PNG's Worst City

Where is PNG's worst city? The National Capital of Port Moresby has long had a reputation as being one of the most unlivable cities for expatriates in the world or so it seems if you believe an annual survey conducted and published by The Economist. The last survey rated it as 137 out of 140 cities. However citizens of Lae claim criminals have better weapons and ammunition than the police and security companies. They even have better police uniforms than the police! Goroka along with other major towns has recently suffered days of rioting mainly targeted at Asian operated shops. Even far flung Porgera has been hit by troubles. No town is immune a little over a year ago the only bank in Kerema town was robbed. It was reported as an inside job organised by the entire senior staff together with local criminals. It might just be that every town can claim the prize of being the worst at one time or another.

Vale Sir Danny Leahy

The Goroka Chamber of Commerce has expressed sadness over the recent passing of pioneer businessman Sir Danny Leahy. President Terry Shelly said Sir Danny was an avid believer in Goroka and Eastern Highlands who pushed for better services for the people and had a firm belief in the coffee industry.

Goroka vs Vanimo

Umm, Goroka up and running and then Vanimo goes down? Not sure if it is the same equipment or not?

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Due to failure of the T-VASI lights at Vanimo, F28 flights to Vanimo are suspended indefinitely. Dash-8 flights are not affected - passengers will be re-accommodated on Dash-8 aircraft where possible.

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The Goroka VASI system has been off the air since last year and it has just been fixed.

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National Fisheries Authority

The Chief of the National Fisheries Authority has been suspended over the allegation that he received a double payment for two months work as the acting Managing Director in 1999. It is alleged that he was paid K306,800 for acting in the position in 1999 and then he paid himself again for the same two months. It is also alleged that various relationships with overseas donor agencies has
suffered since the person in question took over the leadership of the Authority. -- http://www.pnggossip.com/news/g040416.html#nfa

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