PNG People: Who is Joe Tokam? Answer: Joe Tokam is a Papua New Guinean rugby league coach and administrator who coached Papua New Guinea at the 1995 World Cup. ...
PNG People: Who is Jerry Garry? Answer: 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 ...
PNG People: Who was the first PNG journalist to earn a doctorate degree? Answer: 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 ...
PNG People: What year did Sean Dorney gain his CSM? Answer: 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 ...
Shipping: HMAS Curlew Answer: The Curlew served Australia for 28 years – clearing Second World War mines from the waters around Papua New Guinea. The Curlew was built in 1953 ...
PNG People: Who was Professor John Warren? Answer: In 2018 Professor John Warren was the vice-Chancellor of PNG's University of Natural Resources and Environment.
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University website -- http://www.unre.ac.pg/ ...
Accommodation: When did the new Loloata Resort open? Answer: 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 ...
Aviation: Who is Cassandra Aisi? Answer: 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 ...
Miss Papua New Guinea: who is Lucy Maino? Answer: 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 ...
Shipping: What are Guardian-class patrol boats? Answer: 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 ...
Politics: UBS Loan Answer: It is a 2014 loan provided to PNG during the Prime Ministership of Peter O'Neil. The loan was not put through the necessary approval process ...
PNG People: Population - 2021 Answer: According to Oxfam the population is 8.2 million. -- Papua New Guinea | Oxfam Australia
38% of the population live on less than USD $1.90 / day ...
General: What are the customs / quarantine procedure like in PNG? Answer: There are strict laws prohibiting or restricting the entry of plants, drugs, steroids, weapons, firearms, protected wildlife and associated products. Some reading / photographic material ...
General: What is Kina Bank Answer: 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 ...
Miscellaneous Information : How can I Invest in PNG? Answer: The Investment Promotion Authority has a PDF dated 2014 that may help. It is available for download at -- Invest in PNG Guide | Investment Promotion Authority ...
Sport: Who is Rellie Kaputin? Answer: Rellie Kaputin is a female long jumper from PNG Long set to represent the country at Tokyo2020 ...
Morobe: Is cement manufactured in PNG? Answer: Cement is manufactured by PNG - Taiheiyo Cement in Lae, Morobe Province. The company produces Portland Cement by using raw materials imported from Japan. The plant has a ...
Politics: Who is the current Prime Minister (2021) Answer: 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. ...
Provincial Information (general): How many districts are there in PNG? Answer: According to the National Statistical Office | Papua New Guinea (nso.gov.pg) there are 87 Districts in PNG with s total of 326 Local Level Governments.
For ...
Sport: Who is Mary Fowler? Answer: 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 ...
General: What is the link to PNG on the Aussie Smart Traveller website? Answer: 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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Miscellaneous Information : Does PNG have the death penalty? Answer: Yes, PNG has the death penalty for serious crimes, including treason, piracy, murder, rape and robbery. ...
Miscellaneous Information : What are some of the local laws in PNG that may differ from my own Answer:
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. ...
General: Where do most robberies occur? Answer: 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 ...
World War: Can I take war relics out of the country? Answer: It's illegal to remove surplus war material from PNG. This includes:
guns
bullets
aircraft or vehicle parts
other items used during WWII
Take a look at the PNG Customs/border protection ...
Miscellaneous Information : Is there a "gay" community? Answer: Yes, there is but TAKE NOTE -- Sexual acts between people of the same sex are illegal. Prison sentences apply.
Please take a look at the general ...
Miscellaneous Information : What is payback? Answer: 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 ...
PNG People: Who is John Waingut Answer: John Waingut has been the Chief Commissioner for the Order of St John in PNG. ...
PNG People: Who is Ruth Kissam Answer: At one stage Ruth Kissam was the PNG Tribal Foundation special project manager ...
PNG People: Who is Richard Pagen Answer: Richard Pagen is/was the Chief Ombudsman ...
PNG People: who is Edward Revilla Answer: Father Edward Revilla is an SDB missionary, currently serving (2021) at the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Boroko. ...
Morobe: What is the oldest Lutheran Church in Lae? Answer: 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 ...
Sport: Who is Ryan Maskelyne? Answer: 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 ...
Sport: Has anyone from PNG ever competed in 5 Olympic Games? Answer: Dika Toua became the first female from PNG to compete in five Olympics. She represented PNG at the Tokyo 2020 Games in the women's 49 kg weightlifting and ...
Sport: Who is John Ume? Answer: 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 ...