Finschhafen

Simbu group still missing

The 14 ELC East Simbu District delegates were on their way to attend the 21st National Youth Conference on Tuesday, September 26th, when the boat they were travelling in went missing.

ELCPNG Head Bishop, Reverend Dr Jack Urame, said they were informed of the mishap on Thursday, September 28th, where they quickly liaised with the relevant authorities to conduct a search.

33 imprisoned for Finschhafen clash

Late in July, a man was allegedly killed following a disagreement over landowner identification, believed to be related to a major hydro project at Burum local level government.

Burum LLG president, Philip Polly, said the incident occurred at Serembeng village.

“Gagidu police went and arrested 40 suspects and took them to Gagidu,” said Polly. “While they were still processing the suspects, the family of the deceased got on three vehicles from Lae, went to the village and torched the houses.

Finschhafen Burns Old Ballot Papers

Polling at Finschhafen is set for Monday as many issues had to be resolved, including the appointment of a new Returning Officer in Fredah Joses, who is Morobe’s assistant election manager.

Another recent issue was the arrest of Hube LLG's Assistant Returning Officer (ARO) yesterday for "interference"; a claim that Morobe’s Electoral Commission is contesting, saying a proper charge is yet to be laid.

Provincial Police Commander, Jacob Singura, is yet to get a brief on the arrest from his investigators.

Villages Takes On Church Tourism Concept

Pola’c village is the site where Missionary John Freirl first set foot in Morobe Province to establish the Evangelical Lutheran church in PNG over 100 years ago. 

The K500,000 presented by the Governor will be utilized to restore the ELC-PNG Historical Site, which the villages of Simbang, Kolem and Kamlawa have agreed to develop.

Pola’c is located at Simbang Parish of the Yabim District of the Lutheran Church and is a special place in the ELC-PNG history in PNG. 

Makini, Kuat Declared New LLG Stations

A groundbreaking ceremony took place recently for the building of an Administration building at the cost of K400,000. 

Morobe Governor Ginson Saonu presented cheques to local contractors to build new Local Level Government Administrative Buildings for Mape and Kuat LLGs in Finschhafen District. 
 
Governor Saonu was accompanied by Morobe Deputy Provincial Administrators, Miring Singoling (Corporate Affairs & Investment) and Robin Bazzinuc (Social Services) along with other provincial planning officials.

Makini, Kuat Declared New LLG Stations

A groundbreaking ceremony took place recently for the building of an Administration building at the cost of K400,000. 

Morobe Governor Ginson Saonu presented cheques to local contractors to build new Local Level Government Administrative Buildings for Mape and Kuat LLGs in Finschhafen District. 
 
Governor Saonu was accompanied by Morobe Deputy Provincial Administrators, Miring Singoling (Corporate Affairs & Investment) and Robin Bazzinuc (Social Services) along with other provincial planning officials.

Finschhafen abuzz

The first one to be opened today was the Finschhafen Airport.

PNG Air made its inaugural flight to the district last week, making it the first airline to bring in a large aircraft to the airport.

This morning, PNG Air's Dash-8 once again flew in, this time with the Prime Minister and his delegation on board. 

The airport was upgraded by the Finschhafen District Development Authority. 

Forest Day Observed In Finschhafen

While the day of forests falls on March 21st every year, the Minister took time off on March 26th to visit Finschhafen.

 

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, forests are home to about 80 percent of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity, with more than 60,000 tree species.

 

PNG alone holds one of the largest primary forests of the world.

 

Speaking at the Finschhafen Technical School, Minister Mori said this is why the conservation of our natural environment is important.

 

New classroom for Finschhafen

During the event on Sunday, 31st May, the Governor appreciated the efforts of the local community who had earlier taken the initiative to build the Wesap Elementary classrooms with their own resources.

“Wesap people have shown their willingness to support education for their children and therefore is a clear example of people taking the responsibility to ensure education is accessible for their children before the Government steps into assist,” Governor Saonu said.

Blockchain tech proposed for Finschhafen

An MOU was signed this week between the Governor and Ledger Atlas Inc, an Investment Consortium, to begin the feasibility of the proposition.

The proposed Special Economic Zone focused around blockchain technology. If it becomes reality, it will make PNG the country in the world to create an economic zone.

The MOU aims to further the discussion through a feasibility study.