GOVERNOR PARKOP: CITY WILL CONTINUE TO TRANSFORM UNDER MY WATCH

As the nation prepares to celebrate its 50 years anniversary of being an independence state, the city of Port Moresby wasted no time in its transformation journey in terms of infrastructure development and service delivery to the people.

Right after the launch of the of the 3.2 Kilometers  Hohola to Tokarara rehabilitation works last Friday, the National Capital District Commission again announced the construction of the new two-lane road stretching from Waigani Pitpit street through Wildlife and Kennedy Estate up  to Eight Mile and exiting at MacGregor Police Barracks.

The new 3.3 Kilometers road at the cost of K9 Million is fully funded by NCDC and been awarded to the nationally owned road construction company Mobile Works Limited.

With no time to waste, NCD Governor Powes Parkop said infrastructure development in the city is vital for the city residents and he will continue his effort to lift and transform the capital city.

“We must continue our journey in securing better life for our people, lift their standard of living and also giving them the best that we can give to them as the mandated leaders,” Governor Parkop said.

He said, the city has continued to transform and progress in terms of infrastructure development because the municipal authority under his leadership have set goals and have been working every year to deliver greater outcomes for the city and its people.

“This new road will not only benefit residents along it but ease traffic and reduce travel time during peak hours along the Hubert Murray Highway,” said Governor Parkop.

Member for Moresby North East Hon. John Kaupa commended Governor Parkop,  for his leadership at the national level in the development of the city during his four term, as the governor for this amazing city.

“As mandated leaders of NCD, We have been working together to deliver quality infrastructure and services to our people,” Kaupa said.

He said the transformation in the city and service delivery to the people are their priorities in making this city a great city in the Pacific region.

 

City Manager Ravu Frank expressed his gratitude to the NCDC Board led by Governor Parkop as the chairman for the steadfast commitment in the transformation of the city over the years.

“This project represents a significant step forward in the collective efforts to develop infrastructure to meet the growing demands of our city,” Mr. Frank said.

He stated that this new road will not only ease traffic congestion but also provide a convenient alternate route for access to nearby areas, making travel more efficient and less stressful for our residents.

Women carrying sides of pig meat at the conclusion of a Wahgi Valley pig festival

Women carrying sides of pig meat at the conclusion of a Wahgi Valley pig festival, 1980. Photo by Michael O'Hanlon, British Museum.

Special thanks to Peter Russel Kranz for sharing this information and photo

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Chimbu tribal leader, Chuave, 1958

Chimbu tribal leader, Chuave, 1958. Photo by Kathleen Vellacott-Jones, University of Queensland.

Special thanks to Peter Russel Kranz for sharing this information and photo

#Chuave #ChimbuTribalLeader #KathleenVellacottJones #UniversityOfQueensland #PNGHistory #SimbuProvince #PapuaNewGuinea #TribalLeaders #HighlandsPNG #CulturalHeritage #VintagePNG #1950sMemories #TraditionalLeadership #HeritagePhotography #PacificHistory

Sarah Rector Black American in 1913 Goven Baren Land that made Her.Rich

In 1913, a 10-year-old African American girl named Sarah Rector was granted a 160-acre parcel of land in Oklahoma as part of a land allocation program for Native Americans. 

The land she received was considered barren and unproductive, as the best farmland was typically reserved for white settlers. Because of her race, Sarah was given land that was deemed less valuable, with little expectation of it ever producing wealth. 

However, the course of history took an unexpected turn when oil was discovered beneath her land. What was once thought to be useless turned out to be a significant resource, making Sarah Rector one of the first African American millionaires in the United States. 

The discovery of oil on her land transformed her life, lifting her out of poverty and changing her family''s fortunes forever. Sarah Rector''s story is a remarkable example of how unforeseen opportunities can arise, even in circumstances of racial inequality. Despite being given land that was overlooked by others, she became a symbol of resilience and success. 

Her newfound wealth allowed her to secure a better future for herself and her family, challenging the prejudices of the time and becoming a trailblazer for African American success in the early 20th century.

Uses Of Moringa plant and how to use it in Poultry Farming

✔️Moringa plant, also known as the drumstick tree, is a highly nutritious plant that can be used in various ways in poultry farming. Here are some of its uses and how to use it:

✔️Feed supplement: Moringa leaves are rich in essential nutrients, including protein, vitamins, and minerals, that are beneficial to poultry health and productivity. You can dry the leaves and grind them into a powder, which can then be added to your poultry feed to supplement their nutrition.

✔️Immune booster: Moringa leaves contain natural antioxidants, which help boost the immune system of poultry birds, making them more resistant to diseases and infections.

✔️Antibacterial agent: Moringa leaves contain antibacterial compounds that can help prevent and control bacterial infections in poultry. Adding moringa powder to the feed can help reduce the incidence of diseases such as coccidiosis and salmonellosis.

✔️Growth promoter: Moringa leaves also contain growth-promoting compounds, which can help improve the growth rate and weight gain of poultry birds, making them more marketable.

To use moringa in poultry farming, you can follow these steps:

✔️Harvest fresh moringa leaves and wash them thoroughly.

✔️Dry the leaves in the shade until they are dry and crisp.

✔️Grind the dried leaves into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle or a grinder.

✔️Mix the moringa powder into your poultry feed, at a ratio of 2-5% of the total feed, depending on the age and weight of the birds.

✔️Store the moringa powder in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight. #ccto #ctto

The Sroey of Anunnaki and World History

In his 1976 book The Twelfth Planet, Russian-American author Zecharia Sitchin claimed that the Anunnaki were actually a race of extraterrestrial beings from the undiscovered planet Nibiru, who came to Earth around 500,000 years ago in order to mine gold.

According to Sitchin, the Anunnaki genetically engineered homo erectus to create modern humans to work as their slaves. Sitchin claimed that the Anunnaki were forced to leave Earth when Antarctic glaciers melted, causing the Flood of Noah, which also destroyed the Anunnaki’s bases on Earth. These had to be rebuilt and the Nephilim, needing more humans to help in this massive effort, taught them agriculture.

Ronald H. Fritze writes that, according to Sitchin, “the Anunnaki built the pyramids and all the other monumental structures from around the world that ancient astronaut theorists consider so impossible to build without highly advanced technologies.“Sitchin also claimed that the Anunnaki had left behind human-alien hybrids, some of whom may still be alive today, unaware of their alien ancestry. Sitchin expanded on this mythology in later works, including The Stairway to Heaven (1980) and The Wars of Gods and Men (1985). In The End of Days: Armageddon and the Prophecy of the Return (2007), Sitchin predicted that the Anunnaki would return to earth, possibly as soon as 2012, corresponding to the end of the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar.

Minister Maru Directs Securities Commission of PNG to Investigate Newmont Corporation for Breach of Agreement

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10-12-2024 Port Moresby, December 11, 2024 –

The Minister for International Trade and Investment, Hon. Richard Maru, has expressed grave concerns over Newmont Corporation’s decision to shift its country office to Australia, an action that represents a direct violation of the commitments outlined in the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Papua New Guinea (PNG). Amongst others, one of the understandings reached on October 9, 2023, was for Newmont’s head office to be based in the country for mutual benefits, foster economic growth, and to uphold national interests.

The agreement obligated Newmont Corporation to prioritize its operational presence in PNG when acquiring Newcrest Interest, which is now being undermined by the closure of its PNG office. The Newmont Corporation have now made redundant its Country Manager in PNG and relocated its head office to Australia. This decision is a fundamental breach of trust and has significant negative implications for PNG’s economy and have violated the intended purpose of the MOA and section 277(6) of the Capital Markets Act 2015 and the National Goals & Directive Principals 3, 5 and of the Constitution.

The MOA emphasized Newmont’s commitment to advancing PNG’s national interests through job creation, tax contributions, and the promotion of local economic opportunities.

By relocating operations, Newmont directly negates these objectives, which were central to the partnership. Furthermore, the agreement included a critical pillar of wealth sharing, intended to ensure that the benefits derived from mining activities would directly uplift PNG’s 11 million citizens. The decision to redirect activities outside PNG erodes this opportunity, jeopardizing the broader economic and social benefits envisioned.

Additionally, the MOA was signed under the oversight of the Securities Commission of PNG, which granted regulatory approvals tied to specific conditions, including compliance with commitments to operate within the country. The move to Australia risks breaching these regulatory conditions, further compounding the situation.

Minister Maru stated, “It is deeply regrettable that Newmont Corporation, having entered into an agreement in good faith, is now disregarding its commitments to Papua New Guinea. Such actions have far-reaching consequences, including significant losses, reduced tax revenue, and the erosion of economic opportunities that were critical to the agreement.

“As a sovereign nation, we cannot and will not allow this breach to go unchallenged. I now direct the Securities Commission of PNG to take decisive action to ensure Newmont Corporation fulfills its obligations. Corporate responsibility is not optional— it is a cornerstone of mutual respect, partnership, and sustainable development and our government will not take it lightly”.

“PNG has always honoured its contracts with its investors since independence despite change of Governments. It is a slap in the face of PNG when we are in the negotiations which will lead to the granting of Special Mining Lease (SML) to Newmont for the Wafi-Golpu Project. Such bad faith at this time is regrettable. The Prime Minister Marape himself in Sydney at PNG Investment Week has repeatedly emphasized that any partnership or understandings with investors must seek win-win benefits to all parties including the State, provincial governments and the landowners. Newmont is not allowed to break its commitment by relocating its office to Australia."

The Securities Commission is immediately directed to work in collaboration with legal experts and other regulatory bodies to investigate and ensure Newmont is in compliance with the MOA.

These measures are vital to safeguarding PNG’s national interests and ensuring that agreements entered in good faith are upheld to the benefit of the country and its people.

Authorized for Release

HON. RICHARD MARU, BTech, MBA, OBE, MP

Minister for International Trade and Investment