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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2903755628501287942012-02-16T16:59:34.368+10:00Walk-AboutTaking A Walk Through Papua New GuineaJobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.comBlogger751100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-63687685174881644392012-02-02T11:12:00.004+10:002012-02-02T11:12:38.044+10:00Letting our friendships slide

BY JACK WATERFORD of The Canberra Times 01 Feb, 2012 01:00 AM There's been a major disaster in PNG, but few Australians seem to know or care much, and we are doing little to help the victims, writes Jack Waterford. Chat with Jack: Leave your comments below for Jack to respond to. Live from 12.30pm. There were two big stories from Papua New Guinea over the past week, but most Australians

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-18982755816636663312012-02-02T09:46:00.005+10:002012-02-02T09:46:59.633+10:00Asking The Hard Questions

Emmanuel Narakobi posted this on FaceBook's Sharp Talk Forum behalf of Genewa Sakiasi Livinai. By Genewa Sakiasi Livinai from Masalai Blog Its months now after I submitted my open email message in this columm and to the World for them to read and understand what is happening in OUR GREAT MOTHERLAND, Papua New Guinea. Let me give you an open hint to open our eyes where we are heading today.

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-24508609580788790532012-01-25T10:17:00.000+10:002012-01-25T10:17:01.681+10:00Landslide Updates

Updates on the landslide in the Hides area..more to come. Worker fears allayed after PNG LNG landslide

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-60525753265235084802012-01-24T16:18:00.000+10:002012-01-24T16:18:29.289+10:00Landslip in Hides - Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea

I hear a huge landslip in the Hides area near Tumbi creek in the Southern Highlands Province. Unofficial reports indicate that hundreds could be buried under the landslip. Another sad day for Papua New Guinea.

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-66093747151230911282012-01-17T14:00:00.000+10:002012-01-17T14:00:52.332+10:00Is PX Price Bullying??

A dissatisfied customer Mr Nick Laki commented on FaceBook page Sharp Talk on the price of Air Niugini's airfares.. Nick Laki9:29pm Jan 16 I bought Air Niugini ticket through a travel agent and cost breakdown reads: Base Fare: $667.00 Ticket Tax Fare: 416.00 Total Ticket Amount : $1083. If the base fare as above, then i should pay a GST tax of $66.70. Why and where is this $416.00(

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-14449046741267591992012-01-17T12:52:00.000+10:002012-01-17T12:52:01.993+10:00AUSTRALIAN CHARGED IN TASK-FORCE SWEEP OPERATIONS

PRESS STATEMENT 16 JANUARY 2011 Australian national Timothy Rowland, in the capacity as General Manager,Sarakolok West Transport Limited was arrested on several charges including false pretence and conspiracy to defraud the Manus Provincial Government. The circumstances are such that i) the Manus Provincial Government submitted a proposal for the purchase of a coastal vessel under the

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-1315528278248609282011-12-09T10:13:00.001+10:002011-12-09T10:19:46.298+10:00Papua New Guinea awaits the results in anticipation

There is tension in the air today as the Parliament sits as well as the court proceedings to determine whether the current government is legitimate or not and whether the former Prime Minister, Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare would be reinstated. Road blocks have been setup and streets near the parliament house have been cordoned off as well. Papua New Guinea awaits the results in anticipation.

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-20610486599997527042011-11-26T11:15:00.001+10:002011-11-26T11:25:24.257+10:00The "Silly Season" is here

Wow! Time flies does it?! I find that this is the most expensive time of the year. And it continues into the first quarter of the following year. I'm sure most of you are not looking forward to been somewhat broke come next year but if you've saved up for this then you're wise. To be honest, I'm one who doesn't save. I live everyday as it comes and spend that way too. Life's too short to save

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-82050565344793278952011-10-15T14:15:00.004+10:002011-10-15T14:16:03.501+10:00AFP - Not Liked By Many

The PNG Government has requested for the AFP assistance back into PNG. This is not going down well with some Papua New Guineans as well as Australians themselves. They're not as liked as they should be, according to some.. See the link to read on an article by Susan Merrel; The PNG Government has requested for the AFP assistance back into PNG.

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-58039008902686197032011-10-06T13:54:00.000+10:002011-10-06T13:54:19.455+10:00Misai Kucing Herbal Tea

Misai Kucing Herbal Tea

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-11893728872452840432011-09-25T11:30:00.000+10:002011-09-25T11:30:06.169+10:00Nasio Fontaine

Biography From the rugged green mountains of Dominica a passionate manifestation of Rastafari comes forward in reggae. His name is Nasio Fontaine and his music has the power to flow into your consciousness and lift your energy. His voice has an unmistakable resonance and his lyrics speak to all Jah children. Nasio was the youngest of seven children, born to a Carib Indian mother and

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-5016156623823551832011-08-30T11:48:00.000+10:002011-08-30T11:48:05.799+10:00UNESCO Prepares For LNG Reef Mission

Checkout the link here for the story: http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/latest/10143019/unesco-prepares-for-lng-reef-mission/

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-41326018829406478702011-07-30T21:09:00.000+10:002011-07-30T21:09:09.197+10:00SOMETHING TO LISTEN TO

Bliss N Eso "Addicted" Download it now

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-37881098651200565062011-07-30T20:56:00.000+10:002011-07-30T20:56:18.247+10:00LMFAO Keeps Shuffling

LMFAO back with this huge hit "Champagne Showers". Download it now

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-36980377406898759222011-07-26T08:26:00.001+10:002011-07-26T11:44:35.756+10:00Kelly Rowland Features Lil's Wayne On Hit Single "Motivation"

For the music lovers, here's the hit single from Kelly Rowland featuring Lil' Wayne. Click on the link below to download the song or watch the video. http://clients.allaccess.com/mail/K/kelly-rowland/Kelly-Rowland-Motivation-ft-Lil-Wayne-Pop-Mix.mp3 http://vevo.ly/i2UCN3

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-91947400544343422362011-07-05T12:24:00.001+10:002011-07-05T12:27:42.232+10:00Marshall May Be Back For The Tigers, Just Maybe!

Please click on this link for more....

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-13327551381119707942011-07-04T14:24:00.000+10:002011-07-04T14:24:13.260+10:00Who Reigns After The Grand Chief, Sir Michael Somare?

Word on the streets now is "Who Will Be The Next Prime Minister?" Public have named a few: Sam Abal Don Polye Sir Puka Temu What's your say??

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-20229356675613423972011-05-17T10:29:00.002+10:002011-05-17T10:34:24.625+10:00The Band Perry

If you like Lady Antebellum, you'd like The Band Perry as well. This is their brand new hit "IF I DIE YOUNG"

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-40847809331815756042011-05-17T10:21:00.000+10:002011-05-17T10:21:23.251+10:00U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Melanne Verveer to Attend

May 17, 2011 In partnership with the World Bank Group, the governments of the United States and Papua New Guinea will co-host a May 30-June 1, 2011 policy dialogue on effective means to improve women’s lives and livelihoods, including advancing maternal health, increasing economic opportunities, and leadership training. This symposium will welcome 30 women leaders and activists from 12

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-45012346567854418302011-02-07T18:03:00.000+10:002011-02-07T18:03:05.687+10:00Last Week Not A Good Week For PNG.

Last week was not a good week for PNG. * Investigations are underway into the murder of former PNG Kumul star Aquila Emil. * In Tabubil, Western Province, a mentally disturbed person eating his adopted child causing a scare in what is normally a peacfull town. * And 5 women were raped in the Southern Highlands. And during the hunt for the rapists a policeman from the Sepik area went missing.

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-85611636871588774132011-02-02T17:40:00.001+10:002011-02-02T18:14:24.306+10:00Queensland braises itself for the next deadly 24 hours.

Checkout the link for an update

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-53315486808605425392011-02-02T12:05:00.000+10:002011-02-02T12:05:39.694+10:00Weather In Australia

1 day of images at a 1 hour interval Go to the site and you will see the Tropical Cyclone approach.

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-45596190166634271602011-01-28T17:40:00.002+10:002011-01-28T17:42:32.847+10:00DEPUTY PM SAM ABAL SAYS GOVT WILL ADDRESS PNG LNG LANDOWNER ISSUES

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Works Sam Abal has assured landowner groups from the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project area in the Southern Highlands Province that the Government will address issues of concern they have raised recently. During a meeting with the disgruntled landowners at the Unagi Oval in Port Moresby today, Mr Abal urged them to organise themselves properly so that the

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-3431118390516945962011-01-27T14:28:00.001+10:002011-01-27T14:34:42.742+10:00Benny Benassi Feat. T-Pain - Electroman

Hulkshare.com Benny Benassi Feat. T-Pain - Electroman ( 2o11 ) [ www.MzHipHop.com ].mp3

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-67453175545120845542011-01-26T17:41:00.000+10:002011-01-26T17:41:41.054+10:00Smithsonian Team Visits PNG

By Carolyn Ive January 26, 2011, Port Moresby -- A team from the Smithsonian Natural History Museum visited Papua New Guinea on a fact-finding mission January 13-22. According to the director of the museum, Christian Samper, the purpose of the trip was to highlight the work of the Smithsonian, while offering assistance to PNG’s National Museum. Possible areas of cooperation include documenting

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-66715106243416581682010-11-10T17:24:00.000+10:002010-11-10T17:24:28.686+10:00Radio Fly Top 20

Walk-About apologises for the delay in posting the Radio Fly Top 20 charts for the week ending 30th October, 2010.

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-46795906211368547272010-11-10T17:08:00.001+10:002010-11-10T17:11:18.114+10:00Radio Fly Top 20

Walk-About apologises for the delay in posting the Radio Fly Top 20 chart for the week ending 15th of October 2010.

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-64204509087845814722010-11-10T13:25:00.000+10:002010-11-10T13:25:40.903+10:00Rhythm Road the Johnny Rogers Band

Port Moresby, November 9, 2010 — Rhythm Road the Johnny Rogers Band arrived in Port Moresby November 6 to the enjoyment of local jazz lovers. Following in the footsteps of such musical legends as Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillepsie, and Duke Ellington, it is one of 10 American quartets specializing in jazz, hip-hop, blues and bluegrass touring internationally. The U.S. State Department sponsored the

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-57802772046937828082010-11-09T18:28:00.001+10:002010-11-09T18:39:54.424+10:00Niigana Launches Album

Niigana will be launching it's debut album "Rohan" in December, 2010. The launching will feature rock group BlackOut Band, Tolai youngsters, Raiwat and upcoming female vocalist Jacque Apoki.The event will Niigana feature songs from former group, Niu Age Band and a session guitar works from leading guitarist Bernard 'Hankais' Hanga and new kid on the block, Freddy 'Stein' Maneo. The night will

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-84923104558771733092010-11-03T17:21:00.000+10:002010-11-03T17:21:38.132+10:00Exempt PNG players from the Salary Cap

By Hector Morris Exempt PNG players from the Salary Cap If the Four Nations has shown us anything just two weeks in, it’s that the Papua New Guinea Kumuls are no match when going up against professional Rugby League players. What did the organisers expect? Yes, the internal politics at headquarters kept some players out of this tournament, but seriously these scorelines were to be

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-22109080347995422632010-10-27T10:59:00.001+10:002010-10-27T11:25:14.478+10:00US Secretary of State to Stress Importance of Empowering Women During Visit to Papua New Guinea

PORT MORESBY: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will visit Papua New Guinea Nov. 3. While in the country, the U.S. Secretary of State will pay official visits to Governor-General Sir Paulius Matane and Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare. During her visit, Clinton will stress the importance of empowering women, a subject that has long been close to her heart. Clinton will meet women

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-82828784638742463612010-09-29T15:05:00.000+10:002010-09-29T15:05:32.182+10:00US Secretary of State Expects to Visit Papua New Guinea

EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICADouglas Street, Port Moresby, Papua New GuineaOffice of Public AffairsTelephone: +675 321-1455Fax: +675 321-1593 Press Release US Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton PORT MORESBY: US Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton announced Monday, September 27, 2010 in her meetings with Pacific Island Officials that she plans to travel to

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-70307948476282540102010-09-24T09:10:00.000+10:002010-09-24T09:10:01.201+10:00Radio Fly Top 20

* You can listen to the Radio Fly Top 20 every Saturday mornings from 8 to 10. Radio Fly transmits on 103.8 FM & 95.3 FM as well as our shortwave frequencies 3915kHz & 5960kHz.

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-66964257086385373182010-09-23T19:10:00.002+10:002010-09-23T19:10:38.415+10:00When is gospel music classed as gospel music?

When is gospel music classed as gospel music?? Can a song with lyrics singing about OUR MAKER and with a fast dance beat or hip hop or R&B beat for that matter, or even with the sound of a heavy metal group be considered a gospel song? Where can you draw the line? Is it the message you want to get across to someone which may feel the message or how good you can play the guitar or how good your

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-71792428959713130872010-09-15T11:49:00.000+10:002010-09-15T11:49:12.565+10:00OTML Apprentices - Best In The Country

September 14th, 2010 By James Kaltobie "OTML apprentices are among some of the best in the country with enquiring minds and not afraid to ask about any subject matter with regard to their trade." This was the compliment from the Australian Box Hill TAFE trainer Ian Reid last Friday during the announcement of OTML apprentice of the year award and the presentation of certificates for seven

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-58170714544675458072010-09-15T11:35:00.000+10:002010-09-15T11:35:51.948+10:00Papua New Guinea's Independence Day

Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC September 14, 2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the citizens of Papua New Guinea on your 35th Independence Day this September 16. The United States and Papua New Guinea work closely together on many

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-8325027416389389302010-09-10T14:26:00.001+10:002010-09-10T15:38:07.252+10:002010 Radio Fly Top 20 - 20 07/08/10 to 04/09/10

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-13177833028838408892010-09-03T11:21:00.001+10:002010-09-03T11:21:58.165+10:00Unfair To The Less Fortunate

I don't understand it! Why are ladies whose husbands earn 5 times more than the average Papua New Guinean sent down to Australia to pick fruit for 6 months??? Those opportunities should be given to mothers who are actually scratching around by selling cakes, buai, scones just to get by to pay their children's school fees, rent etc... Where is the logic here???

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-53409856366698904742010-07-21T15:58:00.000+10:002010-07-21T15:58:19.400+10:00Updates On The PNG Government

This is taken from Scott Waide's PNG News Page Scott Waide July 21, 2010 at 2:52pm NEWS FROM PARLIAMENT 1) JULY 21 - Scribes from parliament report that the Speaker has adjourned Parliament until November despite evident division on the floor for a vote of no confidence. This means government has stifled any future attempt to topple Somare-led government. Updates Later. 2)JULY 21- Sir

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-2578591728698046452010-07-16T12:26:00.000+10:002010-07-16T12:26:07.282+10:00US Give Books to Buk Bilong Pikinini Library

By Caroline Ive.... PORT MORESBY: The Prince George’s County Alumnae Chapter (PGCAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Prince George’s County Delta Alumnae Foundation (PGCDAF) in the United States today donated over 350 new quality children’s books for children in grades pre-Kindergarten through grade 6 to the Buk Bilong Pikinini Library at Six Mile in Port Moresby. Mrs. Antoinette

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-57308134189761812262010-07-14T16:28:00.000+10:002010-07-14T16:28:06.721+10:00“Three Papua New Guineans Off to the US to Study under the Fulbright Scholarship Program”

By Carolyn Ive .. Above: U.S. Ambassador Teddy Taylor with Fulbright Scholars Bangan John (Scientific Officer, PNG Institute of Medical Research), Lillian Vevara (Senior Legal Officer, Office of State Solicitor) and Sandon Phillip-Kikala (Senior Legal Officer, Office of the Solicitor General) PORT MORESBY – Bangan John, Lillian Vevara and Sandon Phillip-Kikala have been selected as Papua New

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-81756719815874895252010-06-30T10:50:00.001+10:002010-06-30T11:01:25.053+10:00Papua New Guinea: Kimbe BayCenter of Coral Diversity

Papua New Guinea is truly a beautiful place. If we keep a positive, patriotic attitude we can preserve our country's natural resources for generations to come. This is taken off the Nature Conservancy website. You can help protect the world's most beautiful and diverse habitats when you Adopt a Coral Reef today. One of the most biologically diverse marine environments on the planet, Kimbe

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-42258163139996326312010-06-23T10:28:00.000+10:002010-06-23T10:28:12.836+10:00The country is run by a bunch of crooks and criminals including a criminal PM

This are some thoughts sent to me on Professor Nonggorr's suggestion that the Prime Minister Should stand down. By MM - Tabubil, WP. Papua New Guinea There are many incidences that require the PM to voluntarily resign. Here are some : His own referral to the Ombudsman for late and non –submission of annual spending of his electoral funds etc some years back, not instituting investigations

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-67330179454759622042010-06-17T13:46:00.000+10:002010-06-17T13:46:58.627+10:00An Analysys of Post-Conflict Explanations of Indigenous Dissent Relating to the Bougainville Copper Mining Conflict, Papua New Guinea

eJournal of the Australian Association for the Advancement of Pacific Studies Issues 1.2 and 2.1, April 2010 SIMON KENEMA ST ANDREWS UNIVERSITY Abstract In 1989 a group of disgruntled landowners from Panguna hosting the giant Bougainville Copper Mine embarked on a violent sabotage of mine infrastructure (May and Spriggs 1990, Connell 1991, Thompson 1992, Wesley-Smith and Ogan 1992). Many

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-74277653663078713822010-06-15T16:57:00.000+10:002010-06-15T16:57:30.371+10:00Health Minister must apologise

The war of words over the status of the health system in PNG. David Conn PNG representative, Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children has his say in Post Couriers Viewpoint. Health Minister must apologise I refer to the Focus article on page 14 of Post-Courier on June 10, regarding the proposed new hospital at Bautama. I was shocked to read the vitriol that issued from the mouth of a

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-48223314881933538882010-06-08T10:45:00.000+10:002010-06-08T10:45:03.691+10:00Cell Phones and Health

One of the most common sights we see these days, is that of people with their mobile phones next to their ears. A boon for better communication, cell phone usage nonetheless has many health hazards. Various studies indicate that the emissions from a cell phone can be extremely harmful, causing genetic damage, tumors, memory loss, and increased blood pressure and weakening of the immune system.

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-44095774621505930222010-06-03T22:33:00.001+10:002010-06-23T10:57:48.899+10:00Wangbin Primary School Celebrate World Environment Day

Wangbin Primary School Tabubil, Western Province, today celebrated World Environment Day with activities that lasted the whole day. The students and teachers were out in full force with activities such as Poem reading, environmental song performance, poster and drawing displays and so forth. Here are lyrics of a song that was sung at the occasion by the grade 5 pupils. It is

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-1993104231594982532010-06-03T15:25:00.001+10:002010-06-03T22:00:06.205+10:00Absolute power to Govt

This was a letter to the Minister for Environment & Conservation… The passing of the Environment Bill has not gone down well with many... NCD Governor Powes Parkop stands to tell the nation his deepest concerns on the new law... Read onAbsolute power to GovtAs a parliamentarian, a lawyer by profession and as a person who has advocated for the rights of landowners and protection of our natural

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-84971481973243663362010-06-01T15:45:00.000+10:002010-06-01T15:45:15.229+10:00Happy 12th Birthday Bronwyn Paiva

Happy birthday to my one and only daughter "Bronwyn Lucille Nouru Paiva". Turned 12 years old today. Love & best wishes from:Myself - Tabubil and your mum as well as your brothers, Patrick, Jonathan & Job Paiva (Junior) - Cairns, Australia.Your bubus in Ihu, Gulf Province & Cairns, Australia and your cousins in PNG & Australia.

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-50455826177158320872010-06-01T14:44:00.000+10:002010-06-01T14:44:51.317+10:00Rapid rise in cases stabilised

This was taken of the Post Courier By NELLIE SETEPANO THE National Capital District has confirmed a total of 640 cholera cases reported so far. Most of the cases reported have been stabilised, meaning all people coming in are treated and discharged, mostly with mild and not severe symptoms. No deaths have been reported recently. Controller Timothy Pyakalyia said awareness in parts of the city

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-29445459182563565722010-05-31T15:54:00.000+10:002010-05-31T15:54:39.114+10:00Open Air Campaign on the New Environmental Act

This new act would affect all landowners of all resources, whether it be logging, fishing, mining & petroleum and etc.... This campaign would be held in Madang at the Madang town market as per information below. Event: Open Air Campaign on the New Environmental Act Start Time: Tuesday, June 1 at 12:00pm End Time: Tuesday, June 1 at 5:30pm Where: Town Market Madang

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-52446536756727513542010-05-18T17:39:00.000+10:002010-05-18T17:39:22.787+10:00My Holiday Trip – Cairns, Australia

I recently travelled to Cairns, Australia for my R&R and to be with my family. I moved my family to Cairns, Australia about three months ago basically for better education for my kids as sadly you can’t get that in Papua New Guinea. Anyway, it was pretty relaxing as I got to do things I would dream of doing when my kids were toddlers. Stuff like going to watch them play footy, dance or etc… Well,

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-63804786072578832872010-04-28T09:40:00.000+10:002010-04-28T09:40:55.533+10:00Papua New Guinea Blogs: Patrick Pruaitch K300,000.00 Tony Aimo K300,000.00 Francis Marus (Deputy Speaker) K300,000.00

Papua New Guinea Blogs: Patrick Pruaitch K300,000.00 Tony Aimo K300,000.00 Francis Marus (Deputy Speaker) K300,000.00

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-47596629564014440232010-04-28T09:39:00.000+10:002010-04-28T09:39:49.232+10:00Papua New Guinea Blogs: Hospital for the rich

Papua New Guinea Blogs: Hospital for the rich

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-65563616351472318802010-04-23T13:58:00.000+10:002010-04-23T13:58:22.262+10:00Panguna

April 22, 2010 Report from the Rio Tinto AGM in London on 15 April 2010 Panguna Mine, Bougainville Clive Porabou from Bougainville said that the company’s BCL subsidiary had caused massive destruction to land in Bougainville and its operations had led to a war which had cost 20,000 lives. A court case had been brought against the company in the USA. Would the company compensate the people of

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-75531613756658538332010-04-22T08:41:00.002+10:002010-04-22T08:45:29.714+10:00Earth Day - “Protecting the Marine Life of Papua New Guinea: Earth Day Art Contest Winners Announced”

Press Release April 21, 2010 PORT MORESBY – NCDC Governor Powes Parkop and U.S. Chargé D’Affaires Paul Berg are pleased to announce the winners of the 2010 Earth Day Art Contest. Adult Category: First Place, Max Dama; Second Place Daryl Fernandez; Third Place, Bernard Henry; Fourth Place, Molong Beka. Teenage Category: First Place, Samol Agi; Second Place, Simon Kulol; Third Place, Alice

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-91688695750903435682010-04-16T18:05:00.001+10:002010-04-16T18:05:57.051+10:00M.O.U. Signed - OTML Allied Workers Union Members Return TO Work Tomorrow

A Memorandum Of Understanding has been signed between the OK TEDI MINING LIMITED Allied Workers Union and the OTML Management.For many it was a relief and could concerntrate on getting back to normal duties.

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-3283077500876414692010-04-15T20:29:00.000+10:002010-04-15T20:29:28.710+10:00The OTML Allied Workers Union strike heads into day 15

Wednesday 14th April, 2010 This morning OTML Allied Workers Union members were addressed by the delegation from the office of the Deputy Prime Minister.The advised that 1600 plus crowd that the SISS deed was "rigid' and that by law there was no way anyone could change it. But they also gave options amonsgt others such as; Have a representative from the OTML Allied Workers Union along with a

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-9976835189693782092010-04-15T14:23:00.001+10:002010-04-15T14:27:24.426+10:00The importance of being unique!

By Dennis Badi and John Brooksbank THE forests were the reason Pierre Dhorne came to PNG in 2006. He was in the country to review a logging proposal and its likely impact on the Foe speaking people of Lake Kutubu. Whilst the outcome of his study was in some ways predictable, the three months that he and fellow French masters student LaureMiaillier spent amongst local communities ended up being a

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-88263774215337649272010-04-14T10:56:00.000+10:002010-04-14T10:56:03.074+10:00Tabubil Faces 01

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-41066855588544587412010-04-13T17:32:00.000+10:002010-04-13T17:32:24.779+10:00Ok Tedi Mining and Allied Workers Union Members Take Strike Into Day 14

Another day gone. I am glad most of my NRL tips came through. I actually won some money but haven't collected that yet. Well yesterday was interesting here in Tabubil. The OTML strike action continued into day 13 with meetings held between the Union, the Government and the OTML management behind closed doors. During talks between OTML & the Government and later on with the Union, nothing was

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-89788309461073535592010-04-13T11:12:00.000+10:002010-04-13T11:12:42.926+10:00CONSERVATION WITH WWF

Hi there, I've just added a link to the WWF Pacific website. Find out about what WWF is doing to save our natural environment in the Pacific.

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-54339475877680550572010-04-12T15:57:00.000+10:002010-04-12T15:57:20.521+10:00Weekend Roundup

Sunday 11th April, 2010 Time: 11:30pm Today was a boring day. We’re into our 11th day of the OKTEDI Mining Limited workforce strike and no work has been done. The only interesting thing was the NRL footy that started on Friday night and ends tomorrow. I guess that was the only thing that occupied most workers during the weekend. Friday the 09th saw extra Police personnel arrive in Tabubil. I

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-74241680623048095352010-04-06T16:49:00.000+10:002010-04-06T16:49:14.603+10:00Spot The Error - Post Courier Layout

Check out the layout errors in todays Post Courier.. Below is page 19...further below is page 18.... Can you spot the error???

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-64060484015274469412010-03-26T17:51:00.000+10:002010-03-26T17:51:14.443+10:00OTML Community Relations "2nd To None"

By Walk-About "OTML Community Relations Team is Second-To-None". This is what OTML Managing Director, Allan Breen said at an award presentation yesterday. The award was a Level 4 award, Recorgnizing Commitment To Sustainable Mining Development Performance Towards Sustainable Mining Performance Award. The Award was presented to Inmet Mining Corporation OkTedi Mining Ltd. Mr Breen said the

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-58698860812741039392010-03-17T16:08:00.000+10:002010-03-17T16:08:25.944+10:00Lote Tuquri scores on NRL return as Wests Tigers come back to beat Manly at SFS

By Christian Nicolussi From: The Daily Telegraph March 16, 2010 12:00AM Big win...Wests Tigers players celebrate Gareth Ellis's match-winning try. Picture: Brett Costello Source: The Daily Telegraph Wests Tigers 26 Manly 22 WESTS Tigers stars Benji Marshall and Robbie Farah orchestrated a brilliant come-from-behind victory last night against a battered Manly outfit who lost Brett Stewart to

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-18700357367280228032010-03-12T08:47:00.000+10:002010-03-12T08:47:51.576+10:00K100m gone missing: MP

By Pearson Kolo, Post Courier A TOTAL of K100 million allocated for agriculture projects in the country had been misused between 2008 and 2009. Agriculture Minister John Hickey said this in Parliament yesterday and stressed that not even a single toea was used by the Agriculture Department to implement tangible agriculture projects and developments in the country. Minister Hickey said the

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-39857533412370319902010-03-11T11:45:00.000+10:002010-03-11T11:56:30.444+10:00New Page - Wellness

Hi all, There is a new page that I’ve added. It’s a health page called "Wellness". It includes some important tips that you can use to live a healthy life. I’m one who eats a lot of junk so, I’m seriously going to consider changing my diet and routine. If you’ve got tips as well, please do not hesitate to email it to me on the following email address; jobby.paiva@gmail.com

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-72021027927336755612010-03-10T22:57:00.000+10:002010-03-10T22:57:08.082+10:00Excitement Over NRL Season 2010

Yes, it's that time of the year when all are excited and looking forward to the start of the NRL season this weekend. Funny..., even though the game is played in Australia, there is a craze in Papua New Guinea that is unbelieveable. Most some men who have a TV at home, you'd be surpirsed to see them home early. For some, this is the time for an excuse to gather with friends for a beer and watch

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-86528848651243031592010-03-08T19:54:00.000+10:002010-03-10T10:12:25.260+10:00Earth Hour To Be Observed

Turn out your light, show support Check this link for more information; http://www.earthhour.org/homepage.aspx In 2009 hundreds of millions of people around the world showed their support by turning off their lights for one hour. Earth Hour 2010 will continue to be a global call to action to every individual, every business and every community. A call to stand up, to show leadership and be

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-35426977914969350452010-03-07T20:24:00.000+10:002010-03-07T20:24:59.243+10:00Mystery Woman Caught

Photo of the mystery woman caught.

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-91859026336942580802010-03-01T20:50:00.000+10:002010-03-05T14:06:13.402+10:00Walk-About - Tabubil

Walk-About

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-11495754299599300252010-02-25T18:13:00.000+10:002010-03-02T18:27:12.483+10:00Tabubil

Well it's been awhile since I've written something. Maybe because I've been moving around so much, I didn't seem to have the time to write up something. Anyway, I am now in Tabubil, Western Province, Papua New Guinea. I work as a Broadcaster with Radio Fly, a radio station that services the OKTEDI Mining Limited staff & contractors as well as the communities that benefit directly or indirectly

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-26885942817057476292008-02-16T22:39:00.000+10:002008-12-13T22:49:51.945+10:00Fashion - My PNG View

Hi again!Well this time around it is fashion that’s got me to put something together. Mind you, I’m not much of a fashion freak. A bit scruffy looking but not as bad as Shaggy in Scooby Doo. Well, that’s another fashion all together!I was amazed at the way fashion has changed over the years in my country. It has been slow but gradual. We’ve gone from the return of the flairs in the early nineties

Jobby Paivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209869655049995119noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290375562850128794.post-38342057205754382552007-06-08T10:27:00.000+10:002008-12-13T22:49:52.056+10:00Walk-About Introduction

Hi all,Haven't got around to actually starting of this blog. But I thought I'd try now.Well recently I attended a Fellowship in Alotau, Milne Bay Province with other media personalities. The fellowship was organised by SeaWeb a US based NGO that is doing a great job in bridging that gap between the experts in conservation and the media. This fellowship also coincided with the 8th SPREP

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