POGERA MINE TO REOPEN BY JUNE BUT PRESSING OUTSTANDING ISSUES YET TO RESOLVED SAYS ENGA GOVERNOR

By Mortimer Yangharry, in Wabag, Enga Province

Veteran Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas told the Enga Provincial Assembly on

Monday afternoon that the delay in the reopening of the Pogera mine is not necessarily caused by the national government nor the provincial government but by pressing issues at hand.
Sir Peter informed the Provincial Assembly that the delay in reopening of the Pogera mine was due to the pressing shareholding issues and complicated necessary taxation processes which the national government had no control over.
He admitted that for the last three years, the internal revenue of the province was badly affected due to the premature closure of the mine.
"Impact projects funded by the tax credit schemes and other royalties from the mine did not happen since May 2019 when the Pogera gold mine shut down its operations," Sir Peter said.

Employment with Brunel International and Santos Ltd in Lae

Life at Lae Morobe Province. Brunel International South East Asia PNG Limited and Santos Ltd provided the opportunity to be with the PNG Biomass and its an pleasure to be with leading international companies. Resigned on the 09.12.2022 to join public service. That was also a moment to remember, shifting away from Private sector to private sector after 10 years. Below are few photo collections while at a rented residence at East Taraka, Lae Morobe Province in 2022.

A CONCEPT PLAN IS REQUIRED FOR WAPENAMANDA TOWN RE-DEVELOPMENT & EXPANSION

By Stan Tondop

The recent visit by the Prime Minister Hon. James Marape upon the invitation of Wapenamanda MP and Vice Minister for Works and Highways Hon. Micky Kaeok has compelled me to put this up. Wapenamanda District doesn't need a flyover at this very point in time. Rather, Wapenamanda needs a "Concept Plan for Town Re-development & Extension".
Wapenamanda District is the main access point both through air and road into Enga Province. It is widely known as the gateway to other parts of the Province. The only airport in Enga is located in the heart of Wapenamanda Town apart from the Kairik Airstrip in Porgera commonly used by employees of Porgera Gold Mine who flies in and out on a chartered basis. Road network from Mt. Hagen to Enga’s Capital Wabag through Wapenamanda is sealed throughout and just perfect compared to others within the Highlands Region of Papua New Guinea.
Wapenamanda District has some of the pioneer government institutions such as the Pausa St. Pauls Secondary School, Mambisanda Lutheran Hospital, and the Wapenamanda Airport (recently rehabilitated). These are all situated within the

HON.MIKI KAEOK'S POPULAR NAME TAG " ATM & KANAKAE" IS NO MORE

By Lungipin Remcy

Hon. Miki Kaeok's popular name tag "ATM" largely defined by his passion for sharing is a symbol of care and love he has for his people.
However, many critics say that such is an attitude of a "kanakae" to lure votes and maintain social relations in the society.
Despite this, Hon. Miki Kaeok, MP and Vice Minister for Works & Highways in his first public address to his people of Wapenamanda, Enga and PNG said that his name tag "ATM" is best replaced with "Kalai-akali or Wokman" and "Kanakae" with "Saveman". He came with a Hope unite all educated elites to help redevelop policy frameworks and rehabilitate and rebuild Wapenamanda from it's slumber and ruins.

Photo Collections 2019-2022

Few photo collections for 2019-2022. These photos will surely bring back the old memories in many years. Photos from Mt Hagen central and Lumusa LLG of Western Highlands Province.

Little McRyan's visit to UoT 2022 (Oct)

Little McRyan visited the PNG University of Technology on the 16/11/20122 before his 2nd Birthday. His Birthday was celebrated at a rented residential home at East Taraka, Lae Morobe Province in a property owned by a family from Tambul district of Western Highlands Province. McRyans dad was working with Santos project, PNG Biomass, through Brunel International South East Asia PNG Ltd. Below photos were captured in a afternoon walk to the university.  

05th January 2023


By Charlie Clye Tikaro

What a turn of events between a landowner group vs ExxonMobil & State. It was all in favour of the landowners until it reaches Supreme Court. And sadly, the landowners will now meet the entire legal costs for the State and ExxonMobil.
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Lawsuits by landowners relating to the 2009 Kokopo Umbrella Benefit Sharing Agreement (UBSA) and License-Based Benefit Sharing Agreement (LBBSA) derived from the PNG LNG project were now statutorily time barred.
This means any cases filed against the State where the cause of action is based on the UBSA and LBBSA would not be entertained by the courts since the issue was now statutorily time barred

MARAPE GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO RESERVE THE DECISION TO ALLOW CHINA BANK IN PNG!

By Richard Marainump

There is too many risks in this decision of allowing China to operate bank in PNG.

1》In the long run the Chinese bank will try all possible means to buy off local banks after it has rooted itself and try to finance and facilitate all Chinese businesses in PNG to be competitive with local businesses of which some are already in existence or doing and this will only add fuel to the fire.
2》There is possibility of China bank taking over PNG banking industry because the government has already created unfavorable environment for the operating local banks and if the China bank gives a good competition, there is possibility of these banks dying out like Wespac and ANZ in PNG. And where do we go if that happens?

MD Rex Kinpogi achieved so much for National Airport Corporation

Rex Kipongi, MD

By Rex Kipongi

As the year 2022 comes to an end tonight, I just want to share about FORGIVENESS! Rex Kipogi, MD Each of us have our own memories of Yr 2022, positives and negatives, achievements and challenges - all part of experiences in this life's journey.

For me, 2022 has been a successful year. Achieved a lot in NAC. Successfully delivered three Airports - Momote, Vanimo and recently Kavienunder CADIP Phase 1 and successfully negotiated CADIP Phase 2. Above all, restored CONFIDENCE and brought STABILITY in NAC. These were milestone achievements for staff and the organisation. These are among many impacts projects delivered in NAC in this year 2022 under my leadership.

Story of Little McSteven of Tsak Valley

Little McSteve Junior Zipakali is from YOPO tribe, when he was 9 months old he lost his father Junior in a tribal fight in Tsak valley of Wapenamanda district, Enga Province in 2021. McSteven is a first born son of a young marriage which ended in a merciless killing right in front of their store in a market near their house. Late Junior, a teacher who was seen to have ventured into his mini business of retailing, wholesaling and money sales to many public servants and local business owners in Tsak valley. His was shot death in front of his store in an evening. 

Little McSteven, after his father's death his health condition had dropped so rapidly. Not so good as before. His body was vulnerable to all kinds of diseases (ref photos). 

He was taken to Mt Hagen on a Friday 26th of July, 2022 by his grand father and mother. He was then given the best medical treatment at Mt Hagen General hospital by his grandma Priscilla Pole. His health had improved a lot afterward. He grew healthy with his uncle McRyan who was born in a same month of November in 2020. They are now best friends ever.