redevelopment

Member for Kikori Soroi Eoe presented a dummy cheque today to hospital representatives in what they say is a very timely funding assistance.

The Kikori district hospital is in poor state with its building nearing collapse, says Nurse Manager Sarah Kaipu. Despite this poor working conditions, the Mrs Kaiupu and clinical service matron, Ladi Kalama the struggle is real to provide vital health services to the people of Kikori.

Minister Agisa said the team from the National Airport Corporation (NAC) visited the province recently to inspect the 1.4km airport extension upgrade and redevelopment valued at K91.85 million. This is set to be completed by July 2022.

Other issues that were discussed during the visit was the outstanding K15 million owed to the Kavieng Airport landowners, of which a K3 million cheque was paid to landowners during the ground breaking ceremony on July 6^th, 2020.