Netbook running Ubuntu 9.04
After participating in some light banter with Emmanuel on Masalai Blog about the pros and cons of Linux versus Windows I came across this story about major Netbook player System76 launching a new system pre-installed with Ubuntu’s latest OS V9.04 (also known as Intrepid) for under AU$400. If there’s any doubt in your mind whether or not Linux has hit mainstream then maybe you might like to have a re-think…
Roadblock at Barola on Highlands H’way
Eli arrived safely back in Goroka yesterday afternoon after spending a couple of days in Lae. She travelled down to the coast with her Mum and young Isaac on Monday morning in preparation for a visit to Duna Elementary School by the Digicel Foundation to assess the need for a Mobile Learning Center (MLC). The feedback so far on the School’s application for a MLC is looking pretty good…
Swine influenza FAQ’s
Within the past 24 hours the World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised the level of swine influenza pandemic alert from the current phase 3 to phase 4. The situation continues to unfold from moment to moment and has very serious implications for humans generally. An excerpt from the front page of yesterday’s issue of The National “Flu Red Alert – Deadly virus sparks panic” reads as follows…
Digicel Foundation launches first Community Learning Centres in Goroka
Further to the earlier story on the Digicel Foundtion visits Duna Elementary in West Taraka to assess the school’s need for a Mobile Learning Center (MLC). Marina van der Vlies from the Digicel Foundation was in town last week to open the first MLCin Goroka. For the full story with photos visit the Digicel PNG Foundation website.…
The Digicel Foundation and West Taraka
Ever since a fire destroyed the classrooms of Duna Elementary School in June 2008, students have been taught in temporary accommodation. The CEO of The Digicel Foundation – Marina van der Vlies – will visit West Taraka this afternoon to meet with school management and staff to dicuss the need for a Mobile Learning Center (MLC). Many of us are hoping that the outcome of this meeting will be a decision by the Foundation to donate a Learning Center to Duna Elementary…
Eli has arrived safely
Eli has arrived safely at West Taraka. The story about the road blocks, raskols and trouble at Kompiri are true and it was a genuine relief to hear Eli’s voice and to know that all three were home and safe.…
A disturbing phone call
just received a rather disturbing phone call from Uncle Steven in West Taraka. Eli, her Mum and young Isaac left Goroka this morning to travel down to Lae. They have not arrived yet – nor have they returned to Goroka. News of road blocks and raskol activity around Kompiri and Barola along the Highlands Highway. There are times in Papua New Guinea when the possibility of being in close range to extreme violence makes me sick to the gut – right this moment is one of those times.…
Are there any snakes in Papua New Guinea?
I get asked from time to time whether Papua New Guinea has any snakes? You bet! Check out the head on this fellow!! The following photo was taken a couple of weeks ago at Kama whilst we were visiting some of the clan that reside in Goroka town…
Which one of you is mentally disturbed?
I have heard said that close four out of every ten Australians suffers from some form of mental irregularity. It might be depression, anxiety or maybe even good old stress, of course there’s always those that are just plain old bonkers or nuts. Here’s a simple graphical quiz that will determine whether you are one of the unfortunate sufferers!…
PNG Passport Application Form
a PNG Passport Application Form is available for download. If you go to the Downloads section of this blog and look under the Miscellaneous section – one click and your away! …
