PNG People: Who is Biga Lebasi? Answer: 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 ...
PNG People: Who is Matilda Pilacapio? Answer: 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 ...
PNG People: Where was John Guise born? Answer: 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, ...
Miscellaneous Information : What is the purpose of the PNG Fashion and Design Week? Answer: 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 ...
Religious Topics: When was Archbishop Brian Barnes born? Answer: 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 ...
History: When did people first arrive in PNG Answer: 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, ...
General: Does PNG have a sovereign? Answer: Papua New Guinea is a Commonwealth realm. As such, Queen Elizabeth II is its sovereign and head of state.
Who is the Chief of State ...
Medical: How many people are on ART? Answer: According to one chart I have seen (2017) there are 21,198 people on Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in PNG. ART coverage is only at 53%.
http://giaman.com/s/7r
Epidemic Snapshot ...
Religious Topics: How much was the land that Dogura Cathedral is built on cost? Answer: It appears the Dogura Cathedral land cost ten tomahawks, ten big knives, ten small knives, twenty-five pipes, thirty pounds of tobacco, five shirts, a piece ...
Religious Topics: Where is Albert Maclaren Buried? Answer: 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 ...
Religious Topics: When did Albert Maclaren die. Answer: 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 ...
Cricket: What is the name of the PNG International Cricket Team? Answer: 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 ...
PNG People: Who is Reuben Taureka? Answer: 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. ...
Politics: Who was in PNG's first parliamentary ministry? Answer:
Michael Somare (Pangu Party) Chief Minister
John Guise (Independent) Dep. Chief Minister and Minister for the Interior
Julius Chan (PPP Party) ...
Eastern Highlands: When did the “Birdman” visit PNG? Answer: 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 ...
Rugby League: 1977 Kumuls? Answer: The Kumuls played France in either May or June of 1977 at the Lloyd Robson Oval in Port Moresby. The final score was 37 – ...
PNG People: Who is Isikeli Taureka Answer: 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. ...
General: Who was Tos Barnett? Answer: 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 ...
Mountains: sounds like "mt. yewel"
Answer: I think this would be Mt Yule. It is 10784 feet (3288 metres) in height. It is located in the Central province of PNG. It ...
Mountains: Are there any caves in PNG? Answer: PNG possesses several of the deepest cave systems in the world. The Southern Highlands has several high systems and the islands of New Ireland and ...
Mountains: Is there any cave art in PNG? Answer: Yes there is art in caves in the Karawari River region of the Sepik River where the Inyai, Ewa and Yimas people lived until recently, ...
Mountains: How high is Mt Kombiu (The Mother) in Rabaul? Answer: Does a reader know the answer to this question? As it is considered a volcano the height may change.
See also - Where is the Rabalanakaia Crater? -- What ...
Mountains: When is the best time to climb Mt Wilhelm? Answer: 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. ...
PNG Holidays and Events: When are the main Cultural Shows held in PNG? Answer: 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 ...
PNG People: Can a Dual Citizen Vote? Answer: PNG Dual Citizens do not have the right to vote in elections, hold public office positions or acquire freehold land. Dual Citizenship may also have ...
General: What coins are in use in PNG? Answer: 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 ...
Miscellaneous Information : What is the population density of PNG? Answer: 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 ...
Morobe: What is Femili PNG? Answer: 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 ...
Aviation: VH-AFA Answer: This aircraft was constructed at the Douglas Long Beach plant - June 1943
Built as a Douglas C-47A-35-DL under Contract No. AC-20669
Delivered to the United States ...
General: How much is PNG Departure Tax? Answer: The government of the day sets the rate for what a traveller has to pay to depart the country.
The most recent rate has been set ...
General: Can I fly a drone in PNG? Answer: Yes, but you will need approval from the relevant authority to fly an unmanned aircraft in Papua New Guinea
See -- http://michie.net/balus/drones.html -- for more information and contact ...
World War: Battle of Shaggy Ridge Answer: The Battle of the Shaggy Ridge was part of the Markham and Ramu Valley – Finisterre Range campaign, consisting of a number of actions fought ...
World War: Where is the Kankiryo Saddle Answer: 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 ...
World War: What were the key parts of the Shaggy Ridge Campaign? Answer: 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" ...
Morobe: where is the Huon Peninsula Answer: 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 ...
General: Is Papua New Guinea a US territory? Answer: The answer is no.
The protectorate, called British New Guinea, was annexed outright on 4 September 1888 and possession passed to the newly federated Commonwealth of ...
General: When is the Hiri Moale festival held? Answer: 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 ...
PNG Holidays and Events: When is the Hiri Hanenamo quest held? Answer: 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 ...
PNG Holidays and Events: What are PNG's festivals? Answer: 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 ...
PNG People: Who was Prof AB Weston? Answer: Prof AB Weston was Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of PNG from 1970 - 74 and was responsible for changing its ...
Communication: How many Interent users are theere in PNG? Answer: 2017 Research conducted by the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology puts the figure of internet users in PNG at 960,000. ...
General: What are some of the traditional foods from PNG? Answer: 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 ...
Mountains: What is the fourth highest mountain in PNG? Answer: 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 ...
Aviation: Who was Minson Pini? Answer: 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 ...
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: 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/ ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...