Upgrade of Hubert Murray Highway commissioned

The recently completed upgrade of the Sir Hubert Murray Highway by Dekenai Construction was opened on the 19th December 2014, six weeks ahead of schedule. The Erima/ 9mile stretch of the highway now caters for four lane traffic that runs up to the Nasfund compound. Joining at eight mile is the back road that also runs from Gerehu towards eight mile Malaolo Estate. This road shouease the traffic congestion currently experienced in the city.

Saivara United Church becomes a congregation

The Saivara United Church was made a congregration on the 30th of November 2014. The inauguration was withnessed by officials from the United Church including the Rev Sioni Kami Church (RSKMC). Before that the church was an outreach of RSKMC. Click here for more pictures

Marama Jessy Lowa takes to the pulpit at Saivara

Marama Jessy Lowa, the wife of Rev Samson Lowa took to the pulpit at Saivara United Church on Sunday 9th November. On this day nine years ago she had the honour to open the "little church on the hill" as she puts it during her sermon that day. The invitation was intially extended to the then Pastor of Rev Sioni Kami Memorial Church (RSKMC) Rev Sinasi but due to commitments on that day, he was unable to attend. This is where the Lowas came into the picture in which Rev Lowa was also engaged in a very busy schedule than. Marama was than given the task to officiate at the ceremony. The Chairman, Mr Yad acknowledged the lack of preparation for this occassion but promised that 2015 would be bigger and better.

Pastor Lologa preaches at RSKMC

Pastor Lologa preached at the Rev Sioni Kami Memorial Church on the 2nd of November 2014. There in attendance were Marama and the Saivara United Church congregation. Pastor Lologa will be taking up theological studies at the Rarongo Theological College in the East New Britain Province in 2015. Find are pictures on the occasion.

2nd OLIPPAC Awareness in NGI

The second leg of the amended OLIPPAC began in the Nuigini Islands in the East New Britian Province. In attendance where stakeholders including the provincal administration, LLG councilors, Presidents, public as well as senior states men. The Registry covered what the OLIPPAC will look like once it was passed by parliament. The program began on day one with a radio talk back on Radio East New Britain than with a workshop. There was a good attendance as well as meaningful contributions by the participants.

Governors Conference 2014 Kavieng

The Registry of Political Parties was a participant in the 2014 Governors Conference in the New Ireland Province in October. Present were most governors from each province including the President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Dr John Momis as well as MPs,Senior Public Servants and Statesman. \

Boubou for Saivara United Church

The annual Boubou for Saivara was held on the 19th October 2014.In this occassion money is collected for the new financial year ahead. The thanks giving day as it is known in english is a remarkable and eventful day where alot of singing takes place as contributions are collected from each groups or ministries.

Sam Basil joins Pangu

Basil officially joins the PANGU Pati in a ceremony that took place at IPPCC which was withness by the Registrar of political at the new Gordons office. Basil leaves PNG Party headed by the Opposition Leader Belden Namah.

Commencement of the 3rd Dev Workshop at new site

IPPCC officially commenced in its new location at Gordons Industrial Area, along Varahe Street. The 3rd Development workshop also took place including the official opening of the office as well as the launching of the Corporate Plan and Website.

Passing of Late Blaise Turgone

Late Blaise Turgone was a quiet achiever. He never showed any signs of complaint where ever he was tasked anything. His commitment saw him move through the ranks to his substantive position as as Manager, Budget and Finance in the Registry of Political Parties Commission. His sudden departure came to everyone as a shock on the early hours of Monday morning 19th May around 12:30am. His departure leaves a vacuum in the Corporate Services Division. He is survived by his wife and five children. He was finally laid to rest at his village of Wairiki village in the East New Britain Province on the 24th May 2014. RIP brother Blaise

Junior meeting up with Senior

The reunion with Ian’s dad was an emotional one as the two have not seen each other for more than twenty five years since the Bougainville crisis. Ian Jnr would often spent Christmas in Arawa where his dad was working and residing. When the crisis erupted the expatriates had to be evacuated down south or their home countries.Ian Snr with then his Bougainvillean wife and three daughters moved to Cairns, Australia. Ian jnr has five half brothers and four half sisters. After so many years apart, Ian finally met his dad on the 24th December 2013 in Cairns, Australia. It was an emotional reunion as that same year they had just seen the passing of Robert, Ian’s eldest brother. He was very much so instrumental in this reunion. Annemarie was there that day.