Motu Koita Assembly

Outstanding Students Graduate from Motu Koita FODE

Among these exceptional graduates is Michael Taligatus, who received the Grade 10 Dux award for his outstanding academic results in 2022.

Upon receiving the award, Michael expressed his gratitude, saying, "I would like to thank KTF for giving us this opportunity. It is a second chance for us, and most of us don't really get this second chance.”

First judging kicks off Festival

Eight contestants are competing for the Miss Hanenamo crown, hailing from various Motu-Koitabu villages. This annual festival celebrates the culture and identity of the indigenous people of the National Capital District; and promises to be the event of the year.

The confident lasses displayed their traditional attire and cultural knowledge to the judging panel and supportive onlookers, hoping to win them over with their best infamous call, "Hedioro”.

Heduru Moni support festival with 50K

Its sponsorship has increased from K30, 000 to K50, 000 this year, illustrating a keen interest in supporting cultural heritage from this financial institution.

Managing Director, Aho Baliki, in the presence of Moni Plus Founder, Bernard Chan stated that the assistance is for the Motu Koita Assembly to continue and maintain the Hiri Moale Festival.

WR Carpenters sponsors Hiri Moale festival

The donation was presented to the 2021-2022 Hiri Hanenamo Queen, Guba Hitolo, and Motu Koita Assembly Chairman, Dadi Toka Jr, attended by members of the Hiri Moale Festival committee, MKA, and WR Carpenters.

The newly appointed Group Manager for WR Carpenters, Boe Daera, congratulated the Chairman and staff of MKA for their work in delivering a successful Hiri Moale Festival.

In his response, Chairman Toka Jr thanked WR Carpenters for their partnership and called the event a milestone for MKA.

Trukai sponsors Vanagi race

Marketing Manager, Maryanne Tom, stated that Trukai is pleased sponsors once again the Trukai Vanagi (canoe) race as the naming rights sponsor and the major sponsor for the Trukai Vanagi Race. The race is a part of the Hiri Moale Festival from the 3rd - 5th of March, 2023.

Parkop Appreciates Partnership

He expressed satisfaction of what partnerships can do at the signing of partners’ MoU during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Metoreia Health Centre on Wednesday 7th December, 2021, which will serve the Motu-Koitabu people.

They will now be able to have their own health centre, Metoreia Health Centre at the Hanuabada village in Port Moresby.

Governor Parkop said the National Capital District Commission, under his leadership cannot deliver services on our own. It needs partnerships.

Villagers encouraged to get vaccinated

Professor Isi Kevau, Executive Dean for the school of Medical & Health Sciences, PMGH Cardiologist and Director of Sir Buri Kidu Heart Foundation, told his people that the aim of getting vaccinated is to decrease the number of deaths and to avoid affecting those with premorbid conditions.

3rd MKA hold first assembly meeting

The meeting was held at Pari Village Community Hall.

High on the agenda was the election of the Deputy Chairman, the 2018 Budget and the status of the Assembly’s business arm,Tabudubu Limited.

Member for Kirakira, Arutu Bake, was elected unopposed as the new Deputy Chairman for the 3rd Assembly.

The budget was focused on the members being resourced properly so they can deliver services with minimal challenges.

Dadi Toka Jnr is MKA Chairman-elect

He was declared today after surpassing the absolute majority by more than 390 votes.

The MKA chairman-elect says they have already hit the ground running.

At around 1:30pm a convoy of supporters rallied into the Sir John Guise Stadium led by Chairman-elect Dadi Toka Jnr to be declared.

It was a landslide victory for Dadi Toka Jnr, who was 3,240 votes clear of runner-up, Beatrice Mahuru.

Former Chairman, Miria Ikupu, polled 2,456 votes, 3,756 votes less than Dadi Toka Jnr.

Vabukori Member calls for updated electoral roll

In a statement, Turaho Sevese Morea said eligible Motu Koita voters must be allowed the opportunity to ensure they are listed to vote in the coming Motu Koita Assembly Elections.

“During the roll update exercise in July this year, non-Motu Koita women married to Motu Koitabuans were denied enrolment by Electoral Commission officials,” Morea said.

“This issue has since been clarified by the Electoral Commission but those women denied are still yet to enrol.