Inaugural Kainantu show in October

By MALUM NALU

 Eastern Highlands Agricultural Society, after relinquishing the popular Goroka Show, will host the Farmers Agricultural Fair which will coincide with the inaugural Kainantu Show in October.

Society president, Wilson Thompson Orlegge, made the announcement yesterday.

Wilson Thompson Orlegge

“The Kainantu Show will feature the Kangal singsing, agricultural and commercial displays by National Agriculture Research Institute, Coffee Industry Corporation, Eastern Highlands Cultural Centre, PNG Power, and Fresh Produce Development Agency,” he said.

“An interesting feature of the Kainantu Show will be the National String Band Festival, which will attract participants from all over the country.

“Some renowned string bands that have shown interest are Paramana Strangers, Sunam Sinal, City Hikers, Gilgilwang, Hornetts of Asisi, bamboo bands from Madang and Bougainville.

“The National String Band Festival is a lead up to the 2014 Melanesian Festival of Arts.”

Eastern Highlands Agricultural Society farewells Goroka Show

By MALUM NALU

  

The legal entity which ran the famous Goroka Show for the last four years will now longer be involved in its management.

This follows the appointment of business woman, Kearyn Hargreaves, as the new head of the Goroka Show Society by Eastern Highlands Governor Julie Soso last Friday.

Secretary of Eastern Highlands Agricultural Society, Thomas Solepa Arganisafa and president, Wilson Thompson Orlegge, yesterday (Tuesday) paid tribute to the outgoing chairman of the Goroka Show, Gideon Samuel, for his tireless efforts in making sure it was staged annually from 2009 to 2012 despite the lack of financial support from Eastern Highlands provincial government.

A colourful singsing group during the 2010 Goroka Show at the National Sports Institute.-Picture courtesy of GOROKA SHOW COMMITTEE

They also commended the Goroka Chamber of Commerce and Industry for keeping the show alive when it took management from 2004 to 2008.

They said it was the efforts of the chamber that brought back the confidence of the private sector.

 “The chamber is accredited for developing and funding the Goroka Show website www.gorokashow.com , which is a popular website that provides updated information,” Thompson said.

The society also paid tribute to traditional sponsors such as SP Brewery, Coca -Amatil (PNG) and many others who had contributed significantly over the years to sustain the staging of the oldest show in the Country.

“These include Prime Minister Peter O’Neill, National Gaming Control Board, Bank South Pacific, Ramu Agri Industries, Lae Biscuit Company, Nowek, New Guinea Fruit Company, and Coffee Industry Corporation,” Thompson said.

The society also paid tribute to patron and Minister for Lands and Physical Planning, Benny Allen, for his support over the years when provincial government failed to come on board.

They called on Governor Julie Soso to increase the funding to K300, 000, from the K220, 000 she pledged last Friday, because the cost of hosting the three-day event has escalated to over K500, 000.

“As per circular 1/2005 by Minister for Arts, Culture and Tourism, we have called for nominations from stakeholder organisations for membership of the Goroka Show organising committee,” Thompson said.

“As soon as that is finalised we will hand over assets and liabilities for the Eastern Highlands provincial government to take it on from there.

“However, the name Goroka Show, logo, bank accounts, showground and facilities remain the property of Highlands Farmers and Settlers Association (HFSA) and Eastern Highlands Agricultural Society.”

ANL and Agility launch new PNG joint venture

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Major shipping company ANL Singapore Ltd and Agility, a leading global logistics provider, launched a new joint venture in PNG on July 1, 2013.

This joint venture company, named ANL Agencies PNG Ltd., will primarily handle ANL’s shipping agency business throughout PNG.

Previously the ANL agency functions had been handled by Pacific Shipping Agency (PSA), which was 100% owned and operated by Agility.

ANL - part of the major shipping company CMA CGM -has been operating vessels to PNG since

2001.

ANL operates dedicated PNG shipping services to and from Asia and Australia with services

connecting to and from any part of the world.

 Agility has been operating in PNG since 1989 providing ship agency services, freight forwarding and project logistics services.

The current locations of PSA offices in Port Moresby, Lae, Madang and a Rabaul sub-agent will be the locations of the new joint venture.

Employees who currently work for PSA will transfer to the joint venture company.

ANL Agencies PNG Ltd will be headed by Greg Von Litzheim as General Manager.

Von Litzheim has vast shipping and agency expertise, and as the current head of PSA, his current involvement with ANL will ensure a smooth transition.

In a joint statement by John Lines, ANL Chief Executive Officer, and Mick Turnbull, Agility Chief Executive Officer, Australasia, both parties welcomed the opportunity for two major shipping and logistics companies to work together in a joint venture in the important PNG market.

“The establishment of ANL Agencies PNG Ltd will allow both companies to take advantage of

significant synergies for both companies and our respective clients, said Mr Lines.

“The joint venture will enable both companies continued growth in the PNG market and importantly offer a premium service to our customers.”

Mr Turnbull added, “Agility and ANL have had long and successful business relationships in many locations.

“The opportunity to work together in a partnership with ANL in PNG demonstrates our

commitment to the region.

“This joint venture further strengthens Agility’s position as the major provider of logistics and project services in PNG.”

New Zealand in 133-run victory over PNG in U-19 cricket

ESPNcricinfo staff 

July 2, 2013

New Zealand Under-19 259 for 9 (McClure 78, Hodgson 71, Morea 4-44) beat Papua New Guinea Under-19 126 (Hodgson 3-17, Carter 2-9) by 133 runs Scorecard

Ken McClure and Alec Hodgson starred in New Zealand's victory over Papua New Guinea in Darwin. Electing to field, Papua New Guinea made early inroads as New Zealand stuttered to 59 for 5, with Kabua Morea doing most of the damage, picking three of the top six batsmen. McClure and Hodgson consolidated to put on a 139-run partnership to steer New Zealand to a competitive 259 for 9. Morea picked up Hodgson for 71 to finish with 4 for 44.

Papua New Guinea got off to a poor start, losing opener Raho Sam for a duck in the first over. A 45-run partnership for the second wicket between Kiplin Doriga and Dogodo Bau offered some stability, but New Zealand made regular strikes through the middle overs. With only two batsmen going past 20, Papua New Guinea were unable to build significant partnerships. Hodgson also picked up 3 for 17 in his six overs and Kurtley Watson and Leo Carter picked up two wickets each as Papua New Guinea were ultimately routed for 126 in the 38th over.

Tonnes of help for Kokoda

By Laura Hegarty 

ABC

 

Eric Winn reckons he's been to Kokoda around 60 times, but never before has he taken a one tonne generator with him.

The co-founder of the Kokoda Memorial Foundation has organised a shipping container to transport the generator, plus a whole lot more, from where it is presently sitting outside his workshop in Paget to the hospital of the famous town in Papua New Guinea. 

A one tonne generator, 55 bicycles, 1500 pairs of glasses, 20 cartons of medical supplies, clothes and cooking utensils will soon make their way from Paget to Papua New Guinea. (Laura Hegarty - ABC Multiplatform)

Mr Winn says the generator being used at the hospital at the moment is around 20 years old.
"At the moment the generator runs four hours a night, it starts at six and finishes at 10 and if anything happens after that they have to do it by candle light or by torch," says Mr Winn.
"So one of our members down on the Sunshine Coast, Glen Thompson, got a generator donated so then we got a container donated, brought it up here and loaded it up."
Mr Winn says the really difficult part will be getting the container from the port to the hospital.
"There's a palm oil company at Kokoda and they have a low loader so they'll put the generator on the low loader and they'll probably take five to eight hours to get up there to ... the main track... but then we've got to get the container from there into the base hospital."
He says if there is no heavy machinery available in the town, the container will have to be moved using man power.
"The Egyptians did it, the Romans did it, we'll put some steel underneath it and drag it!"
Also in the container are clothes, cooking utensils, medical supplies, glasses and 55 bicycles all of which have been donated by individuals and groups across the region.
"Proserpine hospital donated a lot of medical supplies which we're taking up, there are probably 20 cartons that we've got in there of supplies.
"And we've had lots of support from the CWA (Country Women's Association) up at Seaforth, they've been fantastic!"
As for the bicycles, they are going to help set up Kokoda's first bicycle hire business.
"So what they're going to do is they're going to repair them... and they're also going to hire them out."The biggest problem is that they have no tools and no ability to repair them so a couple of the guys that are coming up this trip and a few that are coming up next trip will teach the boys how to actually repair them.
"A lot of the bikes have racks on them. Where they women would walk two to five kilometres to go to the market, they'll be able to ride with their gear on the back."
"Taking motor vehicles up there is just a waste of time. The trucks keep breaking down, the road destroys them so you take up something that they can physically repair without us being there.
"And the aim of this is to make them self sustainable."
The container will ship out next week and Mr Winn and nine other volunteers will follow in September.

Will PNG international become Eagles’ top man?

The Star

Quentin Laulu-Togagae knows he has to start scoring tries again for Sheffield Eagles or be left behind.
The full back set a club record with 35 last year but this season is being outpaced by Menzie Yere.
The Papua New Guinea international scored two in the Northern Rail Cup semi-final win over Doncaster to take his total to 27.

Quentin Laulu Togagae

 Laulu-Togagae (nick named QLT or Q) has been stuck on 24 for three games.
“I’ve hit a bit of a drought but as long as the team ’is winning that’s all that matters,”” he said. “
“Menzie is scoring all the tries so I’ll have to start scoring some soon.””
The speed and timing of the Samoan international coming into the line can create openings for Yere but the favour isn’t often returned.
Laulu-Togagae added: “I’ll pass to Menzie; there are a few times when maybe he should have passed to me but if he can back himself and as long as he scores the tries that’s all that matters.””
Coach Mark Aston isn’t worried who gets the tries as the Eagles keep up their challenge in two Cup competitions and lead the way in the Championship.
“That competition is there and burning,”he said. ”There is a bit of banter between them, I’m not sure Q will pass to Menzie or the other way. But if it were nailed on that they had to pass to get the try they will do.””
Eagles face a home league game against Swinton Lions on Friday night but after that have two crucial Cup games.
Super League strugglers London Broncos come to Don Valley in the semi-finals of the Challenge Cup followed by the final of the Northern Rail Cup against Leigh Centurions.
”It’s good to get to the final of the Northern Rail, it was one of our goals this season and we want to win it,”” said Laulu-Togagae.“”The Challenge Cup is always in the back of your mind but we can’t let ourselves look too far ahead. We still have a game against Swinton before then.”

Australian Defence joins PNG aid mission

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AUSTRALIAN Defence Force personnel are working with American and Japanese counterparts to deliver aid in Papua New Guinea through the latest Pacific Partnership mission.

The US-sponsored program has been conducted annually since the devastating Boxing Day tsunami of 2004 and has delivered help to more than 150,000 people in 10 Pacific region countries.
Around 100 medical and engineering personnel from the US, Japan and Australia are aboard landing ship HMAS Tobruk to deliver medical, dental, veterinary and engineering aid in PNG.
Rear Admiral Steve Gilmore, deputy chief of Australian Defence Force joint operations, said on Tuesday the program directly benefited the people of Pacific nations and allowed partner nations to practice working together.
"Importantly, Pacific Partnership provides a platform that can build confidence to ensure the nations involved can respond effectively as a group to a multinational crisis supporting humanitarian and civic action if the need arose," he said in a statement.