi High School start?
Bugandi High School in Morobe province was built in 1959. This required ten acres of rainforest to be cleared so that two classrooms, a dormitory, two ...
- Who was Peter Baartz?
Hopefully with a surname like that I have the right person.
Peter Baartz, born in 1947, was a teacher at Utu High School in the 1970's.
He ...
- Who was Robert Rachinger?
Robert Rachinger was a pilot who flew extensively in PNG for airlines such as Talair and MBA from about 1972 onwards. He was Check and ...
- Who was Laurie Crowley
Laurie Crowley, born in the 1920's, was a pioneer PNG aviator. He arrived in Papua New Guinea in 1948.
He died at the age of ...
- Who was Sir Dennis Buchanan?
Sir Dennis Buchanan ran Talair an airline (aviation company). It has been mentioned that he was the king of the PNG skies. Talair had its origins as ...
- Who was Cecil Levien?
He was a gold mining pioneer. Cecil Levien was credited with building the Wau airstrip in 1927.
The first landing at Wau airstip was by "Pard" ...
- Who was Lapan Nason?
Lapan Nason was Papua New Guinea’s first licensed helicopter engineer. ...
- What is PNG LNG?
The PNG LNG Project is a 6.9 million tonne per annum (MTPA) integrated LNG project operated by ExxonMobil PNG Limited. The gas is sourced from ...
- Where is Gumine District?
Gumine District is a district of the Simbu province of Papua New Guinea. Its capital is Gumine. The population was 56,860 at the 2011 census. ...
- Who is Brown Kapi?
Brown Kapi, although confined to a wheelchair, stood up for all people living with disabilities in PNG. ...
- Who was the first PNG DC?
I think the first PNG District Commissioner was - Jack Bagita. I think he was followed by Ronald Touvue.
I know he was the District Commissioner in New Ireland ...
- Who opened the 15th Pacific Games
His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, officially opened the Pacific Games in Port Moresby in July 2015. When Papua New Guinea last hosted the Games, ...
- Where is Arehava Village?
Arehava Village is on the Western side of Orokolo Bay in Gulf province. ...
- What is ASOPA?
ASOPA is the acronym of the Australian School of Pacific Administration, an institution which trained many young Australian teachers to pursue professional careers in the ...
- Who closed the 15th Pacific Games held in PNG
The the viceregal representative of Queen Elizabeth II - the Governor General of PNG, Sir Michael Ogio, closed the XV Pacific Games held in 2015 in Port ...
- When did Bronislaw Malinowski arrive in PNG?
An Austrian, Bronislaw Malinowski, arrived in the Trobriand Islands in June 1915. He was an important 20th-century anthropologist.
His ethnography of the Trobriand Islands described the ...
- What was the Constitutional Planning Committee ?
The Constitutional Planning Committee (CPC) was set up in June 1972 with members of the committee being appointed and taking up thier positions in September.
The ...
- When did PNG gain Indpendence?
The nation of Papua New Guinea achieved its independence from Australia on 16 September 1975. Officiating at the main ceremony held in Port Moresby were ...
- What is the full name of Peter O'Neill?
Peter Charles Paire O'Neill ...
- Where can I find out about Sandline?
There is some info about Sandline at -- http://www.michie.net/pnginfo/sandline.html -- the first paragraph of that reads "Sandline was seen as a saviour to the Julius ...
- Where can I find "the" Sandline Contract?
A copy of the Sandline Contract was reproduced in both the Post Courier and The National newspapers. A copy can be located at -- http://www.michie.net/pnginfo/sandline-c.html ...
- Who signed the Sandline Contract?
For the Independent State of Papua New Guinea:
Name: Chris S HaivetaWitness: (indecipherable)
Name: Vele IamoOccupation: A/Deputy Secretary
For Sandline International:
Name: Tim Spicer OBE.Witness: (indecipherable)
Name: J.N. Van Den ...
- What are the core services of the defence force?
From the defence web site -- http://www.defence.gov.pg/
Border Security
Maritime Surveillance, Patrol and Response
Public Order and Security
Nation-Building
Disaster Relief
Fulfilment of International Obligations
...
- What is a haiwei meri?
Ah! I think you are asking about a Two Kina Meri. A K2 meri is also referred to as a pamuk / bahmuk / bamuk ...
- What is a raun raun (pamuk) meri/man?
Ah! I think you are asking about a Two Kina Meri. A K2 meri can also be referred to as a pamuk / bahmuk / ...
- When is the Sepik River Crocodile Festival?
The Sepik River Crocodile Festivalis held in August. It has been sponsored by BSP. (Bank South Pacific)
The Sepik Crocodile Festival is a small rural festival ...
- What is "wonga"
Wonga was the name of the property owned by one of the Port Moresby merchants (Mr. J. R. Clay). It was located at 5 mile. ...
- What is zenag?
Do you mean Zenag Chicken?
Highland Products Limited t/a Zenag Chicken (established in 1946) is a 100% PNG family owned and operated Company, specialising in the production, distribution and ...
- Who was David Marsh?
David Marsh was a District Commissioner based at at Popondetta from 1968. He established the Northern District Radio Station and organised the self-government celebrations.
In 1976, ...
- When was Wan Kantri written?
Wan Kantri was co-written by Donald Lessy and Glen Low with help from Kanai Pineri of Barike Band in 1992.
Barike was formed in 1981 by five ...
- Who is Ryan Khay?
Ryan Khay moved to PNG in Auguist 2015 to work with the CHM Supersound group.
CHM Supersound group is the largest music, media and Entertainment Company ...
- What is CHM Supersound?
CHM Supersound group is the largest music, media and Entertainment Company in PNG and the South Pacific and has been the driving force behind the ...
- Where are Butaweng Falls?
Butaweng Falls and Pool are close to Finschhafen.
Finschhafen is a town located 80 kilometers east of Lae on the Huon Peninsula in Morobe province ...
- Who is Edith Digawaleu
2015 - Dr Edith Digwaleu-Kariko from Ware Island , Milne Bay Province, has over 8 years work experience in Sexual Reproductive Health Care in PNG. Currently ...
- Who is Lynda Sirigoi
2015 - Lynda Sirigoi is a doctor (BMedSci. MBBS. MSc) who has a background in Physiology and Sports Science. She has studied and lived abroad ...
- Who is Nora Dai?
2015 - Dr Nora Dai (MBBS. MSc) hails from Tubusereia Village, Rigo District, Central Province. In 2015 she was the Vice President of the Women Doctors Association ...
- What are the Chief Class?
Recently this would be the four shipping vessels of the 22,000dwt Chief-class, delivered between April and August of 2015.
Coral Chief
Highland Chief
New Guinea Chief
Papuan Chief ...
- What are the Chief Class?
Recently this would be the four shipping vessels of the 22,000dwt Chief-class, delivered between April and August of 2015.
Coral Chief
Highland Chief
New Guinea Chief
Papuan Chief
Coral Chief ...
- Who was the first Papua New Guinean to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games
In 2015 Boxer, Thadius Katua, made history by being the first Papua New Guinean to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games held ...
- Who is Michael Varapik?
Michael Varapik won the 2015 Male Director of the Year Award, for his role on the boards of landowner companies, in addition to his support ...
- Who is Karo Lelai
Karo Lelai was elected Chairperson of the Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) Athletes' Commission in 2015. Swimming star Ryan Pini has been appointed as her ...
- Where can I found out about making lime?
You can find out about the lime used wth betel nut (buai) and mustard can be found at -- http://coraltriangle.blogs.panda.org/coral-reefs/making-lime-for-betelnut-chewing-in-mbuke-manus-png
How do you chew buai?
What ...
- What is Kai Kai the buai?
Kai Kai the buai mean to chew betel nut (buai). It is also a very humorous song attributed to the Woolworth's Bomber - Larry Burton ...
- What are some of the LBD songs?
LBD = Larry Burton Danielson is attributed with the "Kai Kai the Buai" parody of Waltzing Matilda,
"My old man's an expat (he wears his long white ...
- Where are the Aedelbert Mountains?
The Aedelbert Mountains are in Madang province ...
- Who was the first Papuan graduate nurse in Australia
Sister Dalai Farrow (nee Maniana) now retired was the first Papuan graduate nurse in Australia.
...
- Who was Sr Asenaca (Onno) Gray?
Sister Asenaca (Onno) Gray was a former Matron of POM General Hospital (PMGH) ...
- Who was Sr Nancy Popei
Sister Nancy Popei was a former Matron of POM General Hospital. ...
- Where can I find out about Doini Island?
As a starting point take a look at -- http://www.doiniisland.com/
Where is Doini Island?
Are there any hot springs in PNG? ...
- Who was Rupert Haviland?
Rupert Roelof Haviland was responsible for the construction of Kassam Pass.
From WikiPedia
"The pass connects the Markham Valley to the fertile Highlands region and is administratively located in ...
- Where is Kassam Pass
Kassam Pass allows you to travel from the Markham Valley through to the Eastern Highlands province near Yonki Dam.
The pass was originally constructed in the ...
- Westpac Outstanding Woman award (2015)
The 2015 Westpac Outstanding Women Awards saw women from different walks of life and ages recognised. Seasoned businesswomen and founder of Women In Business, Janet Sape, ...
- When was the Lukautim Pikinini Act passed
I believe the Lukautim Pikinini Act was passed in 2014.
...
- Who won the Miss Red Cross / Miss PNG contest in 1990?
I believe Miss Nellie Ben, sponsored by the Ok Tedi Mine, won the title in 1990. She was the first contestant to win both the ...
- Who won the Miss Red Cross / Miss PNG contest in 1991?
Miss PNG Motors, Marcia Muir, was crowned Miss PNG Red Cross in 1991.
Obtained from michie.net ...
- Who won the Miss Red Cross / Miss PNG contest in 1992?
Miss Big Rooster, Jennifer Lemeki, was crowned Miss PNG Red Cross in 1992.
Obtained from michie.net ...
- Who won the Miss Red Cross / Miss PNG contest in 1993?
Miss City Pharmacy, Sharon Onsa, was crowned Miss Red Cross in 1993
Obtained from michie.net
Who won the Miss Red Cross / Miss PNG contest in ...
- Who won the Miss Red Cross / Miss PNG contest in 1994?
There was no contest in 1994.
Obtained from michie.net ...
- Who won the Miss Red Cross / Miss PNG contest in 1995?
Miss NCDC, Imanakone Sioa, was crowned Miss PNG Red Cross in 1995.
Obtained from michie.net ...
- Who won the Miss Red Cross / Miss PNG contest in 1996?
Miss EMTV, Rita Stegman, was crowned Miss PNG Red Cross in 1996
info obtained from michie.net - click on the link for more info
...
- Who won the Miss Red Cross / Miss PNG contest in 1997?
Miss Coopers and Lybrand, Lisa Linibi, was crowned Miss PNG Red Cross in 1997
Obtained from michie.net ...
- Who won the Miss Red Cross / Miss PNG contest in 1998?
Miss NCDC Helai Oala was Miss PNG Red Cross 1998
Obtained from michie.net ...
- Who won the Miss Red Cross / Miss PNG contest in 1999?
Miss NCDC Roberta Ali was crowned Miss PNG Red Cross 1999,
Obtained from michie.net ...
- Who won the Miss Red Cross / Miss PNG contest in 2000?
Miss Courts Superstore, Ephreddie Jubilee, won the title in the year 2000.
Obtained from michie.net
Who won the Miss Red Cross / Miss PNG contest in ...
- Who won the Miss Red Cross / Miss PNG contest in 2001?
Miss Courts Superstore, Olivia Wilson, was crowned Miss PNG Red Cross in 2001.
Obtained from michie.net ...
- Who won the Miss Red Cross / Miss PNG contest in 2002?
Miss Galley Restaurant, Yaku Ninich, was crowned Miss PNG Red Cross in 2002.
Obtained from michie.net ...
- Who won the Miss Red Cross / Miss PNG contest in 2003?
Miss MRDC Cynthia Asi was Miss PNG Red Cross 2003 (she also raised over K158,000 to become the Miss Charity Queen).
Obtained from michie.net ...
- Who won the Miss Red Cross / Miss PNG contest in 2004?
Miss Ashwin Samson (Miss Warehouse) was Miss PNG Red Cross 2004.
Obtained from michie.net ...
- Who won the Miss Red Cross / Miss PNG contest in 2005?
Michelle Pala was Miss PNG Red Cross in 2005. She was sponsored by the Porebada community.
...
- Who won the Miss Red Cross / Miss PNG contest in 2006?
Genevieve Roberts -- Miss Coffee from the Eastern Highlands won the contest in 2006.
Tanya Samuel -- Miss Datec won the Miss Charity Queen title by ...
- Who won the Miss Red Cross / Miss PNG contest in 2007?
I believe that there were not enough contestants to run the Miss PNG Quest in 2007. The 2006 title holder handed the title over ...
- Who won the Miss Red Cross / Miss PNG contest in 2008?
The contest was not held in 2008. ...
- Who won the Miss Red Cross / Miss PNG contest in 2009?
Miss PNG - Antonia Singut
Miss PNG Runner-Up - Brigitte Wase
Miss Charity Queen - Brigitte Wase
Miss Charity Runner-Up - Antonia Singut
Miss Friendship - Antonia Singut
Miss Photogenic ...
- Who won the Miss Red Cross / Miss PNG contest in 2010?
Miss Bank South Pacific, Rachel Sapery James, was crowned Miss PNG for 2010. At the time it was reported that she was a marine biologist ...
- What year was the foundation stone laid for the YWCA hostel in Port Moresby?
Sir Donald Cleland laid the foundation stone on the 10th of March 1965 at the site of the 2 mile hostel. It was opened the ...
- Where was Dame Alice Wedega born?
She was born at Ahioma in Milne Bay but she was raised at Kwato also in Milne Bay province. ...
- Who was the first PNG women to become a member of the PNG Legislative Assembly?
Dame Alice Wedega became a member of the PNG Legislative Assembly in 1961. ...
- Who is Donna Hall?
Donna Harvey Hall has lived in PNG most of her life. She lives in a little town called Wau in Morobe Province. She contested the ...
- What is the East Sepik Council of Women (ESCOW)?
The East Sepik Council of Women is an autonomous grass roots Women's development organisation estabilished in 1975 and has more than 23,000 individuals registered. The ...
- When was the the first tourism board set up in PNG?
The first Tourist Board was established just prior to PNG Independence upon the recommendation of the World Bank. The first Director is recorded as being ...
- who was Bryan Hill?
Bryan Hill was recorded as being the first Director of the PNG Tourist Board.
The first Tourist Board was established just prior to PNG Independence upon the ...
- What was the the Peli Association?
The Peli Association originated in 1969 with the indigenous apocalypticist Matias Yaliwan and backed up by a mangerial side kick Daniel Hawina. Yaliwan and Hawina ...
- When did Mathias Kauage die?
Born in 1944 Mathias Kauage died in 2003. He was considered one of Papua New Guinea's leading artists. ...
- What is the fastest time that the Kokoda trail has been walked in?
Not sure what the fastest time for walking the trail is but 22 year old Brendan Buka ran the trail in 17 hours and 49 ...
- Who is responsible for the day to day work in PNG village society?
Usually the responsibility for the day to day work of gardening and caring for children and animals still lies with the women. Social units are ...
- What can you tell me about PNG Clothing?
Nowadays many rural people still wear traditional clothing although with the advent of second hand clothing shops more and more people can now afford what ...
- Where can I find a list of National and Provincial Disaster and Emergency Contacts?
A list can be found below but it may be best to check at -- http://www.pngndc.gov.pg/ -- as phone nmebers may have changed.
National and Provincial Disaster ...
- Who was Lawes Road named after?
Many people say it was named after Rev G W Lawes an early European missionary but is was probably named his son, Frank Lawes (1868-1895), who ...
- Who was the first female in Air Niugini’s pilot cadet program to operate a Dash 8 aircraft.
29 year old Captain Beverly Pakii operated her first commercial flight on 12 March 2015. She flew from Port Moresby to Lihir in New Ireland, ...
- Who was Maieogaru?
Maieogaru was mentioned in the book -- Stitches in Time: Two Centuries of Surgery in Papua New Guinea by David Watters -- as rescuing a wounded Australian ...
- Who was Garionedi?
Garionedi Tariowai was the first trainee at the nursing school established in Kwato. She was the Grandmother of the first Papuan women to graduate from ...
- Who was Dalai Maniana
Dalai Maniana, from Kwato Hospital, was the first to go to Australia for training and graduated from the Epworth nursing school in 1960.
...
- Who captained the HMS Rattlesnake?
The HMS Rattlesnake was captained by Owen Stanley
...
- Who is Miss Pacific Islands 2015-2016?
The title of Miss Pacific Islands 2015 - 2016 went to Abigail Havora from Papua New Guinea.
...
- When did Helifix dispatch their first Twin Otter?
The first Helifix dispatch Twin Otter flight was on the 14th of December 2015. The plane was carrying the registration of P2-HFE.
...
- Who owns Helifix Helicopters?
Helifix Helicopters as founded by Robert Agarobe, Helifix’s owner and Chief Executive Officer. He is helped by his wife Miku Singin-Agarobe. It was established in 1997.
Today Helifix has ...
- What is TB?
Tuberculosis is
- A bacteria that affects the lungs.
- Spread through the air via coughing and sneezing.
- Symptoms include cough, fever, night sweats and weight loss.
- ...
- What is HIV?
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus which attacks the immune system and gradually causes damage to health. This means that without treatment, a person with ...
- What is AIDS?
AIDS stands for acquired immune deficiency syndrome and is the name used to describe life-threatening serious infection and cancers that have developed when someone’s immune ...
- What is the web site for PNG Air?
The website for PNG air is located at -- http://www.pngair.com.pg/
Reservations (PNG) 7222 2151
milne bay airways
Who owns APNG?
What airlines fly to PNG?
...
- What are the time zones in PNG?
Papua New Guinea is 10 hours ahead of GMT ie GMT +10 - This is the same time used in Queensland Australia and like Queensland does ...
- What were the top 5 events in PNG during 2015?
EMTV has nominated 5 major event for Papua New Guinea during 2015. They are - XV Pacific Games - Pacific Islands Forum 2015 - ...
- Who is Bruce Davis?
2016 - Bruce Davis is Australia's new High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea.
...
- Who is / was Courtney Honey?
Ms Courtney Honey was appointed Acting Chief Commissioner (and Chief Executive) of St John Papua New Guinea in January 2016 for a six-month period.
http://www.stjohn.org.pg
...
- Who is Wendy Choulai?
Wendi Choulai was born in the gold-rich town of Wau, Papua New Guinea in 1954. Shortly after her birth, the family moved to the capital ...
- Why is the Salvation Army interested in helping others?
The Army believes you can’t love and serve God without helping people in need. Those needs may be physical, emotional or spiritual - the Army ...
- Where does PNG rank in the export of tropical wood?
With 3.8 million cubic meters of tropical wood exported in 2014, primarily to China, Papua New Guinea (PNG) has become the world’s largest exporter of ...
- Who was Steven Pirika Kama?
Steven Pirika Kama was the South Bougainville MP and Bougainville Affairs Minister when he died in early 2016. It is believed he was buried in his ...
- Who was Jerry Mamati
Jerry Mamati was the mayor of Kainantu Urban LLG.
...
- Who is Lynn David
Lynn David was a councilor for the Ward 3 of Kainantu Urban Local Level Government (LLG). She was appointed Mayor of the Kainantu Urban LLG following the ...
- Who was Faole Bokoi
Faole Bokoi was a friend, a father, a husband, a magistrate & community leader. Known to many as the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel from the Kokoda ...
- What is Kuru?
Kuru is among the fatal neurodegenerative prion protein (PrP) diseases in humans. Others include Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease (CJD), Gerstmann–Straüssler–Scheinker (GSS) disease, fatal familial insomnia (FFI), and ...
- Who was Albert Maori Kiki
Sir Albert Maori Kiki (21 September 1931 – 13 March 1993) was a Papua New Guinea pathologist and politician. He was one of the founders of ...
- Who was Elizabeth Kiki
Lady Elizabeth Kiki was the wife of Albert Maori Kiki. Sir MichaelSomare described her as a mother and guardian of Pangu Pati.
She died in early 2016. ...
- Who was Sir Koitaga Mano?
He was one of the last-surviving members of the First House of Assembly in 1964. Sir Koitaga Mano, who served three terms from 1964-1977, died recently ...
- Who was Paul Menzel?
Paul was a log time resident of Lae. He operated Paul’s Coffee Shop, or the Terrace Coffee Lounge, at the old IPI Building along Second ...
- When is World Malaria Day
World Malaria Day is on the 25th of April every year.
It is a day when people across the globe take part in a wide range of ...
- Who was Awambo Yari?
Awambo Yari is the mother of the 9th PNG Prime Minister - Peter Charles Paire O'Neill. She came from the Southern Highlands.
When was Peter O'Neill born?
...
- Who was Anderson Agiru?
Anderson Pawa Agiru was the first governor of Hela province after the province was created and played a critical role in the establishment of the ...
- What is "muck diving"
The phrase – coined by PNG scuba legend Bob Halstead to describe diving off the black sand beaches of Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea – ...
- Who was Dr John Kola
Dr. John Kola was the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Goroka.
He died in late May 2016 (23/5/2016) ...
- When was Alotau Waterfront Lodge Opened?
Alotau Waterfront Lodge was opened by Tourism Arts & Culture Minister, Tobias Kulang, on the 17th of June 2016.
Waterfront Lodge aims to provide a true Milne ...
- Who is Michael Tom?
Michael Tom is non other than Michael Somare.
See also
Who was the first Prime Minister of PNG?
When did Michael Somare first enter politics? ...
- Who was Ramu Diro?
Ramu (Ted) Diro was a leader of the PNG Defence Force.
In an early 1960s bivouac in the area that is now part of Varirata National ...
- Who was Patricia Bridger?
Patricia Bridger was a young English teacher responsible for the staging of the Sogeri National High School’s production of the rock opera, Jesus Christ Superstar ...
- Who was Norm Vaughton?
Norm Vaughton was a principal at SNHS, Sogeri National High School ...
- Who was David Powys?
David Powys was a deputy head at Sogeri High School in the late 1950s / early 1960s. The head was . ...
- Who is Norman Fell?
Norman Fell was a head at Sogeri High School in the late 1950s/early 1960s ...
- What is the national emblem of PNG?
The national emblem of Papua New Guinea was announced in the Papua New Guinea Gazette of 1st July, 1971.
The National Emblem is described in the National ...
- Where is McDonalds Corner?
McDonalds Corner is at the start (or the end) of the Kokoda Trail. It is near the village of Ilolo.
The offical name of the "road" that ...
- Who was Queen Emma?
Queen Emma --
Emma Eliza Coe (26 September 1850, in Apia – 21 July 1913, in Europe), known also as "Queen Emma of New Guinea", Emma ...
- What is Gunantambu?
Gunantambu was the home of Queen Emma situated in Kokopo, East New Britain province. It was located near where the Ralum Country Club is today. ...
- Who was Emma Coe?
Emma Eliza Coe is better known as the Queen of the South Seas or Queen Emma. Her sister was Phebe Coe Parkinson.Her story was made ...
- Where is Herbertshoe?
Herbertshoe is better known as Kokopo in East New Britain Province. Herbertshoe is the old name used by the Germans.
...
- When were the first telephone cables laid in PNG?
In 1907 the first cable was laid on Woodlark Island in Milne Bay Province connecting Bonagi and Kulumadau. In the same year the German administration ...
- What is the capital of Jiwaka?
The provincial capital is yet to be decided but some provincial matters are handled in Banz. ...
- What are some of the acts in PNG?
Not sure what you really mean? Here are some of the acts passd by PNG parliament, just as a sampler
Customs Act 1951, Business Names Act ...
- Where can I find a copy of the Criminal Code?
The Criminal Code (Amendment) Act 2013 can be found at -- http://www.parliament.gov.pg/uploads/acts/13A_06.pdf
See also -- What are some of the acts in PNG? ...
- Where can I read the Police Act
A good place to start would be -- http://www.parliament.gov.pg/index.php/bills-and-legislation/view/police-amendment-bill-2014 -- of course it may be out of date by the time you read this FAQ about ...
- Where can I find some of the bills passed by Parliament?
Good quesdtion, most are tucked away in libraries but as a starting point what you are looking for may possibly be found at the National ...
- Where did Talair Originate
Talair had its origins as Territory Airlines
-- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talair
Who was ...
- When was the Golpak Memorial unveiled?
The unveiling of the Golpak Memorial was in 1961. It is at Pomio. East New Britain province.
Who was Golpak? ...
- Who was Golpak?
Gulpiak (Golpak) was a Lululai or Chief of the Pomio district during the Second World War.
Golpak was awarded an MBE for bravery in rescuing an ...
- What is the School That Fell From The Sky?
The School That Fell From The Sky is a book about a US WWII Pilot called Fred Hargesheimer.
During the second wolrd war he was was lost ...
- Who was Fred Hargesheimer?
Fred Hargesheimer was a WWII pilot who had to eject over PNG.
See also What is the School That Fell From The Sky? ...
- Where is the Airmen's Memorial School?
The Airmen's Memorial School is the school mentioned in the book "The School That Fell from The Sky", it was built with money raised by Fred ...
- Who won the Miss Red Cross / Miss PNG contest in 2016
Kellyanne Limbiye - a University of PNG student has been crowned Miss PNG (2016). 23 year old Limbiye, a final-year political science student, was also ...
- Who will represent PNG at the MPIP in 2016?
Kellyanne Limbiye, Miss PNG 2016, will repesent PNG at the Miss Pacific Islands Pagent to be held in Samoa during December 2016.
Who is Miss ...
- Who is the highest ranked Goju-Ryu Karate person?
Luke Goa is the most senior Goju-Ryu karate practitioner in PNG. He is known to his students as “Sensei” Luke Goa.
What sports are played in ...
- What do Amatil do?
Coca-Cola Amatil sells soft drinks Coke, Lift and Fanta, as well as water, iced tea, juice, energy drinks and sports drinks in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Indonesia and ...
- What is WOW?
WOW is the Westpac Outstanding Women Awards that celebrate the accomplishments of women, both young and old, from all walks of life.
...
- Who won WOW for 2016?
Overall WOW (Westpac Outstanding Women Awards) winner for 2016 was Bosa Togs. She also was the private sector award winner.
The other winners included Dorothy Lamin Koch-Waluta who ...
- Who contested the 2016 Miss PNG Quest?
The following people contested the 2016 Miss PNG Quest
Miss Pacific Balanced Fund - Melody Leke
Miss Pacific Assurance Group - Kellyanne Limbiye
Miss Italpreziosi - Dorothy Elliott
Miss ...
- What is the PNG Minimum Wage?
According to Ms Mary Morola, Secretary for the Department of Labour and Industrial Relations (DLIR) the PNG Minimum Wage, in October 2016, currently stands at ...
- Who was Christopher Robinson?
Christopher Robinson a Brisbane solicitor, was appointed acting Administrator and Judicial Officer of British New Guinea, pending the implementation of legislation formalising the Territory of ...
- What was the Goaribari incident?
The Goaribari incident happened in 1901 when Rev James Chalmers and Rev Oliver F Tomkins were massacred at Goaribari Island (now in the Gulf Province, PNG) in ...
- When did Air Niugini start?
Air Niugini commenced operations on the 1st of November 1973 when the first Fokker F27 Friendship lifted off from Jacksons Airport on a flight to ...
- Who is Jimmy Drekore?
Jimmy Drekore, from Chimbu, received the World of Children Health Award for 2016 in New York, USA. Jimmy Drekore is the founder and chief executive ...
- Who was Father John Glover?
Father John Glover was a Catholic priest in New Guinea (now PNG) during World War II.
Father Glover joined the New Guinea Volunteer Rifles (NGVR) at ...
- What is NGVR?
NGVR is short for New Guinea Volunteer Rifles.
The New Guinea Volunteer Rifles (NGVR) was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army. It was initially created ...
- Who is John Ribat?
John Ribat, 59 (in 2016), is the Catholoc archbishop of Port Moresby.
He was nominated as a Cardinal in 2016.
He was born at Volavolo in 1957, ...
- Who was Grafton Frederick Nott?
Grafton Frederick Randolph Nott was well known in aviation circles having worked in what is now PNG on many occassions.
Some of his achievements in PNG--
He ...
- Who was the first female judge in PNG?
The first female judge was Justice Catherine Anne Davani, CSM.
She was appointed the first female judge in March 2001. She had practiced law since November, ...
- What is the highest mountain in PNG?
Mt Wilhelm, located in Simbu (Chimbu) Province) is the tallest mountain in the country. The summit is 4509 metres / 14,793 feet above sea level ...
- What is the weather window for climbing Mt Wilhelm? During which months can it be climbed?
Sorry, I do not have the weather window information. Perhaps a reader may be able to help you? The best time to climb Mt Wilhelm is from ...
- What is the nearest airstrip to Mount Wilhelm?
The closest airstip is at Keglsugl. Light aircraft can be chartered to fly to Keglsugl, about 8,000 feet above sea level or the intrepid can ...
- When is the best time to climb Mt Wilhelm?
The mountain, PNG highest at 14793 feet, 4509 metres, can be climbed year round but the best time to climb is from June to November.
...
- What temperatures can a climber expect when climbing Mt Wilhelm?
On the mountain it can get down to -5 degrees C and taking into account the wind chill factor it can get down to -15 ...
- What was the previous name of Mount Wilhelm?
As far as I know Mt Wilhelm has been known by that name since the time of German New Guinea in the 1800's.
I do know that ...
- What mountains can be easily accessed from Goroka?
Goroka is an ideal centre for several good climbs with Mt. Michael and Mt. Gahavisuka being easily accessible. You can even drive to Mt Wilhelm.
What is the highest mountain ...
- What province is called the heart of the highlands of PNG?
Simbu Province (Chimbu), bordered by Madang to the north and the Gulf country to the south. It is the smallest but most densely populated of ...
- Where can I stay if I want to climb Mount Wilhelm?
Situated at the foot of PNG's highest mountain Mt. Wilhem, Betty's Lodge is a mountain lodge that provide the hospitality for the climbers.Contact: phone from ...
- What province boasts the highest mountain in PNG?
Chimbu (Simbu) Province. The name of the mountain is Mt Wilhelm.
What is the highest mountain in PNG? ...
- Where are some of the best walks in PNG?
The most interesting choices are arguably Lake Kopiago to Oksapmin, Mt Wilhelm to Madang and Wedau to Alotau.
One of the most famous walks is the walk ...
- What was the name of the plane that crashed into Mt Wilhelm?
The only plane I know of was the WWII Bomber, an American F-7A (converted B-24 Liberator) named "Under Exposed". It crashed in the early hours ...
- Where do I climb Mt Wilhelm?
It is generally accepted that there are two routes to the top of Mt Wilhelm.
The most common route starts from the village of Keglsugl at the end ...
- Who was Aide Ganasi?
He was a Member of the PNG Parliament. He died on the 8th November 2016 of a suspected heart attack.
At the time of his death Aide ...
- Who was Angmai Bilas?
Sir Angmai Bilas, one of the first members of the House of Assembly from Madang has passed away. Sir Angmai was minister for public utilities ...
- Who was Stanley Pil?
Stanley Pil was a long-time business man in Madang who assisted sports, churches and women groups and community projects. He was also a former Madang MP after ...
- What are the names of some of the 1st SP Games athletes?
The members of the PNG Athletics Team to the first South Pacific Games in Suva 1963 included Waituka Maina, Oe Ivaharia, John Vuia, Charlie Harrison, ...
- Where is Deacon's Reef?
Deacon's Reef is in Milne Bay province. ...
- Who were the first Sports Hall of Fame inductees?
The first Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held in 2011 as part of Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee's PNGOC’s 50-year anniversary commemoration.
The first ...
- Where is the Beriman River?
The Beriman River is on the island of New Britain. It has been described as a beguiling trap — once you commit, there's no turning back. -- http://giaman.com/pg/?5888d6 ...
- Who are some of the Queen's Young Leaders Programme from PNG?
The Queen's Young Leaders Programme was launched in July 2014 in honour of HM The Queen's 60 years of service to the Commonwealth. The programme ...
- When was the Battle of Templeton's Crossing?
The battle went from the 15th of October 1942 to the 20th of October 1942.
See also -- Templeton's Crossing Battle ...
- When did banking start in Kavieng?
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia operated in Kavieng for seven years from 1916 through to the 31st of December 1923. The Bank of New South ...
- Who was Susuve Laumaea?
Susuve Laumaea was a veteran PNG journalist.
He was laid to rest Port Moresby's at 9 mile cemetery on the 6th of January 2017 after dying ...
- Who was Oseah Philemon?
Oseah Philemon was a veteran PNG journalist.
OP, as he was commonly known, died on Christmas Eve on Saturday the 24th of December 2016.
His funeral service ...
- Who was Chris Haiveta?
Chris Haiveta was a politician. He was born in 1959.
In 1993 he was named Deputy Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea. He also served twice ...
- Who has served as the PNG Foreign Minister?
Sam Abal
Peter Barter
Chris Haiveta Who was Chris Haiveta?
John Kaputin
Minister of Foreign Affairs (Papua New Guinea)
Rabbie Namaliu
Rimbink Pato
Bart Philemon
John Pundari
John Waiko
have all served as the Foreign Minister ...
- When did Nuku airstrip open?
Nuku airstrip was officially opened on the 4th of November 1957 by the District Airport Inspector.
The airstrip was tested by Bishop Arjfeld flying a ...
- Who is Bob Dadae?
Bob Dadae was a member of the PNG Parliament. In January 2017 he was nominated as the next Governor General to replace Sir Micheal Ogio. ...
- Who is John Simon?
Possibly the John Simon you are asking about has recently been elevated to position of Deputy Speaker of the PNG Parliament.
Mr Simon, a member ...
- Who was Aide Ganasi
Aide Ganasi was the Deputy Speaker of the PNG Parliament until his death in November 2016. ...
- When was the 10th governor-general sworn in?
Parliament swore in Bob Dadae as the 10th Governor-General of PNG on the 28th of February 2017. Mr Dadae, who was the current MP for ...
- Who is Letisha Pukaikia?
Letisha Pukaikia, born in Port Moresby of predominantly East Sepik heritage, is an athlete who was spotted while attended school in Footscray, Vistoria (Australia). ...
- Where is the Sir Joseph Nombri Memorial Hospital
The Sir Joseph Nombri Memorial Kundiawa General Hospital is located in Chimbu. It is the fourth level-six hospital in the country.
Level 6 Hospitals ...
- Where is the Steven Eka Library?
The library is located at the University of Goroka (UOG) in the Eastern Highlands province.
The University of Goroka | P.O Box 1078 | Goroka 441 | Eastern ...
- Who is Karen Aisoli?
Karen Aisoli is the General Manager of the Port Moresby Stock Exchange (April 2017). She replaced Vincent Ivosa. ...
- Who was the Lieutenant-Governor of Papua?
Sir Hubert Murray was the Lieutenant-Governor of Papua from 1908 until his death in 1940, Sir Hubert Murray was a scholar as well as an ...
- Who was Francis Williams?
Francis E Williams was hired as Government Anthropologist in Papua from 1928 until 1943. His annual reports and essays demonstrate his own thinking about cultural contact ...
- Who is Veronica Somare?
Veronica Somare is the wife of Grand Chief Michael Somare
Veronica married Sir Michaelin 1965. They have five children, Bertha (usually called "Betha" in the national ...
- Where is the Lai River?
The river has its source in the Wabag-Wapenamanda valley in Enga Province. From there it runs along the border of Enga with Western Highlands Province ...
- Where is the "Highlands Sea"?
The "Highlands Sea" is located in the Arona Valley in the Eastern Highlands province. ...
- Where is the biggest man made lake in PNG?
The beautiful Arona Valley of Eastern Highlands was once mooted by the colonial administration as a potential capital for the then Territory of Papua New ...
- Where is Neu Mecklenburg?
Neu Mecklenburg is (or was) the German name for New Ireland.
...
- Who was Josepha Kiris?
Josepha Kiris or as some may have known her - Josepha Kanawi - was one of Papua New Guinea's most respected women leaders. Ms Kiris, a ...
- Where is the Kapa Kapa Track?
The Kapa Kapa Track is in the Southern Region of the country.
The Kapa Kapa Trail was used by American soldiers during World War II in ...
- Where is Simpsonhafen?
See Rabaul
How high is the Rabaul Caldera?
I hear the Tolai people say Boina Malana. What does it mean?
...
- Who was the PNG pilot that flew with the British Royal Air Force Red Arrows?
Technically he flew with the Red Arrows but in an Etihad A340-600 aircraft in formation with the Red Arrows over the Arabian Gulf. His name ...
- Who did Dennis Buchanan buy TAL from?
Buchanan bought TAL from the widows of Jim Smith and Jack Gray in 1956 and took over on the 1st of January, 1957. ...
- When did Dennis Buchanan arrive in PNG?
Dennis arrived in PNG in 1949 and was 25 years old when he bought TAL. ...
- What was the PNG Registration of the Gruman Goose at Alotau.
From memory it was P2-JWB but some say it was P2-MBA
https://www.planespotters.net/Aviation_Photos/search.php?reg=P2-JWB
...
- Where can I find an image of the seaplane that used to fly in Milne Bay?
https://www.planespotters.net/photo/658047/p2-jwb-milne-bay-air-mba-airline-grumman-g-21-a-goose
This was flown by Milne Bay Air (John Wild). ...
- What is the rego of the DC3 at the airways?
The plane mounted at the Airways Hotel is P2-002, 16129/32877
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/c-47/A65-84/leahy_2014_stbd.html ...
- What year did Laurie Crowley come to PNG?
He arrived in Papua New Guinea in 1948 and during the next 20years made an indelible mark on civil aviation, from the establishment of asolitary Tiger ...
- What was the Maroubra Force
The Maroubra Force was two largely untrained conscripted militia battalions during World War II. These were the 39th and 53rd – conissting of about 500 men
Their ...
- Who was Bruce Kingsbury?
Bruce Kingsbury received a a posthumous Victoria Cross for his efforts during the Kokoda campaign during the Second World War. This campaign yielded more Allied decorations ...
- What is the name of the only women buried at the Bomana War Cemetery?
Marie Craig is the only woman buried at Bomana Cemetery. She was an air evacuation nurse whose plane went down, killing all 27 patients and ...
- Where can I find out about the RAAF Dakota A65-122?
Pay a visit to http://giaman.com/s/5v to find out about the DC3 that can be found in the Botanical Gardens in Lae (Morobe province) ...
- Who has won the Golf Open?
A incomplete list of winners of the PNG Golf Open is available at -- http://giaman.com/s/61 -- please visit the page for more information. I ...
- Where is Lasiliba Primary School?
Lasiliba Primary School is in Kavieng, New Island province. ...
- Who won the 13th YumiFM Music Awards?
From the Post Courier -- http://giaman.com/s/6e
The night of nights for musicians in the country saw Stagajah, Tarvin Toune and Jaro Local, walk away major winners ...
- When was Charles Lepani PNG High Commissioner to Australia?
Charles Lepani was appointed as PNG High Commissioner to Australia in 2005. ...
- When did Charles Lepani start at the National Planning Office?
Charles worked for a period at the PNG Public Service Association, and then moved to the National Planning Office in 1974. He became director of this ...
- Who were the Gang of Four?
Merere Morauta, Rabbie Namaliu, Tony Siaguru and Charles Lepani were civil service leaders who led the formation of public administration and public policy in PNG's immediate ...
- Where did Charles Lepani come from?
Charles Lepani came from the Trobriand Islands in Milne Bay province. ...
- Who is Biga Lebasi?
Biga Lebasi was a pioneering journalist. He was born on the 9th of April 1942 near Alotau in Milne Bay province.
He attended the prestigious Sogeri ...
- Who is Matilda Pilacapio?
Since 1975, there have been some unique women who have immensely contributed to Papua New Guinea's development. One such woman of great courage and a ...
- Who were the 1st two PNG's to graduate from Officer Cadet School in Portsea?
In 1963, with Patterson Lowa, Ted Diro became one of the first two officers to graduate from the Australian Officer Cadet School in Portsea. ...
- Who the first woman to be elected to the House of Assembly?
Dame Josephine Abaijah was the first woman to be elected to the House of Assembly, in 1972. She pushed unsuccessfully for the territory of Papua not ...
- When was Jean Kekedo PNG’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom?
Jean Kekedo was appointed as PNG’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom in June 2002. ...
- Where was Dame Rose Kekedo born?
Dame Rose Violet Kekedo was of mixed Milne Bay and Central Province parentage. She was born in 1942 in Abau where her father worked as ...
- Who was the first PNG Principal of the Port Moresby Teachers College?
At the age of 32, Rose Kekedo became the first Papua New Guinean Principal of the Port Moresby Teachers College.
She was born in 1942 in ...
- Who was the first PNG woman to be appointed to a senior position in the commerce sector PNG?
It occured when Dame Rose Kekedo accepted an offer from Steamships Trading Co to take up the position of controller personal. This was around 1992 ...
- Where was John Guise born?
John Guise (1914–91), Papua New Guinea politician and Governor General, was born in Gedulalara village, near Dogura, Milne Bay District. His grandfather was Reginald Guise, ...
- When was John Guise knighted
The first Papua New Guinean to be honoured by an honorary doctorate from the University of Papua New Guinea, he was knighted in 1975 when ...
- What is the purpose of the PNG Fashion and Design Week?
PNG Fashion and Design Week’s purpose is to create a platform so ordinary Papua New Guineans can develop their own brand and generate income using ...
- When was Archbishop Brian Barnes born?
Emeritus Archbishop Sir Brian Barnes OFM DD, MBE, KBE, GCL was born on the 23rd of March 1933. He died on the 9th of May ...
- Who was the 4th Archbishop of Port Moresby?
Brian Barnes was appointed the 4th Archbishop of Port Moresby on the 14th of June 1997.
...
- Who has held the position of head of the Catholic Archdiocese of Port Moresby?
Info provided by -- http://giaman.com/s/7g
Louis-André Navarre, M.S.C. † (10 May 1889 Appointed - Jan 1908 Resigned)
Alain Guynot de Boismenu, M.S.C. † (Jan 1908 Succeeded - ...
- What are the names of the people that have served as Commander of the PNG Defence Force since Independence?
Ted Diro
Gago Mamae
Ken Noga
Tony Huai
Rochus Lokinap
Robert Dademo
Tony Huai
Jerry Singirok (twice)
Leo Nuia
Karl Malpo
Peter Ilau
Francis Agwi
Gilbert Toropo
Wikipedia -- http://giaman.com/s/7l ...
- When did people first arrive in PNG
Archaeological evidence indicates that humans first arrived in Papua New Guinea around 42,000 to 45,000 years ago. They were descendants of migrants out of Africa, ...
- Where is Marianville Secondary?
Marianville Secondary High School is located at Bomana. (just outside the Port Moresby boundary in Central province).
It was established 10 years before independence -- http://marianville.weebly.com/ ...
- Where did Albert Maclaren's ancestor's come from?
Missionary Albert Maclaren's ancestors originated from Scotland. He was born born at Queen's Terrace, West Cowes, (UK). ...
- Where is Albert Maclaren Buried?
Albert Maclaren died aboard the Merrie England on the 27th of December 1891. The body was sewn up in a hammock, and on the arrival of ...
- When did Albert Maclaren die.
Albert Maclaren died aboard the Merrie England on the 27th of December 1891.
Where can I find out about Albert Maclaren?
Where did Albert Maclaren's ancestor's ...
- What is the name of the PNG International Cricket Team?
The Papua New Guinea national cricket team is nicknamed the Barramundis. The team represents the country in international cricket matches.
When was cricket first played ...
- Where did PNG finish in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup?
PNG finished 4th in the final qualifying tournament in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup ...
- What does WHO recommend to tackle artemisinin resistance?
As far as I know as at March 2017 there was no resistance to artemisinin in Papua New Guinea. This may change but the information on ...
- What is the other name for Artemisinin?
Artemisinin is also called qinghaosu. It is an antimalarial drug derived from the sweet wormwood plant. Today, there are several derivatives of artemisinin, including artesunate and ...
- When was the Magi Highway renamed?
The Magi Highway was officially renamed to the Sir Reuben Taureka Highway on the 18th May of 2017 by the Governmnt of Peter O'Neill.
Sir Reuben ...
- Who is Reuben Taureka?
Sir Reuben was one of Papua New Guinea’s first medical doctors. He was also the first Health Minister in Michael Somare's and PNG's First Ministry. ...
- Who was in PNG's first parliamentary ministry?
Michael Somare (Pangu Party) Chief Minister
John Guise (Independent) Dep. Chief Minister and Minister for the Interior
Julius Chan (PPP Party) ...
- When did Australia invade Rabaul?
It was at dawn on the 11th of September 1914 when an advance party of 25 voluntarily enlisted Australian soldiers landed on the breakwater at ...
- When did the “Birdman” visit PNG?
The “Birdman”, Bill Flewellyn, visited the Goroka Show in 1974 and put on a great exhibition of hang gliding for everybody, with smoke flares and ...
- Who is Isikeli Taureka
Isikeli Taureka, the son of Reuben Taureka, has occupied many key positions within PNG companies.
Positions such as:- Executive Director, PNG & Board Member, InterOil Corp. ...
- Who was Tos Barnett?
T.E "Tos" Barnett was a senior lecture in law at the University of PNG who was charged with the long, and tedious job of preparing ...
- Where is McAdam Park?
McAdam National Park is in Morobe province. It stretches between Wau and Bulolo, protecting wildlife such as echidnas, cuscuses, cassowaries and birds of paradise. It ...
- Where is the Mt Crater wildlife management area?
The Mt Crater wildlife management area is in the mountains between Eastern Highlands, Gulf and Simbu provinces. ...
- Where are the Owen Stanley Ranges?
The Owen Stanley Ranges rise to 4000m and divides Central and Northern Provinces. Beneath the rugged mountain terrain exist deep cave systems, fertile coastal plains ...
- What is the highest mountain on the Kokoda track / trail?
The highest point on the Kokoda Trail is Mt. Bellamy at 2190m. ...
- What is the weather window for climbing Mt Wilhelm? During which months can it be climbed?
Sorry, I do not have that information. Perhaps a reader may be able to help you? ...
- Where is Mount Koiari?
Mount Koiari is a 30 minute flight from Port Moresby. It is in the Central province of Papua New Guinea along the Kokoda trail. ...
- Where is the Mt. Yule area? Where can I get a map of the area?
Mount Yule (10784 feet - 3288 metres) is near Tapini and close to Mount Strong (11772 feet - 3589 metres). It is in the general ...
- When is the best time to climb Mt Wilhelm?
The mountain, PNG highest at 14793 feet, 4509 metres, can be climbed year round but the best time to climb is from June to November. ...
- What temperatures can a climber expect when climbing Mt Wilhelm?
On the mountain it can get down to -5 degrees C, That is with alowing for the Chill Factor. Taking into account the wind chill ...
- What mountain erupted and destroyed Rabaul, East New Britain in 1994?
Mount Tuvurvur It is a sub-vent of the Rabaul caldera and lies on the eastern rim of the larger feature. An eruption of the volcano ...
- Where is the Rabalanakaia Crater?
Rabalanakaia Crater is a crater within Papua New Guinea and is nearby to Crater Peninsula, Matalau and Baai. Rabalanakaia Crater is also close to Matupit ...
- Where is the Pokili Wildlife Management Area?
It is in West New Britain province. ...
- Where is the Baiyer River Sanctuary?
It is in the Western Highlands (Melpa) province. It is located North of the town of Mount Hagen, the park is known for its colourful ...
- Where is the Kamiali Wildlife Management Area?
The Kamiali Wildlife Management Area is in Morobe province. (Salamaua District) ...
- Where is the Moitaka Wildlife Sanctuary?
It is located a few kilometres outside Port Moresby along the road to Bereina and Sogeri. (the Sir Hubert Murray Highway). It is known for ...
- Where is Gahavisuka Park?
Mt Gahavisuka Provincial Park is located just 11km from the Eastern Highlands provincial capital of Goroka. It is set on the side of a mountain.
See ...
- What are the prescribed countries that PNG allows Dual Citizenship with?
At the moment (May 2017) approval to hold Dual Citizenship is limited to prescribed countries: Australia, Fiji, Germany, New Zealand, Samoa, United Kingdom, United States ...
- What coins are in use in PNG?
The kina (code: PGK) is the currency of Papua New Guinea. It is divided into 100 toea.
The coins that are in everyday use in PNG ...
- Where is Snake Road?
Snake road is considered to be the twisty road that links Sogeri (and Rouna Falls, Varirata National Park, Crystal Rapids, etc) to Port Moresby. ...
- Where is the Sir Ignatius Kilage stadium?
The Sir Ignatius Kilage stadium (SIK) is located in Lae, Morobe province. It was named after Sir Ignatius Kilage (1941 – 31 December 1989) who ...
- What is the PNG Population?
The population is increasing. It will soon go past the 8 million mark. According to the http://www.worldometers.info/world-population/papua-new-guinea-population/ web page the current population of Papua New ...
- What is the population density of PNG?
As at May 2017...
According to http://www.worldometers.info/world-population/papua-new-guinea-population/ -- the current population of Papua New Guinea is 7,916,010 as of Wednesday, May 24, 2017, based on the ...
- What is Femili PNG?
Femili PNG is a local NGO based in Lae that runs a Case Management Centre (CMC) to assist survivors of family and sexual violence access ...
- Where can I find a list of those on the Montevideo Maru?
List of prisoners of war and internees The National Archives of Australia has recently acquired what is reliably thought to be the most complete list ...
- What was the name of the US Ship that sank the Montevideo Maru during WWII?
The American submarine USS Sturgeon sank the freighter Montevideo Maru. The Japanese Montevideo Maru was carrying 845 prisoners of war (PoWs) and 208 civilians at ...
- What is the Herstein?
The MS Herstein was a Norwegian merchant ship sent to Rabaul durng WWII to be loaded with copra and then return to Australia.
It arrived at ...
- When did the Montevideo Maru sail from Rabaul before it was sunk during the Second World War?
The Montevideo Maru sailed from Rabaul on the 22nd of June, 1942 loaded with several hundred civilian internees - destination Japan. The ship was sunk ...
- When was Lae proclaimed capital of the territory of New Guinea?
On Saturday, August 23, 1941, the executive council of the administration met and the decision – delayed for almost 4 years – was made to ...
- Who was Terry Seph?
Terry Seph was an athlete who competed at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
Terry was a member of the 4*100m relay squad which attended the ...
- Who was John Kawi?
From The National newspaper -- http://giaman.com/s/ab
The late retired Judge, John Kawi, who was one of the country’s prominent nlegal minds, died in May 2017 in his fifties.
His ...
- Who was Jerry Pentland?
Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley "Jerry" Pentland, MC, DFC, AFC (5 August 1894 – 3 November 1983) He was a Goroka coffee planter. He was an Australian fighter ...
- Where is Keweng airstrip?
Keweng airstrip is in the Kabwum District of Morobe province.
Elevation..... 7,200 ft
Length..........550m
Width............25m
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabwum_District ...
- Who is Joyce Walker?
Joyce Walker lived in PNG from 1965 to 1992. She lived in Lae, Banz, Mt. Hagen, and the Kaupena area of PNG. She taught, mentored, ...
- Where is the Kankiryo Saddle
The Kankiryo Saddle was part of the Shaggy Ridge Campaign conducted by the Allies during World War II.
Battle of Shaggy Ridge
Where is Tauta ...
- What were the key parts of the Shaggy Ridge Campaign?
Shaggy Ridge was a 6.5-kilometre (4.0 mi) long spur dotted by several rocky outcrops, which the Australians dubbed "Green Pinnacle", "The Pimple", "Green Sniper's Pimple" ...
- where is the Huon Peninsula
The Huon Peninsula is situated along the north-east coast of Papua New Guinea, and stretches from Lae in the south on the Huon Gulf to ...
- When was Wan Kantri released?
Wan Kantri was released by Rabaul’s home-grown band, Barike, in 1992. It was penned by a collaborative effort between the band’s late bass guitarist, Glen ...
- Who won the 2017 Hiri Queen Title
Ms Barakau, Hebou Nou has been crowned the 2017 Hiri Moale Festival Queen, Ms Araira Tatana Rizza Tupa won the title of Runner-up and Ms ...
- When is the Hiri Moale festival held?
It is held in Port Moresby during the PNG Independence celebrations. Independence Day is the 16th of September so the festival will be around that ...
- When is the Hiri Hanenamo quest held?
The Hiri Hanenamo Quest (Hiri Queen) is held during the Hiri Moale Festival. This is usually the week leading up to PNG Independence day but ...
- What are PNG's festivals?
PNG Festivals are similar to events held in any other country of the world. i.e. Melbourne has Moomba, Brisbane has the Ekka, there is a ...
- When are the main Cultural Shows held in PNG?
Dates vary however the main shows attended by many overseas tourists are the Mt Hagen Show normally held in August, and the Goroka Show which ...
- Who was crowned as the Hiri Queen / Miss Hiri Hanenamo in 2010?
Out of 19 contestants 22 year old, Kaia Morea Hila, from Hanuabada, took out the title of Miss Hiri Hanenamo for 2010 during the Hiri ...
- What was the traditional name of the chopsticks used by Motuan woman to eat whilst their husbands were away on the Hiri?
The chopsticks were called diniga and the young women could only eat vegetables. ...
- Who was crowned Miss Hiri Hanenamo for 1998?
Sibona Geita from Tubusereia was crowned Miss Hiri Hanenamo in 1998. ...
- Who won the title of Miss Hanenamo in 2002?
24-year-old Kori Noka from Pari village won the title.
Michelle Pala of Porebada won Miss Hetura (Friendship). ...
- Who was crowned the Hiri Queen / Miss Hiri Hanenamo for 2006?
Miss Alison Corrinna Exton from Hanuabada 2006 Hiri Queen / Hiri Hanenamo. Robin Kila from Gaire was runner-up.
Alison was a student of Port Moresby National ...
- Who won the Hiri Queen title in 2008?
Rere David from Tatana Village won the Hiri Queen title in 2008. ...
- Who was crowned as the Hiri Queen / Miss Hiri Hanenamo in 2005?
Miss Hotolomase (Hitolo) Talia was crowned the 2005 Hiri Queen / Hiri Hanenamo. ...
- Who was crowned as the Hiri Queen / Miss Hiri Hanenamo in 2009?
The 2009 Hiri Hanenamo is Tumanu Korema, from Gaire village in Central province. ...
- Who was crowned as the Hiri Queen / Miss Hiri Hanenamo in 2010?
Out of 19 contestants 22 year old, Kaia Morea Hila, from Hanuabada, took out the title of Miss Hiri Hanenamo for 2010 during the Hiri ...
- Who was Prof AB Weston?
Prof AB Weston was Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of PNG from 1970 - 74 and was responsible for changing its ...
- What are Jika-tabi ?
Jika-tabi are split toed shoes worn by Japanese Soldiers during the second World War.
They were developed around the turn of the 20th century by the ...
- Who is James Segeyaro?
James Segeyaro (born 11 November 1990) is a Papua New Guinean professional rugby league player. He has played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the Australian National Rugby ...
- What is wateraid?
WaterAid is made up of member countries in Australia, Canada, India, Sweden, the UK, the USA and Japan. The member countries help to coordinate and fund ...
- Where is Executive Security located?
I am assuming you mean Executive Security Systems. They are located in Lae and Port Moresby.
From the ESS website -- Executive Security Systems Limited (ESS) ...
- When was the New Guinea Club started?
It is believed to have started in 1919 just after the end of the First World War WWI.
During World War 2, it was Yamamoto’s officers ...
- What are some of the traditional foods from PNG?
Traditional cuisine of Papua New Guinea is based on root crops such as taro, kaukau and yams, sago and pig (cooked in the earth on ...
- What is the fourth highest mountain in PNG?
Mt Wilhelm in Chimbu comes in as the highest mountain at 14, 793ft followed by Mt Giluwe in Southern Highlands at 14, 327ft), and Mt ...
- Where is kardovar island?
Kardovar island is off the coast of East Sepik. It, along with Brup Brup (Blup Blup) and Biem islands, is threatened by the volcanic eruption of ...
- Who was Septimus Carr?
Septimus Carr was a pioneer Australian Adventist missionary who, with wife Edith, arrived on Papua New Guinea shores in 1908.
The Carr Memorial Primary School in ...
- Where did Rev George William Lawes and Rev James Thomas first settle in Milne Bay?
Rev George William Lawes and Rev James Thomas first settled at Isulailai in 1877 ...
- When did Beverly Pakii officially take command of her first commercial jet aircraft
Her first commercial flight was on 4th January 2018 captaining an Air Niugini Fokker 100 aircraft, PX106/107 flight from Port Moresby to Lae and back. ...
- Who is Jerry Garry?
Not many Papua New Guineans outside mining circles know about a geologist named, Jerry Garry, from Simbu.
His contributions have helped resurrect the economies of countries ...
- Who was the first PNG journalist to earn a doctorate degree?
Dr. Kevin Pamba has earned a doctorate degree from Divine Word University during the 36th (2018) graduation ceremony of the University. He was the only PhD student to ...
- What year did Sean Dorney gain his CSM?
Sean Dorney, MBE, was awarded the Companion of the Order of the Star of Melanesia in 2018.
He was awarded this honour for his services to ...
- When was Franzalbert Joku awarded a Companion of the Order of Star of Melanesia (CSM )
Franzalbert Joku was awarded a Companion of the Order of Star of Melanesia (CSM ) in PNG's 43rd Independence Day Awards. Prior to that he was awarded ...
- What delayed the submarine telecommunications cable between Port Moresby and Cairns. in 1975?
Mines left over from World War II delayed the laying of the cable.
The minesweeper Curlew deployed to Papua New Guinea in March 1975 in company with ...
- Who was Professor John Warren?
In 2018 Professor John Warren was the vice-Chancellor of PNG's University of Natural Resources and Environment.
-- http://giaman.com/s/qh
University website -- http://www.unre.ac.pg/ ...
- When did the new Loloata Resort open?
The resort, on Loloata Island, was redeveloped and reopened at the end of 2019. It can now be described as a uniquely designed luxury boutique ...
- Who is Cassandra Aisi?
Cassandra Aisi is a pilot with Air Niugini and originates from Kairuku in Central province.
At the end of 2019 she was a first officer on ...
- who is Lucy Maino?
Lucy Maino was an accomplished role model before she became Miss Papua New Guinea. She was stripped of her title for, of all things, twerking ...
- What are Guardian-class patrol boats?
They are Patrol Boats. PNG has four Guardian-class patrol boats delivered through the Australian Defence Force Pacific Maritime Security program. The 39.5 metre steel patrol boats are designed and ...
- What is the most densely populated area of PNG
The Highlands is the most densely populated area. ...
- What are the customs / quarantine procedure like in PNG?
There are strict laws prohibiting or restricting the entry of plants, drugs, steroids, weapons, firearms, protected wildlife and associated products. Some reading / photographic material ...
- What is Kina Bank
The Kina Bank purchased the operation of ANZ in PNG. The sale included all 15 ANZ branches, the entire ATM network and ongoing roles for those who ...
- What is the time difference between PNG and U.S.A?
Without Daylight Savings Time PNG is +15 EST / +18PST ...
- Who is Rellie Kaputin?
Rellie Kaputin is a female long jumper from PNG Long set to represent the country at Tokyo2020 ...
- Who is the current Prime Minister (2021)
James Marape is the current (2021) Prime Minister since May 2019. He represents the electorate of Tari-Pori Open in Hela Province in the highlands. ...
- Who is Mary Fowler?
Mary is an 18-year-old selected to play for the Australian Matildas Olympic Team. Her mother, Nido Geita-Fowler, is from Kira Kira village in the National Capital ...
- What is the link to PNG on the Aussie Smart Traveller website?
Check the following link for -- Papua New Guinea Travel Advice & Safety | Smartraveller or https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/pacific/papua-new-guinea current travel information about PNG especially during covid19
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- What are some of the local laws in PNG that may differ from my own country?
PNG has the death penalty for serious crimes, including treason, piracy, murder, rape and robbery.
Adultery and possessing or selling pornography or sex items are illegal. ...
- Where do most robberies occur?
Robbery is a higher risk at:
shopping centres
markets
hotels
restaurants
areas frequented by Westerners
major urban areas, including Port Moresby and Lae
Most robberies involve guns.
Avoid walking in the streets, particularly after ...
- What is payback?
Payback is a form of justice that you may get caught up in.
You could face 'payback' if you:
offend local custom
engage in illegal or inappropriate sexual ...
- What are the PNG public holidays for 2023?
from the Time and Date website -- https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/papua-new-guinea
Date
Name
Type
Jan 1
Sunday
New Year's Day
Public Holiday
Mar 21
Tuesday
March Equinox
Season
Apr 7
Friday
Good Friday
Public Holiday
Apr 8
Saturday
Holy Saturday
Public Holiday
Apr 9
Sunday
Easter Sunday
Public Holiday
Apr 10
Monday
Easter Monday
Public Holiday
Jun ...
- Who is competing at the (2020) 2021 Olympic Games?
Women's Long Jump -- Rellie Kaputin
Men's Lightweight Boxing -- John Ume
Sailing - Men's Laser -- Te'ariki Numa -- Women's Laser Radial -- Rose-Lee Numa
Swimming - Men's 200m breaststroke -- Ryan Maskelyne -- ...
- Who is Mary Fowler
Mary Boio Fowler -- currently plays for French Ligue 1 club Montpellier HSC. She took part in the Tokyo Olympics playing for the Aussie Matilda Football (Soccer) ...
- Who was Minson Pini?
Captain Minson Pini, was a pioneer PNG aviator. He passed away on the 13th of July 2021.
Some of the other PNG pioneer aviators are Lekwa ...
- Who is Joe Tokam?
Joe Tokam is a Papua New Guinean rugby league coach and administrator who coached Papua New Guinea at the 1995 World Cup. ...
- Who was Jim Babao?
Jim Babao was a former Air Niugini (PX) Cargo Manager. ...
- Who is Ruth Sangkol?
Ruth Sangkol was a recipient of the Officer (Sister) (OSTJ) Title for services to the blind in 2020. (St John Association for the Blind). The OSTJ Title is awarded ...
- Who is John Waingut
John Waingut has been the Chief Commissioner for the Order of St John in PNG. ...
- Who is Ruth Kissam
At one stage Ruth Kissam was the PNG Tribal Foundation special project manager ...
- Who is Richard Pagen
Richard Pagen is/was the Chief Ombudsman ...
- who is Edward Revilla
Father Edward Revilla is an SDB missionary, currently serving (2021) at the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Boroko. ...
- What is the oldest Lutheran Church in Lae?
St Andrew's Lutheran Church at Ampo. It was built on the 4th of March 1933 and dedicated on the 8th of October 1933. It survived the ...
- Who is Ryan Maskelyne?
Born 25 January 1999, Ryan Maskelyne, represented PNG at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in Swimming in men's breaststroke. He is studying for a Bachelor of Medical Imaging ...
- Who is John Ume?
John Ume competed at the 2020 Olympic Games in Boxing. He went down to the Australian, Harry Garside in a unanimous decision in his first ...
- Who are the major players in the PNG oil and gas sector?
two of the major players in Papua New Guinea’s oil and gas sector are Santos and Oil Search. ...