The Orphan Who Defied the Odds: Allan Keap’s Journey to Triumph

By Joe Wasia

Allan Keap (Allan Kelly Keap) a Orphan and a buai seller, is a DUX AWARD Recipient for Social Science Stream Year 12 at Bialla Secondary in West New Britain Province.

Allan did his Gr 1 and Gr 8 at Kwia Primary School in Waimin tribe, Tsak LLG Wapenamanda district, where his late father was an APO at a Community Health Post (Lyulimanda CHP). His late father, Keap Ponn, from Kompiam district in Enga Province. He was an Aidpost Orally there for 12 years at Sakalim village before he passed on when Allan was in Gr 8. He is a 2nd born of the family among other 3 of his younger brothers, and Raymond Keap is his elder brother. His 4 brothers were raised by his mother, and Allan was raised by Kelly Yukua from Waimin tribe. That's where he got his middle name (Kelly) from.

Unfortunately, his hardworking mother also passed on when they were still young. All 5 boys did not complete their education, and that's the very sad scenario. He did not complete his Grade 12 at Wapenamanda Foursquare Secondary. He left school in 2019 and sells betlenut at Kumbas Market in Wapenamanda. Those who go to Kumbas market would recall a young man who sells betlenut infront of India kaibar. He has been out of school for 4 years.
However, Allan was very determined while living as an orphan until he enrolled at Bialla Secondary School and awarded Dux Prize for Year 12 Social Science stream. Screenshot attached is from a teacher who helped Allan Kelly Keap enrolled at school who later topped Bialla Secondary in Social Science 2024.
Congratulations on your achievement, Allan. Your heart is very determined, and your perseverance in striving for success will never let you down.
I pledge K200 towards this journey you struggled ALONE. I will send it next year when you continue your next chapter of your education. Rest of your team K-DUX are proud of your outstanding achievement. Your DUX Award defined our Team K-Dux. You are a real HERO.

If anyone wishes to help our friend Allan may contact him or inbox me. Here's Allan's phone number #70879080.

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Photo compilation 2024

Boys from the mountain

Born in the same year, month, week (2021). The 16th and 20th of November 2024 will be their birthdate when they clock exactly 4 years.

McRyan Wasia and Joshua Win Pindao. 

 I wish them best in their future.

 

1st Death Anniversary for late Chief Pole Yaluma 2023

Brief history on leadership provided by Chief Pole Yaluma on services during colonial times.
In 1932, the district commissioner of Wapenamanda appointed me a Bos Boi to look after the 16 tribes of Lumusa District when that time Lumusa was part of Wapenamanda District. I was a young man not even married. My job included awareness on Government services that are to come and enforce Law and Good Order in their communities. I was a Bos Boi for 9 years (1932- 1940). 

Read more here: 

https://enposepng.blogspot.com/2021/08/dearsir-ref-payment-for-awards.html#more

1st Anniversary was celebrated at Kagamuga, Mt Hagen, Western Highlands Province.

    

Auen Water Supply Project

Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority funded Auen Reticulated Water Supply project in Dei Council District of Western Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea

Sir John Pundari Urged to Support Opposition for Change in PNG Government

By Nelson Wandi

In a surprising turn of events, the people of Kompiam Ambum have called on their Member of Parliament, Sir John Pundari, to join the opposition in campaigning for a change of the Marape Government in Papua New Guinea.
Sir John Pundari, who has been a part of the government for 32 years, is being urged to reconsider his allegiance and support the opposition in the upcoming Vote of No Confidence (VoNC) scheduled for May 28.
Despite his long tenure in government, the people of Kompiam Ambum feel that Sir John Pundari has failed to bring any significant development or services to his home district and the nation as a whole.
As a voice for silent majority of Kompiam Ambum, I believe that it is time for a change and that Sir John Pundari must break away from his old ways and take a stand against the corrupt practices of the current government.
It is evident that the people of Kompiam Ambum are dissatisfied with the lack of progress and development in their district under Sir John Pundari's leadership.
Together we are calling on him to align himself with the opposition and work towards bringing about positive change and improved service delivery in their community.

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