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  • 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 ...
  • General: Who were the 1st two PNG's to graduate from Officer Cadet School in Portsea?
    Answer: In 1963, with Patterson Lowa, Ted Diro became one of the first two officers to graduate from the Australian Officer Cadet School in Portsea.  ...
  • PNG People: When was Jean Kekedo PNG’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom?
    Answer: Jean Kekedo was appointed as PNG’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom in June 2002. ...
  • PNG People: Who was the first PNG Principal of the Port Moresby Teachers College?
    Answer: At the age of 32, Rose Kekedo became the first Papua New Guinean Principal of the Port Moresby Teachers College. She was born in 1942 in ...
  • General: Who was the first PNG woman to be appointed to a senior position in the
    Answer: It occured when Dame Rose Kekedo accepted an offer from Steamships Trading Co to take up the position of controller personal. This was around 1992 ...
  • 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: What are the names of the people that have served as Commander of the PNG
    Answer: Ted Diro Gago Mamae Ken Noga Tony Huai Rochus Lokinap Robert Dademo Tony Huai Jerry Singirok (twice) Leo Nuia Karl Malpo Peter Ilau Francis Agwi Gilbert Toropo   Wikipedia -- http://giaman.com/s/7l  ...
  • 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 orphans are there due to AIDS in PNG?
    Answer: According to UNAIDS (2013) there were between 9,400 - 14,000 orphans due to AIDS in PNG.  See -- http://giaman.com/s/7q ...
  • 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 ...
  • Cricket: Where did PNG finish in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup?
    Answer: PNG finished 4th in the final qualifying tournament in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup ...
  • 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) ...
  • General: Did Queen Elizabeth visit PNG just before Independence?
    Answer: Queen Elizabeth II paid a royal visit to Port Moresby in 1974, to celebrate the granting of self-government and the decision by the new government ...
  • 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: My Dad had a mountain or peak in Papua New Guinea named after him. It
    Answer: Sorry, have not been able to find out an answer for this one. ...
  • 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 ...
  • PNG People: What are the prescribed countries that PNG allows Dual Citizenship with?
    Answer: At the moment (May 2017) approval to hold Dual Citizenship is limited to prescribed countries: Australia, Fiji, Germany, New Zealand, Samoa, United Kingdom, United States ...
  • PNG People: Can I hold citizenship of another country when I apply for PNG Dual Citizenship?
    Answer: Quoting from -- http://giaman.com/s/7y If you are aged 19 or older at the time of the application you must not hold Citizenship with another country ...
  • PNG People: I haven't turned 19 yet can I apply for PNG Dual Citizenship?
    Answer: The answer to this depends on whether you have had your 18th birthday or not. If you are currently under 18 years of age, you can ...
  • PNG People: I am turning 18 and Hold Dual Citizenship with PNG and Australia do I need
    Answer: As you have citizenship from a prescribed country If you want to retain your PNG Citizenship then you have to make arrangements to retain your ...
  • 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 ...
  • World War: Has the Montevideo Maru, the ship sunk in 1942, ever been recovered? if not, are
    Answer: Sorry, I can not answer that question - All I know is that the Montevideo Maru left PNG waters (from Rabaul on the 22nd of ...
  • 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 ...
  • Rugby League: Do you have a list of players named in the PNG Team for the 2017
    Answer: PNG LNG Kumuls 23-man squad for RLWC2017 (in alphabetical order):   Ase Boas - SP PNG Hunters David Mead - Brisbane Broncos Enock Maki - SP PNG Hunters Garry ...
  • 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: 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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. ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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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