By John McCrae (1915)
In
Between the crosses, row on row
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In
ANZAC Day Message by His Excellency Niels Holm
Ka tangihia e tatou i tenei wa
Haere haere haere
To the dead and to those being mourned, both yours and ours
We lament them and farewell them
To us the living, greetings to us all
These qualities forged the ANZAC spirit, which remains a real and powerful force.
Australians and New Zealanders share the knowledge that in times of crisis, we have acted together to defend freedom, our shared values and our common interests.
And we will continue to do so.
On ANZAC Day, as well as commemorating the New Zealanders and Australians who lost their lives in war, we also think about our fellow countrymen and women who right now are serving us proudly around the globe, and also right here in our region.
It is telling that more often than not these days, our servicemen and women are part of peacekeeping operations and humanitarian assistance.
We work together in response to humanitarian emergencies in the Pacific, clearing the debris of tsunamis and earthquakes and providing emergency supplies in the aftermath of devastating cyclones.
In
Together we help provide Solomon Islanders with peace of mind, and a secure space for the country to heal from its conflicts.
We also take this opportunity to offer our deep respect and gratitude for the contributions of the people of
Many Papua New Guineans willingly, and often at great cost to themselves and their communities, displayed those same ANZAC values in serving the Allied cause.
On ANZAC Day, we give thanks to all who have served their countries so that we might live in peace.
Above are photos from Day 2 of PM Somare's visit to
The countdown is on at Kokopo in East New Britain province with the Gazelle International Hotel (pictured) scheduled to begin operations in early July.
Papua New Guinea’s latest international hotel is nearing completion.
Final stages of construction will be completed within the next weeks, leaving painting and fitting of furnishings to complete this massive project.
Developed by the Lamana Group of Companies the Hotel is being operated by Gazelle international Hotel Limited, owned by Nambawan Super Airways Hotel and the East New Britain Provincial Government.
The construction phase has employed in excess of 200 over the past 18 months and ongoing operations as Gazelle International Hotel will see 100 team members employed.
Mike and Jane Garvey, both New Zealanders, will manage the hotel.
Mike Garvey said: "We have started recruiting in anticipation of an intensive training programme.
"An internationally-renowned trainer will be dedicating hours to ensure team members deliver service and standards appropriate for such a beautiful property and location.
"The response to advertisements placed was overwhelming: 3000 were received with 700 coming from East New Britain province.
" To maintain the local focus and friendliness most of the team will be from the province.
" I am impressed with the standard of applicants and their desire to be a part of our team.
"Unfortunately there are a large number of applicants who will be disappointed as they have not had the opportunity to prove themselves.
"Team members chosen will indeed have a great opportunity to provide service to our guests in a hotel and environment to be proud of."
"Gazelle International Hotel is themed on Emma Eliza Coe [ 1850-1913] referred to as 'Queen Emma' of the South Seas with key areas of the hotel named in her honour.
" We are privileged to offer a safe haven to the preservation of the 'Queen Emma' steps, protected in the north-western corner of the property.
" These steps originally leading to Queen Emma’s two story residence are sited looking out over the Ralum Golf Course and the ocean beyond.
"This conjures thoughts of a bygone era, of grandeur and tradition which surrounded Queen Emma and her entourage.
"Her business acumen, interests and gestures of good will are legendary throughout the South Pacific dating back to the late 1800s."
Facilities available at Gazelle International Hotel include Emma’s Restaurant, Chino’s Coffee Shop, Club Coe entertainment and bar area, pool and conferencing for 150 participants.
Business presentations, conferences, meetings, social gatherings, family celebrations are all activities catered for in this purpose-built venue.
The pool area is adjacent to the conference room and is an ideal location for outdoor entertaining.
The well-appointed guest rooms are a haven for the business or leisure guest.
The views from the hotel rooms of Tavurvur smoking and the oceans are awe-inspiring and provide the backdrop to any guest's memorable stay in Kokopo, East New Britain province.
From BAPA BOMOTENG
The Aussie has done injustice again to try and under-mine the
Through the top-up system they tried systematically to kill the brains of this nation by saying PNG is not able to do it.
With the outcome based education (OBE) and education reform system all paid for by the Aussie tax monies, they try to produce illiterate grade elementary to secondary drop outs.
Through the successive government funding, they try to dry up the cream of the intellects of this nation.
This is all a systematic ploy by the colonial masters to continue to suppress PNG education system.
What was wrong with the old Standard 1-6, forms 1-4 and National High School System?
They have produced the leaders of today?
No wonder they are trying to say, our economists, accountants, engineers, lawyers and you name it, cannot negotiate and be marketable in the world.
PNG can be reckoned with.
John Howard’s government shamed our Prime Minister couple of years ago.
They tried to pipe the gas to
No wonder they are trying to say our economists, accountants, engineers, lawyers and you name it cannot negotiate and be marketable in the world.
PNG can be reckoned with.
Papua New Guineans can also ask for better deal comparable to counterpart expats like the OK Tedi miners are doing.
Look what has happened with PNG LNG.
They can lick their wounds, as PNG looks north and to
Product of the old school.
Bapa Bomoteng
