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PNG Reference Atlas
Geo-Graphics Limited offers two versions of a PNG Reference Atlas on CD ROM.
The only difference between the two versions, apart from the price, is that
the cheaper one is print restricted. It is only possible to do screen capture
prints from the limited version.
The CD offers: -
Overview maps of PNG
A3 Project map of PNG
Maps of every province of PNG (20 in all)
Street maps with lot and section numbers for Port Moresby, Lae, Goroka, Mount
Hagen, Madang and Rabaul, plus nearly 80 thematic maps covering a broad range
of topics such as:-
- Admin boundaries
- Cattle production
- Crocodiles
- Crops
- Fishing
- Flooding
- Forestry
- Land use
- Soils
- Telecommunications
- Transport
- etc
The CD also includes
- Wartime Maps
- Historic Maps
- Aerial Survey Photographs
- Satellite Images
- and over 900 pages of associated data in the form of spreadsheets.
The premier edition sells for K1485 and the Basic edition is advertised at
K895.
Geo-Graphics can be contacted at their email address -- mailto:alsurvey@daltron.com.pg
or on telephone +675 325 8322 and Facsimile 325 8813 -- PO Box 372, Port Moresby,
National Capital District. PNG
Nokondi
Welcome To Nokondi Land -- http://jkbunefa.tripod.com/welcometomypage/index.html
Miscellaneous Sites
The unofficial Port Moresby High School site is located at -- http://www.maipng.com/pomhi/
The Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce website can be found at -- http://www.pomcci.org.pg
The PNG Institute of Directors has revamped its website with the help of
an AESOP Volunteer, Peter Griffin. It is an excellent introduction to PNG
company law and related governance issues it can be found at -- http://www.pngid.org.pg
Papua New Guinea Institute of Accountants -- http://www.pngia.org.pg
http://www.rotary.org.pg -- Rotary
Club of Boroko and Papua New Guinea
http://www.foda.org.pg -- Friends of
the Disabled Association
Frontier Travel -- http://www.frontiertravelpng.com.pg
Grafitti Signs -- mailto:grafitti@datec.net.pg
South Pacific Exports
If you need that hard to get part for your electrical / communications gear
or even a special tool send email to Peter Goleby at < sp.exports@bigpond.com
> - he might just be able to help you out or at least point you in the
right direction. Peter claims he will attempt to get anything legal for you
so long as he can add a small amount to cover his own costs.
Poorest 133 of 173
PNG has been rated 133 out of 173 of the worst developed countries according
to a report on human development by the United Nations. PNG is rich in natural
resources but is still rated at 133. -- http://www.uneca.org/panafcon/Human_Dev_Report.pdf
-- page 54. Sierra Leone is at the bottom of the list and Norway is at the
top. Australia is at number five just above USA at six.
Real Estate Agents
Arthur Strachan (Lae) -- http://www.arthurstrachan.com.pg
Ashton Brunswick -- mailto:ashtonsbruns@daltron.com.pg
Century 21 -- http://www.century21.com.pg
and http://www.siule.com.pg
City Homes Real Estate -- http://www.cityhomes.com.pg
Kohoy Real Estate -- http://kohoyrealestates.tripod.com
L.J Hooker -- http://www.ljhooker.com
Parklane Reale Estate -- http://www.parklane.com.pg
Ray White Real Estate -- mailto:monian@online.net.pg
Strickland RE -- http://www.sre.com.pg
The Professionals -- http://www.theprofessionals.com.pg
Real Estate Agents Association
The PNG Real Estate Agents Association, a non-profit making organisation
operation under the laws of Papua New Guinea has a site located at -- http://www.reaa.org.pg/news.htm
News Items
Wau Cannabis
Two women have been questioned by police in Wau over cannabis plants found
growing in amongst food crops near Wau. Police sources have revealed that
the owner of the garden had been growing and selling cannabis for some time.
The garden was discovered after police pursued a couple of suspects allegedly
involved in the robbery of a gold buyer earlier on.
Taro Theft
The theft of taro in Lae has earnt a young man a sentence of 12 years in
jail with hard labour. The thief also had a police badge, and other stolen
items in his possession. The same man had also stolen five wooden posts that
another person had set into the ground during the day to build a house. The
posts were later found at the accused house.
Stranded Coffee
Coffee, destined for export, has been stranded in rural Morobe due to the
poor road conditions. Thousands of bags of coffee are involved. The poor road
conditions and poor weather have meant that over 13,000 bags are stranded
Scout Association
The acting scout chief commissioner, Michael Pearson, has welcomed the new
chief commissioner of the Scout Association and urged him to carry on the
work of the association. The new commissioner, Captain Sere Kala, said that
he wants to promote the scouts in areas where the less fortunate youth are
based. Captain Sere was sworn into office on the day the scouts and guides
celebrate their annual founders day.
Sorcerer
A person suspected of sorcery has been tortured to death in Kimbe, West New
Britain province. The elderly man was suspected of having killed several people
in Morobe province, West New Britain province and New Ireland province using
magic. Police have detained several people suspected of killing the alleged
sorcerer. The man, from Boana in Morobe province, was passing through West
New Britain from his home in New Ireland when he was killed.
Taliban Attack
A PNG owned helicopter has been attacked by terrorists in Afghanistan killing
the Australian pilot and wounding three others. The helicopter, owned by Pacific
Helicopters in Goroka, was being used to help deliver aid to the troubled
country.
UPNG Hack
A student from the University of PNG appears to have managed to hack into
the student records database used by the university and alter his failed grades
to "B". At the stage it is not know how the student managed to alter
his grades but an investigation is underway.
Both the University of Goroka and UPNG have started to enforce a string sense
of discipline onto students. Both universities hope to regain a reputation
of being premier universities in the South Pacific.
Rural Development Bank
The Managing Director of the Rural Development Bank, Wai Kitts, has been
suspended for a recent controversy over the carrying of a firearm onboard
an Air Niugini flight from Port Moresby to Singapore. A committee has been
set up to probe how the pistol managed to get past airport security and onto
the flight.
PNG Law
A PNG Judge has blasted a law firm for not preparing a bill to a customer
correctly. The customer had asked the firm for a correct bill but the law
firm instead took the matter to court. The presiding Judge said that the action
by the law firm was clearly an abuse of the process of the court. He went
on to say that a lawyer cannot sue for recovery of legal fees if a proper
bill of costs has not been submitted to the client. He also slammed the high
cost of legal fees being charged by the firm.
UniTech - Lae
Several single women working at the University of Technology (UniTech) in
Lae and living in single quarters at the UniTech campus have been evicted
from their living quarters for allegedly not taking part in a work parade
scheduled during working hours outside their living quarters. The ladies made
an unsuccessful appeal through the courts but were told to go back and sort
it out with the University.
Ruatoka Primary School
The Ruatoka Primary School in the Rigo District of Central province was established
in 1961 and it has just received some government assistance. It has operated
for over 40 years without any help from the government. The Governor of Central
has handed over a cheque for K67,000 to the school.
Horse Race Machines
The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has instructed the National
Capital District Commission (NCDC) to rid the city of the horse race machines
currently being blamed for many students staying away from school. The NCDC
has been given 14 days to comply with the PAC order. Over 1000 machines owned
by five or six operators can be found in corners of shops enticing children
to play the horse race game.
Three people from Fujian Province in China have been caught by Customs attempting
to bring horse racing machine parts into the country on their return to the
country at Jackson's International Airport. The Internal Revenue Commission
following a public outcry has banned the importation of horse racing machines
and parts.
Rewards
The East New Britain Chamber of Commerce president has said that possibly
the way to capture the top ten criminals in the province would be to offer
substantial rewards for their capture. By offering rewards it is hoped that
the people that are presently allowing these criminals to wander around the
province and helping to feed them would think twice about assisting them.
Air Niugini
Already struggling to make ends meet because it can only fly its planes during
daylight hours due to the failure of Civil Aviation to maintain the various
navigational aids around the country now has to contend with bad weather.
An F28 destined for Buka had to divert to Rabaul and refuel recently due to
bad weather before continuing on to Buka after the weather cleared. Port Moresby's
Jackson's Airport, one of the few airports in the country with suitable navigational
gear for night landings, is not without its problems however. On a recent
trip back into Moresby the plane I was in had to abort a final approach to
the airport because the control tower lost all power and the airport was plunged
into darkness. Luckily the power and computers came back on and the flight
was only delayed for a few minutes. Rumours have it that bigger planes than
what I was in have also had problems. Tropical cyclones around the Cairns
region (the alternate airport for Moresby) have meant that a suitable alternate
airport is many, many hours away from Moresby.
Just imagine how much money Air Niugini could make if it could fly its aeroplanes
for 18 hours a day like other airlines in other countries are able to do.
The airline just making a small profit this year would be making heaps and
might be able to lower its airfares accordingly. Even the Boeing 767 doesn't
get worked very hard when compared with a similar B767 going from Sydney to
Los Angeles and back in more or less the same day flying non stop for 10 or
more hours at a time.
International Flight Attendants
Air Niugini, expecting strike action by its flight attendants, has advertised
overseas for experienced Boeing 767 flight attendants. It has also advertised
within the country for people with experience and qualifications to apply
for temporary contracts with the company. Many people have said that the advertisements
have inflamed the already tense situation with the flight attendants.
Palm Oil
It is expected that the export of palm oil this year will remain steady if
the world market prices remain high. The progress of palm oil exports still
remains dependent on weather conditions, and good road conditions. Many roads
are almost impassable and many bridges re past their useful lifespan with
little or no maintenance being carried out on them for years.
Grassroots Bank
It is expected that the opening of a grass roots bank will be announced during
a national grassroots convention to be held at Kokopo between the 12th and
16th of July. East New Britain Governor, Leo Dion, has promised K200,000 toward
the opening of the bank. The bank will be operating on the micro-finance policy
of the Bank of PNG. The bank will be 100 percent home grown with most of the
money coming from the people to run the bank. It is anticipated that the bank
will provide normal banking services the same as other commercial banks.
PNG Business and Tourism Directory
PNG Business and Tourism Directory -- http://www.pngbd.com
-- This web site is probably the most useful stopping point for anyone interested
in finding out more about PNG. Many businesses use the website on a daily
basis to find out the exchange rate as the rates on the website are updated
by the banks on a regular basis throughout the working day but the website
offers more than that. The best way to find out what it has is to visit the
site.
Drug Search
The University of PNG has received K100,000 to search for diverse plant and
marine life for drugs. This is a strange move when the Institute of Medical
Research in Goroka has the necessary scientists, analysts, etc to do the job
whereas the Faculty of Medicine at UPNG would seem to be better suited to
the necessary job of training medical students to become health workers. The
University of Utah, College of Pharmacy recently handed over the money to
the Executive Dean of the UPNG School of Medicine and Health Sciences. The
project may give students the necessary grounding to do proper research work.
Over 200 samples have been collected to date and sent to the University of
Utah for analysis. Does this mean that the medical students are being used
only to collect the plants?
LPV
Awareness programs are being carried out to inform voters about LPV - Limited
Preferential Voting around the country in areas where by elections are due
to be held. A successful trial of LPV has already been tried in the Abau by
election and now an awareness program is being held for the Anglimp South
Wahgi by-election in the Western Highlands.
Motor Vehicle Regisitration
After many years of perservering with a separate Registration and compulsory
third parety insurance stickers for motor vehicles the Motor Vehicles Insurance
Liimted have combined the two into an all in one combined sticker. The previous
registrations stickers were a transfer decal type and took a little bit of
effort to stick successfully to the windscreeen of the vehicle. The new design
is a simple peel off the backing label and afix to the windscreen type.
After the tragic acident on the Sogeri road where a three-tonne truck fitted
out to carry passengers rolled back and overturned many times killing 19 passengers
on board the police and road saftey traffic authority have mounted many random
safety checks in Port Moresby.
Tourists
Eighty-Eight tourists aboard a privately charted jet have recently spent
two days in the country chasing birds of paradise and viewing the Sepik River.
Each passenger on board the luxury tourist jet has paid US$125,000 for the
privilege of being able to go on the round the world tour. The tourists have
said just seeing the many birds of paradise has made the whole trip worthwhile.
East New Britain AIDS
The total number of AIDS cases reported in East New Britain Province has
been listed as being 62 - 32 females and 30 males but the real number is not
known. It is thought that there may be as many as 100 cases in the province.
Bougainville
The Japanese Government has funded the construction of a two-storey double
classroom and toilet block at the Hahela Primary School on Buka Island to
the value of K200,000. This is part of the Japanese Governments contribution
towards the growth of education in PNG.
PNG Physiotherapists
Two PNG citizens have recently returned from Fiji where they undertook a
two-year training course to become qualified physiotherapists. Both people
were already working as volunteer physios before they left for Fiji. The cost
of the training was funded by Dutch Agency - Cordaid.
Pangu Pati
Chris Haiveta has been ousted as the leader of PANGU Pati. Pangu is a long running political party once headed by Sir Michael Somare. Sir Rabbie Namaliu has taken over the reigns of the party. He has had previous experience as the leader of the party as he lead the party when he was Prime Minister from 1988 to 1992. Chris Haiveta was not present at the vote to oust him and of course says he is still the leader of the party in typical PNG politics fashion.
Travel Show
Don't forget the Lukim PNG Nau Travel show. It is being held from the 5th to the 7th of March at the Holiday Inn in Port Moresby.
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