One:
Apparently, the only person who can beat Tiger Woods with a golf club is his wife
Two:
What's the difference between a car and a golf ball? Tiger can drive a ball 400 yards
Three:
Tiger Woods was injured in a car accident as he pulled out of his driveway early Friday morning. It was Woods' shortest drive since an errant tee shot at the US Open.
Four:
What was Tiger Woods doing out at 2.30 in the morning? He'd gone clubbing
Five:
Tiger Woods crashed into a fire hydrant and a tree. He couldn't decide between a wood and an iron
Six:
Perhaps Tiger should be using a driver?
Seven:
This is the first time Tiger's ever failed to drive 300 yards
Eight:
Apparently, Tiger admitted this crash was the closest shave he's ever had. So Gillette has dropped his contract.
Nine:
Tiger Woods wasn't seriously injured in the crash. He's still below par though
Ten:
Tiger Woods is so rich that he owns lots of expensive cars. Now he has a hole in one.
Thursday, December 03, 2009
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
The magic of Kavieng
WONDERFUL Kavieng, New Ireland province, remains, arguably, the most-beautiful town in
The feature of the place, and the entire
Last Friday, we visited beautiful
The National Fisheries Authority is building a new research facility on Nago together with housing for its staff and researchers, as well as other associated facilities, at an estimated cost of K5-K6 million.
Nusa Island Retreat, with the green lights of the NFA, is building a tourism facility, given that Nago has some of the best surfing, fishing and unspoilt white, sandy beaches in Papua New Guinea.
Kavieng is situated at the northern tip of
It has often been described as the typical “
It has a large, beautiful harbour and is a popular destination for sports fishing enthusiasts and cruising yachts.
Along the edge of the harbour is Nusa Parade, a gently curving road, shaded by huge trees, which passes many points of historical interest, the main market, the port, fisheries and the hospital.
Nusa Island Retreat, only a short two-minute boat ride across the harbour, has an excellent bar and restaurant set right on the beach complete with sand floor and tables made from coconut trees.
More and more tourists are visiting this part of paradise and you can also find out why with a visit there.
I especially loved the scenic and unspoiled beachfront, market and the long and winding
Kavieng market is one place where you can find the tastiest sea food and freshest vegetables.
It is situated on the foreshore and is a central hub of activity most days of the week, except Sundays.
There is a fantastic variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh and smoked fish, live mud crabs, baskets of sunga and kina shells, and of course plenty of buai.
Also found in large quantities are huge trays of tapioca slice made with coconut milk, sago slice, donuts, rice balls and other local delicacies.
Although generally a produce market, you will also find woven baskets, locally printed laplaps, and handmade bilums available for sale.
In addition to the market, there are a variety of kai bars in Kavieng where you can pick up a cheap local-style feed.
The highway is named after German administrator, Franz Boluminski, who landed at Kavieng on June 30, 1900, with his wife Frida.
He supervised the task of building a road, and in less than four years, 100km was built using karanas (dead coral) that is in plentiful supply.
Boluminiski gained widespread respect for establishing peace on
His tough but fair dealings with natives and whites alike in
Boluminski had built a fine residence on a ridge with a grand staircase descending to the harbour with extensive gardens.
A post office was established in 1904 and overseas vessels were visiting Kavieng by 1912.
He died on April 28, 1913, and is buried at Bagail cemetery in Kavieng.
At the time of Boluminski’s death, a fine road capable of being used by the new motor vehicles just arriving stretched 165km from Kavieng carrying produce to port and facilitating the administration by strategically-located government rest houses.
It was the longest and best road in the Pacific until the 1950’s.
Of course, you can’t say anything about Kavieng and New Ireland province without mentioning the Chinese, who were brought to Kokopo and then Kavieng in the late 1800’s, inter-married with the local women, and their legacy lives on to this day.
Kavieng is a sleepy little town with a golf course, a range of restaurants, bars and facilities, including banks, supply stores, bakeries and supermarkets.
Places to stay include, hotel, guest house and resort style accommodation, while easy going traditional style bungalows are situated among the islands just offshore.
Visitors should not expect to come to Kavieng to experience an abundance of cafes or restaurants, shopping strips and nightclubs, as they will be very disappointed.
The Kavieng Hotel has a bar, complete with pool table and satellite TV, and a garden setting restaurant which is open every day of the week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Kavieng Hotel, however, is famous for its Friday Night Seafood Buffet with what seems like an unlimited amount of mud crabs and crayfish, as well as plenty of fish and other seafood, salads and vegetable dishes.
The Kavieng Club has a large bar and a billiard room, and is a relaxing place for a drink after a game of golf on their nine-hole golf course or a quick snack for lunch or dinner.
The Malagan Beach Resort is perfectly situated on the beachfront, and its outside pool decking area is an excellent place to watch the sun set whilst enjoying a drink from their bar.
Its restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and extends outside to a shaded patio area on the beach.
Sunday night is BBQ Night at the Malagan.
Nusa Island Retreat, only a short two-minute boat ride across the harbour, has an excellent bar and restaurant set right on the beach complete with sand floor and tables made from coconut trees.
The bar has a great selection of local and imported spirits, an excellent wine list, and an extensive cocktail list.
Nusa’s restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch with a good selection to choose from off their menu, with buffet dinners available every night of the week, specialising in the area’s fresh seafood and vegetables.
The strength of a woman
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Caption: Marilyn Apa (third from left) with VIPS and graduating students at National Fisheries College in Kavieng last Friday
By UNRE Public Relations
Tears filled her eyes and rolled slowly down her cheeks as each one was congratulated by University Chancellor Sir Rabbie Namaliu before he handed them their scrolls.
As they walked down the stairs with the scrolls firmly wrapped in their hands, the pride on each of their faces was evident.
They had done it!
Completed their course in flying colours!
The same pride that they felt shone in the woman's eyes.
It was her day as much as theirs.
This was the final chapter of a journey they had started together through uncharted waters – she and them.
The scene before her evoked mixed emotions - intense maternal pride and a sense of sadness because she knew her protégés would now be leaving her.
After muolding and guiding the 16 diploma and five degree Fisheries and Marine Resources (FMR) graduates of the University of Natural Resource & Environment (UNRE) for several years, the graduation ceremony was a milestone achievement for Marilyn Apa.
Despite many challenges, she had worked tirelessly with a firm and committed determination to see them and the program succeed.
Ms Apa is the pioneer coordinator of the FMR program which was introduced in 2006.
Its seven pioneer diplomats graduated last year and the graduation of the five pioneer degree students last Friday in Kavieng marked its first full cycle.
She loves the ocean and its abundant and diverse marine life, but this love is a passion she developed with the FMR programme.
Not surprising when you realise she comes from Western Highlands, a province situated several hundred kilometers away from the sea.
An agriculturalist by profession, the challenge of switching to a new field let alone head a completely new programme for the University was daunting for Ms Apa.
She had to dig deep within herself to find the courage to move away from the familiar surroundings of UNRE's main campus in East New Britain to Kavieng in
While the challenges and difficulties faced with coordinating a new programme were many, her quiet determination and commitment has contributed to the success of the programme.
According to Ms Apa, the concept in natural resources is the same and can be applied in agriculture, fisheries or forestry.
She said in the FMR programme students learn everything about fisheries and marine resources from commercial fishing operations to post-harvest.
They also learn aquaculture, inland fishery management and research.
"They can fish, handle the fish, navigate boats and sustainably manage fisheries.
"They know the science of fisheries, statistics and monitoring, fisheries business and marketing as well as computing and how to write up project proposals," she continued.
"These students are the best prepared graduates professionally, because their current employers have expressed satisfaction with their job performances."
With the FMR programme completing its first full cycle, as much as she loves the sea, Ms Apa feels that it is now time she returns to the blue ranges of the Bainings.
She believes the two fisheries lecturers that were recruited to assist her, Aisi Anas and Rachel James, are capable of carrying on if she leaves.
Ms Apa is grateful, however, that she had the privilege of being part of the history of the FMR program but more importantly of having the chance to interact with the young minds that have enriched her life as much as she theirs.
When you thought I wasn't looking...
A message every adult should read because children are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make my favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.
When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew that there is a God I could always talk to, and I learned to trust in Him.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing, and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good, and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw tears come from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw that you cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be.
When you thought I wasn't looking I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking I looked at you and wanted to say, 'Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.'
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make my favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.
When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew that there is a God I could always talk to, and I learned to trust in Him.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing, and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good, and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw tears come from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw that you cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be.
When you thought I wasn't looking I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking I looked at you and wanted to say, 'Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.'
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Unforgettable Kavieng, New Ireland province
Captions: 1: Visitors preparing to travel to
The feature of the place, and the enter
Kavieng is situated at the northern tip of
It has often been described as the typical “
It has a large, beautiful harbour and is a popular destination for sports fishing enthusiasts and cruising yachts.
Along the edge of the harbour is Nusa Parade, a gently curving road, shaded by huge trees, which passes many points of historical interest, the main market, the port, fisheries and the hospital.
Nusa Island Retreat, only a short two-minute boat ride across the harbour, has an excellent bar and restaurant set right on the beach complete with sand floor and tables made from coconut trees.
More and more tourists are visiting this part of paradise and you can also find out why with a visit there.
Papua New Guinea a world leader in fisheries
Captions: 1: NFA Managing Director Mr Sylvester Pokajam. 2: ftv Leilani, a boat owned by the
Mr Pokajam made this assertion in Kavieng last Friday during the graduation of the first-ever fisheries and marine resources degree students from the
The graduation took place at the
“Although this has yet to be adequately measured, I am proud to advise you all that, in the opinion of many, Papua New Guinea is the leading fisheries nation of the Pacific and a dominant force in regional tuna fisheries management and development,” Mr Pokajam said,
“I believe our commitment to skill and capacity building though the effective operation of the
“As you all know, the National Fisheries Authority is a statutory authority charged with the challenging task of managing and developing the marine resource of PNG for the sustainable benefit of all.
“We are the only fisheries agency in the region that has a fisheries college as one of its operational divisions.
“This makes us unique in region but it also provides us with a significant challenge to gain a cost benefit from our investment in education and training.”
Mr Pokajam said for the past 10years, NFA had delivered 100% subsidised training to the fisheries sector of PNG in small fishing operations and commercial fisheries.
“Every year our budget had increased and this year for the first time, we introduced a 20% cost recovery component to all our courses,” he said.
“This is a good start but what we really need to see is real benefits coming from the training we deliver in terms of productivity and employment.”
Mr Pokajam commended members of the graduating fisheries observe class who have completed a course of study as
“Through the commitment of our fisheries observer programme and the
“We are now the only institution in the region to be endorsed to deliver the new regional standard fisheries observer qualification without teaching and technical inputs from SPC and FFA.
“Our fisheries observer tutors are now the first and currently the only certified regional observer trainers.
“This is an excellent achievement for all concerned and a further indication of our leading role in regional tuna fisheries management.
“This current observer course is the first ever in which we have hosted regional students and, in support of our Pacific neighbour, all four of our 2010 courses will have reservations for Pacific regional students.”
Mr Pokajam said the commercial fisheries and post-harvest program had underpinned the college since the inception of the AusAID -funded National Fisheries College Strengthening Project.
“Again, we are the only fisheries agency in the region that is able to offer this technical training to industry,” he said.
“We have watched with increasing confidence the growing confidence and capacity of the commercial fisheries and post-harvest staff teams in NFC and I believe our technical courses in these areas are efficiently delivered and highly relevant.
“My challenge to the graduates of these courses is to return to your respective work places and apply your new-found skills and knowledge to our collective challenge of growing PNG capacity in both fishing and processing, thereby adding to the value which PNG can obtain from our fisheries resources.”
Monday, November 30, 2009
Two more Kumuls head to the UK
Caption: British Deputy High Commissioner to PNG, Colin Glass, shows the visas which were issued to the PNG Kumuls Larsen Marabe and Jessie Joe Parker outside the British High Commission office in Port Moresby
The British High Commission has issued visas to two Papua New Guinean rugby league players to play in the
Larsen Marabe and Jessie Joe Parker will play for the
“We are very happy to be given this opportunity to play in the
British High Commissioner to PNG, David Dunn, praised the duo for being able to secure contracts with Featherstone Rovers and alerted them to the 2009 success of colleague Kumuls Menzie Yere, Charlie Wabo, Nico Slain and Michael Mark.
“Menzie Yere, Charlie Wabo, Nico Slain and Michael Mark have been able to stamp their mark in the
UK-based PNG league veteran Stanley Gene, who was instrumental in marketing Marabe and Parker to the Featherstone Rovers, thanked the British High Commission for issuing visas to Marabe and Parker and said it was their chance to experience life as a footballer in the
“It's an opportunity for these players to see the other side of the world, experience different cultures and make a living out of it. They will be coached and trained by the best people and play a high standard of football – which will only help the PNG Kumuls in the future. Lastly I would like to appeal to the boys to take this opportunity, enjoy their time in the
The departure of Marabe and Parker now brings the number of PNG Kumul players in the
Exciting developments on beautiful Nago Island
Captions: 1: Unspoilt white sandy beach on Nago Island. 2: Brand-new staff houses on Nago Island. 3: Visitors on the new wharf on Nago Island. 4:
An innovative and exciting development is taking place off Kavieng, New Ireland province, on beautiful
The National Fisheries Authority is building a new research facility on Nago together with housing for its staff and researchers, as well as other associated facilities, at an estimated cost of K6 million.
In June, NFA managing director Sylvester Pokajam signed an agreement with the management of neighboring Nusa Island Retreat for the development of a new tourism facility on
“Under this agreement,” he explained, “Nusa will provide the operational services to NFA to allow us to concentrate on the core business of the new facility: the facilitation of research and development in marine resources and culture fisheries.
“This facility will also add a major component to the training and education resources of the
Last Friday, he took guests and other visitors on a guided tour of the new development, which is a classic example of the much talked-about public-private partnership (PPP).
NFA principal High Walton told me on Nago that the property development would consist of two houses, one storage shed, an office complex with meeting room, a main research facility with 36 culture tanks, a wet laboratory, a laboratory/office, a workshop, a storeroom, a generator shed, a seawater reticulation system and a fresh water reticulation system.
“Essentially, there is a memorandum of agreement signed between Nusa Island Retreat and NFA,” he said.
“The terms are that we sub-lease half of our site to Nusa to build a resort.
“And they pay us rent for that.
“In return, they provide us all functional services like electricity, diving, grounds security, waste disposal, etc.
“What happens is they give me a bill for service for one month and I give them a bill for rental for one month.
“The advantage for me is that I can just concentrate on the key activity, which is research and facilitating research.”
Mr Walton said
“They’ll do their learning in the aquaculture centre,” he said.
“The advantage for sure is that it’s secure title because it’s State lease and also because it’s another attraction for guests.
“It’s a very attractive place.
“It’s attractive to visting researchers.
“We can offer services to visiting researchers that we can’t offer on our own.
“I think it’s very good to see a statutory authority like the NFA being innovative.
“This is the first of its kind in the country.
“Jais Aben in Madang was doing something similar; however, the difference is that it was an NGO.
“This is a government statutory authority.”
Nusa Island Retreat owner Shaun Keane told me that his company would cater for accommodation for visiting researchers as well as provide services such as a restaurant and bar.
“We’ll initially start with 10 rooms,” he said.
“After five years, there’ll be 30 rooms.”
National Fisheries College sets high standards
Captions: 1: Auditorium of the National Fisheries College.2: A ship’s anchor on campus. 3: Well-kept grounds of the National Fisheries College. 4: Dining hall at National Fisheries College.5: Dormitory at National Fisheries College.-6: Another dormitory at National Fisheries College. 7: Signboard at
The
Situated just outside Kavieng, the college, owned and operated by the National Fisheries Authority, prides itself on its high standard of facilities.
The students have good dormitories, the campus is kept spic and span, messing facilities are excellent, and high-speed broadband internet ensures that the students are kept up to date with what is happening around the world with regards to fishing.
Last Friday, the first batch of fisheries and marine resources degree graduands, under the programme run by the
NFA managing director Sylvester Pokajam said the college was an institution his organisation was proud of.
“We are the only fisheries agency in the region that has a fisheries college as one of its operational divisions,” he said.
“This makes us unique in the region but it also provides us with a significant challenge to gain a cost benefit from our investment in education and training.
“ I wish to say that, looking about the buildings and grounds of the
“I thank you for this.
“It is also a tribute to the commitment of the NFA board to support to the programmes of the
“We all have a collective responsibility to ensure this support is recognised by all concerned through the continued delivery of high quality and cost-effective training and education here at the National Fisheries College.”
National Fisheries Authority and University of Natural Resources and Environment continue relationship
Caption: NFA managing director Sylvester Pokajam (left) signs the MOA with UNRE Vice Chancellor Prof Philip Siaguru
The MOA was signed in Kavieng last Friday by NFA managing director Sylvester Pokajam and UNRE Vice Chancellor Prof Philip Siaguru.
The NFA owns the
“NFA is a progressive and forward thinking organisation and we are proud of the partnership we have developed with the University of Natural Resources and Environment for the development and delivery of this programme for a further three years,” Mr Pokajam said,
“This also paves the way for collective approaches to infrastructure development in support of the programme.”
Mr Pokajam said earlier this year, the NFA board reconfirmed its commitment to this programme through the endorsement of an extended work experience scheme for third-year student within the various operational divisions of NFA.
“We also announced the establishment of a new graduate trainee development programme within NFA, whereby selected graduates will be hired on an internship basis to gain work experience within the NFA,” he said.
“This is a challenge for implementation by NFA in 2010.”
Momentous occasion for Papua New Guinea fisheries
Caption: Pioneer degree graduates Liu Robinson, Christopher Binabat, Jane Wungen, Priscilla Warambin and Joseph Kendou after their graduation last Friday
Five young people, including two females, have made history by becoming the first-ever to graduate with bachelor’s degrees in fisheries and marine resources from PNG University of Natural Resources & Environment (UNRE), formerly University of Vudal.
The university’s fisheries and marine resources (FMR) programme came of age at the
The graduation marks a new era in the higher education sector of
The country’s last strictly-fisheries degree graduates graduated in 1983 from the
The programme then became a part of the
National Fisheries Authority (NFA), PNG UNRE, German Technical Cooperation (GTZ), University of Bremen’s Centre for Marine Tropical Ecology (ZMT) and the Office of Higher Education (OHE), all contributed in their various capacities towards the successful establishment and administering of the academic course.
Guests at last Friday’s graduation in Kavieng included New Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan, NFA managing director Sylvester Pokajam, Sir Rabbie and UNRE Vice Chancellor Prof Philip Siaguru.
Ms Wungen, on behalf of the graduands, gave a vote-of-thanks to all who had contributed towards the programme.
“You have done a tremendous job to bring this programme into existence, that will help the country and the citizens of this nation,” she said.
“With the knowledge that was gained in this programme, the students graduating with degrees in fisheries and marine resources now have the ability to assist the government and NGOs to manage marine resources that are becoming scare in many parts of our country, and bring back benefits to our local communities.”
Sir Rabbie said the graduation augered well for the future.
“I believe it is a very good sign for things to come, because we all want to see UNRE become the premier institution of higher learning again in the Pacific Region in the fields of agriculture, fisheries and livestock among other things, just as its distinguished precursor,
“Fisheries and marine resources are a vital source of food and vital source of income for our peoples and countries within our region.
“Recently, our government announced a 2050 vision plan for development for PNG in the next 40 years, in which human capital development is one of the main features.
“The government also announced a new marine park in the Madang province where our fisheries and marine resources can be commercially harvested and processed on a sustainable basis to meet the domestic as well as international demand for food and other products.
“Both undertakings will stimulate a growing demand for technical and professional skills and training for which UNRE, in conjunction with the
Sir Rabbie said several years ago, there were critics and skeptics who questioned the viability and wisdom of introducing the diploma and degree programme in fisheries.
“I am pleased that today’s ceremony, after last year’s ceremony for our first diploma graduates, will put these concerns firmly to rest,” he said,
“I wish to thank PNG UNRE and its staff through the Vice Chancellor, together with the National Fisheries Authority through the Managing Director and GTZ for their foresight and for their efforts in putting this course together.”
Prof Siaguru said at a time when sweeping and significant changes were occurring in the South Pacific, the fisheries and marine resources programme would be a blessing for many people, not only in this country but throughout the Pacific, with the university increasing its intake of international students.
“Today, we have witnessed the beginning of a new dawn for fisheries and marine resources sector in
“For the first time, after more then 20 years, five students have finally made it through to register themselves as the pioneers of the fisheries and marines resources degree programme.
“This profession has truly come of age.”
Also graduating on the day were 16 students who were awarded diplomas in fisheries and marine resources by Sir Rabbie.
They are the second batch of diplomats under the programme, the first group of seven students graduating in the inaugural fisheries and marine resources graduation ceremony last year.
Kavieng businessman sponsors fisheries internship
Caption: Kavieng businessman Douglas Tsang congratulates fisheries and marine resources degree dux Jane Wungen, who will be spending six months as an intern with Wildlife Conservation Society
Mr Tsang, through his company Bisi Trading, has committed K5, 000 for 2009 dux Jane Wungen to spend six months as a research assistant with New Ireland-based Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS).
“It is a great honor for us to do something like this,” he said.
“I want to do something for
“We’re really excited about the
National Fisheries Authority managing director Sylvester Pokajam commended Mr Tsang and WCS for their support of the degree programme.
“This is an exciting innovation to the degree programme and will, I am sure, provide a major incentive to degree programme students to excel in their studies,” he said.
“My thanks also to WCS for their assistance in providing the work opportunity.
“I am hopeful that this type of innovation can be strengthened in future years to provide valuable work experience for our graduates.
“My thanks are also due to the other business houses of Kavieng that have shown their support to the college and the programme through the sponsorship of prizes for both the degree and diploma courses.”
Pioneer women fisheries graduates set the trend
Pioneer women fisheries and marine resources graduands Jane Wungen (left) and Priscilla Warambin are proud to be trendsetters in their profession.
Ms Wungen, 23, from Winge in East Sepik and Ms Warambin, 24, from Turubu also in
“I’m very happy and proud to be a pioneer of this degree programme,” Ms Wungen, also dux of the degree class, beamed.
“The knowledge that I have gained from the last four years can be used for the befit of our
Ms Wungen, who is interested in maritime conservation, will be taking up a six-month internship with Wildlife Conservation Society in
“We want to encourage more women to take up this programme,” she said.
“It’s a very-challenging course but very rewarding.”
Ms Warambin concurred with Ms Wungen.
“I’m also very proud to be one of two females graduating with degrees in fisheries and marine resources,” she said.
“It’s been very challenging and I’m very proud to have come this far.
“I’m also hoping to get into marine conservation.
“I think it’s very important that we start conserving our marine resources, given the way our population is increasing.
“We tend to increase our exploitation of marine resources.”
Sunday, November 29, 2009
New Ireland makes a comeback
The former Prime Minister said in Kavieng last Friday that he had rehashed the political system and totally realigned the public service.
Although Sir Julius did not mention it, it is understood that he was referring to his predecessor Ian Ling-Stuckey, whose illegal financial and administrative system known as the “Limus Structure” brought about massive problems during his tenure.
An investigation into the financial dealings of the
According to the report, the illegal Limus Structure was organised by Mr Ling-Stuckey and Kavieng MP Martin Aini.
It was a pyramid-type structure where Mr Ling Stuckey was positioned at the top followed by the two open MPs from the province (Kavieng and Namatanai) then the district coordinators, local level government coordinators, ward coordinators then down to segments of the community then onto individuals.
Tabling the report in the
During the five-year period over K64m of public investment funds belonging to Papua New Guinean taxpayers were unaccounted for.
The New Ireland provincial executive council, through its decision number 11/2008, appointed an independent investigation to be carried out by RAMS Business Consultants supported by Loani Henao of Henao Lawyers to investigate the financial affairs of the New Ireland province from 2002-2007.
The report strongly recommends for appropriate criminal, civil and leadership action against Mr Ling-Stuckey and former provincial administrator Robinson Sirambat.
Sir Julius said at last Friday’s graduation at the
“We are fully aware that to make the Malangan Declaration real – bold and visionary leadership at all levels, from Members of Parliament, Governor, public service and local government councilors,” he said.
“Already, we have rehashed the political system, totally realigned the public service, making it more operational, effective, transparent and accountable, rejecting self-interest and weed out all forms of cronyism and corruption.
“Our mission is to be a force for positive change, to inspire others to greatness through being a catalyst for action – always striving to continually invent the future out of our imagination.
“Ours is not a fixed period or a 40-year strategic plan but a spiritual, living document of hope – clinging to the unchanging principles but adjust to changing times.
“Unlike our sick and stifled Parliament, we insist on full participatory democracy in that the people of New Ireland, however remote, come together to dedicate and commit themselves to create a society in which the powerful and weak, rich and poor, work together to extend the benefits of development to all the people; promote unity, peace and a common resolve so that the province will realise its full potential and that no-one shall be left behind in the development of the province.”
Entertainment a'la New Ireland
A singsing group from Tabar Island, New Ireland province, peforming at the National Fisheries College in Kavieng last Friday after the inaugural graduation of degree students in fisheries and marine resources.
Beautiful Nago Island, New Ireland province
I had the privilege of visiting beautiful Nago Island off Kavieng, New Ireland province, last Friday. This is where the National Fisheries Authority is building a research centre for international researchers as well as students from the National Fisheries College in Kavieng. The NFA is working in partnership with beighbouring Nusa Island Retreat to also build a resort for tourists. This is a beautiful part of paradise Papua New Guinea.
Where to from here?
From PAUL OATES in Queensland, Australia
Hi Malum,
Compliments on a good report on your blog today about what Sir Julius' said in his speech. Together with the Governor General and many other intelligent PNG people today, they have finally had the guts to enunciate how it really is.
The answer however is not to keep saying what everyone knows is the problem. The real question is why no one appears able to do something about the problem?
Where is Governor Wenge who trumpeted how smart he was to effectively send the Australian Police support packing?
Where is the Deputy PM? Drinking champagne at the arrival of a luxury private jet?
Where is PM (Empty Promises) Somare when innocent little children in the Highlands are being chopped to pieces with axes and women raped and men shot at illegal road blocks?
No one seems to be able to get their head around reality. It appears that no one can apparently grasp that PNG is no longer governed. Those who believe they are governing the country are actually living in a fantasy world of their own making.
Reality is that PNG has reached that point where the country is unable to be governed in many places. Hitherto, anyone saying this would be castigated and denounced as being ill-informed and unduly negative. Those claims must now be seen for what they are: An 'Empty' excuse from those who are responsible to try and divert attention away from the mess they have created. Those responsible for PNG woes clearly do not know how to fix the problem. Buying political favours at K2m each member will not prevent the lawlessness from growing. PNG leaders are leading the way but it clearly isn't in the right direction. Corruption and waste are now so rampant that no one seems to know where ethical behaviour ends and corruption begins.
With the PNG Parliament now not meeting again until March 2010, the country has another four months to slide further into the morass without any
competent leadership. If the messages currently rocketing around PNG about burning Asian businesses on New Years Eve actually eventuate, exactly what will the PNG government do about this threat to law and order? Ask Australia to send another RAMSI force? I don't think so.
Wantok, husat inap long stretim displa hevi?
Paul
Hi Malum,
Compliments on a good report on your blog today about what Sir Julius' said in his speech. Together with the Governor General and many other intelligent PNG people today, they have finally had the guts to enunciate how it really is.
The answer however is not to keep saying what everyone knows is the problem. The real question is why no one appears able to do something about the problem?
Where is Governor Wenge who trumpeted how smart he was to effectively send the Australian Police support packing?
Where is the Deputy PM? Drinking champagne at the arrival of a luxury private jet?
Where is PM (Empty Promises) Somare when innocent little children in the Highlands are being chopped to pieces with axes and women raped and men shot at illegal road blocks?
No one seems to be able to get their head around reality. It appears that no one can apparently grasp that PNG is no longer governed. Those who believe they are governing the country are actually living in a fantasy world of their own making.
Reality is that PNG has reached that point where the country is unable to be governed in many places. Hitherto, anyone saying this would be castigated and denounced as being ill-informed and unduly negative. Those claims must now be seen for what they are: An 'Empty' excuse from those who are responsible to try and divert attention away from the mess they have created. Those responsible for PNG woes clearly do not know how to fix the problem. Buying political favours at K2m each member will not prevent the lawlessness from growing. PNG leaders are leading the way but it clearly isn't in the right direction. Corruption and waste are now so rampant that no one seems to know where ethical behaviour ends and corruption begins.
With the PNG Parliament now not meeting again until March 2010, the country has another four months to slide further into the morass without any
competent leadership. If the messages currently rocketing around PNG about burning Asian businesses on New Years Eve actually eventuate, exactly what will the PNG government do about this threat to law and order? Ask Australia to send another RAMSI force? I don't think so.
Wantok, husat inap long stretim displa hevi?
Paul
Sunset over Nago Island, New Ireland province
I caught this beautiful sunset over Nago Island, off Kavieng, New Ireland province, last Friday.
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