4 guiding principles written in 1973 for the management of Papua New Guinea’s natural resources and environment
1. Recognition that our people are part of the environment we depend on In considering the natural resources of PapuaContinue Reading
Category: culture
10 things we wrote in 1973 as a guide for ourselves in the future
In 1973, the Constitutional Planning Committee presented a report to the House of Assembly. They also wrote Papua New Guinea’s National Goals and Directive Principles. It remains a blueprint of how our country should be run. Below is a summarized 10 point version of one Goal – INTEGRAL HUMAN DEVELOPMENT.
The Grand Chief and the wisdom he left for everyone
I have not written anything on the blog since our arrival in Wewak the Sunday before last. In fact, itContinue Reading
Remembering the filmmaker who helped document PNG’s history and independence
Chris Owen passed away on March 9, (2018) in Canberra, aged 73. He was born in 1944 in Birmingham, UK,Continue Reading
In pictures: Maprik sends its most prized yams to Port Moresby for the haus krai
One of the the most highly prized crop in East Sepik, the yam, has taken center stage in expressions ofContinue Reading
In pictures: Somare tribute marches from the Hela, Western Highlands and Jiwaka people in Port Moresby
The Western Highlands, Jiwaka and Hela gathered this weeks to pay their respects to the Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare. These pictures were collected from Facebook.
The gifts presented by Bougainvilleans to Sir Michael Somare’s family and what they represent
The Autonomous Region of Bougainville is a collection diverse cultures. The delegation led by President Ishmael Toroama, presented a setContinue Reading
Sir Julius declines public speech but leads New Ireland custom wok in honor of Sir Michael
Sir Michael’s closest political ally and friend led the New Ireland delegation as it paid its last respects on ThursdayContinue Reading
Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) holds haus krai for Sir Michael in Port Vila, Vanuatu
In a show of solidarity with the people and Government of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, the DeputyContinue Reading
Gifts presented by the Oro community to Sir Michael Somare’s family and what they mean
Last night (3rd March) the Oro community presented a set of gifts to the family of Grand Chief Sir MichaelContinue Reading
