Links
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/australasia/papua_new_guinea/
-- Lonely planet guide to PNG
http://www.nacs.org.pg/ -- National
AIDS Council of PNG.
http://home.worldonline.dk/csv/
-- The Danish - Papua New Guinean Friendship Association
http://www.agriculture.org.pg
-- Department of Agriculture and Livestock
http://www.ifta.com.pg/ -- Insect Farming
and Trading Agency of PNG
http://www.ibbm.com.pg -- Institute
of Banking
http://www.ntmpng.org/ntma.htm
-- New Tribe Mission Aviation Page
http://www.rotary.org.pg -- PNG Rotary
Clubs Web Site
http://www.pomrotary.org.pg/ --
Port Moresby Rotary Web Site
http://www.laerc.50megs.com/ --
Lae Rotary Web Site
http://www.upng.ac.pg -- University of
PNG
http://www.bankpng.gov.pg -- Bank
of Papua New Guinea
http://www.pngembassy.org -- Embassy
of Papua New Guinea to the Americas, Washington, DC
http://www.pngtourism.org.pg --
Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority
http://www.unitech.ac.pg/ -- Papua
New Guinea University of Technology Home page
http://www.morobeshow.org.pg --
The recent Morobe Show has come and gone but the web site of the show society
can still be found.
http://www.tolec.com.pg -- The Tolec
electronics website. Tolec provides a cable TV service for the people of Lae.
For all your cable TV needs in Morobe Province visit Tolec.
News Items
Road Link
The National Executive Council has approved a road link between Kiunga in
Western Province with Mindiptana sub-district in the Papua Province of Indonesia.
Prime Minister Michael Somare said that the link would give new opportunities
for residents, along the border, to have easy access to basic government services
as well as venture into commercial activities such as growing rubber and vanilla.
PNG Gas Pipeline
The multi billion Kina PNG to Australia gas pipeline project has been given
a new name after last month moving to the design and engineering stage. Previously
known as the Highlands Gas Project, the joint venture will now be called the
PNG Gas Project to better reflect its importance to the country. The joint
venture project is owned 39.4 per cent by operator Exxon Mobil Corp, with
Oil Search holding 54.2 per cent and Nippon Oil Exploration Ltd and Mineral
Resources Development Co about three per cent each.
Miss PNG Red Cross Traditional
The Miss PNG Red Cross contestants have had their first official judging.
The girls attended the Miss Traditional judging held at the Port Moresby Grammar
School on Saturday the 30th of October. The Miss Traditional results will
e announced at the crowning ceremony.
Miss PNG Quest
The crowning of the 2004 Miss PNG Red Cross Charity Quest will be held tonight
(6 Nov 2004) at the Grand Palace Restaurant in Port Moresby.
The following girls have entered the Miss PNG Red Cross contest for 2004
-
- Ashwin Samson -- Miss Warehouse
- Dani Kunia -- Miss Koiari
- Julie Joseph -- Miss Rabaul Travelodge
- Linda Natera -- Miss NCD/Central Province
- Maria Boromu -- Miss Vanimo Beach Hotel
- Priscilla Daniels -- Miss WHP PNGRC
- Sheryn Bernard -- Miss Manus
Madang Squash
The Madang Squash Open will be held on the 12th, 13th and 14th of November.
All players are welcome to attend.
Manam Island
The eruption of Mt. Iabu on Manam Island is causing dust and gravel problems
for villagers living on the island. Some of the villages have been covered
with lava that turns to gravel after cooling. As much as 4 to 6 centimetres
of dust covers some of the buildings. The molten lava has destroyed vegetable
gardens and fruit trees and others have been buried under hot dust. It is
feared that villagers will soon face shortages of food and will require assistance.
Divine Word University
An agreement has been signed between the Divine Word University and the Paris
Superior Institute of Relations for a training program in international relations
and diplomacy. The program is intended for civil servants and anyone wishing
to broaden their knowledge in international affairs or have an intention of
joining the Foreign Service etc.
Universal Education
Manus Province has beaten all other provinces of PNG to achieve universal
primary education. The province is now working towards achieving universal
secondary education by the year 2007.
National Museum
The National Museum and Art Gallery has been closed for an indefinite period
because of a breakdown in the air conditioning system. The system has been
having problems for many years and in the last few months the system has broken
down so many times that there is now only one cooling unit left.
Malaria and Filariasis
It is thought that PNG is the first country in the world to adopt a bed net
project with a view of fighting malaria and filariasis. Australian Doctors
International (ADI) are implementing a mosquito bed net program in the Nomad
area of the North Fly District. Over 3 tonne of chemically treated bed nets
and drugs to fight filariasis are being distributed to the people.
Malaria FAQ's
If you think you have malaria then my suggestion is see a doctor or a nurse
as soon as possible so that a trained professional can offer the correct treatment.
QQQ What is the most common disease in PNG?
AAA Malaria is the most common disease and the second leading cause
of death in PNG hospitals. Pneumonia is the most common cause of death.
QQQ What are the various types of malaria found in PNG?
AAA There are four types of malaria found in the world that can affect
humans but only three types are found in PNG
falciparum malaria
vivax malaria
and (thanks to John Mackerell)
the third species of malaria found in PNG is called malariae malaria (P.
malariae) - basically like vivax but without vivax's persistent liver
stage.
QQQ Of the types of malaria found in PNG which one is the most dangerous?
AAA falciparum malaria is the most serious. If not treated falciparum
malaria may result in shock, kidney and liver failure, coma and death. Death
is often due to clogging of the small blood vessels in vital organs by the
malaria-infected blood cells.
QQQ What is the less life-threatening malaria found in PNG?
AAA vivax malaria is generally not life threatening, but deaths may
occur in young children, very old people and in people already weakened by
another disease.
QQQ Where is malaria found in PNG?
AAA Malaria is generally found at altitudes lower than 1,600 metres.
The temperature above this altitude restricts mosquito and parasite growth.
As a result of increased travel, malaria does occur in some of the highlands
valleys.
QQQ How is malaria spread?
AAA Malaria is spread by the bite of the Anopheles mosquito. These
mosquitos almost exclusively bite at dusk and during the night. Daytime mosquitoes
are usually not carriers of malaria.
QQQ What are the drugs used to treat malaria?
AAA The drugs used are dangerous and should only be taken under medical
supervision. Chloroquine, Fansidar, artesunate / artemether and primaquine.
No drug or combination of drugs is completely effective in all people. See
next item on the correct use of artemether or artesunate
QQQ How can I protect myself against malaria?
AAA Prevention of being bitten by an infected mosquito is important
but nor perfect. Added protection from malaria is possible by taking anti-malarial
drugs. Taking drugs before becoming sick, to prevent disease from developing
is called prophylaxis. A prophylactic drug is supposed to prevent or suppress
the disease even if bitten by an infected mosquito. Also the use of treated
bed nets is recommended in malaria prone areas of the country.
For other FAQ's about PNG please pay a visit to -- http://www.michie.net/png_faqs
-- if you know an answer to a FAQ or find and answer that is wrong then please
send email to have it added or corrected.
Malaria Treatment
Steve Bjorge has advised the following on the use of artemether or artesunate
for the treatment of malaria, it is important that people understand that
artemether or artesunate used alone may not cure the malaria infection. The
NDOH recommended treatment is artemether or artesunate (they are closely related
compounds) taken daily for 7 days IN COMBINATION with a single dose of Fansidar
(for an adult, 3 tablets). The artesunate/artemether drugs are very effective
in knocking down the parasite biomass in the blood and thus reducing the fever,
but they still can fail to knock out every last parasite. Studies have shown
up to a 50% recrudescence rate after 5 days of artesunate/artemether, and
a 5% recrudescence rate after 7 days of artesunate/artemether (i.e. less than
100%).
Note: According to -- http://www.dictionary.com/
-- re·cru·desce means "to break out anew or come into renewed
activity, as after a period of quiescence" and recrudescence means "a
return of something after a period of abatement" "a recrudescence
of malaria"
Boroko Fire Station
For once firemen in Port Moresby were quickly on the scene of a recent fire.
A fire is believed to have started in the an upstairs room at the Boroko fire
station. The building built many, many years ago mainly from timber that is
now very dry was saved and firemen were able to prevent the blaze from spreading
to the main operations room and the bay where the fire engines are kept.
Moresby Elections
Caspar Wollom has won back the Moresby North East seat that he lost in a
court battle. The People's National Congress (PNC) Party candidate polled
8271 votes to oust his nearest rival, David Unagi who polled 8,090 votes.
Mr Unagi had successfully petitioned the court of Disputed Returns to declare
the 2002 election result invalid after Mr Wollom won the seat at the 2002
general elections. Norman Fernandes came in third. PNC is lead by the opposition
leader, Peter O'Neill.
Ok Tedi
Landowners of the giant Ok Tedi mine have lost over K23 million due to internal
disputes. The Minister for Mines has said that the money from the extra 20
percent royalty payment could be impossible to recover. Mining Minister, Sam
Akoitai said this in Tabubil at the signing of a revised mine agreement. The
agreement will ensure that the government makes the Ok Tedi mine honour every
environment undertaking agreed to through community consultation.
Enhanced Cooperation Project
It is hoped that by next month the first joint PNG-Australian patrols will
take place. The first visible patrols are expected to take place on the 2nd
of December around the streets of Port Moresby and further patrols will take
place from then on well into the New Year.
Morobe Show
The 2004 Morobe Show, the 44th show, has come to a successful end. Once again
a fireworks display proved to be very popular. The PNG Defence Force performed
a mock battle performed by the Engineering Battalion. Over 100,000 people
attended the show over the two days it was open. The 2004 Miss Morobe Show
Queen went to a girl from New Ireland Province.
Defence Academy
The PNG Defence Force Officer Commissioning Course has been relaunched at
the PNGDF Academy at Igam Barracks just outside Lae in Morobe province.
Solomon Airlines
The owners of the financially troubled Solomon Airlines, the Solomon Islands
Government has asked the PNG based Airlines of PNG (APNG) for help to turn
the financial woes around. Both parties are looking towards how the two airlines
could work together for the mutual benefit of both. APNG has suggested a reduction
in the numbers of staff as well as providing training for cabin crew and the
heavy maintenance of some of the Solomon fleet of aircraft as some of the
ways of helping the ailing airline.
Gulf Province
The Governor of the Gulf Province, Chris Haiveta has, in Parliament, accused
the logging giant Rimbunan Hijau of not registering and insuring a possible
300 vehicles in the province. The Governor went on to say that this has been
happening since the year 2000 and could amount to as much as K8 million owed
to the government at the moment and maybe K10 million by the end of the year.
The money owed covers the licencing and registration of the heavy vehicles
owned by the company. The heavy equipment includes dump trucks, jinkers, excavators,
graders, cranes etc as well as land cruisers and other lighter vehicles.
Pay Out
The Department of Finance has reportedly started to pay out K2 million to
the wrong person in an out of court settlement. Fortunately only K200,000
had been paid out when the error was brought to the attention of Finance officials.
Tufi Photographs
Where can I find photographs of the Tufi area? Try the PNGBD web site --
http://www.pngbd.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/4435
Air Niugini
Air Niugini anticipates that the second of its Fokker F100 will be in country
and carrying passengers by the 1st of December ready for the Christmas peak
period. Several airports are being made ready for the extra capacity that
a second Fokker F100 will provide the airline. The current solitary F100 only
flies from Cairns to Port Moresby and Lae. Air Niugini has recently released
its Schedule Number 76 that covers from the 31st of October to the 30th of
November. Both of the schedules are available on the Air Niugini web site
-- http://www.airniugini.com.pg/timetable
-- and follow the prompts from there.
Boroko Cell Block
The cells at the Boroko police station are being given a facelift. The cellblocks
are the main detention centre for the National Capital District have not been
renovated for the last twenty years. A local company has been engaged to do
maintenance and renovation works to the building's electrical system, plumbing
and other areas. It is not sure whether funding has come from AusAID for this
project or whether the PNG Police Force has managed to scrape together sufficient
funds for the job.
National Broadcasting Corporation
National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has a new board headed by the new
chairman Lawyer Loani Henao. The National Executive Council appointed the
new board. Other members of the board are Theresa Jaintong, John Tokunai,
Moale Rivu and Paul Raptario. Some see this as the last chance for the once
fine NBC to survive. If this board can't get the NBC running then it may just
have to be wound up or reduced considerably in size.
Anglicare
Anglicare, run by the Anglican Church in PNG has received a cheque for US$114,000
from the US Embassy in Port Moresby. The money, presented by the US Ambassador,
will be used to help the church fight HIV/AIDS in the Highlands region of
the country. Anglican Archbishop James Ayong accepted the donation at the
Anglicare centre in Waigani. The Archbishop has already held discussions with
other churches in the Highlands provinces to present a joint effort in the
fight against the virus.
Anglicare StopAIDS has also recently received an amount of US$10,000 from
Esso Highlands to be used towards the care and counselling carried out at
its Waigani centre in Port Moresby.
Port Moresby Hospital
The Port Moresby General Hospital has received K40,000 from Oil Search and
its joint venture partners. The donation will go towards the renovation program
at the hospital.
Recipe Links
Recipes from Papua New Guinea... Learn to make dishes from Papua New Guinea
featuring coconut, fruit, vegetables, and fish. The first group of recipes
can be located at
-- http://www.michie.net/pnginfo/recipe1.html
-- http://www.anahitagallery.com/ahrecipe04.html
-- http://www.pngbuai.com/600technology/cookery/
-- http://www.whats4eats.com/4rec_papua.html
More PNG recipes can be found at -- http://www.elca.org/dgm/country_packet/png/recipe.html
If you are after rice recipes then go to the PNG's Favourite Rice Recipes
web site at -- http://www.trukai.com.pg/recipes/
Strange Meals
Thanks to Rick for the following link -- http://www.familyhaven.com/travel/melanesianman.html
-- Make sure you are not eating when you read the contents of this page!
Maritime Navigation
The PNG Cabinet has approved funding to upgrade the maritime navigation aids
around the country. The project involves the purchase of 160 short, medium
and long-range lights nationwide. The first stage of the program will cover
work on lighthouses in Milne Bay Province. The second phase covers the New
Guinea Islands region while the third phase will cover the mainland coastline
from Vanimo all the way around to Daru.
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