Bad weather delays Boluminski opening

The grand opening of the Boluminski Highway, in New Ireland Province, has been rescheduled to April.

This follows much deliberation with consideration for the safety of the people during this heavy monsoonal season.

“The grand opening, which was set for the 27th - 28th of February is now rescheduled to the 11th – 12th of April. We are all preparing and psyched up to celebrate in the biggest show of unity and style but we cannot control the forces of Nature – it is beyond you and me,” said Governor Sir Julius Chan.

Sir J said he consulted with the provincial administrator, the organising committee, the technical team on his site inspection of the celebration venue at Bopire plantation and widely with the local people. It was clear that the prevailing bad weather right across the country, which began in December and forecast by the National Weather Office to end in May, is the other big consideration that has come into play.

“We cannot control the forces of Nature, it is beyond you and I. We thought long and hard given the high water levels with continuous rains, strong winds and rains and massive flooding and destruction in the Kandas areas of Konoagil LLG in southern New Ireland.

“The Boluminski Highway is the biggest project highlight in our history as a province and backbone of our development since the colonial era. It is not just a road; it is our channel of development over the past, now and into the future. And it is not just the highway; we will be launching the modern state-of-the-art sporting stadium and the new township of Bopire.

“The grand opening is a time for all of New Ireland in the 142 Council Wards to unite in one accord, each bringing a pig for the ceremony whilst other sponsors and my Government will top up for a total of 200 pigs to mark the event. 

“New Ireland’s rich cultural heritage will come out in full flair from its iconic Tubuan, Kabai and Malagan cultures, with choirs and string bands to echo beautiful sounds across the arena.”

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