Eastern Highlands Province

Youth leader from Kay Kona at Watabung, Tennis Pepna, said the incident occurred around 3pm.

"It all happened within a minute but severe damages were caused. Fortunately, no one died,” he said.

The two victims were reportedly injured by falling trees. The child was admitted at Kundiawa Hospital while the woman is being treated at the nearby Watabung Health Centre.

The local said the whirlwind uprooted trees, damaged power posts and homes. The felled trees subsequently blocked off the road.

The project is a community initiative of Vincent Kumura, the Digicel PNG Foundation Men of Honour and the Managing Director of the Snow Pass Eco-Lodge (SPEL) in Bundi.

His team will need about K50, 000 to develop a state-of-the-art tracking facility that meets the entire safety standard.

This 15km track offers an alternative for tourists who would like to track to Madang Province from EHP.

The track passes through some of the most breathtaking lookouts and views of the Ramu Valley, Mt. Wilhelm, Madang, Ramu Sugar, Goroka townships and many other notable sites.

Walter Nombe said without police doing the hard yards, we would not prosper in nation building.

He said they climb mountains and cross rivers – a first time for most – and he is so proud of their tireless contribution.

"I know the history of the Constabulary and that is why I am mentioning them because they are also one of the oldest existing government sectors.

"They have done a tremendous job in ensuring peace and harmony in our communities. And I applaud them for the contribution," Nombe said.

She said with the support of the Prime Minister, the much delayed market will be built so that her people can sell and buy their local produce.

"The much anticipated Goroka market will be constructed. The money has been parked in the trust account and it's there,” said Soso.

“It will be delivered early next year with the support of Prime Minister Peter O'Neill."

The Governor said her people need a decent market to trade; a market that is long overdue.

She has also invested in other areas of importance, like education.

The show is scheduled during the Papua New Guinea Independence celebrations from September 16-18 at the Goroka Show Grounds in Eastern Highlands Province.

Organiser Keryn Hargreaves said over 500 tourists from countries as far as Israel, Germany, UK, Japan, Italy, USA, China and Australia are confirmed to attend.

Hargreaves said accommodation in Goroka is all sold out as tour groups booked two years in advance for the Goroka Show.

“We are still getting email requests from international tourists looking for accommodation and homestays. 

This eco-tourism project is an initiative of Vincent Kumura, the Digicel PNG Foundation Men of Honour and the Managing Director of the Snow Pass Eco-Lodge in Bundi.

This 15 km track offers an alternative for tourists who would like to track to Madang Province from EHP.

In hiking from Madang to Eastern Highlands Province, the track starts at Pomie Village, Upper Bundi and ends at first Kongi, Asaro.

The Tawai Track is the shortest route that connects Bundi to Kongi, Asaro in Eastern Highlands and is about 15 km long.

It is the shortest route to Madang Province from EHP, ascent on both sides is pretty steep and only for experienced trackers and adventurous hikers.

The aim of this project is to promote eco-tourism and tracking activities in the Bismarck Range. 

It is an initiative of Vincent Kumura, the Digicel PNG Foundation Men of Honour and the Managing Director of the Snow Pass Eco-Lodge in Bundi.

The killing of a female teacher, who was teaching in Soike Primary School, caused the school board and management to close the institution for almost a term in fear of retaliation of the deceased relatives.

The local MP Biri Kimisopa and the provincial government are engaged in a legal battle for the custody of a K12 million allocated by the National Government for the market's redevelopment.

This picture shows a pig roaming free at the Goroka market, while vendors sell their market goods.

Today the National Court in Gorokas ordered Eastern Highlands acting provincial administrator Samson Akunaii to remain in office until February 11, 2016, when his acting appointment lapses.

The court further ordered that the incumbent Solomon Tato and his agents be restrained from causing interference.

And all other orders stayed including the removal of police from the provincial Yanepa Building.