Life is full of experiences. Years may passed by the photos will bring back those old memos. The photos below are from different years and locations from 2021-2023. 

It ain’t weak to speak: Wayne Bennett

By NSW Koori Knockout

Wayne Bennett's words of wisdom guided Greg Inglis back on track after early post-playing struggles

When Greg Inglis hung up his boots, he thought it would be a matter of simply kicking back and enjoying retirement.
The three-time premiership winner didn’t really know what to expect from his life after football, and it took a couple of years before he truly understood the meaning of a few wise words from seven-time premiership winning coach Wayne Bennett.
“I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I thought I could just retire and move back home, live near the beach [or] live on a property,” Inglis said.

All Family Members Graduated from Unitech

• By Clive Kendi  

An Amazing story of a family, all graduated from the University of Technology.

Dad Wayne graduated with a Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Mum Cecilia Graduated with a Bachelor in Accounting, First Born Stephanie graduated with a Bachelor in Building, Second born Dwayne graduated with a Bachelor in Mineral processing, third born Lois graduated with a Bachelor in Civil Engineering and today the last born Jemimah graduated with a Bachelor in Computer science.

This kind of stories needs to be published in the national papers and mainstream media, it's gonna inspire alot of people.

Proud to call them my family as well.

Boys from the valley - little McRyan & McSteve

21 ENGAN LAWYERS ADMITTED TO THE BAR

A total of 126 Legal Training Institute (LTI) trainee lawyers were admitted to the Bar at the Waigani National Court yesterday.
This means that they have met all the legal requirements to practice law as certified lawyers.
Out of the 126 lawyers, 21 are from Enga Province indicating the positive outcome of the power of education changing the lives of Engan generations amidst the negativity tribal fighting has caused in certain parts of the province.
Tribal fighting is not prevalent nor dominant but takes place in certain parts of the province randomly.
Enga Province will continue to produce tangible results under the political leadership of veteran Enga Provincial Member Sir Peter Ipatas and administrative guidance of Provincial Admistrator Sandis Tsaka.
Enga Province is not just talking. The province is producing results that has been, is and will be positively contributing towards the development of Papua New Guinea in areas concerned accordingly.
*Photo shows some of the 21 Engan lawyers who were admitted to practice law yesterday.

128 Expatriate Doctors at Togoba for free Health Clinic

The Mega Health Clinic that is going on here at Togoba is telling alot of stories. One that stands out is..Our Government has failed miserably by not providing tangible health services to the people of this Nation.. Seeing people of different medical needs turned up for medical checks shows how corrupt our Government is because it cannot provide for its people. A very sad senairo we are facing in this country and will be exposed to the world now

Teen Arrested for Tiktok Video Wearing Police Uniform

A 19-year-old girl, Grace Bob from West New Britain Province, has been charged by Port Moresby police after a TikTok video featuring her wearing a police jacket went viral. The incident unfolded as Bob visited her boyfriend, a policeman, leading to the production of the now-controversial video.

Inspector Ben Wiai, Police Station Commander of 7 Mile Police Station, disclosed that the police Constable, identified as Kingsford Netto, has also faced disciplinary action and will serve as a state witness in the case. Netto alleges that he stepped out of the office momentarily, during which Bob, without his consent, donned his uniform and filmed the TikTok video. Subsequently, Bob allegedly uploaded the video to social media platforms, where it garnered significant attention, as stated by Inspector Wiai.

WHAT'S YOUR EXCUSE?

Accidentally stumbled across a PNG homegrown multinational corporation's office in Auckland. Owner of Mapai New Zealand Ltd, Mr Jacob Luke (from Enga) went from being a mechanic in Mt Hagen to establishing a small trucking company that turned into the largest in PNG and now with business interests in shipping and logistics abroad. No school fees. No degree. No government funding. No rich family. No bank loans. No political connections. No internet. No facebook marketing. No media advertising. Mr Luke started Mapai with none of the prerequisites we use as excuses today. All he had was hard work, discipline, vision and a stubborn determination never to give up. If he can do it, you can do it too. What's your excuse? Don't let it steal your dreams.

Manda Compilation 2024

Photo collections from Mr. Beamin Tombingi Manda while he was teaching in one of the remotest schools in Lowerlai area of Wapenamanda district, Enga Province. He was teaching there for almost 10 years before he was appointed as Head Teacher of the school. Life is full of fun with so many good and bad experiences. These photos will bring back the memories in the many years to come.

PM Marape on Economic Growth amid Opposition Challenges Media Statement

PRIME Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape has responded Opposition critics by highlighting significant economic growth since his government took office in 2019.
"The economy has grown since we took office, lest we forget the recessed economy Mr.O’Neill, in 2018, passed over to my government,” PM Marape said.
He addressed concerns during a period when the Opposition has depicted a negative scenario for the country and its economy, with a no-confidence motion on the horizon.

“We are not economically-illiterate as these power-hungry mob would want the country to believe,” the Prime Minister said.Pointing to historical economic data, he emphasised the recent advancements.
“They only need to look at records of how our economy has travelled over the last 49years.

A BIG TREE HAS FALLEN

Waimin J.Lanao

(27/09/2021 - repost)

Our tribesman, our father, our brother, and elder of the tribe has left us this morning.

Late Itaki Werea passed away at 1:30am at his Wapenamanda residence after being discharged from a medication at Kudjip Hospital last week.
Dad, you departed us too soon leaving us with broken hearts. Death and birth are 2 inevitable things in our lives which we will never run away from. We accept that God alone gives and takes life. I thank God for the short yet colorful life he lived with us his family, friends and relatives, clan, tribe and rest of Wapenamanda.

 

Dad, you left a huge gap in our tribe. We will forever miss you in the times of need
Condolences to brother Joe Itaki, Martin Itaki, Naithan Itaki, Serah Itaki, and rest of the Waipilyakin hausman, Kupakin and Lyokendakin clans of the bigger Waimin tribe. It's a loss to all of us.
May your champion soul RIP.

TEACHER ATTACKED AT MINJ SECONDARY SCHOOL

By Edward K Wiogin

This morning incident at Minj Secondary is really ANIMALISTIC.. Teachers coming from other provinces to serve Jiwaka is a great concern. It's a second time of attack for teachers coming from other province. 

First attack was me and my family and this is the second attack from the surrounding village to an innocent, dedicated and committed teacher for Grade 10 Mathematics Mr Shedrick Opo.

May be we are teachers from other province that's why we are twice being attacked. We teachers have noting to do with the prolong issue between the admin and villages and why our live is on danger.

Attached is Mr Opo being attacked this morning while on duties by neighbouring villages. He is innocent and knew nothing about the issue between the surrounding villages. Mr Opo is getting a permanent damage on his nose and can't be cured..

Enough is enough. Tired of teaching some ANIMALISTIC minds who does not have COMMON SENSE/UNDERSTANDING.

I just need someone to post this to Jiwaka Development Forum so let them all see what is really going in at Minj Secondary on the attack of innocent teachers...

WAIGANI STREET SELLER FINALLY ATTAINED HIS BACHELLOR'S DEGREE IN ECONOMICS

Every success has a story behind it, and success in itself doesn't have a happy beginning. However, on the flip side of the coin, there is still a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel.

Success is not about competition to compete with others - it is a journey of its own - it has its own pace and time frame.
Here is a short story of Dick Teta, a street vendor who recently graduated from the PNG's University of Technology.
Dick hails from a village called Silim in the Kompiam Ambum District in Enga province. He comes from a poor family background, and he is married with two beautiful kids.

Mr.Teta's educational journey began in the early days of his life. Given the family background, life of a village boy to progress in education was bit challenging. The life's struggle was real. There was no one to look up to, interms of financing his education, but his parents seemed the only becon of hope, the light to shine on through the darkness.
With zero source of income attached to him, selling pandanus (karuka) at the market , garden foods, and selling pigs were the only means of generating income

PARLIAMENT WILL PASS LAWS TO MINIMIZE MONOPOLY OF FUEL SUPPLY

Noel Anjo Kalao,

Anti-Corruption Activist

Prime Minister James Marape attributed the the fuel crises to a 1999 agreement between the state and Inter Oil, predecessor of Puma Energy which allows for a monopoly in wholesale importation of fuel and distribution throughout PNG until 2027.

Parliament reconvening in May will pass laws aiming at lessening this monopoly of fuel supply, the Prime Minister announced.

* Review the 1999 fuel monopoly Agreement with Puma
* Legislation by Parliament to reduce the monopoly of fuel supply to PNG by

O'NEILL AND KUA SHOULD TELL THE TRUTH ABOUT GOLD REFINERY & BULLION.

By Noel Anjo Kolao,
Anti-Corruption Activist

GOLD Refinery and Project was initiated and developed by O'Neill government in 2014. Marape government formally approved and endorsed most of decisions and policies put in place by O'neill government.O'neill government should be commended for initiating and developing project at the first place. Marape government has endorsed O'neill government's dreams come true.
Kerenga Kua was part of the decision making from O'neill government continuing to Marape government as a key Minister.

Life at Kumul land, Morobe

Photos taken in rainy Lae in 2023, while working with Brunel International, a recruitment company on a Santos project in Lae, Morobe Province. Renting a house at East Taraka near Unigate and was working at 9-Mile next to Crossroad Hotel. This was one of the 8 international companies worked for before joining public service on the 28th of November, 2022. This probably the end of the employment in private sector and become public servant. It was cool being part of the reputable companies (Spiecapag Niugini, Exxon Mobil, China Harbor Engineering, Curtain Brothers, Hidden Valley Morobe Mining, Laga Industries, Orien Energy, Brunel International (Santos ltd) for 11 solid years.