Milne Bay

Strong wind warning for Milne Bay islands

The Papua New Guinea National Weather Service (PNGNSW) has issued a renewal strong wind warning today for all coastal waters of Milne Bay, Morobe and West New Britain.

Strong winds will affect coastal waters of Hood Point to Samarai Island including all Milne Bay islands, to Finschaffen and waters of West New Britain.

Strong northwest winds of 25/34 knots are expected to persist for the next six to 12 hours causing rough seas and high wind waves.

All small crafts and boats are advised to take necessary precautions before going out to sea.

Plane lands in Esa’ala after more than 20 years

That was 20 years ago.

Today locals in Esa’ala were surprised when a PNG Air Dash 8 aircraft landed at the Districts Airstrip which is currently being given a facelift.

Locals told Loop PNG that they were surprised but happy to finally see an aircraft land in their home district after so many years.

PNG Air is intending to bring its services to the island District and opted for a test run following a meeting with Minister for Civil Aviation and local MP, Steven Davies.

Discussions on services to the district began early last year.

Rehearsals underway for 16yo’s play

The play is about the legend of how Meisoga matriarch warrior, Sine Kepu, led her clan to find an island to save their lives and reclaim and protect their culture.

Set many centuries ago, the play tells of how the Meisoga tribe eventually found a new home on Misima Island in Milne Bay.

Fellow actor, Alphonse Aisi, says Meisoga is an important play for Papua New Guinea.

“Today the younger people forget their culture. Plays like Meisoga help keep the culture alive,” said Aisi.

Hotel to celebrate International Women's Day

In line with the global theme set for the International Women’s day on March 8, the hotel will host its own celebration.

Alotau International has a full night set with entertainment and motivational speeches.

Based on the theme “Be bold for Change”, four community women leaders to deliver speeches are Betty Dunstan, Maxine Nadile, Elaine and Rhona Anakapu.

Stones Taekwondo comes to Alotau

Master Jamuga Stone, the country’s longest serving martial arts instructor, travels to Milne Bay on November 16 to conduct and open its Alotau branch.

Martial arts is in its infant stages in Milne Bay and Master Stone is determined to establish Taekwodo and Kempo Arnis in Alotau.

He will introduce taekwondo in three categories; Traditional, Combat and Sports.

This will be the first time for a PNG Master of Taekwondo to conduct a martial arts training seminar in Milne Bay Province.

Uplift Beche-de-mer moratorium: Wesley

 

He said this during, Parliament session today, when calling for an investigation into alleged collusion between National Fisheries Authority officers and illegal fishing vessels in his province of Milne Bay.

Wesley said the moratorium was not working as many illegal fishing vessels accessed their sea to harvest beche-de-mer.

He said Samaria–Murua had the biggest maritime zone and was used by many locals for economic benefits before the moratorium seven years ago.

Egwalau Tours reports recent influx of cruise ships

Egwalau Tours is based in Alotau and was established in 2014, fully owned by two Milne Bay women and specialises in providing tours, event management and shore excursions.

Egwalau Tours director Elaine Bate said currently their main focus is on cruise ships that arrive in Alotau including Princess (Carnival Australia) cruise ships.

Carnival Australia cruise ship is part of the Carnival Corporation that represents one of the worlds’ popular cruise brands.

K89.5million road works in Milne Bay Province

Governor-General Sir Michael Ogio executed on behalf of the State the contract of the upgrading and sealing of the East Cape Road from Yalua to Kehelala.

The road works will cover two sections from Yalua to Divinai Bridge (approximately 25.6km) and Divinai to Kehelala (approximately 25.6km).

The contract will be jointly funded by World Bank (78 percent) and the National Government (22 percent).

China Overseas Engineering Group Co. (COVEC) was awarded the contract.

(Picture source: Government house media)

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Officers need public to help capture Giligili escapees

CS Commissioner Michael Waipo tells Loop PNG that the investigation team sent down to the area will need to establish what happened during the April 3rd escape.

The escapees Tommy Baker Maeva, 31, of Rabaraba, Milne Bay mix Kerema, was initially held on allegations of armed robbery, wilful murder and attempted murder.

The second escapee was Benjamin Kaudoga, 22, of Woodlark Island. He was detained on charges of armed robbery.

Offices join forces to monitor Milne Bay waters

Police in Milne Bay together with the National Fisheries Authority as well as the PNG Customs are working together after five illegal fishing vessels were spotted by villagers off the outer coastal islands of the province.