SUB-REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON SPECIAL MEASURES FOR WOMEN

25 – 26 SEPTEMBER 2008

PROVISIONAL AGENDA

Day One – 25 September 2008

Opening of Sub-Regional Workshop on Special Measures

OBJECTIVE:	Why are we having this workshop and what we hope to achieve?	Chair: Mr. Joseph Klapat, Secretary, Department of Community Development
9.00 – 9.20	Welcome remarks	UNIFEM & PIFS
9.20 – 9.35	Official Opening	Dame Carol Kidu
9.35 – 10.00	Vote of Thanks	PIFS
10.00 – 10.15	Official Photograph

10.15-10.30

MORNING TEA

OBJECTIVE:	To Understand The Needs, Experiences and Expertise of the Workshop’s Participants	Chaired by SPC
10.30 – 11.30am	Tour-de-table	Country Delegations 10mins per country Development partners & Observers – 3- 5 mins per organisation
OBJECTIVE:	To Understand The Reasons for Low Representation of Women in Pacific Legislatures	Chaired by SPC
11:30 – 12.00 pm	Presentation on Special Measures · State of Women’s representation in the Pacific · Summary of some reasons for low representation – based on PNG and Solomon Islands diagnostic studies · Analysis of poor election outcomes for women	IPU Sherrill Whittington PNG Electoral Commissioner?
12.00 – 12.15	Discussion: why are women not being elected?

12.15 – 1.15pm

LUNCH

OBJECTIVE:	To Understand Why We Need Special Measures	UNIFEM
1.15 – 2.00	Why do we need special measures? - international commitments – CEDAW - regional commitments What value do women add when in the legislature?	SPC Dame Carol Kidu
2.00 – 2.15	Discussion	Participants

OBJECTIVE:	To Understand What We Mean by “Special Measures”	PIFS
2.15 – 3.15pm	What do we mean by special measures? · Use of party lists in proportional rep countries (French territories) · Voluntary and involuntary party quotas in non-proportional rep countries (e.g. possibly Fiji, Vanuatu, PNG) · Reserved seats (e.g. possibly Solomons, Vanuatu, PNG, Fiji Upper House)	Rita Taphorn (UNIFEM) Julie Ballington (IPU)
3:00 – 3:15pm	AFTERNOON TEA
3.15 – 4.00	Continue session….	Continued…
4.00 – 4.45	Legal, Constitutional, Legislative Issues, and policy Implications of Special Measures in the Melanesian States · A quick overview on what countries might expect to go through when implementing special measures	Miles Young, IDLO
4.45 – 5.15pm	Discussion and questions	All participants

6.30-8.30

Cocktail Official Launch of Communications Materials hosted by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Launched by Hon. Dame Carol Kidu, MP and Minister for Community Development

All participants and invited officials

DAY 2 – 26 September 2008

OBJECTIVE:	To understand current and proposed approaches to Special Measures in the Pacific	Chaired by UNDP Pacific Centre
8:30 – 9:00am	Quick Recap on day 1 1 participant each from Fiji, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu to recap what they thought were the key issues and highlights	Participants
9.00 – 10.30	Presentation on Experiences with Special Measures in the Region and Elsewhere · The Autonomous Region of Bougainville – elected reserved seats · PNG proposal – nominated reserved seats + local govt reservations · PNG NCD proposal · French territories – party lists with proportional representation · Australian – voluntary party quotas with preferential voting · Solomon Islands proposal	Hon. Francesca Semoso, MP Hon. Dame Carol Kidu, MP Lesley Clerk, former Aust MP

10:15 – 10:30am

TEA BREAK

10.30 – 11.15

Review of options for Melanesian countries, taking into account constitution, party system and electoral system · Fiji – voluntary party quotas, appointments to Upper House, (proportional list quotas?) · PNG – voluntary party quotas, nominated reserved seats, elected provincial reserved seats · Vanuatu - voluntary party quotas, nominated reserved seats, elected provincial reserved seats · Solomon Islands – nominated reserved seats, elected provincial reserved seats

Chair to summarize here

OBJECTIVE:	To Develop Country Strategies	Chaired by UNIFEM
11.15 – 1.00pm	Group Work - Country strategies for taking this forward and presentation of appropriate special measures and strategies for engaging with key policy-makers and stakeholders · Using the discussions above, participants to discuss in country groups special measures appropriate to their countries · Design basic strategies to take selected special measures forward · Actual process in each country for taking special measures forward to implementation, including technical assistance · For countries with strategies in place to share this with participants	Groups Facilitators

1: – 2.00pm

LUNCH

2.00 – 3:30pm

Group Reports · Fiji · Solomon Islands · Papua New Guinea · Vanuatu

3:30 – 3:45pm

AFTERNOON TEA

3:45 – 4:30pm	Where to from here? – Implications of measures on the ground · Endorse Outcomes and Next Steps	Partners Chaired by PIFS
4.30 – 4.45	Wrap Up and Thank You	PIFS

Investment Promotion Authority filing goes electronic

Investment Promotion Authority managing director Ivan Pomaleu

Clients who wish to lodge various statutory documents as required by respective legislations administered by the Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) can now do that in the comfort of their office.

This was made possible after an Electronic Filing Facility (EFF) was established by the Authority.

The EFF refers to the online setup that enables the lodgment of statutory documents through electronic mail (e-mail).

The aim of the facility is to facilitate business clients of IPA to lodge their documents through e-mail.

It is available to the business clients of the Authority who have a pre-registered active EFF account with IPA.

Other services under the facility include the email request for name searches, company extracts, organisation name searches and receipts of monthly statements of the EFF account.

The service will enable EFF registered clients to email their requests to the IPA where the emails would be printed by the officers.

Officers will then confirm payments for the lodgments before they forward a receipt to the clients.

The lodged documents will then follow normal procedures of processing. All other responses from the IPA such as rejection or acceptance letters, receipts, extracts and certificates to name a few will be sent to all active account holders by surface mail.

While the facility is at its infant stage, the Authority has cautioned clients that they may experience difficulties in the first few weeks in which it is advisable to inform the Office.

Mr Ivan Pomaleu

Managing Director

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Preliminary Submission to the National Parliament of Solomon Islands Foreign Relations Committee (FRC) on the Review of the Facilitation of International Assistance Notice

^{Opening Statement}

^{The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) would like to thank the Solomon Islands Parliamentary Foreign Relations Committee for the invitation to make a submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Facilitation of International Assistance (FIA) Notice.  We would like to note that the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat submission is based on consultations with members of the Pacific Islands Forum, and the 2007 RAMSI Review Task Force Report endorsed by Leaders at the 2007 Forum in Tonga.}

^{As preliminary remarks PIFS notes that:}

^·          the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) was invited by the Solomon Islands as an Independent State and deployed as a Forum mission under the Biketawa Declaration to restore peace and stability in the country after the Tensions of the late 1990s and early 2000;  

^·          the engagement of the region as a whole in RAMSI is vital, and RAMSI’s strength lies in its regional nature;

^·          The outcomes of the 2007 Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ meeting  in Tonga commended and confirmed the continuing support of all Forum members as contributing countries to RAMSI as an outstanding example of cooperative regionalism; 

^·          At the 2008 Forum Leaders’ meeting in Niue, Leaders noted the positive relationship which had developed between RAMSI and the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) since the 2007 Leaders’ meeting in Tonga;

^·          RAMSI has undergone two Forum-led extensive external assessments, notably the 2005 Eminent Persons’ Group Review of RAMSI and the 2007 RAMSI Review Task Force Report.  The latter, which was adopted by the Solomon Islands Cabinet, noted RAMSI’s “strong and widespread support throughout Solomon Islands”.  It underscored regional support for the maintenance of RAMSI’s mandate in its current state, welcoming the SIG’s decision to maintain RAMSI’s mandate unchanged for a further year from July 2007 as provided for in the FIA Act; and;

^·          The Forum responded promptly to the recommendations of the 2007 RAMSI Review Task Force Report to strengthen mechanisms for dialogue with the SIG through the formation of the Forum Ministerial Standing Committee (FMSC) which has so far met twice with full participation by the SIG.  The SIG-RAMSI Partnership Framework, endorsed by the FMSC, will provide a key tool for strengthening the partnership by aligning RAMSI’s priorities with those of the SIG;

^·          RAMSI is here to assist the Government and people of Solomon Islands to rebuild the state, economy and society in order that the fundamentals for growth and prosperity can once again function to the benefit of all citizens.

 

^{Main Statement}

^{RAMSI is the first major multilateral intervention to be undertaken in the Pacific Region under the Biketawa Declaration.  Although it incorporates features of other international interventions, the mission is unique in that it has been specifically designed to assist the Solomon Islands Government and its people, by employing various forms of assistance from the Pacific Islands Forum countries. As such it has created a sense of unity and pride amongst Forum Members.}

^{Understandably enough, the creation and continuing adaptation of RAMSI has involved a steep learning curve for both contributing countries and for the receiving state. Where there has been misunderstanding and misinformation consultation mechanisms have been established to de-mystify and resolve them.  Over the years RAMSI has become more knowledgeable about national priorities and is working closely with national authorities in the pursuit of these priorities.  As one community representative put it to the Forum- RAMSI Review Task Force, it is now time to capitalise on the lessons learned and move forward to new challenges.  Meanwhile, the Forum in consultation with the Solomon Islands Government and people continues to use the lessons learnt from RAMSI’s five years experience in the Solomon Islands in reviewing and strengthening its operating systems, work programmes and work ethics. This means that RAMSI continues to adapt to on the ground realities and the emerging considerations of the host; an adaptation that is guided through consultation and comes as a result of jointly agreed targets and conditions.}

^{While RAMSI’s presence in Solomon Islands is designed to strengthen Solomon Islands as a sovereign state through support to key institutions, questions of sovereignty and sustainability have emerged as key issues.  The Forum understands that successive Solomon Islands Governments, particularly at the political level, felt they were not sufficiently in control because RAMSI’s activities were not closely enough aligned with Solomon Islands Government policies. Also, the Forum understands that there is a view among some parliamentarians and among some members of the community that the application of the FIA Act was impinging on Solomon Islands’ sovereignty. The Forum fully appreciates these concerns and is pleased to offer the following views on these:}

 

^{The FIA Act}

^{The FIA Act was, of necessity, drafted and passed into law as a matter of high urgency by relevant Solomon Islands agencies. This may offer some explanation as to why some aspects of the FIA Act, including those provisions concerning immigration, sit awkwardly with other pieces of Solomon Islands legislation.  Moreover, the Act is largely silent on how some of its provisions should actually be implemented. We acknowledge that there may be benefits in the formulation of regulations to the Act to assist in the implementation of its provisions. Nevertheless, when read in conjunction with other documents such as the RAMSI Treaty, the 2003 Forum Foreign Ministers Outcomes Statement and the Framework for Strengthened Assistance to Solomon Islands, the Forum Secretariat believes that the FIA Act still provides an adequate and workable legal basis for RAMSI’s activities. The 2007 RAMSI Review Taskforce Report concluded that any “unilateral amendments to the FIA Act would inevitably have serious implications for the willingness of participating nations to continue contributing to RAMSI.  They would also damage the greater sense of partnership that is now emerging in Honiara”. The Pacific Islands Forum would like to reiterate that the FIA Act is but one element of the legal framework governing RAMSI’s presence in Solomon Islands, and that a change to any one element of that Framework will necessarily have a bearing on the other elements; which is to say that the Forum feels that the Committee will need to consider the political, safety, economic, social and developmental aspects of RAMSI’s presence in Solomon Islands as those elements are affected by its legal standing.}

^{Given the sensitivity of the question of immunities, the 2007 RAMSI Review Task Force enquired into the nature of the immunities covering RAMSI.  It heard that the purpose of immunities is not to benefit individuals but rather to ensure the effective performance of the functions of RAMSI.  The provisions of the FIA Act are subject to the Solomon Islands Constitution – the Act does not provide immunity in respect of actions that might infringe fundamental rights and freedoms set out in the constitution.  Furthermore, the Task Force was assured that RAMSI does not tolerate misconduct by its personnel.}

^{The immunities provided in the FIA only apply to actions done in the course of, or incidental to, official duties. RAMSI personnel, including civilians, are working in a wide range of sensitive areas. Without immunities, RAMSI’s activities could be undermined, delayed or impeded by vexatious or spurious legal claims. It is important to note that RAMSI’s immunities are not unusual. The granting of such immunities under the FIA Act reflects standard international practice; international peacekeeping missions around the world are provided the same basic legal cover for contingents, as are the staff of regional and international organisations, including the Forum Secretariat. Moreover, a sending government can choose to waive immunities granted to its personnel, enabling these personnel to participate in legal proceedings in Solomon Islands Courts and tribunal, where appropriate.}

^{In addition to, and different from, the provisions regarding immunities, the FIA also includes provisions that govern the choice of jurisdiction. RAMSI personnel do not get immunity from legal action for things done outside the scope of their official duties – rather, the provisions in the Treaty and the Act are to prevent them being prosecuted in two places, and to allow that where possible, they are prosecuted in their home country as the first preference.  If the home country can not or does not wish to take appropriate legal action, then the Solomon Island Government can assert jurisdiction.} 

^{On these accounts, the FIA Act serves a specific purpose and is not intended to impinge on sovereignty neither preclude the application of the due process of law beyond the confines of its provisions.}

 ^{RAMSI’s work}

^{The 2007 RAMSI Review Task Force found that there was an almost unanimous view among Solomon Islanders that the Regional Assistance Mission had to remain in place for some time yet.  The Forum understands that this view is still held by the vast majority of Solomon Islanders. The second RAMSI Annual Performance Report shows that gains are being maintained and progress is being made across all the areas of its mandate.  The quality and quantity of performance information from Solomon Islands sources and from within RAMSI’s constituent programs has improved markedly since the first efforts were made in 2005 to measure progress.  The running of the second People’s Survey, based on a fully representative sample, gives a rich picture of the way that institutions which RAMSI is supporting are impacting (or not), on the lives of ordinary Solomon Islanders.} 

^{The Forum also notes that the Solomon Islands Government faces a number of important national challenges concerning devolution and decentralisation, reconciliation, and addressing the causes of the ethnic tensions.  Many of these issues were addressed in the 2005 Forum Eminent Persons Group Report. The 2007 RAMSI Review Task Force Report reiterated the importance of these issues, whilst recognising that these issues are the responsibility and prerogative of the Solomon Islands Government. As such, these matters fall outside RAMSI’s direct mandate. At the same time, there are linkages between RAMSI’s capacity building and institution strengthening work and the addressing of some of these challenges, and efforts currently undertaken by SIG to address these challenges can impact upon the work of RAMSI. Therefore, the Partnership Framework currently being developed could benefit from regularly integrated independent peace and conflict impact assessments, to ensure that the activities of RAMSI contribute positively to SIG efforts to address these national challenges.}

^{Relationship between RAMSI, assisting countries and the Solomon Islands Government}

^{The Forum is pleased to note that one of the key recommendations of the 2007 RAMSI Review Task Force, which was endorsed by Leaders in Tonga in 2007, to establish a Forum Ministerial Standing Committee, has occurred and that this forum has provided a mechanism to deliberate, and resolve many of the issues that will be brought before this Committee in coming months.  The Pacific Islands Forum members would like to table before the Committee the Outcomes Statements from the first and second Forum Ministerial Standing Committee meetings, and the summary of the presentation by the 2007 RAMSI Review Task Force that was presented to the first FMSC meeting, as it illustrates the inclusive approach taken in that review to take on board the Solomon Islands Government Six Point Plan in its terms of reference for further consideration and discussion.}

^{RAMSI is working in close consultation with the SIG to ensure that the Partnership Framework provides a highly effective mechanism for constructive dialogue and genuine partnership. During their 2008 meeting in Niue Forum, Leaders welcomed the development of the Partnership Framework. Members have also observed that the vastly improved bilateral relationship between the new Solomon Islands Government and the new Australian Government has had a positive effect on RAMSI’s ability to achieve its mission.} 

^{Closing Statement}

^{In conclusion, while the Pacific Islands Forum is of the view that some amendments to the FIA Act may enable the Solomon Islands Government to better discharge its functions, which is consistent with the RAMSI mission of self sustainability, those changes should not include amendments to the immunities provisions of the FIA Act.  Furthermore, to uphold the spirit of cooperation among the contributing countries, and as agreed to by the Solomon Islands Government, any proposed changes to the Act should only occur after extensive consultations with all participating countries.  To this end, the Pacific Islands Forum welcomes the initiative of the Solomon Islands Parliamentary Foreign Relations Committee to undertake these consultations with as many stakeholders as possible.  While the Pacific Islands Forum’s preference is for a continuation of the status quo, RAMSI is a living entity and will, in consultation with stakeholders, remain responsive to adapt to new Government priorities in the interests of the long term sustainability of Solomon Islands institutions, however they may be structured in the future. The Forum has put in place a number of multilevel oversight mechanisms for consultation about the mission, which will assist the Solomon Islands Government and RAMSI to continue to make such adaptations, including the development of the Partnership Framework.}

 

The need to record Papua New Guinea's history

My auntie, Kitalam Delabu, aged 84, died at Angau Memorial Hospital in Lae last Saturday night, September 20.

Kitalam, from Butibam village in Lae, was the last of a family of five starting with elder brother Nasinom, herself, my father Mathias, Malum and then Gaseawe.

Her three brothers Nasinom, Mathias and Malum, and sister Gaseawe, have all gone.

I had planned to interview Kitalam many times so that he could tell me her story, which is one of Lae, Morobe province and Papua New Guinea from the colonial days and WW11 up to now.

Unfortunately, she is now gone, like many others all over Papua New Guinea, without their history being recorded.

On the event of her death, I have taken it upon myself to record the history of as many Papua New Guineans, which I plan to publish as a book as well as online.

If you know of any interesting Papua New Guineans, perhaps your mum, dad, grandfather or grandmother, let me know so that I can arrange to interview them and record their history before it’s too late.

I look forward to hearing from as many people as possible on this idea.

Email me at malumnalu@gmail.com or call me on mobile (675) 6849763.

Let’s work together to record our history before it’s too late!

 

Malum

 

National Television Service the right step for a viable film industry in Papua New Guinea

National Broadcasting Commission managing director Joseph Ealedona unveils a TV screen to launch National Television Service. Picture by YEHIURA HRIEWAZI.
NBC managing director Joseph Ealedona and Sir Michael at the launch. Picture by YEHIURA HRIEWAZI.
Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare and his Communications Minister Patrick Tammur. Picture by YEHIURA HRIEWAZI.
Proud Manus twins Debbie (left) and Barbie Sipasan enjoying the momentous occassion with Prime Minister Sir Michae Somare in Wewak. Picture by YEHIURA HRIEWAZI.

Note: This story was also published in The National, Papua New Guinea's leading daily newspaper and my employer, on Friday September 19

September 16, 1975, was indeed a momentous occasion for Papua New Guinea as we gained our independence from Australia.

And September 16, 2008, was likewise a significant date on PNG’s calendar as the country finally received its long-overdue television station.

The common denominator in both 1975 and 2008 was that Sir Michael Somare was there was prime minister.

I was also there in 1975 as an eight-year-old child in Goroka, and now, as a 41-year-old widower and father of four young children in Port Moresby.

“The dawn of a new era”…”proud moment for PNG”…”the world will now know PNG” were some of the phrases used on Tuesday this week to describe the launch of the State-owned television station in Wewak, East Sepik province.

The National Television Service (NTS) was switched on at the Port Moresby studio at exactly 6pm after the ceremonial launch in Wewak by Sir Michael.

Large screens were set up in Goroka, Mount Hagen, Rabaul and Port Moresby to watch the new service of mostly pre-recorded programmes.

As the TV screens assembled outside the NBC Wewak studios showed the live transmission in front of Sir Michael and invited guests, the Prime Minister hugged 10-year-old Manus twins, Debbie and Barbie Sipasan, and watched the screen with a big smile.

National Broadcasting Commission managing director Joseph Ealedona shed a few tears – overwhelmed with emotion to see the success of two years of hard work.

In Port Moresby, as I watched the transmission, I was likewise overwhelmed with emotion like my journalism classmate Joe and tears rolled down my eyes as my children asked me why I was crying.

It had taken so long, and at last, Sir Michael had lived up to his words by delivering an independence gift of a national television station on September 16, 2008.

The night started off with Yumi Yet, a nostalgic look at footage from September 16, 1975, moments forever etched in time.

This was followed by an address to the nation by Sir Michael on the setting up of NTS.

Then came Angels of War, a balanced view of WW11 from both the Allied and Japanese perspectives, with snippets from Papua New Guinea’ fuzzy wuzzy angels’, members of the Pacific Islands Battalion, as well as heroes like East Sepik’s Yauwiga with his one arm and blue eye, courtesy of an Australian donour.

Young Goroka-based journalist, Llane Munau, got the show running by introducing Chris Owen’s Betelnut Bisnis, a documentary on the trials and tribulations of his security guard, a wannabe buai tycoon.

The night ended off with Tin Pis Ran, starring my old Lae buddy and ex Aiyura National High School schoolmate, Oscar Wanu, a skit on the adventures of an old man, his offsider, his daughter and his happy-go-lucky PMV truck.

Communications Minister Patrick Tammur pulled down the curtain on a fine night of entertainment by committing the station to a lot of local content.

I asked myself, after watching all the PNG content, why we don’t have a viable film industry in the country after all these years.

EMTV also had the opportunity to promote local content for more than 20 years but failed miserably,

These days, with the advent of television, video, VCDs and the Internet, the movie projector has become as antiquated as the time-honoured typewriter.

Kids today have become virtual couch potatoes, intoxicated by daily doses of foreign programmes like Neighbours, Bay Watch and Mr Bean.

The 70’s that I grew up in was an epoch of PNG classics like Wokabaut Bilong Tonten, Marabe, and the later Tukana: Husat I Asua, to name but a few.

Documentaries like First Contact, Shark Callers of Kontu, the satirical Cannibal Tours and Trobriand Cricket won acclaim both here and overseas.

There were also local productions on the likes of agriculture, health, family planning and small business – seemingly destined for greatness.

The missionary zeal of the now-defunct Office of Information needs to be rekindled.

In those days, officers carried projectors to rural areas and showed development films, meaning that people actually participated in development.

When the government abolished the OI, PNG started having problems because information on development wasn’t getting out to the people, particularly the vast majority in the rural areas,

Sadly, as is the case with most things in PNG since September 16, 1975, things have fallen along the wayside.

In 2000, I wrote a series of articles for The National out of Goroka for PNG’s silver jubilee, one of which was an interview with local filmmaker Rodney Sinaune: “If the government seriously looks at the importance of this industry, it will help a lot in the development process.

“People will be educated if we use the mass media; they will become equal partners in development.

“There have been many productions made about PNG (by expatriates), but we are not supporting a local industry.

“People from overseas are gaining mileage out of us.

“We should have local content and participation.

“The need is there, the demand is there, but the government needs to give proper direction.

“The government should also look at setting up another TV station, as there’s a lot of material being produced, but no medium over which to broadcast.

“It should, perhaps, also look at the creation of a National Film Commission.

“If the National Executive Council, through an Act of Parliament, creates a National Film Commission, everything will be alright.

“The film industry will also employ a lot of people.

“The government, for far too long, has overlooked the industry.

“Bureacratic red tape is also a big problem.”

I know that film makers like Chris Owens, Rodney Sinaune, Leonie Kanawi, Ignatius Talania, Baike Johnston, and many others, will finally breathe a sigh of relief with the setting up of NTS.

It is, perhaps, a case of ‘better late than never’ as Sir Michael has finally seen the plight of the people of this country and set up a TV station, which will also hopefully create a strong local film industry, in the twilight of his career.

WATER DISRUPTION NOTICE FROM EDA RANU

EDA RANU wishes to advise residents of, Town, Touaguba Hill, Paga Hill, Ela Makana, Konedobu, Hanuabada and Gabi Villages, Port Moresby Technical School, Kanudi Power Plant, Baruni and Tatana Villages, Atlas Steel, Curtain Brothers, Roku, Kouderika and  Porebada Villages, Murray Barracks, Hohola, Tokarara, Waigani, Lamana, Waigani Village, Games Village, POMCC, Ensisi Valley, Adcol, UPNG, Rainbow, Gerehu, Morata, McGregor Police Barracks, Moitaka Power Plant, 8 Mile and 9 Mile Settlement and NPF Housing Estate that there will be a disruption to the water supply on Saturday 20th September 2008 from 8.00 am to 6.00pm.

This is to due EDA RANU carrying out repair work at 9 Mile.

Residents will experience low water pressure or no water at all during this period.

Consumers are asked to store water and for health reasons please boil all water for consumption during the 12 hours after water is restored.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused and ask for your cooperation and support during this time.

For further information contact our Hotline on 312 2100.