Languages: Where can I find out about PNG Languages Answer: 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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Languages: What are the main languages spoken in PNG Answer: English, Tok Pisin (neo melanesian / pidgin english) and Motu are the three official languages spoken in PNG. They are used in Parliament although it ...
Languages: Are there any endangered languages in PNG? Answer: Yes, several languages are considered endangered and some have already disappeared.Try visiting 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 for further information. ...
Languages: What does it mean to say a language is endangered Answer: 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 ...
Languages: How many languages are spoken in PNG Answer:
There are over 800 languages in PNG (This represents about one third of the world's indigenous languages). Some people say this figure could be as ...
General: What is the general literacy rate in PNG Answer: 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 ...
Languages: What is tokples Answer: "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 ...
Languages: What is SIL Answer: 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 ...
Languages: Where can I find information about Tok Pisin / Neo Melanesian Answer: 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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Languages: Where can I find the Freedom Declaration in Tok Pisin? Answer: 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 ...
Languages: Where can I find a tok pisin / neo melanesian / pidgin dictionary on the Answer: 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 ...
Languages: What is or who is a Wantok? Answer: 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 ...
Languages: Where can I find information on Motu? Answer: Try
http://www.pngbd.com/dictionary.php (Motu and Pidgin)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motu_language
http://brazil1500.tripod.com/wodlingos/id15.html ...
Languages: What are the main languages spoken in Central Province? Answer: 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 ...
Languages: What are the main languages spoken in Chimbu (Simbu) Province Answer: The main languages by districts are :-Chuave - Elimbari, Chuave, Siane-Komunku, LambauGembogl - (Kuman, Nagane)Gumine - Golin, Salt-Yui, Yuri, Kia, Keri, Era, NomaneKarimui - Mikaru ...
Languages: What are the main languages spoken in East Sepik Province Answer: The main languages by districts are :-Ambunti - Iwam, Kwoma, Manambu, Chambri.Angoram - Iatmul, Angorarn, Kambot, Banaro.Maprik - Abelam, (Abulas), Kwanga Southern Arapesh.Wewak - Boiken, ...
Languages: How many languages are found in the Sepik region Answer: The Sepik basin has the distinction of being perhaps the most linguistically diverse area in the world, with nearly 300 languages (six times the languages ...
Languages: How many languages are there in the Eastern Highlands Answer: There are approximately 20 different languages in the Eastern Highlands.
These are:-
Goroka - Gahuku-Asaro, Benabena, SianeHenganofi - Kamano-KafeKainantu - Kamano, Gadsup, Agarabi and TairoraLufa - Yagaria, ...
PNG People: Who is John Kasaipwalova Answer: Chief John Kasaipwalova is a member of the Trobriand Islands powerful Council of Chiefs.
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Politics: Who is the 7th PNG Prime Minister? Answer: 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 ...
Sport: Who is competing at the (2020) 2021 Olympic Games? Answer: 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 -- ...
Politics: Who were the PM and DPM in August 2011 Answer: On the 9th of August 2011 this has been reported to be : -
Peter O’Neill – Prime MinisterBelden Namah – Deputy Prime Minister; Forestry and ...
Politics: What contribution did Sir Julius Chan make? Answer: 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 ...
Politics: What year did Sir Julius Chan step down as PM? Answer: 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. ...
Politics: When did Michael Somare first enter politics? Answer: 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 - ...
Miscellaneous Information : Where does PNG get most of its foreign aid from? Answer: 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 ...
Politics: How many Prime Ministers has PNG had? Answer: Seven - 7
Michael SomareJulius ChanPaias WingtiRabbie NamaliuBill SkateMekere MorautaPeter O'Neill
- Some have served more than once as Prime Minister.
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Politics: Who is the current deputy prime minister of PNG? Answer: 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 ...
Politics: Who is the current Prime Minister of PNG? (April 2015) Answer: 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 ...
Politics: Was Ian Downs ever a member of government? Answer: 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 ...
Politics: When was Moi Avei born? Answer: As far as I can determine it was the 24th of October 1946 ...
Politics: Who was the governor general year 1968? Answer: 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 - ...
Politics: What style has the PNG Parliament house beeen built in? Answer: 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 ...
Politics: When was the first house of assembly established? Answer: 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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General: Where can I read the Constitution of PNG? Answer: 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 ...
Politics: Who is the 7th PNG PM? Answer: 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 ...
Aviation: Is there a web site for Manolos Aviation? Answer: Manolos Aviation is a Helicopter Charter company based in Papua New Guinea -- http://www.manolosaviation.aero ...
Religious Topics: Who is Stephen Reichert? Answer: 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. ...
Religious Topics: Who is Paul Mohe? Answer: 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 ...
Religious Topics: how many religions are in PNG? Answer: Jump to an answer here compiled from a previous census as I do not have current information - http://www.pnggossip.com/news/g040506.html#r
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Religious Topics: How do PNG celebrate Christmas? Answer: As PNG is a Christian country the people of PNG celebrate Christmas in a similar way to other Christian Countries. Most people attend a Church ...
Religious Topics: When was Divine Word declared a univeristy? Answer: 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 ...
Religious Topics: Is there a Mosque in PNG? Answer: Yes, there is one in Port Moresby. It can be seen from the freeway near Wards Rd and can hold up to 1,500 worshipers.
There are ...
Religious Topics: Where can I find out the history of the Diocese of Wewak, Papua New Guinea? Answer: 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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Religious Topics: Where is Popondota? Answer: 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 ...
Religious Topics: Who was Roger Jupp? Answer: 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 ...
Religious Topics: Where are the Catholic hospitals in PNG? Answer: I do not have a list of Catholic hospitals in PNG.
I know of St Mary's in Port Moresby just near 4 Mile. ...
Religious Topics: Where can I find out about Albert Maclaren? Answer: 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 ...
Religious Topics: When did the Catholics land on Woodlark Island? Answer: 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 ...
Religious Topics: When was the Dobu Church built? Answer: 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 ...
Religious Topics: What are some of the Church run schools in PNG? Answer: 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 ...
Religious Topics: Who are the United Church regional Bishops in PNG? Answer: August 2011 - The regional Bishops are
East Central Papua Region Rev Laka RenagiWest Central Papua Region Rev Vasi GadikiWestern Region Rev Lawes WaeaPapuan Gulf ...