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: 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 ...
Mountains: What is the highest mountain in PNG? Answer: 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 ...
Religious Topics: South Seas Evangelical Church in PNG? Answer: Retry your search by just entering Evangelical Church as the search term. That should return some information. ...
PNG People: 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: Jehovah's Witnesses in PNG? Answer: Yes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jehovah's_Witnesses_by_country ...
Religious Topics: who is Justus Richard Van Houten? Answer: 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 ...
Religious Topics: Where can I find the Lord's Prayer in Tok Pisin Answer: Try the PNG Gossip Newlsetter -- http://www.pnggossip.com/news/g070126.html#lp -- there is one of the versions there. ...
Religious Topics: Can Muslims work in PNG? Answer: Although PNG is a Christian country it will accept workers from any country / religion so long as they are qualified to obtain a work ...
Religious Topics: What year did the Catholic Church start in PNG? Answer: 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 ...
Religious Topics: Where can I find a list of missionaries in PNG? Answer: 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 ...
Religious Topics: Where can I find a list of serving missionaries in PNG? Answer: 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 ...
PNG Holidays and Events: What are the PNG public holidays for 2023? Answer: 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 ...
Religious Topics: When did the first Lutheran missionaries come to PNG? Answer: 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 ...
Provincial Information (general): What are the names of the two new provinces? Answer: 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 ...
Provincial Information (general): What are the provinces of PNG? Answer:
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 ...
Medical: What is the main cause of mouth cancer in PNG? Answer: 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 ...
Medical: What is the Compass Project? Answer: 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 ...
Medical: Who runs Operation Open Heart? Answer: 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 ...
Tuberculosis (TB): How many people die of TB in PNG? Answer: Tuberculosis is a widespread disease that is killing many people around PNG. The World Health Organisation reported that TB kills around eight to 10 Papua ...
Medical: Where is IMR in Madang? Answer: 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 ...
Medical: Do you have contact details for Lorengau Hospital? Answer: Here a some of the hospitals but not allAlotau Public Hospital, (PO Box 402 Alotau), Ph: 641 0040Angau Memorial Hospital, Hospital Grounds lae, Ph: 472 ...
Medical: How many doctors are there in Papua New Guinea? Answer: I do not have current info but in 2005 this was estimated to be 2005, hopefully there are more than 2011 in 2011.
http://www.mspng.org/ ...
Medical: Are there any health risks associated with visiting PNG? Answer: Yes. PNG is a known malaria zone and travellers should take anti-malaria medication while visiting the country and for a period of time after returning ...
Medical: What are the main forms of cancer in PNG? Answer: 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 ...
Medical: Is there Radiology facilities in Port Moresby? Answer: Not being a medical person I can not really answer with any authority. The answer, as far as I know, is YES but please try ...
Medical: Is there Radiology facilities in Port Moresby? Answer: Not being a medical person I can not really answer with any authority. The answer, as far as I know, is YES but please try ...
Medical: Are Pharmacy scripts computerised? Answer: Not being a medical person I can not really answer with any authority. The answer, as far as I know, is YES but please try ...
Medical: Where is the Mount Sion Centre for the Blind? Answer: 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 ...
Medical: Where is IMR located? Answer: 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. ...
Medical: Who is Milne Bay's traditional medicine woman? Answer: 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 ...
Medical: How many people are living with HIV in PNG? Answer: Good question. A summary from UNAIDS can be found at -- http://giaman.com/s/7q -- This gives the figure for the number of people living with HIV (PLHIV) ...
Medical: How many people have died of AIDS in PNG? Answer: I remember previously the total number of deaths had been reported as being 5995 but it must be noted that earlier there was no reliable HIV/AIDS ...
Medical: Is HIV a problem in PNG? Answer: HIV / AIDS is a serious health issue in PNG with the rate of infection increasing. Other sexually transmitted diseases are prevalent in all urban ...
Medical: When was HIV/AIDS first detected in PNG? Answer: The first HIV positive case was reported in 1987 in the country, the infection increased slowly but steadily up until 1995. ...
Medical: Is TB a problem in PNG? Answer: Yes, In PNG more people have tuberculosis (TB) than HIV. ...
Medical: Where is Kikori hospital? Answer: 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. ...
Medical: Where is Kapuna Hospital? Answer: 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 ...
Medical: Are there doctors all around PNG? Answer: Health facilities exist in most urban centres but investigative resources are usually very limited. Most towns have private GPs and pharmacies stock most commonly used ...
Medical: Should I take out travel insurance before coming to PNG? Answer: Travel and health insurance is strongly recommended for all overseas travel. Travellers should check with their insurer to make sure that their policy meets their ...
Politics: Who is the Minister for Environment and Conservation? Answer: 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 ...
General: Can I import a car into PNG? Answer: This has been answered previously but this may be additional info.
PNG Ports Corporation Limited (PNGPCL) has cautioned private motor vehicle importers to be wary of ...
General: Is there prostitution in PNG? Answer: Yes there prostitution in PNG at all levels from the "grass roots" right through to the highest level.
What is a 2 kina mewri?
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General: What is NISIT responsible for? Answer: 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 ...
General: Where can I find out about Standards in PNG? Answer: 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 ...
General: Where can I find a PNG Passport application? Answer: 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. ...
General: what kind of climate does PNG have? Answer: 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 ...
General: Is there any twilight in PNG? Answer: Not really. If there is any it is very short possibly lasting only minutes. The whole of PNG is very near to the equator. ...
Provincial Information (general): What is the population of Vanimo? (or any other provincial town) Answer: 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?
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General: Traditional Money? Answer: umm, good question. Bagi springs to mind but of course there is Tabu, mwali, doba and a whole lot more. Start by searching -- http://michie.net/pnginfo/moni.html
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General: Where can I find a guide to the PNG Constitution? Answer: 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 ...
General: What banks operate in PNG? Answer: 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 ...
General: What is the tallest building in PNG? Answer: 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 ...
General: Are there any recompression chambers in PNG? Answer: Not sure so please check elsewhere. I think, but not certain, that there is one in Port Moresby
Insurance could save you a considerable amount of ...
General: Who supplied the first commercial PNG flag? Answer: 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 ...