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11/12/2025

On the eve of by-elections in New Ireland, Acting Governor Walter Schnaubelt was at Tsoi in Lovongai LLG yesterday (Wednesday December 10th) to sign a Peace and Restoration Treaty with War Lords in the affected areas following decades of on-going conflicts.

In his speech he reveals his stand in relation to the by-election claiming that the process is naive and a "waste of time and resources" and that he remains Governor unless voted out through a Vote of No Confidence.

His visit follows the 1.5 million kina commitment to the New Hanover Peace and Restoration Initiative Committee

of which K500 000 is committed to peace committee with K50 000 allocated for each ward for peace and reconciliation programs.

The break up of K50 000 for each wards stands as;
K5000 Administration funds paid to NMT (political structure) while the peace ward committee gets K20 000 of which K15 000 goes to women and K10 000 to Youth Groups.

Nominations are on going as we speak as claims by Acting Governor entails confusion amongst the people of Lovongai placing the integrity of the by- election process in question.

Meanwhile section 19, clause 4 of the Organic Law on Provinvial Government of Provincial and LLG Affairs (OLPLLA) states that the Provincial Governor shall continue in office until the election of the next Provincial Governor.

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09/12/2025

Island resilience due to effects of climate change is a striking reality for people of Lovongai, Kavieng District of New Ireland, Papua New Guinea. For generations islanders have always resort to nature to survive, adapting to changes where necessary.

On a recent trip I saw this spectacular man made set up, built from coral in the mangrove. The stones dug out of the shoreline in turn created a passage for boats enabling access right up to the houses, a new family home with only 2 houses during my time of visit.

What caught my eye was the natural ability to engineer such a solid foundation without any formal training on trade skills.

The inner area of the foundation was cemented where house posts were built, the set up was complete with a fireplace, a kitchen and living area.

In all its simplicity it speaks volumes of the naturally god-given wisdom to create something out of nothing adding value to what the ordinary eye would have perceived as "unlivable" environment.

In turn creating an attraction in the blue economy space. 😇

09/12/2025

Island resilience due to effects of climate change is a striking reality for people of Lovongai, Kavieng District of New Ireland, Papua New Guinea. For generations islanders have always resorted to nature to survive, adapting to changes where necessary.

On a recent trip I saw this spectacular man-made set up, built from humongous coral stones in the mangrove. The stones dug out of the surrounding shoreline in turn created a passage for boats enabling access right up to the houses, a new family home with only 2 houses during my time of visit. (I know there might be more houses in my next visit) 😉

What caught my eye was the natural ability to engineer such a solid foundation without any formal training or practical trade skills.

The inner area of the foundation was cemented where house posts were firmly set on its stilts, the set up was complete with a fireplace, a kitchen and living area.

In all its simplicity it speaks volumes of the naturally god-given wisdom to create something out of nothing adding value to what the ordinary eye would have perceived as an "unlivable" environment.

It is truly humbling to see our little people skillfully and innovatively flip the script in creating an attraction in the blue economy space...in their own little way 😇

# Awareness John Aini

09/12/2025

An eight (8) month old cruise ship - NG - is currently in New Ireland waters paying its initial PNG trip and visited Tsoi Island of Lovongai LLG recently.

The 50 meter long magnificent beauty took its first tourists all the way from Israel (imagine the contrast) to experience the island lifestyle in conjunction with "end of school" events seeing them visit local schools and give motivational talks to students.

Island experience included traditional food, string band music, cultural dances and bon fire experience.

This was arranged by "Solwara Tours" of Tsoi Island in partnership with other prominent local operators.

The vessel spent 2 days on the island before continuing on its journey to other parts of the province and the country.

Here is a sneak peak of their visit 🤙

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05/12/2025

05/12/2025

Lovongai LLG in Kavieng District of New Ireland Province sees most of its ward members sworn in as fresh faces with only 2 returning members.

Amongst the newly elected members is member ward 19 Mark Supsup who lost his wife in a recent incident.

While fleeing for their lives during a recent clash at Narim village, they capsized in a 40 horse powered dinghy.

The resilience was evident in his leadership that portrayed truly the strength one has to foster in order to attend an official ceremony a day after burying his wife.

She left him with two (2) kids, a six year old girl who was with her mum when she passed on and a 10 year old boy.

This loss, instead of bringing him down has propelled him to aggressively push for peace to prevail in the 4 sub wards that is under his leadership in memory of his wife.

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05/12/2025

05/12/2025

"Lovongai Women's Rep to Focus on Proative Approach to rebuild lives"

Newly sworn in Lovongai LLG Women's Rep Edith Passingan focuses on rebuilding womens network on the island with the help of the newly sworn in ward members to establish a fully function LLG women Council body.

When queried on the legality of her appointment in the special Assembly sitting, Passingan revealed that her appointment is guided by the National Council of Women's Act 2014 that stipulates that a mandated LLG Council President automatically becomes the woman representative in the LLG Assembly.

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05/12/2025

19 ward members of Lovongai LLG, were officially sworn in with the Lovongai LLG President Casper Gule and womens rep Edith Passingan.

This took place on Thursday 4th December at the LLG head quarters at Taskul station.

Giving his maiden speech President Gule stressed on the uniqueness of the Lovongai culture and his vision to work together with all ward members, KDDA, NIPG and most importantly the communities.

The close ceremony was followed by a special LLG Assembly sitting where an estimate budget of K1.6 million was passed.

The budget will be tabled at Kavieng DDA Board meeting for endorsement this week.

Member ward 10 Wesly Pialkolos was appointed as Deputy President during the special sitting.

An induction course will be conducted to orientate them into their roles and responsibilities in the near future.

The ceremony was conducted by the Lovongai LLG Administration sworn in by Council Henry Rabyka and witnessed by Kavieng District Administrator Blaise Koltes.

13/11/2025

Congratulations Clem Anton...Yamaha Award

02/11/2025

Hidden gem

27/10/2025

Anisha Sapul of Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) speaking during the Lovongai Marine Protected Area Management Plan 😇