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| Moem to Taurama in 46 days…the PNGDF patrol that did the 1000km trek in 1975 |
| Sun, 13 Sep 2020 07:05:39 +0000 When Michael Somare and his peers decided they wanted to run their own country, much of the land was still unconnected by road. It was just a little over 20 years since the first outsider made contact with people in the highlands In preparation for that transition, Papua New Guinean soldiers who were, then, part … Continue reading Moem to Taurama in 46 days…the PNGDF patrol that did the 1000km trek in 1975 → |
| The Phyllia and Michael story of determination and hard work |
| Sat, 23 Nov 2019 08:44:49 +0000 These two kids are the definition of determination and hard CONSISTENT work. One day, four years ago, Michael Tamty Pais showed up at the office asking if he could work during the holidays. I didn’t know him then. He talked very fast. I had a bit of difficulty understanding him. Apparently, he had met up … Continue reading The Phyllia and Michael story of determination and hard work → |
| Caroline Tiriman, veteran ABC broadcaster retires after 40 years |
| Tue, 02 Apr 2019 05:19:56 +0000 "My mother wanted me to get married," Caroline says. "It was an arranged married. I didn't know the guy. |
| Jurgen Ruh, ‘helicopter driver’ who did more than 500 medivacs out of Morobe |
| Tue, 02 Apr 2019 05:06:27 +0000 For helicopter pilot, Jurgen Ruh, each day begins very early. Jurgen is a 30 year veteran in the Papua New Guinea aviation industry. Over the last 10 years, Jurgen’s company, Manolos Aviation, has since become an integral part of Morobe’s community aviation story. This is primarily because of the work he has personally done over … Continue reading Jurgen Ruh, ‘helicopter driver’ who did more than 500 medivacs out of Morobe → |
| Armed with a school: How a couple are healing tribal conflict & breaking barriers |
| Tue, 19 Feb 2019 11:52:46 +0000 “I can’t tell you how much we spent,” Martina says. “I’ve forgotten.” |
| West Papuan matriarch who arrived in PNG at age 16 celebrates her 70th birthday | By Sincha Dimara |
| Tue, 04 Dec 2018 21:03:42 +0000 My maternal grandmother placed locally made bracelets (Gelang Biak) on both her arms. The bracelets identify a woman or man as a Biak person. |
| PNG campaigner-poet-student who wrote hilarious letters to Prince Harry passes on |
| Tue, 04 Dec 2018 01:24:39 +0000 “I am Waerisa. Born in the City. Raised in the village." |
| Michael Marum: ‘I had to fight for the Kumul jersey’ |
| Mon, 02 Jul 2018 13:03:34 +0000 For many Papua New Guineans, Michael Marum, is known for his role as the coach of the PNG Hunters team that brought home the Instrust Super Cup in 2017. At the start of the season, the Hunters went in as the underdogs up against a host of other more experienced teams. The climb to the … Continue reading Michael Marum: ‘I had to fight for the Kumul jersey’ → |
| Simon Lukas: Battling the odds by rebuilding Toyota Landcruisers |
| Tue, 12 Jun 2018 05:16:45 +0000 Simon Lukas is a Lae businessman who is owed about K60,000 by the Lae City Council. Mr. Lukas owns Mala Autoparts, a small automotive parts shop in Lae City. While talking to him about his difficulties, we also found that he has been rebuilding old Toyota Landcruisers for a living. This is slowing becoming an … Continue reading Simon Lukas: Battling the odds by rebuilding Toyota Landcruisers → |
| Edith Babul: A plantation that started from 10 Indian guava seeds |
| Wed, 23 May 2018 04:18:55 +0000 “Never cut all the grass. When insect populations pick up in in June and July, you have to give them something to eat. Let them start with the grass first." |
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