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  • 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. ...
  • Aviation: When did Beverly Pakii officially take command of her first commercial jet aircraft
    Answer: 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. ...
  • 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  ...
  • PNG People: When was Franzalbert Joku awarded a Companion of the Order of Star of Melanesia (CSM
    Answer: 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • World War: What delayed the submarine telecommunications cable between Port Moresby and Cairns. in 1975?
    Answer: 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 ...
  • 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. -- http://giaman.com/s/qh 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 ...
  • Medical: Is there any stigma associated with COVID-19 in Papua New Guinea?
    Answer: Yes there is stigma.  This stigma is mainly based on the fact that it is a disease which is new and unknown—as with many new ...
  • Miscellaneous Information : What is the most densely populated area of PNG
    Answer: The Highlands is the most densely populated area. ...
  • 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 ...
  • Miscellaneous Information : What is the time difference between PNG and U.S.A?
    Answer: Without Daylight Savings Time PNG is +15 EST / +18PST ...
  • 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 ...
  • Mountains: Mt Wilhelm is the highest but what is the second highest mountain in PNG?
    Answer: Mount Giluwe is the second-highest mountain in PNG. (4367 metres or 14327 feet). It is located in the Southern Highlands province. (This is sometimes spelt ...
  • 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   ...
  • 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 ...
  • Miscellaneous Information : Who are the major players in the PNG oil and gas sector?
    Answer: two of the major players in Papua New Guinea’s oil and gas sector are Santos and Oil Search. ...

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