Goroka and the Province of Eastern Highlands

🌱 Nathan Gomae of Jaygoss Coffee in his 50,000 seedling capacity nursery at his Gomena Plantation in K**a, Goroka, on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. 🌿 Nathan is a Lead Partner in the Coffee Industry Corporation Ltd-PNG Agriculture Commercialisation and Diversification (PACD) Project.☕🌍

🌟 Meet the inspiring young man, Albert Wamiri Jr., 24, with roots in both the Eastern Highlands and Fiji! 🌍 Albert Jr. has recently graduated with a business degree from the University of the South Pacific, Fiji, and has returned home to Goroka to join forces with his father, Albert Wamiri, in reviving the Anego Coffee Plantation in Kabiufa. ☕️✨

With the support of the Coffee Industry Corporation Ltd-PNG Agriculture Commercialisation and Diversification (PACD) Project, the plantation is gearing up to boost its coffee factory, with plans to start exporting coffee by next year. 🌱🚀

Exciting news ahead: Anego Plantation will be signing an agreement with PACD next week to kick off the factory's ramp-up! 📝🤝 Stay tuned for more updates as this journey unfolds! 🌟

**🌟 50 Years of Independence: What Legacy Will We Leave for Our Children? 🇵🇬**

As we approach 50 years of independence, it's time to reflect: *What kind of legacy are we leaving for our children?* We don't want them to spit on our graves. 🚫👣

With just 12 months to go before September 16, 2025, let's make a change! 💪

- 🚫 Stop spitting buai
- 🌍 Stop littering, take pride in our towns and cities
- 🚭 Break bad habits like chewing buai, smoking, alcohol, and drugs

Remember, development doesn't come from the government or politicians—it starts with each of us! Let's build a better PNG for beyond 2050. 🌱🇵🇬

In a farewell dinner on August 11, 2024, the principals of Papua New Guinea's six national schools of excellence expressed their deep gratitude to Prime Minister Hon. James Marape for his visionary leadership in introducing the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum. This bold initiative is empowering PNG’s brightest young minds, propelling them toward a future of limitless possibilities.

The dinner was for 76 exceptional students, who excelled in STEM during their Grade 12 year in 2023 at Sogeri, Aiyura, Kerevat, Passam, Wawin, and Port Moresby, and are now set to embark on an extraordinary journey to the USA. With prestigious scholarships in hand, they will pursue advanced studies in fields such as aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, petroleum engineering, and more.

Join us in this inspiring discussion with the principals of these national schools of excellence, as they share their insights on how STEM education is creating a new generation of highly-educated young professionals for Papua New Guinea. This initiative, championed by Prime Minister Marape, is more than just an academic achievement—it is a beacon of hope and progress for the nation.

The PNG government's steadfast commitment to education and international opportunities is not just shaping the future of these young leaders but also paving the way for a new era of innovation and development in PNG.

Celebrating PNG's future innovators: Principals praise the Impact of STEM education In a farewell dinner on August 11, 2024, the principals of Papua New Guinea's six national schools of excellence expressed their deep gratitude to Prime Mini...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Mr. Molock Terry, the visionary founder and general manager of General Unen Choit Cooperative, based in the heart of remote Tewai-Siassi District of Morobe Province, extending into Kabwum District and Madang Province. In this enlightening interview, Mr. Terry shares his remarkable journey from a young man facing educational challenges to a transformative leader dedicated to uplifting his community through coffee.

Despite limited formal education due to school fee issues, Mr. Terry returned to his village after high school with a mission to revive old coffee gardens and establish a cooperative. His dream was to offer the children of Tewai-Siassi a brighter future and to foster self-reliance among his people, moving away from dependence on government aid or living in an urban settlement.

Unen Choit Cooperative now boasts 1,750 committed farmers (plus hundreds more who are not members), including many youth and women, who cultivate, process, and market top-quality coffee adhering to international Fairtrade and NASAA organic standards. These efforts ensure that families can support their children’s education and improve their standard of living.

The cooperative generates about K10 million annually, exporting coffee to markets in Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, and Europe. Mr. Terry discusses the challenges facing Unen Choit, such as high freight costs and the need for their own coffee mill to secure an export license, while also envisioning a prosperous future for the coffee industry in Papua New Guinea.

Be inspired by Mr. Terry’s dedication and the transformative impact of Unen Choit Cooperative on rural communities.He can be contacted on mobile or WhatsApp (675) 74347190

Empowering lives through coffee: Mr. Molock Terry’s vision for Unen Choit Cooperative Join us for an inspiring conversation with Mr. Molock Terry, the visionary founder and general manager of General Unen Choit Cooperative, based in the heart ...

Legendary Lae businessman Sir Bob Sinclair, who has been a prominent figure in Papua New Guinea since 1964, delivers a powerful message about the country’s natural resources. In this compelling interview, Sir Bob, now 80, says the past 50 years of mismanagement and undervaluation of PNG's rich forestry and fisheries sectors have greatly affected the country. He argues that selling these resources for "peanuts" since independence in 1975 has hindered the nation's development. Sir Bob calls for a shift towards downstream processing and sustainable practices to ensure Papua New Guinea’s prosperity over the next half-century.

Sir Bob Sinclair urges Papua New Guinea to end resource squandering for future prosperity Legendary Lae businessman Sir Bob Sinclair, who has been a prominent figure in Papua New Guinea since 1964, delivers a powerful message about the country’s n...

On Monday, July 15, 2024, my DJI Mini 4 Pro drone captured a poignant moment at the Old Kainantu Cemetery. This was the day we said our final goodbye to Muriel Larner, a beloved pioneer coffee grower and founder of the Eastern Highlands Cultural Centre.

Her ashes were laid to rest beside her husband, Wally Larner, who has been resting here since July 16, 1967. The drone gracefully flies around the cemetery, capturing the serenity and deep sense of history in this sacred place. Finally, it reveals a breathtaking panorama of Kainantu, a town forever touched by the legacy of Muriel and Wally Larner.

🌸 Rest in Peace, Muriel Larner. Your spirit lives on in the heart of Kainantu. 🌸

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🕊️ A drone's flight over the Old Kainantu Cemetery 🌿 On Monday, July 15, 2024, my DJI Mini 4 Pro drone captured a poignant moment at the Old Kainantu Cemetery. This was the day we said our final goodbye to Muri...

Port Moresby, July 30, 2024 — Prime Minister Hon. James Marape will officiate at the official opening of the K10.6 million Coffee Industry Corporation Ltd (CICL) Coffee Exports Office Complex in Lae on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

The new coffee exports building at Kisere Street in the heart of Lae will oversee operations in contract registration, shipment notification, contract verification, physical coffee inspection, sampling, recording/logging, quality analysis, and certification for export, and the movement of coffee to the wharf for shipment.

Prime Minister Marape to open K10.6 million coffee exports office complex in Lae - PM JAMES MARAPE News Page Port Moresby, July 30, 2024 — Prime Minister Hon. James Marape will officiate at the official opening of the K10.6 million Coffee Industry Corporation Ltd (CICL) Coffee Exports Office Complex in Lae on Thursday, August 1, 2024. The new coffee exports building at Kisere Street in the heart of Lae w...

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Explore the Eastern Highlands Cultural Centre in Kainantu, Eastern Highlands. This centre is renowned for producing some of the finest pottery, weaving, and arts and crafts of Kainantu, Eastern Highlands, and Papua New Guinea.

The centre is a lasting legacy of the late Muriel Larner, its founder. Her ashes were buried in Kainantu on July 15, 2024, next to her late husband Wally, marking a heartfelt tribute to her contributions.

For inquiries about the Eastern Highlands Cultural Centre, please contact the manager, Johnson Apuma, at 📞 72336464.

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🌟 Discover the Eastern Highlands Cultural Centre 🌟 🚁 Captured by DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone | July 14, 2024 🚁Explore the Eastern Highlands Cultural Centre in Kainantu, Eastern Highlands. This centre is renowned f...

🏛️🎨 The iconic Eastern Highlands Cultural Centre in Kainantu on Sunday, July 14, 2024. 🌺🌏

Join me on an aerial journey as my DJI Mini 4 Pro drone captures the town of Kainantu, Eastern Highlands, on Sunday, July 14, 2024. 🌍❤️

In this video, we fly along the Highlands Highway, starting from the Goroka side, passing through the heart of Kainantu where the airstrip once stood, and reaching the Lae side before returning. 🛤️🏞️

Witness the stunning landscapes and experience the essence of this remarkable place which is known as the 'Mile High Gateway to the Highlands'. 💫✨

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🌄✨ Kainantu: The 'Mile High Gateway to the Highlands' 📸🚁 Join me on an aerial journey as my DJI Mini 4 Pro drone captures the town of Kainantu, Eastern Highlands, on Sunday, July 14, 2024. 🌍❤️In this video, we fl...

🚁🌄 Aerial views of Kainantu, Eastern Highlands, the 'Mile High Gateway to the Highlands', on Sunday, July 14, 2024. 🏞️📸

🚗🛣️ The Highlands Highway passes through Kainantu looking towards Goroka on Sunday, July 14, 2024. 🏥 To the left is the Kainantu Hospital.

🏉🎉 Sunday arvo at the footy in Kainantu on Sunday, July 14, 2024! 🌞🏟️

🇵🇬🌟 Let's Make a Change Together! 🌟🇵🇬

People of Papua New Guinea, it's time to realise that development begins with each of us, starting with simple actions like not spitting buai or littering. 🌱✨ Let's take pride in our beautiful country and work together for a cleaner, better PNG! 🧹💚

In this insightful interview, Reuben Yapi, Chairman of the Morobe Primary Producers Cooperative Association (MPPCA), emphasises the urgent need to revive the cooperative movement in Papua New Guinea.

Mr. Yapi recently attended the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) Capacity Building Workshop on Cooperatives in the Asia-Pacific Region in Fiji. He observed that cooperatives are a significant driving force for economic development in the region, while PNG is lagging behind.

During the colonial era, cooperatives were instrumental in PNG's development. However, they have diminished in recent times. MPPCA represents hundreds of rural Morobe farmers who have banded together after years of neglect. The region is known for producing high-quality coffee, cocoa, and vanilla. Despite this, farmers face significant challenges in bringing their produce to market due to inadequate transport and infrastructure.

In this interview, Mr. Yapi discusses these issues and the potential solutions to help revive the cooperative movement in PNG.

Watch the full interview to learn more about the current state of cooperatives in Papua New Guinea and the efforts needed to rejuvenate this vital sector.

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Urgent need to revive cooperatives in Papua New Guinea In this insightful interview, Reuben Yapi, Chairman of the Morobe Primary Producers Cooperative Association (MPPCA), emphasises the urgent need to revive the...

Australian woman Rosalie Everest has found the grave of her grandfather, William MacGowan, who passed away in Port Moresby in 1953 and is buried at the Old Badihagwa Cemetery. 💐 Her older sister Carol, who died as a baby, is also buried there, but her grave remains unfound. 💔

William MacGowan, an architect, arrived in Rabaul, known then as the 'Pearl of the Pacific,' in 1927. He witnessed the devastating Rabaul volcano eruption of 1937 and the World War II Japanese invasion of Rabaul. After WWII, he returned to the Australian Territory of Papua and New Guinea to help rebuild Port Moresby

Special thanks to senior public servant and Hanubada leader, Frank Aisi, for helping Rosalie and her partner Martin Cross find the grave of Rosalie’s grandfather on Saturday, July 20, 2024. 🌸

Earlier, on Monday, July 15, 2024, Rosalie and her three sons took the ashes of her mother, Muriel Larner, to Kainantu, where she was laid to rest alongside her father, Wally, who passed away in 1967 and is buried there. 🕊️💖

Join us in this emotional journey of discovery, love, and family connections that transcend time. 💖✨

🌟 Heartfelt reunion: Granddaughter finds grandfather's grave in Port Moresby 💐💔 Australian woman Rosalie Everest has found the grave of her grandfather, William MacGowan, who passed away in Port Moresby in 1953 and is buried at the Old B...

Eastern Highlands Cultural Centre, Kainantu, on Sunday, July 14, 2024. This is Kainantu’s major tourist attraction and has some of the best potters, weavers, and artists in the country, trained by the late Muriel Larner.

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape shared the successful outcomes of his recent visits to Indonesia and Japan during a press conference this morning.

From July 14-15, Prime Minister Marape attended the 3rd PNG-Indonesia Annual Leaders’ Dialogue in Jakarta, Indonesia. This dialogue aimed to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation between the two nations.

Following his visit to Indonesia, the Prime Minister traveled to Tokyo, Japan, from July 16-18 to participate in the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM10). This significant meeting focused on enhancing regional collaboration and addressing common challenges faced by Pacific Island nations.

In his report to the people of Papua New Guinea, Prime Minister Marape highlighted key achievements and agreements reached during these visits, underscoring their importance for the nation's future development and international partnerships.

Stay tuned for more updates and insights from Prime Minister Marape's visits.

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Prime Minister Marape discusses successful outcomes of visits to Indonesia and Japan Prime Minister Hon. James Marape shared the successful outcomes of his recent visits to Indonesia and Japan during a press conference this morning.From July ...

In a deeply emotional ceremony, the remains of the legendary Muriel MacGowan Larner were laid to rest beside her beloved husband, Wally Larner, on Monday, July 15, 2024. 🌿💔

Muriel, who dedicated 40 years to running the Arau Coffee Plantation and founded the Eastern Highlands Cultural Centre in Kainantu, leaves behind a legacy of love, culture, and community. Her daughter, Rosalie Everest, and sons, Marc, Ian, and Paul, brought her ashes back to Kainantu Cemetery, where Wally has rested since 1967. 🕊️

At the Eastern Highlands Cultural Centre, staff trained by Muriel in pottery, weaving, and various arts wept as they honored the woman who had touched so many lives. 🌺❤️

This tribute video was made possible with the support of Obura-Wonenara MP and Agriculture Minister Hon. John Boito, National Agriculture Research Institute (NARI) Director-General Dr. Nelson Simbiken, and Department of Agriculture Secretary Dr. Sergie Bang. 🎥🌟

A heartfelt thank you to Rosalie Everest, her sons Paul, Ian, and Marc, and the beautiful people of Arau and Kainantu for their unwavering love and support. 🙏✨

🌺💔 Honoring Muriel MacGowan Larner: A heartfelt farewell to a legend of Papua New Guinea🌿 In a deeply emotional ceremony, the remains of the legendary Muriel MacGowan Larner were laid to rest beside her beloved husband, Wally Larner, on Monday, Ju...

Australian woman Rosalie Everest, born and raised in Papua New Guinea, honored her late mother, Muriel Larner, at the Eastern Highlands Cultural Centre in Kainantu on Monday, July 15, 2024. Rosalie, fluent in Tok Pisin due to her upbringing in Kainantu, Aiyura, and Arau, spoke as the staff paid their respects before Muriel's ashes were laid to rest beside her husband, Wally Larner, at the Old Kainantu Cemetery.

Muriel Larner, a legendary figure in the coffee industry who singlehandedly ran Arau Plantation for 40 years after the death of her husband and was founder of the Eastern Highlands Cultural Centre, was laid to rest beside Wally, who passed away on July 16, 1967, and was buried in Kainantu. After 57 years, Muriel and Wally are reunited in Kainantu, a place they loved and cherished.

Join us in commemorating the life and legacy of Muriel Larner, a pioneer who made significant contributions to the cultural and agricultural heritage of the Eastern Highlands and PNG.

Rosalie Everest pays tribute to her mother Muriel Larner at Eastern Highlands Cultural Centre Australian woman Rosalie Everest, born and raised in Papua New Guinea, honored her late mother, Muriel Larner, at the Eastern Highlands Cultural Centre in Ka...

❤️🌿 Reuniting After 57 Years 🌿❤️

Rosalie Everest and her three sons, Marc, Ian, and Paul, at the graves of their grandparents Muriel and Wally Larner in Kainantu on Monday, July 15, 2024.
The ashes of Muriel, a legendary figure in coffee and the Eastern Highlands Cultural Centre, were laid to rest beside Wally, who passed on July 16, 1967, and was buried here. Muriel and Wally are reunited again in Kainantu, a place they so loved and cherished, after 57 years.

📰 The Legendary Muriel McGowan Larner Returns to Rest Beside Her Beloved Husband 🏵️

The remains of legendary Australian woman Muriel McGowan Larner (pictured), a born and bred Papua New Guinea girl who ran Arau Coffee Plantation in Eastern Highlands for 40 years after the death of her husband and was a household name around Kainantu, have been brought back to be laid to rest beside her beloved husband.

Muriel’s family have brought back her ashes to be laid to rest beside her husband, Wally, who died at a young age in 1967, at the Kainantu Cemetery on Monday, July 15, 2024. The people of Arau will host Muriel's daughter, Rosalie, and grandsons for a "haus krai" planned for Saturday, July 13, where the return of her ashes will be honored by the people of Arau village who remember her with much fondness and respect.

After that event, Muriel's ashes will return to Kainantu on Sunday, July 14, in preparation for the Eastern Highlands Cultural Centre event on July 15. The interment at the Kainantu Cemetery alongside the grave of her husband, Wally Larner, will take place later that day.

Muriel Larner was born in Rabaul in 1929, and spent her childhood, youth, and entire working life in PNG, moving to Arau with her husband Wally to establish one of the first coffee plantations in the Eastern Highlands in 1957. She worked tirelessly to develop coffee production at Arau plantation and also to cultivate pottery, traditional art forms, fabric design, screenprinting, weaving, clothes design, and production, first at Arau and then later in Kainantu at the Eastern Highlands Cultural Centre which was officially opened in November 1981.

To say that she is fondly remembered in the Kainantu region and Arau and its surrounds would be an understatement. She is venerated.

Muriel was born in Rabaul in 1929, moved to Australia during WWII, and moved back to Port Moresby after the war. She was also the founder of the Eastern Highlands’ Cultural Centre, Kainantu’s most famous tourism product, which lives on to this day. She was honored for her services with an MBE from the Queen in 1983.

Muriel Larner passed away on April 18, 2019. Larner told her life story in an address to the Toowong Library in Brisbane, Australia, which has been made into a little book of her life in Papua New Guinea titled “Me Meri Tolai (I am a Tolai woman)”.
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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today announced the appointment of five new ministers following recent political developments that saw some ministers defect to the Opposition.

The announcement was made at Government House, where the five ministers were sworn in by Governor-General H.E Sir Bob Dadae. The newly appointed ministers are:

1. Hon. Kobby Bomareo (Tewai-Siassi MP): Reappointed as Housing Minister.
2. Hon. Belden Namah (Vanimo-Green MP): Appointed as Culture and Tourism Minister, replacing Isi Henry Leonard.
3. Hon. Kinoka Feo (Unggai-Bena MP): Appointed as Higher Education Minister, replacing Don Polye.
4. Hon. Thomas Opa (Kerema MP): Appointed as Energy Minister, replacing Robert Naguri.
5. Hon. Miki Kaeok (Wapenamenda MP): Appointed as Finance Minister, replacing Rainbo Paita.

Prime Minister Marape also announced additional responsibilities for some ministers. Minister Namah will oversee tourism policing and border security, while Minister Opa will take charge of Petroleum after Esa’ala MP Hon. Jimmy Maladina stepped down from the position.

Prime Minister Marape stated that he will serve as Acting Mining Minister until the case of former minister Muguwa Dilu is resolved. He also noted that the number of ministers now stands at 37, with two more positions yet to be filled.

For more details, watch the full announcement in this video. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more updates on political developments and government activities.

Prime Minister Marape announces appointment of five new ministers Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today announced the appointment of five new ministers following recent political developments that saw some ministers defect...

🌟 Transform Papua New Guinea Overnight! 🌟

If people stop spitting betelnut and littering, Papua New Guinea would be transformed overnight. Best of all, it wouldn’t cost us anything. 🌱🌏✨

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape this evening called on all Papua New Guineans to "be counted" in the 2024 National Census, which begins tomorrow.

He addressed the nation during a press conference alongside Administrative Services Minister Hon. Richard Masere, who is responsible for the census, Public Service Minister Hon. Joe Sungi, and Chief Secretary Ivan Pomaleu.

During the press conference, Minister Masere provided an update on the census preparations, while Minister Sungi encouraged all public servants to actively support the census efforts from June 17-30.

Watch the full press conference here:

Prime Minister Marape urges Papua New Guineans to participate in 2024 National Census Prime Minister Hon. James Marape this evening called on all Papua New Guineans to "be counted" in the 2024 National Census, which begins tomorrow.He addresse...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today launched the National Agriculture Sector Plan (NASP) 2024-2033, emphasising the importance of employment creation through agriculture in Papua New Guinea.

In his address, Prime Minister Marape highlighted that agriculture has been a core part of the Pangu Pati’s policy framework since PNG’s Independence in 1975. He noted that under the leadership of the founding Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare, the party prioritised agriculture to drive the country's economic growth. The government at that time implemented policies to protect people’s rights to their traditional land, a policy that remains upheld by the current Pangu-led Government. The present administration is committed to encouraging Papua New Guineans to lease their land for commercial agriculture.

The NASP 2024 – 2033 aims to create opportunities for all, including youth and women, and to improve the quality of life in rural villages, transforming them into economically vibrant communities.

Prime Minister Marape also announced the Government’s intention to provide funding support of up to K1 billion for the NASP 2024 – 2033. He urged all districts and provinces across the country to develop land for agriculture, reinforcing the government’s commitment to the sector’s growth and sustainability.

Stay tuned for more updates and insights on the National Agriculture Sector Plan and its impact on Papua New Guinea’s future!

Prime Minister Marape launches National Agriculture Sector Plan (NASP) 2024-2033 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today launched the National Agriculture Sector Plan (NASP) 2024-2033, emphasising the importance of employment creation thro...

Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea Head Bishop, Reverend Dr. Jack Urame, has expressed his support for the Amendment Bill to declare Papua New Guinea a Christian country.

During a recent fundraising dinner for the Marimari Lutheran Church in Port Moresby, Dr. Urame delivered a compelling speech. He comprehensively discussed the bill and elaborated on his reasons for supporting it.

This is a must-watch for all political and church leaders, as well as the people of Papua New Guinea. Dr. Urame’s insights and perspectives provide valuable context and understanding of this significant constitutional amendment.

Lutheran Head Bishop supports Constitutional Amendment to Declare PNG a Christian Country Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea Head Bishop, Reverend Dr. Jack Urame, has expressed his support for the Amendment Bill to declare Papua New G...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed Speaker Hon. Job Pomat’s decision to seek court clarification on the process of bringing a Motion of Vote of No Confidence in the Prime Minister to Parliament, as outlined in Section 145 of the Constitution.

Speaking on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 5, 2024, Prime Minister Marape addressed the decision made by the Parliamentary Private Business Committee to reject the latest motion filed by the Opposition. The committee's rejection was based on the grounds that certain sections of the application were not properly filled out in accordance with parliamentary standing orders.

This marks the fifth attempt by the Opposition to lodge the motion, all of which have been found to contain errors. Prime Minister Marape questioned why the Opposition continues to make these basic mistakes, highlighting the need for accuracy in such critical procedures.

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Prime Minister Marape welcomes court clarification on vote of no confidence process Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed Speaker Hon. Job Pomat’s decision to seek court clarification on the process of bringing a Motion of Vote of No...