Welcoming 2013 in the Nations Capital, Port Moresby

Various celebrations took place in different parts of Port Moresby. As residents sit up late till 12 midnight to welcome the New Year, the noisy atmosphere around the city was sure to keep people partying up till late. For the fireworks, Lamana put up a spectacular display to the delight of most residents around Tokarara, Hohola, Waigani, Gordons, Garden Hill and East Boroko. A bit of the fireworks could be viewed at Koukou but not too obvious due to the distance and the hills. At Koukou village, fireworks and various celebrations took place. The night skies filled up with privately funded fireworks display as well as flares transforming the sleepy villages of Tatana, Baruni and Koukou into magnificent scenery in the early mornings of 2013. Pictured here are pictures taken on the 1st of January around 12 midnight at Koukou looking towards Tatana Island.

Christmas at Koukou 2012

Celebrating Christmas with Nellie S Sariman at Koukou Hanua 2012. This was a time when families came together to spend time with our grandmother, mother, aunty, nakimi and friend. It also saw everyone put aside differences and celebrate with a spirit of celebration and reconciliation. Merry Christmas and happy new year!

IPPCC Christmas Outing at Taurama 2012

We recently had our Office Picnic at Taurama Beach. Most of the family enjoyed the outing. This was the final function for 2012 to sum up a successful year for the IPPCC.

Sacrifice and commitment pays off

The last fives years was never an easy road to the end. This quiet spoken Buin lad was determine to take up his dream of studying law even though it meant that he had to go on leave without pay. With obstacles and challenges that seems endless. This finally came to an end on December 2012. There to witness his graduation was his wife and daughter. Fidelis Lugabai was admitted to the Bar after successfully completing his 4 years of legal studies at the University of Papua New Guinea. To practice law, as a mandatory requirement, lawyers must do a one year course at Legal Training Institute (LTI) in order to practice in Papua New Guinea. I happened to have met up with him one weekend where we exchanged numbers and so established our contact since we parted our separate ways nearly 14 years ago at Sogeri National High. We lived in the same dorm in year 11 and his cubical was next to mine. I did briefly meet up with him whilst on duty travel four years ago at Buka Airport and that was it until 2011. As he recalls from the photos from National High, being a typical Milne Bay, I was more or less like a primary school student amongst the grown up or as he puts it “baby”. Before he left, I invited him and his family over for dinner and to catch up on the last 14 years. Like everyone, we all have our goals and aspirations and one of his passions is fighting corruption at all levels.)All the best for the future Sergent! (Pictured above- Graduation at LTI Dec 2012, below-Sogeri National High. More pictures click here.

Royals at my door step

The Royal couple, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall drove past the house the other day on their way to a Boera Village in the Central village. It was a privilege to witness this historic visit. The sunny Sunday afternoon gave a pleasant atmosphere of excitement and curiosity to the whole event. The blazing heat didn’t bother the enthuestic crowd that waited patiently as far as Konedobu, Hanuabada, Kanudi, Tatana, Baruni along stretch of road leading to Boera. This is the same road that leads the the multibillion kina LNG project. The Royal couple’s visit marks the Diamond Jubilee celebrated by her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. They end the PNG tour and will fly to Australia and New Zealand. More pictures click here

FM100 live on the internet

Fm100 is now streaming live on the internet. Just type in the address www.fm100.com.pg to listen. It automatically comes on and works well with a fast internet connection so broadband would be advisable. Any slow connection would drop off. The web page needs updating though but wherever you are in other parts of the world and wanting to listen to Papua New Guinean radio station, this is the site to visit. The recommended web browser is google chrome but also works on others. Your music variety leader fm100

Wanigela Village

Wanigela village is made up of settlers from Wanigela, Waori and people from surrounding Marshall lagoon area. Pictured background is the Don Bosco, Gabutu while the other pic shows where mostly settlers from Fisherman Island come in to sell their catch.