PNG Gossip Newsletter - 26 Jan 2016

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Neo Melanesian

"Pidgin English"

Tok Pisin English
akis ax / axe
tamiok tomahawk / ax / axe
diwai tree / wood (timber)
diwai kros cross
han bilong diwai branch of tree
het bilong diwai crown of tree
lip / lip bilong diwai leaf
pikinini bilong diwai / prut fruit
rop / rop bilong diwai vine
katim diwai i pundaun fell a tree
katim gras cut grass
katim i pundaun / pundaunim cut down
katim long akis/tamiok chop
katim marit annul a marriage
katim tok interrupt

Webster's Online Dictionary
with Multilingual Thesaurus Translation

       

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PNG News Links

A Review of the Kokoda Trail Attack -- http://giaman.com/pg/?3e532f

Juffa slams Arore for not being useful and intelligent -- http://giaman.com/pg/?05e749

Oro Youths Surrender -- http://giaman.com/pg/?08d408

Police investigate torture of women accused of witchcraft -- http://giaman.com/pg/?318366

PNG drought: A desperate need for food in drought-ravaged Western Province -- http://giaman.com/pg/?b1d98d

Lack of co-ordination hampers PNG drought relief -- http://giaman.com/pg/?6ca936

Capital Rugby Union Pre-Season into Round Two -- http://giaman.com/pg/?95c857

Australian man found dead in Port Moresby -- http://giaman.com/pg/?ae2b2b





Misc. Links

What If the Australians Had Lost the Kokoda Trail Campaign? -- http://giaman.com/pg/?eaf62f

SpeedCast and O3b Networks Expand Connectivity in PNG -- http://giaman.com/pg/?456f5e

Australian retailer selling PNG goods -- http://passion4png.com.au/ -- also visit them at E-Shed Markets in Fremantle, Western Australia. +61 430 426 826

Top up a Digicel PNG phone from Australia -- https://online-top-up.digicelgroup.com/en-PG/

PNG - Australia Relations: Historical Links and Lessons from the Past -- http://giaman.com/pg/?10fde2

Nevada couple serves in PNG -- http://www.nevadadailymail.com/story/2266803.html

City Mission PNG - Haus Ruth -- http://www.citymission.com.pg/ruth.html

Who owns traditional arts? -- http://giaman.com/pg/?3e89cb

No Proper Sexual Violence Statistics -- http://giaman.com/pg/?e252ab

Christian mission pilot to return with to PNG after losing right leg -- http://giaman.com/pg/?384fd9


News Items

Disaster Boss Kidnapped

The Madang Disaster Director, Rudolph Mongalee, was held captive overnight before being released the following day. He said his kidnappers asked him why his Department is giving too much attention to the Manam Islanders, and not everyone else.

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?ea6b34





Air Niugini

Air Niugini has scored well at Airline Ratings. The airline scored 5/7 in the safety rankings and an impressive 6/7 in the product rankings. For its First Class product category, the review highlighted Air Niugini's "Superior meal/snack service with beverages". PNG Air and Travel Air do not feature in the reviews.

-- http://www.airlineratings.com/ratings/44/air-niugini





El Niño Effect

During 2015, much of rural PNG has been harshly impacted by a severe drought and, at a number of very high altitude locations, by repeated frosts. The impact is similar, but not identical, to that of the major 1997 drought and frosts. The El Niño associated drought had a major impact on water supply in very many parts of PNG.

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?345c5d

PNG urged to prioritise drought response -- http://giaman.com/pg/?85f715





Ok Tedi Operations

According to Treasury secretary Dairi Vele OK Tedi Mining Limited is expected to resume operation in March.

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?978b9a





Ok Tedi Law Suit

Sir Mekere Morauta has begun legal proceedings, in the Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea, seeking to have the Ok Tedi Tenth Supplemental Agreement Act 2013 declared unconstitutional and invalid. Sir Mekere has brought the case as a private citizen because he believes there are serious Constitutional flaws in the Act, and that it is harsh, oppressive and unjust.

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?5c67c5





Mining Boom Bust

The PNG government has finally admitted that PNG's revenue surge has ended. As long as PNG's mining boom lasted, Prime Minister Peter O'Neill could build parliamentary support by allocating constituency funds to each Member of Parliament's (MP) district.

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?d4223a





Tourism Funding

PNG's tourism ministry will spend 1.5 million US dollars promoting tourism to Milne Bay and East New Britain provinces. The new tourism minister, Justin Tkatchenko, says PNG needs to look at its own backyard first and make tourism more viable before promoting it on the world stage.

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?888a39





Anglican Archbishop Visits Norwich

The Anglican Archbishop of PNG, Clyde Igara, was reunited with ten pilgrims from the Diocese of Norwich during his recent visit to the United Kingdom to attend the Primates meeting organised by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?a114fc





Kikori Rural Hospital

ExxonMobil PNG Limited (EMPNG), operator of the PNG LNG project recently visited the Kikori Rural Hospital in the Gulf Province and donated a fully kitted ambulance.

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?cf4f3a





Flow Test at Antelope-5

Port Moresby Stock Exchange has been advised by Total E&P PNG Limited, operator of Petroleum Retention License 15 in the Gulf province that the second planned extended well test has commenced at Antelope-5.

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?24fdc9

Noticeable Stock: Inter Oil Corporation -- http://giaman.com/pg/?809383





Kumul Petroleum Gives to Charity

Kumul Petroleum Holdings has presented a total of over K75,000 to three charity organisations (PNG Cancer Foundation, Cheshire Home and Life PNG Care) to support their charity work.

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?82df32





UB 40 Visits POM

The popular British reggae band UB40 visited PNG recently with the lead singer Ali Campbell, Singer Astro and keyboardist Mick performing for two nights in Port Moresby. This trip is UB40's second trip to the country after their performance in 2014 at the Lamana Gold Club.

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?094d51





Power Transmission Line Inspection

PNG Power Ltd (PPL) is conducting an Airborne Integrity Inspection of all transmission lines apparatus within the city's power grid. PPL has engaged Aeropower, an Australian based company to conduct the line integrity inspection.

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?3a2cdf





Aviation Smuggling Concern

An increase in aviation smuggling of contraband items has law enforcement agencies concerned. Airport Police Station Commander, Robert Wane, warned the public not to involve themselves in such activities. Commander Wane said airport police will tighten measures after seeing the rise in smuggling of marijuana, betel nut and mustard.

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?f50b51





Divine Word Uni Vice-Chancellor

Prof Cecilia Nembou has made history by becoming the first female Vice-Chancellor of a university in Papua New Guinea. Nembou takes over at Divine Word Uni from foundation president and Vice-Chancellor Fr Jan Czuba whose term expired after leading the institution from the start in 1996 when it transited from the former Divine Word Institute into a university.

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?234c0d





Prime Minister Recognised

Prime Minister, Peter O'Neill, has received an award in recognition of his contribution to the management of Papua New Guinea's economy, and towards the advancement of higher education in the nation.

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?26e8d1





Electoral Commission Awareness

The elections are just around the corner so the PNG Electoral Commission has been invited to Port Moresby Grammar School in the National Capital District to give an awareness teaching staff of the School on Electoral Rolls and Enrolment of Voters in Preparation for the 2017 National Elections.

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?5f7749





Judge Cautions Lawyers

Acting Judge Salee Koeget has cautioned lawyers at the National Court to correctly interpret laws and advise their clients on their legal positions. His Honour said laws must be interpreted and applied according to the facts of the case, and lawyers must explain clearly to their clients, the legality of their cases.

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?a9fd85





POM Softball Competition

The Port Moresby Men's Softball Competition is now in full swing, with its first round of matches. There are 9 teams registered in the competition and will have two rounds before the finals will be played.

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?1cdd81





NRL in PNG

Will there ever be an Australian NRL match played at the newly renovated / revamped National Football Stadium (formerly Lloyd Robson Oval)?

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?367369

PNG National Football Stadium -- http://giaman.com/pg/?ee4572





NZ'd Funded Electricity Projects

The Government of New Zealand has provided additional financing of K7.4 million to expand the electricity grid in rural areas of PNG.

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?3b0f70





PMV Problems

Traffic authorities in Port Moresby impound about 500 vehicles per year, according to a Traffic Inspector employed with the Central Provincial Transport Authority. Traffic Officer Mr. Kirip says private motor vehicles, PMVs, engaged in the business of charging fees for public transport, usually account for the bulk of impounded vehicles.

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?7edd4f





New Pilots

Four young Central Province ladies have graduated with a Diploma in Aviation after a successful 20 months training at the Nelson Aviation College in New Zealand.

They are

  • Selina Kule from Makerupu and Kaparoko villages
  • Marie Auka from Kapari Viriolo village in Abau,
  • Gail Gela Rivu from Viriolo and Paramana villages, and
  • Siolima Walo from Hula

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?d8b437





Police Recruits Financial Training

Over 270 recruits at the Bomana Police Training College have completed a Westpac Bank financial training workshop. The college management believes the workshop will train recruits, to make economic decisions when they pass out from Bomana. The training covered a range of basic knowledge on savings, budgeting and spending.

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?cc2196





Fruit and Vegetable Ban on Hold

The Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the prime minister's commitment to consultation on the issue of the ban on importing fruit and vegetables. But they are unsure what the announcement of a three month moratorium on the ban actually means.

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?694ff3

Calls from business to sack PNG's agriculture minister -- http://giaman.com/pg/?31aa8d

Permit opened to all -- http://www.thenational.com.pg/?q=node/101844

The Story Behind The Vegetable Import Ban -- http://giaman.com/pg/?70604a





Off Season Rugby League

Ninety-two teams have registered with the Bomana off Season rugby league competition, which has kicked-off in the Moresby North east electorate. These teams are competing in the A and B grade divisions.

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?a47ddc





Security Guard Permit

From the 5th of February all Security Guards will have to have a permit entitling them to work. Penalties will be charged against private security companies employing unpermitted or untrained security guards after this date.

-- http://www.thenational.com.pg/?q=node/101831





Kokopo Fire Station

At the Kokopo Fire Station the only equipment that is operational is a die-cast Rhino model fire engine, given to the Kokopo fire brigade by the PNG Fire Service in 2008.

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?45aee6





Apisah's in Tennis

Violet Apisah, born in PNG and representing Australia, has recorded a first round win in the girls' draw of the Australian Open.

-- http://giaman.com/pg/?2d5ba7

An older article about the Apisah sisters -- http://giaman.com/pg/?fc2f26

Abigail Tere-Apisah prepares for the World Class Asia-Pacific Tennis League -- http://giaman.com/pg/?5cefb3





Coming Events

Note: please verify any date mentioned as dates change and events can sometimes get cancelled. Of course I may also put down a wrong date.

Women Not Witches Tour - Wabag and Mendi (Jan & Feb 2016) -- https://www.facebook.com/seedstheatregroup/

Trade Pasifika - 2016 in Port Moresby

12th Festival of Pacific Arts 22 May to 4 June 2016 (Hagatna, Guam)

2016 8th FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup tournament (November, Port Moresby) -- http://giaman.com/pg/?18525e

Christmas Day - 25 December 2016

Boxing Day - 26 December 2016

New Year's Day - 1st January 2017

Surfing Association PNG-World Surf League tour championship in January 2017

Pacific Mini Games - Vanuatu 2017

2018 - APEC summit to be held in Port Moresby -- http://giaman.com/pg/?a3e64e

Do you have an event that you want advertised? - Use the submission form located at -- http://www.pnggossip.com/misc/ctc.html




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Created 26 Jan 2016
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