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Steamships Head Office: P.O. Box 1, Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea Corner of Champion Parade and Hunter Street, Port Moresby Telephone: (675) 3220222 Fax: (675) 3213595 www.steamships.com.pg
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CONTENTS
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Introduction
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Visa Requirements & Customs
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Work Environment
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Security
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Health
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Dependants
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Children & Education
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Accommodation & Utilities
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Transportation
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Banking, Communications & Information Services
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Lifestyle
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Shopping
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APPENDICES: Before You Arrive Checklist
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Security
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Useful Telephone Numbers, Email Addresses & Contact Details
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References & Useful Websites
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Country Map
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Map of Port Moresby
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Map of Lae
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Tok Pisin Useful Phrases
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Document Published: August 2013
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This guide is intended to give you an initial flavour of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the life you can expect to live here during your time with Steamships. It contains useful information on what to do before you arrive, what to expect when you arrive and some of the dos & don’ts of life in PNG. Please note that this is not a comprehensive manual on PNG but is meant as an introductory guide to the first steps of expatriate life here. Further the content has been taken from various sources the detail of which may or may not have been verified. INTRODUCTION PNG is a tropical island nation that has been described as ‘the land of the unexpected’ and ‘the land of a thousand tongues’. It occupies the eastern part of the island of New Guinea, as well as numerous smaller islands and atolls. The country is large, rugged and geographically diverse with extraordinary biodiversity levels. PNG is known to have some of the most unique species of flora and fauna on Earth. Its immediate neighbours are Indonesia to the west, Australia to the south, and the Solomon Islands to the east. The land area is approximately 453,000 km² and its highest mountain ranges rise well above 4,000m. PNG is rich in gold, oil, copper, natural gas, timber, coffee, cocoa, vanilla and is home to abundant fisheries. Although it only has a population of just over 7 million (World Bank, 2011), the country is home to the greatest number of distinct languages in the world, known to be over 800. It is thought that around 80% of the population still live in rural areas although the pace of urbanisation is rising rapidly. There are currently thought to be around 40,000 resident expatriates in the country (Chinese, SE Asian, Europeans, Australian, New Zealand, South African & other nationalities).
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Climate The overall climate of PNG is tropical and monsoonal with two distinct seasons, the wet (December to April) and the dry (May to November), regulated by the northwest and southeast winds respectively. Temperatures vary significantly between the coastal regions (20°-35°C) and the highlands (10°- 30°C) with seasonal variations in temperatures being slight. Humidity is higher during the rainy season and can be as much as 90% in January.
History & Politics The Portuguese explorer Jorge de Meneses first sighted the country in the early 16th century but it wasn’t until the mid-1800s that European missionaries and traders settled on the island. In 1884 the north of PNG was claimed by Germany, while the south became a British Protectorate which was then placed under formal Australian administration in 1906. In 1920 Australia also formally assumed the administration of the former German territory. PNG was granted self-government in 1973, with full independence achieved in 1975. PNG is a Commonwealth country with Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state. The current Prime Minister is the Honourable Peter O’Neill who came into power in July 2012.
Culture The culture of PNG is extremely diverse. It is essentially a nation of villages and most Papua New Guineans will define themselves through where they or their parents were born. They feel a lifetime responsibility towards their extended family, village and the people living there and they will commonly put this responsibility before anything else. This key element of the PNG culture is known as the ‘Wantok system’ which acts as a form of social security where people from the same family/area take care of and provide for each other. When you arrive in PNG, one of the first things you will notice is the brilliant red-stained teeth and lips of some of the local men and women. Betel nut, locally known as buai [boo-eye], is the reason and it is the lime and mustard combination, added to the Betel nut, which stains the teeth red. It is chewed for its mild stimulant effect.
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Currency PNG’s unit of currency is the Kina (K) and it is divided into 100 toeas (t) (toy-ah). AUD 1 = Kina 2.2 (FT.com, August 2013).
Time Local time is 10 hours ahead of GMT.
Public Holidays 1 January
New Year’s Day
March/April
Good Friday & Easter Monday
10 June
Queen’s birthday
23 July
Remembrance Day
26 August
National Covenant Day
16 September
Independence Day
25 December
Christmas Day
26 December
Boxing Day
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Port Moresby Port Moresby lies on the south east shores of PNG and is built around Fairfax Harbour. It is the capital city and administrative centre of PNG. With an estimated population of around 450,000 it is the largest city in PNG. The city sprawls around the coast and into inland hills. The Central Business District perches on a spit of land that ends at Paga Hill on the southwest end of the city. It is a place of stark contrasts with ramshackle huts sitting alongside glass towers and dusty plains turning corners to expose a spectacular harbour. It is a blend of new and old with remnants of the colonial days still found in downtown Port Moresby and elements of traditional life being maintained in nearby villages.
Lae Lae is PNG’s second largest city situated on the north eastern coast of the country. It is the industrial heart of the country renowned for its exports and has an estimated population, including surrounding villages, of 350,000. Lae is home to the famous annual Morobe show, one of the best cultural shows in PNG, and the Rainforest Habitat, an incredible microcosm of PNG’s exotic flora and fauna. A little known fact about Lae is that this was where the famous aviator Amelia Earhart took off for her final flight before she disappeared over the Pacific during her quest to circumnavigate the world by plane.
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VISA REQUIREMENTS & CUSTOMS In order to live and work in PNG you will need a work permit and a visa. All dependants accompanying you will also require a visa. Steamships are experienced in work permit and visa co-ordination and will take care of the paper-work however; you will need to fulfil the requirements of the visa application. Parts of the requirements are a police report and a medical report including an AIDS test and chest x-ray for Tuberculosis. You will also need to provide a full curriculum vitae including references from previous employers and copies of your qualifications. Tourist visa applications for visiting family and friends can be processed in your country of origin at the PNG Consulate or the Australian Consulate if there is no PNG representation in your country. Certain nationalities may however purchase a visa upon arrival in PNG.
Customs International travellers over 18 years of age are allowed to bring into PNG general goods up to the value of K1,000 (£309 – April 2013) plus 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars, or 250g of tobacco; 2 litres of alcohol and up to 500ml of perfume duty free. New electronic equipment such as televisions, hi-fis and cameras attract an import duty on invoice value plus GST (Goods & Services Tax) of 10%. Genuinely used equipment more than one year old is, however, exempt. Pornographic publications, weapons and ammunition, plants, soil, un-canned foods of animal origin are prohibited. However, beef and dairy products are allowed providing they are vacuum packed and declared at Customs. Pork products are not allowed.
Diplomatic representation Most countries have diplomatic representation in PNG. We recommend that you contact and register with the diplomatic mission from your country of origin soon after arriving in PNG.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT Working with Steamships will be full of opportunities and exciting challenges, which you may or may not be expecting! The one thing for certain is that many things will happen differently here than they do where you are coming from. You will therefore gain a huge amount of useful experience while working with us. Here you will need to be more ‘hands on’ than you may have been in the past. Previously you may have had staff with more experience and higher skill levels to delegate to. Here you may need to follow up more often to ensure the work is progressing to your expectations and effectively channel the enthusiasm of your local teams to get your objectives achieved. Successful Managers here are the ones that roll their sleeves up and engage with their teams and the issues at hand. High job satisfaction generally results. Expatriates still fill a large proportion of higher-level management positions at Steamships. As one of these people you will be seen by national staff as well educated and privileged, and the majority will warmly welcome you and be happy and willing to work hard and learn from you. Do always remember to act as a guest in their country, and treat them with respect and understanding. Expatriates come and go relatively frequently in the organisation and our national staff see this turn-over and have to deal with new colleagues on a regular basis. Be mindful of this when you start, and temper your enthusiasm and drive with a realistic understanding of the work situation here. Training and coaching your teams should be more of a focus for you than it may have been in the past (in fact it is part of work permit conditions). Every expatriate who joins Steamships has a responsibility to contribute to the company’s knowledge and experience, to guide and coach their teams and to improve the quality of the working environment around them. Our local teams can benefit greatly from your time here and will be eager to learn from you.
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SECURITY Like many economically developing countries, security can be an issue in PNG, although at times it has sadly received greater publicity than warranted. Steamships treat security very seriously and have a comprehensive security education program. As many of our expatriate staff will tell you, it is very possible to live a rich and fulfilling life here while still being security conscious. If you are aware of what is happening around you, follow some basic common sense rules, and do not take unnecessary risks, you should have an incident free stay in the country. Please refer to the Appendix 2 for a full write up on security provision, dangers and precautions.
HEALTH Before you leave Specialist travel advisory services are available to General Practitioners on requirements for living overseas, including PNG. These requirements can change from time to time and you should always seek the most recent advice before you depart. Obtain any necessary routine medical/dental/optician care before you leave and carry a copy of your personal health record with you. Pack an ample supply of any prescription and routine medications that you require in their original packaging with a copy of your prescription. Before arriving in PNG you should arrange to have all necessary immunisations as advised by your doctor. This usually includes Hepatitis A and B, Typhoid, Tetanus and in some cases BCG (Tuberculosis), Yellow Fever and Japanese Encephalitis. It is important that immunisations are kept up to date during the duration of your contract.
Medical Providers & Insurance Steamships have a standard medical insurance policy for expatriate staff and their immediate dependants, details of which are provided with your employment contract. There are a number of hospitals, private clinics and dental surgeries in PNG. We recommend that you take the time to register with a doctor at a practice as soon as possible after arrival. (See Appendix 3 for contact details of some of the recommended
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principle medical providers in Port Moresby and Lae). Most surgeries operate on an appointment basis which does help to cut down on waiting times. Most places require immediate payment following your appointment which can then be claimed back through the company’s medical insurance. For emergency surgery or specialist treatment most expatriates prefer to have this done overseas. The company’s medical insurance will, in most cases, cover the cost of this subject to a referral by a local doctor, including where necessary, the cost of any emergency evacuations. Any such treatment or evacuation will however also require company preapproval. Drugs that you normally need a prescription for at home can in some cases be available over the counter in Pharmacies here. So a good relationship with a pharmacist can be just as important as the relationship with your doctor.
Health Risks As with many developing countries, PNG has its share of health risk issues, including exposure to mosquito bore infections (malaria, dengue fever), and various other tropical diseases, e.g. Hepatitis and Tuberculosis are common in PNG. These are in the main, more confined to national citizens however; you still need to be more vigilant with your health care.
Water The standard of mains water in PNG is not reliable and cases of Typhoid are not unusual among the PNG population. Water in Port Moresby & Lae is safe for washing and cooking but is not of a consistent quality to be considered drinkable, especially if the water is from back-up tanks or if rainwater storage is being fed into your accommodation’s supply. It is recommended to both filter and boil tap water before drinking or to drink bottled water. Bottled water is widely available in shops and there are also water delivery services in Port Moresby. Supplies of bottled water frequently run out in Lae so it is advised to stock up when supplies are available. Small water filter kits are available at supermarkets.
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Malaria Malaria is common in PNG but less so in Port Moresby. Port Moresby has a relatively dry climate and so the levels of mosquitoes are not high but they are present, particularly in the wet season. Lae has a very high malaria risk throughout the year but again it is more prevalent in the wet season. Here you should use tropical strength insect repellent, avoid perfumes and adopt special precautions such as wearing long sleeve clothing at high risk times such as the morning and evening (malaria carrying mosquitoes are more active at these times). Most expatriates choose not to take anti-malaria tablets on a long-term basis, but you should seek your own medical advice in this regard before leaving for PNG. Using a repellent and taking other preventative steps, e.g. wearing long trousers and sleeves, is good practice, and if visiting non-urban areas these precautions are recommended. If you’re travelling to or working in the lowlands areas then you’re at a higher risk and it is recommended that you see your doctor.
HIV/AIDS The incidence of HIV/AIDS is very high in PNG. This has implications for any blood-related contact and any new sexual activity. This means taking extreme care when: • You are involved in any situation where there may be blood contamination, for example, accidents, sport or fights; • You are having medical tests which require the use of sterile needles; • You give or need to receive blood (although the National Blood Bank is considered fine and all donated blood is tested for HIV); and • You engage in sexual activity with a new partner. As a responsible adult you should promote safe sex at all times including any opportunity you may have through work-related training.
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DEPENDANTS The dependant spouse has different challenges to the new employee. After the first few days of hectic activity with settling in and meeting new people, the spouse can suddenly be left alone in a place where they have few friends and no established contacts. Feelings of isolation and loneliness can develop, although most dependants quickly adapt to their new life and find tremendous positives in it. Just keep in mind that every dependant spouse has been in a similar situation. You will find PNG a tremendously friendly and social place. Dependants with children will have ready-made social groups at school or playgroups. Schools here also encourage a lot of parental involvement. You will soon be invited out - say yes to every invitation for the first couple of months! Make a point of getting to know your neighbours, read up about things to do and contact any sports, arts or social clubs that you are interested in joining. Ultimately it’s a state of mind. As you have been motivated enough to come and live in PNG it is extremely rare for dependants after a few months or even weeks not to have developed a vibrant and stimulating social life. If you have a dependant, that has tertiary qualifications or work experience in a nonrestricted area then it can be possible to find employment should they wish. It would then be necessary to have their visa status changed from a dependant to a non-dependant and this should be co-ordinated through their new employer.
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CHILDREN & EDUCATION Babies & Toddlers For babies, toddlers and mothers there are informal playgroups organised by mothers. There are also a number of commercial child minding centres, with the minimum age usually being 18 months. If you need care for younger children this can be done at home by a haus meri or you can hire a pikinini meri (nanny) specifically to do this.
Pre-school There are several commercial preschools available in Port Moresby and two in Lae. Some international schools also run preschools where children can attend. (See Appendix xxx for all children and education related contacts).
Primary School There are international schools in PNG for children from pre-school up to Year 12. The recommended schools have internationally trained teachers and students are a mixture of both expatriates and nationals. International schools are operated by the International Education Agency (IEA) which sets standards and controls the curriculum. There are four main international primary schools in Port Moresby and one in Lae: • The Ela Murray International School - TEMIS. At the campus in Gordons the school caters for children from 5 to 14 years old (prep to Grade 8). The pre-school is situated at the Ela Beach site and is for children from 18 months to 5 years old. In total the school has around 650 students between the two sites. This school has the largest proportion of expatriate teachers and children. • Boroko East Primary School caters for Kindergarten through to Grade 2, with about 450 students aged between 3 and 9 years old. This is the junior section of the Korobosea Primary School. • Korobosea Primary School carries on children from Boroko East Primary School from Grade 3 through to Grade 10. Enrolment is from age 8 to 14 years old. The majority of students are from PNG.
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• St Joseph’s International Primary School is an international school for the Catholic community of Port Moresby although they will accept children of other faiths if there is space. As a means of supporting their own church members the fees are kept deliberately low and as a result this school is always over-subscribed. This school is not a member of the IEA as it has to retain its independence in order to retain a strong Catholic ethos. It does, however, follow a broad-based international curriculum and has a high rate of academic success. • The International School of Lae is a school of approximately 300 students with the majority being national children. It caters for children from kindergarten (18 months) to Grade 6 using the Australian curriculum. The school has an Australian Principal and Lead Coach who assists with teacher training.
High School There are two International High Schools in PNG, one in Port Moresby and one in Lae. • The Port Moresby International High School (POMIS) is situated in East Boroko. This is a school of around 700 students from more than 20 different nationalities. It provides education for students from Grade 7 to Grade 12. The school offers the PNG curriculum, the ACT school certificate, the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the International Baccalaureate in Years 11 and 12. Over 70% of the students are from PNG. • Coronation College – Lae Coronation College is the IEA high school in Lae, and has approximately 200 students from Grade 7 to 12. This option would not be recommended for expatriate children. Any expatriate children in Lae leave for Australian boarding schools around grade 5/6, and socially it would be hard for an expat child that remained.
Alternatives Alternatively some expatriates enrol their children in boarding schools in their home countries or Australia and New Zealand. Another option is to have your children undertake a “home, correspondence, external or distance education” either from your home country or Australia.
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ACCOMMODATION & UTILITIES Housing Generally, we provide expatriate employees with rented accommodation, where possible in company owned properties. This will commonly be either a town house or an apartment. All accommodation generally comes furnished including a washing machine, refrigerator, an oven and dishwasher. For short term contracts or transition periods, appropriate hotel, or serviced apartment accommodation will be provided. Accommodation is usually close to company offices with minimal commuting time.
Electricity Mains electricity for domestic consumers is 240volts AC, 50Hz. Power point fittings are the 3 pin Australian/New Zealand type. The electricity supply is unreliable even in Port Moresby and other major towns. Voltage variations and surges are commonplace and power-cuts are frequent, particularly during periods of heavy rain. However, most accommodation provided has back-up power generators so you should not experience any major inconvenience. It is advisable for you to connect major appliances through a surge protector (readily available in PNG stores).
Water Water provision can be unreliable in PNG as there are periodic disruptions with mains water pressure and supply. However, most apartments have a reliable back-up water-supply. Commonly the cost of water is included in rental contracts.
Waste Collection This will be a service provided at your accommodation as part of the terms of your rental contract. Contact your respective landlord for details on collection days and times.
House Help One of the nice things about living in PNG is the fact that you can afford to employ someone (a haus meri – pronounced “House Mary”) to regularly come and do your housework (e.g. washing, ironing and general cleaning). Depending on your situation you may choose to have a haus meri full time or just a few days a week. The current average daily wage rates are around K25-K40 a day in Port Moresby and K20-K35 in Lae and it is
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common practice here to provide lunch for haus meris when they work full days. They can attend to all aspects of housework and gardening, and can mind small children, but they do not generally cook. Ensure you find a haus meri via word of mouth with references if possible. Do not supply a haus meri with access keys or codes, until a trusting relationship has been built up.
TRANSPORTATION Vehicles drive on the left hand side of the road and are generally right hand drive. The speed limit is 60kph in town areas and 80kph on main roads. A four wheel drive is usually the car of choice as the roads are generally in a poor condition especially in Lae. While traffic regulations exist, they are poorly enforced, giving rise for a greater need for driving with caution and anticipation while in PNG. Not wearing a seatbelt or talking on your mobile phone whilst driving is an offence and will incur a fine if stopped by the police (always request a receipt if you pay a ‘spot fine’). It is best to be aware that there is unfortunately, some corruption within the country and is not uncommon for drivers to be asked for payment of ‘spot fines’, sometimes when no offence has been committed at all.
Company Cars Our expatriate managers are provided with a fully maintained and registered company vehicle. All company vehicles are fitted with tinted windows, central locking, GPS tracking devices and panic buttons for added security. You may wish to purchase an additional car for a dependant spouse for their personal use.
Driving License Valid drivers’ licenses issued in other countries are recognized and a new resident may drive on this for up to three months. If you hold a foreign driver’s license you can be issued with a PNG license without taking a driving test and it is normally a relatively quick and easy process. We would however recommend that all new employee’s and spouses apply for a PNG driver’s license soon after arriving as the Police do not necessarily accept overseas driver’s licences despite the above ruling. If you are driving in PNG, it is a legal requirement to carry your driver’s licence at all times.
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Car Registration and Safety Stickers Annual registration of all vehicles is compulsory and includes obligatory third party insurance. All registered vehicles also have to have a six monthly safety sticker (Road Worthy Certificate). Most auto mechanics are registered to issue safety stickers. For company cars this will be done by your division however for any personal vehicles, e.g. a dependant’s car, you will need to complete this yourself. Road blocks by Police or Traffic Officers are common, frequently in place to check for drivers’ licences, up-to-date insurance, registration and road safety stickers. We recommend that you ensure that vehicle registration, insurance and safety stickers are always up-to-date. Failure to do this will lead to a fine.
Public Transport There is no safe or reliable public transport service in Port Moresby or Lae. It is not recommended to travel by Public Motor Vehicles (PMVs) or by Taxis unless the taxi is from a recommended firm (See Appendices). If using a taxi, always pre-book, confirm the fare and request the driver’s name and vehicle license plate number in advance.
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BANKING, COMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION SERVICES Banking There are three commercial banks operating in PNG, ANZ, BSP and Westpac, and they each have branches and ATMs throughout the city. Banking hours are from 09:00 until 15:00 Monday to Thursday, and 08h45 – 16.00 on Fridays. It is generally advisable to restrict the amount of cash you carry with you. Credit card and Eftpos systems operate in most shops, hotels and restaurants. Major credit cards are accepted virtually everywhere including Visa, MasterCard, Diners and American Express.
Telephone The main landline telephone provider is Telikom and the telecommunications system is generally good however, due to issues with the aging landline network Telikom has introduced a wireless phone system. This service seems to be more reliable than the landline service. The two major mobile phone network providers are Digicel and Bemobile. Digicel currently provide the better and reliability coverage however, Bemobile has recently signed a partnership agreement with Vodafone. To dial international numbers from PNG add ‘00 as a prefix to the number, then the country code, area code and the number. The country code for PNG is +675. Employees of Steamships are provided with a post-paid Closed User Group (CUG) Digicel or Bemobile mobile phone. For dependants a separate personal mobile phone should be purchased. This can be done in-country however you may find prices here more expensive so it is recommended that you bring one with you. Ensure any mobile phone you bring with you is un-chipped, i.e. you can change SIM cards. It is very easy to get a local pre-paid SIM card which can be topped up through scratch cards, purchased PIN numbers and via the internet.
Internet The internet services in PNG have improved dramatically over the past few years however they will still be slower and much more expensive than you will be used to. Households now have the option of having dial-in line or wireless internet access on either a pre or postpaid plan. Through Steamships we recommend our subsidiary Datec.
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Post There is no house delivery of mail in Papua New Guinea. Mail can be sent care of Steamships or you can hire a private Post Office Box in your nearest supermarket or shopping centre. Mail deliveries are regular and usually reliable though slow. Airmail to Australia takes up to 7 days and to Europe or Africa about three to four weeks. However if you are posting from outside of Port Moresby it may take much longer. Post Offices are open from 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday and on Saturdays from 9.00am to 12 noon. An express (EMS) service is also available, with delivery to Australian cities in 24 hours. Post Offices in Port Moresby are situated in town, on the corner of Cuthbertson Street and Champion Parade, at Kumul Avenue in Waigani and in the main central square at Boroko. Post office agencies are also located at SVS Supermarket in Konedobu, at the Boroko Foodworld in Gordons and in the Vision City and Waterfront shopping centres. In Lae the main Post Office is on 3rd Street.
Courier DHL and TNT courier services are available in both Port Moresby and Lae. See contact details in the Appendicies.
Radio There are now several radio stations in PNG with two of the most popular being Nau FM (96.5FM) and the former Kalang Radio now rebranded as FM100. Nau FM is primarily a pop music station. FM100 has daily phone-in programs, guest speakers and community news programs in addition to music. The National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) also has several radio stations broadcasting throughout the country e.g. Karai National Radio (90.7FM). The BBC World Service is available on 106.7 FM and the reception is usually good. Other overseas radio stations can also be received but the transmission is not always reliable.
TV There are two free local TV channels, EMTV & Kundu 2, and one principle recommended cable operator, Hitron, in Port Moresby. Hitron provides a variety of Australian, British and American channels, sports, children’s and educational channels. Most houses/apartments are connected to this cable network and most accommodation provided comes with a basic subscription package included.
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In Lae the only option for cable TV is Tolec Electronics which offers around 40 channels from various destinations. Television programmes are printed in the national newspapers as a supplement each Monday.
Newspapers There are two daily English newspapers, the Post Courier and The National. The PNG Business is a monthly business and trade newspaper and there is also a weekly newspaper in Tok Pisin called Wantok. Some foreign newspapers and magazines are available for purchase at local supermarkets and hotels but they will be two to three times the usual cost.
Other Publications There are a number of other regular publications which contain useful information on the country, up-coming events and places of interest. These include: • ‘PNG Resources’ magazine aimed at the resource industry; • ‘Business Advantage Papua New Guinea’, an annual magazine; • The Papua New Guinea Map & Handy Mining/Petroleum Guide (available on arrival at the airport). This has some of the best maps of the major towns of PNG; • Air Niugini’s in-flight magazine ‘Paradise’; • The Coral Seas ‘Papua New Guinea’ 6 monthly booklet. Available in all Coral Seas Hotels. See the Appendices for a list of interesting books on PNG.
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LIFESTYLE The expatriate and local community that you will associate with here are very welcoming and friendly. Given the smaller urban centre sizes relative to other parts of the world, relationships form quickly here and the lifestyle can be surprisingly rich and rewarding for both individuals and families alike. You will make some enduring friendships while working at Steamships and in PNG and this part of life here complements the challenge and excitement of your day to day job. There are many informative web and blog sites that can provide you with information on what there is to do in PNG. The local papers also provide information on up and coming events in and around PNG. Many of the expatriates currently living in PNG have an enormous amount of information as well with regard to where to go and what to see so utilise their experience. There are many clubs/groups/venues that expatriates can join and these host many social events throughout the year. There is a wide range of activities to do and a number of specialist clubs always looking for new members. Membership however varies according to the transient nature of the expatriate population here and many of the activities available are dependent on the skills and interests of current residents. The range of things to do and see and the friends you will make here are one of PNG’s best kept secrets!
Some things to do: • Snorkelling, Diving , Sailing & Fishing; • Tennis, Squash, Running & Triathlons; • Golf, Soccer, Cricket, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Australian Rules & Netball; • Bush walking & Trekking; • Amateur Theatre, Singing, Art & Craft groups; • Mothers & Women’s groups; • Lions, Rotary, & numerous charity groups such as Red Cross & The Samaritans; • Eating out. Or you can set up your own activities! See the Appendices for a full listing of current clubs and groups in Port Moresby and Lae.
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Eating Out There are some good restaurants in Port Moresby including, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Thai restaurants as well as some with a more general western menu. Choosing where to go can be tricky as a lot of restaurants come and go and some are hard to find, so asking for recommendations and good directions is advisable. Eating out in Lae is more limited however there are some recommended establishments where you can get a good meal. Meal prices compare with Australian prices and range from around K25 up to K100 per person, at the more expensive restaurants. Wines are more expensive than you will be used to with a restricted range. Tipping is not compulsory or expected in PNG. See the Appendices for some of the recommended restaurants in Port Moresby and Lae.
Dress Code The climate in PNG is basically hot and humid. Natural fibres are more comfortable in the heat, so pack lots of cotton clothes including long trousers/skirts.
Work For work it is recommended that men wear long, lightweight trousers and open-necked, short sleeved shirts. There are occasions when you will be expected to wear a tie in the office, and some staff choose to do so every day, so it is a good idea to bring a couple with you. Women are recommended to wear lightweight clothes, of a professional standard. Very short skirts are not appropriate in PNG. You will be working in an air-conditioned office and sometimes it can get cold so a lightweight jacket is useful.
Home Papua New Guineans are modest in their dress and for them the waist to knee area should be covered. While expatriates are viewed more liberally, it is sensible to dress in a respectful way while out and about in public. Therefore it would be inappropriate to go out in brief shorts (longer legged shorts are ok), strappy tops or in skin-tight aerobics gear. So keep this in mind when deciding what to bring with you.
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Tropical formal is commonly seen on invitations to evening functions. For men this means trousers, a long sleeved shirt, and a tie (no jacket). For women this is more flexible, a good dress or trousers are appropriate. How formal you dress depends in some part on the nature of the function. There are also a number of formal balls in Port Moresby and Lae each year. These events are usually great fun and formal wear is essential. We would recommend the purchase of a de-humidifier as clothes, shoes and other valuables, especially leather goods and items that you don’t wear frequently can end up with mildew.
Animals Careful consideration should be given to whether you bring any pets to PNG. The climate can be a huge adjustment for pets coming from cooler climates. Quarantine for pets on arrival is usually 48 hours. However, moving on to another country at the end of your contract could prove to be a very costly exercise and quarantine may be six months or more. Alternatively there are private breeders of dogs and cats in PNG from whom you may purchase an animal should you wish to have a pet although it is advised that you check on the conditions of your rental agreement before you consider taking on a pet. The RSPCA in Port Moresby has a resident veterinarian and also provides a service for adopting and re-homing pets.
Churches You will find the church congregations very welcoming in PNG. Most of the mainstream church groups have liturgies which reflect the cultural variety of Papua New Guinea and can be an interesting and rewarding experience especially at times such as Easter and Christmas, even if you are not normally a regular church-goer. Some of the buildings are worth a view for the imaginative use of traditional ‘bilas’ (dress) and interesting features. The main Churches in Port Moresby with an expatriate community are: • St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral, Musgrave Street; • St Martin’s Anglican Church, Boroko Drive, Boroko; • St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Boroko Drive, Boroko (attached to the St Joseph’s International Primary School);
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• The Reverend Sioni Kami Memorial Church (United Church), Boroko Drive, Gordons (next to the Ela Murray International Primary School); • The Ela United Church, Douglas Street; • Boroko Baptist Church, Corner of Boroko Drive and Budoa. Some Churches in Lae are: • Evangelical Lutheran Church, Independence Drive; • St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Coronation Drive; • St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Milford Haven Road; • All Souls (Anglican Church), Huon Street.
Travel PNG is a beautiful country with many spectacular sights, sounds and places worth exploring. Many expatriates take the opportunity to travel around the country while they are here with some popular places to go, amongst others, being Madang, Rabaul, Kavieng and Alotau. These places have good quality hotels and are relatively safe providing that appropriate precautions are taken. Many regions hold annual shows (‘sing sings’) which are entertaining to attend. The Goroka, Mt Hagan and Morobe shows are very popular ones that have tourists from around the world attending each year. Independence Day (16th September) is also a significant event throughout PNG each year. PNG is recognised internationally as one of the best dive locations in the world and there are a number of resorts throughout the country that offer local rates for diving and snorkelling enthusiasts. Some resorts to recommend are: Tawali, Tufi, The Madang Resort and Loloata. There are also the endless mountains and the highlands of PNG for the hiking enthusiasts, with the famous Kokoda Track and Mt. Wilhelm being two popular treks. Unfortunately both air travel, international and domestic, and hotel accommodation are very costly in PNG and will be much more expensive than you are used to.
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International Travel Jackson’s International Airport is 11 km from Port Moresby city centre. There are international flights, on the country’s flagship carrier Air Niugini, from Port Moresby to Australia every day and regular flights to Singapore, Tokyo, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong and Cebu. Air Niugini also has flights to Honiara in the Solomon Island and onwards to Nadi, Fiji once a week. Three airlines operate between PNG and Australia. Air Niugini and Qantas operate flights on a code share basis to Brisbane and Sydney. Airlines PNG and Virgin Blue have services to Cairns and Brisbane. Qantas Link also offers daily services to Cairns. Air Niugini has also recently commenced a routing from Lae to Cairns, via Port Moresby.
Domestic Travel As there are no road links between Port Moresby and the other major centres of PNG the most common means of travel is by air. The major airline for domestic travel is also Air Niugini but there are other airlines, e.g. Airlines PNG, that also operate flights to many internal locations. Air travel in PNG is a necessity if you want to see anything of the country but it does carry some risk due to the remoteness of locations and maintenance levels of aircraft and airstrips. Be aware that domestic flights can sometimes depart up to an hour prior to the scheduled departure time and there will frequently be standby passengers waiting so your seat will not be guaranteed if you are late to check-in. Flight delays are also very common for both domestic and international flights.
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Port Moresby & Lae Hinterland For road trips outside Port Moresby it is advisable to travel in a convoy and always inform friends and family of your travel plans and expected time of return. Some places of interest in and around Port Moresby worth visiting are: • The National Museum & Parliament Haus • The Nature Park (Formerly The Botanical Gardens) • Bomana War Cemetery • The Adventure Park & Orchid Gardens • Sogeri Plateau • Crystal Rapids • Varirata National Park • Loloata Island Resort/Lion Island • Fisherman’s Island/ Local Island (Manubada), if you have access to a boat. Some places of interest in and around Lae worth visiting are: • The Rainforest Habitat • The Botanical Gardens • Salamaua • Lae War Cemetery • Mt Lunaman
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SHOPPING A good range of overseas items is generally available in the main centres of PNG and stores usually carry a comprehensive stock of merchandise. The main supermarkets carry a wide range of imported food and household items and pharmacies provide a good range of cosmetics and pharmaceutical products. There are also computer, electrical, hardware and furniture stores available. Prices on the whole are more expensive than you will be used to as most items are imported with prices reflecting this. Localised shortages are also common, especially for specialist items, and an oft-heard cry is ‘buy it when you see it’. Of course, it could be argued that these shortages are caused by expatriates hoarding store goods!
Cost of living It is generally acknowledged that the cost of living in PNG is high. However, the cost of living in the country can vary depending on the locality. In Port Moresby, for example, many of the fruits and vegetables are imported and expensive compared to Lae where fresh local produce is more readily available and significantly cheaper. Most local meats and vegetables are on the whole more reasonably priced but quality and shelf-life can be variable.
Supermarkets Port Moresby There are three major supermarket companies in Port Moresby commonly frequented by expatriates, Boroko & Waterfront Foodworlds, SVS and RH Hypermarkets. Many of the supermarkets are either situated within a shopping centre or have other amenities with them. Boroko Foodworld is a large store at Gordons which has a post office, pharmacy, bottle shop (off license), cafe and bakery. Its sister store is the Waterfront Foodworld in the Waterfront Shopping Centre. The shopping centre also contains a pharmacy, dry cleaning outlet, bottle shop, coffee shop, fast food restaurant, several electronics shops, a homeware shop, hairdressers and a post office branch.
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SVS has stores at Harbour City, Boroko and Koki. There is secure parking at all stores and you should be generally safe however, few expatriates shop at these stores particularly the Koki store which it is not recommended to go to. Prices at these stores are however more competitive than the higher priced Boroko & Waterfront Foodworlds. R. H. Hypermarket at Gordons is within a large complex which also contains a hair salon, a shoe shop, boutique, children’s store, travel agent, stationery store, pharmacy, a couple of electrical stores and a restaurant. RH also has a large store in its Vision City mall together with a large number of other stores, cafes, bars, bakeries and restaurants. Paradise Cinema is also located here. The underground parking is safe here and you can do evening shopping. Stop ‘n Shop, TST and J Mart are other supermarket stores in Port Moresby however; very few expatriates shop here and they are not recommended shopping locations unless you are in a group or accompanied by a PNG National. Lae Supermarkets are more limited in Lae but a reasonable selection of groceries is available at Foodmart, Andersons and Papindo. These shops are frequented by expatriates. There is also an SVS store in town.
Fresh Food Markets There are markets where you can buy local, fresh produce but it is not advisable to shop at these locations. If you do choose to shop at a market we recommend that you always go with a PNG national. Do not carry a bag or take out a wallet at a market and be sure to only take small amounts of cash with you. Very few expatriates shop at markets and so you will be the object of attention and you should proceed with extreme caution. The Pacific Adventist University ‘PAU’, 21km outside Port Moresby, sells a variety of locally grown fresh produce. The market is open from 6am to midday on Sundays and the campus has safe and spectacular grounds. Many business houses and expatriates buy their fruit and vegetables there. The main market in Lae is safe to shop at providing you take the necessary precautions. Good quality fresh produce is available in good supply here.
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Pharmacies There are a number of pharmacies in Port Moresby and Lae which are reasonably wellstocked. The major chains are Johnson’s, City Pharmacy and Chemcare. Most major supermarkets have a pharmacy located within their premises or nearby. All pharmacies stock the most commonly needed medications and cosmetics. Please note that good quality female sanitary items are often scarce and it is wise to buy these in bulk overseas.
Variety Stores There are a wide range of Chinese-owned variety stores which sell clothes, shoes, bags and other goods. The easiest place to experience these stores is at Vision City Mall at Waigani, the Steamships Plaza in downtown Port Moresby or within the RH Hypermarket complex at Gordons.
Clothing Clothing can be purchased locally but most is imported and therefore expensive and limited in choice. It is therefore advisable to bring a good supply of clothing with you. Good quality tailoring is available but it is expensive. There are many second-hand clothing stores are in various locations around Port Moresby. A few popular stores among expatriates are Mondo’s at Konedobu, opposite the Aviat Club and at Waigani near BSP. Some stores are in better locations than others and some are more welcoming to expatriates than others. It is always best to ask advice before you go and never go alone.
Household Goods There are only a few places where you can buy quality household goods. The main supplier in Port Moresby and Lae is Brian Bell Company Ltd. There is one store in Lae and two in Port Moresby, one in Boroko and the other in Gordons, the latter now being more popular with expatriates. You can find everything from kitchen appliances, games and electrical equipment to Wedgewood china and crystal glassware. There is also a wide range of sports equipment, furniture, gardening implements as well as toys and gifts. The PNG Gardener has opened a plant nursery within the grounds of the Gordons store where
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they sell pot plants, orchids and a variety of earthenware pots. They also stock a limited selection of tropical fish, fish tanks and supplies. Courts located at Gordons Industrial area near 5 mile roundabout also contains a wide range of household goods, electrical appliances and furniture.
Electrical Goods, Cameras and Photos A wide range of electrical goods are available at various stores in Port Moresby, in addition to Brian Bell above. Digital processing is also available at a number of places.
Hairdressers and Beauty Salons There are fortunately now several decent hairdressers, beauticians and day spas in Port Moresby. Spas include The Grand Spa at the Grand Papua Hotel, Divine Beauty at the Holiday Inn, Lotus Spa at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Spa Pua above SVS Harbour City and Bliss at Airways Hotel. Hairdressers can be found at several locations around Port Moresby and most have staff experienced in cutting and colouring expatriates’ hair.
Arts & Crafts You will come across individuals selling artefacts on the street as well as more formal craft markets. The quality of items is variable and as a general rule, the goods are cheaper the closer you get to their place of origin. However, craft artefacts in PNG still represent good value for money. The only shop outlets in Port Moresby are PNG Art, situated along the Poreporena Freeway at Gordons and The Gallery within Airways Hotel. There is a large craft market held on the last Saturday of each month at the Ela Beach PreSchool. Secure parking is available on the school grounds and entry costs K1 per person. It is safe and is a lovely location to stroll around. It is also a good place to pick up fresh herbs, plants and flowers. At the Holiday Inn there is now a craft market in their beautiful grounds on the third Saturday of every month and a number of painters who sell their wares outside the perimeter fence of the hotel every day. There is also a smaller craft market at the Moresby Arts Theatre every second Saturday of the month.
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APPENDIX 1 - CHECKLIST APPENDIX 1 – CHECKLIST OF WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU ARRIVE • Fulfil all visa requirements for yourself and any dependants (current passport, police report, HIV test, chest x-ray etc.). • If coming with children check on school placement availability and book required places in advance. • See your doctor for current medical advice on PNG and what immunisations you need. Arrange to have these done. • Research PNG starting with a detailed read of this Guide. If possible talk to someone who currently lives here. We would be happy to have one of our managers, and or wife/ partner, at Steamships speak to you about their personal experiences of PNG. Put all the stories people will tell you about PNG, into perspective based on your own research. • Arrange with international transport companies to get quotes for transportation of your personal effects – generally Steamships uses Widgways but local service providers in your city of origin may be more appropriate – at least 2 quotes should be sought. Steamships will pay for a 20 foot container. Sort out what you need to bring and arrange to sell or store what you don’t intend to bring. • Deal with your personal affairs at home - you may need to rent your house, sell your car, close accounts & services etc. • Flights – economy flights will be arranged for you through Steamships head office on the advice of your recruiting General Manager. • Accommodation – you will initially be placed into a hotel until you have a chance to purchase basic household items to enable you to move into your rented accommodation. Arrangements will be agreed with your recruiting General Manager. • Pack some basic items in your suitcases for when you first arrive – a good supply of any medication you are taking, sun cream, tropical strength insect repellent. You may wish to bring a basic supply of towels, pillows, sheets, cutlery, saucepan, kettle, frying pan etc. if you do not wish to purchase these on arrival. • Pack your bags, get on the plane and start the next exciting chapter of your life!
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APPENDIX 2 - SECURITY APPENDIX 2 – SECURITY Steamships Security Provider & Control Centre Contact: Port Moresby - Black Swan
325 4701 Primary
325 4359 Alternate
7013 0106 Back-up
Lae - ESS
7290 7618 Control
7054 1590 Supervisor
7187 0712 Manager
Steamships Executive Contact in order of availability Position
Name
Office Number
Mobile Number
David Toua
3220222
76342456
Your GM GM Corporate Affairs Finance Director
Sean Pelling
3220222
76535421
Managing Director
Geoff Cundle
3220222
76535483
Other Useful Numbers Port Moresby St Johns Ambulance
111 / 325 6822
Fire
110
Police
112
Pacific International Hospital
323 4400 / 7111 4011
Port Moresby Medical Services (Decompression Chamber)
325 6633/325 0717
Lae Ambulance
111
Fire
110
Police
4791068
Lae International Hospital
4727133/4722867
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APPENDIX 2 - SECURITY On arrival in Papua New Guinea (PNG) you should be aware that, like with many other developing countries, public safety problems are of concern and violent crimes are a serious threat in many areas. However, as many of our staff will tell you, it is very possible to live a rich and fulfilling life here while still being security conscious. If you are aware of what is happening around you, follow some basic common sense rules, and do not take unnecessary risks, you should have an incident free stay in the country.
SECURITY IN PNG IN CONTEXT Since its independence in 1975 until quite recently, the country’s economy has developed slowly and factors such as rapid population growth, urbanization, a limited industrial sector and very high unemployment rates have created an unbalanced situation which has led to increased law and order problems, especially in urban areas. Recent dramatic economic growth, fuelled by the resources boom, has widened income disparities and presented more opportunities for crime. PNG is a poor nation and it is estimated that about 35% of the population exist on less than $1.25Aud per/day. The population of PNG exhibits many characteristics similar to those of developing nations, such as high population growth rates, low average life expectancy, high child mortality rates, low levels of adult literacy and low average expected years of schooling. Despite approximately 80% of the population still living in rural areas urban population growth rates are high at 2.2% per annum and increasing rapidly. Settlements on town outskirts are growing fast and are a source of crime. The social pressures of urban migration from rural areas, the growth of large squatter settlements and limited employment opportunities, are some of the contributing factors of crime.
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LAW AND ORDER The Police Force in PNG is both underfunded and under staffed with only an estimated force of 4,700 officers which amounts to 0.07% of the Population. Recruitment levels are low, and below current population growth figures so this ratio is only going to worsen in the future. Police officers are poorly paid and poorly equipped. This lack of resources means they are unable to effectively perform basic police functions such as crime prevention, responding to and investigating crime. They are also frequently outgunned by criminals so moral and motivation levels are very low among the Police force. Frequent prison breaks, security breakdowns and the difficulty of policing vast rural areas makes the Police’s job even harder in PNG.
THE DANGERS The majority of the crime in the country is targeted at the local population who bear the major burden of the problems. This is in part due to the ‘revenge’ or pay back culture that is found in PNG. Tribal fighting is still common and there are frequently disputes between tribes that result in fighting and violence. Traditional justice still applies in many rural areas. Violent crime throughout the country does however; represent the greatest risk to foreign business travellers and expatriates, contributing substantially to its HIGH overall travel risk rating. ‘Raskol’ (criminal) gangs commit most of the crimes, including thefts from private homes and commercial enterprises, as well as hold-ups, car thefts, muggings, rape and assaults. Raskols can often be well dressed and drive top of the range (stolen) cars and as a result are not necessarily identifiable as potential offenders. The risks posed to travellers by crime are exacerbated by the tendency of criminals to employ violence; criminals are commonly armed and prepared to use their weapons. During hold-up and car-jacking situations where there is a female present, there is a credible risk of the female companion falling victim to sexual assault and rape. Gangs have been known to physically assault, incapacitate, or fatally wound male victims, before abducting any female companions.
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APPENDIX 2 - SECURITY There is also a significant amount of low level opportunistic crime, on an individual or gang basis, motivated by survival needs, the instant economic gain and the presence of ‘soft’ targets in the country. Organised crime is sadly also on the rise and becoming more sophisticated. Drivers of this are increased backing & funding by corrupt officials, increased competition and inequality as a result of the ‘wealth boom’ in the country and more access to information through the internet & media of organized & sophisticated crime around the globe. There is currently a heightened awareness of the high level of crime against women in the country. Rape, muggings and personal attacks whilst not common, can occur and normal precautions should be made as you would elsewhere in the world, in addition to added local precautions, recommended below.
COMPANY SECURITY PROVISION To ensure the safety of our staff Steamships takes the following security measures: • Provision of a full security brief & document; • Provision of a post-paid Closed User Group (CUG) mobile phone; • GPS tracker & emergency response alarm in all company cars, and a spouse mobile personal tracker unit option (note Steamships pays for the device, the employee pays the monthly monitoring charges). It is not recommended that immobilisers are fitted in vehicles as these can at times fail and leave the vehicle exposed; • All company vehicle windows are tinted with a dark tint so the identity of the driver and passenger/s is harder to assess; • A basic level of company branding may be placed on company cars to make them easily identifiable as a deterrent; • Provision of static guards at your office & residence 24 hours a day; • Emergency response services by a corporate business security provider, together with security intelligence updates.
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MITIGATING SECURITY RISK Increasing your awareness Your safety cannot be guaranteed but you can do something about it and reduce the chances of any incidents. Every incident is different and you cannot prepare for everything, but awareness goes a long way to living in PNG safely. You can significantly reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim and you should take time to understand how. Worrying achieves nothing but rational thought and understanding of the risks out there will stand you in good stead for a safe time whilst in PNG.
Insensitivity to local culture is at the root of some security issues here. Ensure you treat everyone, especially nationals, with courtesy and respect in PNG. Remember you are a visitor in their country and you should be respectful of cultural differences at all times. Make the effort to learn some of the local language. Use discretion when sharing your opinion in public, particularly on subjects relating to PNG. Be sensitive to cultural differences if telling any jokes and avoid all subjects relating to PNG. Avoid getting involved in any disputes and if a dispute or disturbance starts, leave the area immediately. Things to think about • How do we portray ourselves? Do you look like a target to an opportunist? What are some of the giveaway signs? • Do we attract attention without realising it? • How can we get ourselves into the “too hard” to bother with category, so someone else becomes the victim of a determined criminal? Listed below are a series of recommended security precautions and advice that you should follow whilst living in PNG. The list is not prescriptive or exhaustive and you should employ common sense and go about with caution when in PNG.
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APPENDIX 2 - SECURITY Personal Security Most Importantly: Carry a mobile phone with you at all times, always with enough battery power and credit/air time. Memorise the company’s security number and that of your spouse or a friend in case your phone is stolen. Make sure these numbers are also speed dial or ‘favourite’ numbers in your phone. Steamships does not recommend owning a firearm in PNG. If you do own a firearm you must be fully trained in its use, keep it securely stored at all times and have all the necessary firearm registrations completed. Steamships does not accept the carrying of any firearm on company business premises at any time or when carrying out company business at any other location. Recommended Precautions: • Be aware of your surrounding environment and avoid crowds. If you sense it is unsafe it probably is. • Try to avoid walking any distance in town, where possible always drive to a destination. • Do not walk in any areas you are unfamiliar with. • Do not walk anywhere after dark. • When walking around on foot during the day you should try where possible to move in a minimum of pairs. • Refuse politely all requests for hand-outs from street beggars. • Be cautious when getting involved with any volunteer or charity work in PNG. • Women should always dress conservatively when out and about in public being conscious of cultural sensitivities. It is recommended that women do not wear short skirts and shorts or vest/strappy tops that expose the thighs or shoulders respectively. • Careful consideration should be given to beachwear. Skimpy swimwear/Bikinis are not recommended • Avoid openly displaying expensive jewellery and watches. • Do not carry excess personal effects, particularly valuables when you walk or travel around.
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• Avoid drawing attention to yourself. • If possible do not carry a handbag/bag with you but if necessary hold your bag close to you at all times. • Walk with purpose and maintain a confident demeanour. By doing so you are less likely to present yourself as a potential target. • Don’t appear indecisive or fearful. Do carry some petty cash (K100-200) on you at all times to give away to a potential thief if held up. Consider having two wallets on you – one with some cash and your driving license, and the other with the rest of your items. • If traveling around at night try not to travel alone. • Women should not travel alone at night or outside Port Moresby at any time. • Alcohol can play a part in security issues. Friday afternoons, public holidays or late evenings are often the riskiest times to be out and about. • Be cautious when considering a relationship with a Papua New Guinean of the opposite sex. In particular termination of such a relationship may lead to trouble with family relatives or friends so be extra vigilant in such circumstances. • Be aware that payback for a perceived wrong inflicted to a ‘wantok’ (family member) is a common cause of acts of violence, so avoid situations where this might be applicable to you. • Staff terminations should always be carried out by the Company’s HR function to avoid any personal consequences. Exercising There are many exercise groups you can join. Walk in groups or partake in activities with friends. Safety in numbers is significantly improved. Although reduced in larger groups, there is still a chance of robbery and assaults taking place whilst walking, etc. Be mindful of what you are carrying when exercising i.e. do not carry attractive items such as iPods, etc. Shopping/Banking & Eating Out You should only use the recommended major supermarkets and avoid other suburban supermarkets as you are more likely to encounter security situations at those locations.
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APPENDIX 2 - SECURITY Some second hand clothes stores and local vegetable markets, particularly in Lae, are popular amongst expatriate women. If you go to any of these locations it is recommended you travel as a group and preferably with a trusted Papua New Guinean. When possible, park close to the entrance. These areas generally have more guards and better lighting, if shopping at night. Be aware of how much cash you carry and try not to expose the contents of your purse or wallet in public. Use ATMs in locations that offer a good level of security, such as hotels, clubs or within the safety of a shopping centre. Be aware of peak banking times such as lunch time or government pay weeks as the likelihood of armed robbery is higher. If paying by credit or ‘handy’ card it is advisable to take your card to the counter rather than trust it to staff of the establishment. When going out only frequent the larger international standard hotels, restaurants and clubs, i.e. reputably licensed premises. Be extremely cautious if you visit a night club as these are frequently places of violence & crime.
Home Security Security measures such as bars on windows, dead locks, house alarms, security fencing and lighting may seem a little intrusive but most people soon adjust to these simple precautions required to live in PNG. Your residence should be locked & secure at all times whether you are at home or not. If you have an alarm, ensure it is set at night and at any time that you are out of the premises. Be aware when opening gates and doors as these are vulnerable times and you should not open any door or gate unless you have positively identified who is on the other side. Recommended Precautions: • Always lock all doors and windows at night. • Avoid giving your keys to persons unfamiliar to you. • Do not buzz through strangers into your apartment block without checking credentials.
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• Do not invite unknown contractors into your home. • Home burglaries are often inside jobs, so be careful whom you let into your home and how you treat any staff that work for you, i.e. treat your guards and haus meri with respect and courtesy. • Ensure any Haus or Pikinini Meri that you hire come with references that you personally check. • Ensure you have the contact number for both your residence security guard mobile phone and that of the security command centre.
Hotel Security Most major hotels are reasonably secure throughout PNG however; you should always implement basic additional security measures to assist in reducing your risk exposure. Recommended Precautions: • Never place the ‘Please clean my room’ sign on your door. This only notifies potential thieves that no-one is in your room and your room will generally be cleaned anyway. • Always use the dead locks, safety chains or additional locks to secure your door whilst in your room. Thieves have robbed guests whilst they slept. • Ensure your windows are securely locked or latched. • If someone requests access to your room whilst you are inside to conduct maintenance etc., always check with reception first before allowing them entry to ensure it is legitimate. If fitted, use the peep hole to see who is at the door prior to opening it. • Do not leave your personal items, especially those of value such as cameras or laptops etc., clearly visible whilst you are not in the room. • Always put valuables in the safe in your room where available. • Do not completely rely on hotel room safes being totally secure. Most can be easily breached and may have override keys or electronic master codes that staff have access to. Always ensure they are secured to a solid fitting and test it prior to use. Do not walk beyond the perimeter of your hotel or accommodation after dark.
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APPENDIX 2 - SECURITY Travel Recommended Precautions: • If travelling internationally, make copies of your passport, visa, tickets, driver’s license etc. before travelling. Keep the copies in a separate location to your master travel documents to ensure that you have a secondary set of travel documents in the event originals are lost or stolen. • When travelling abroad ensure that your remaining dependants are briefed on available security contacts including your General Manager. Should you require additional security cover please discuss this with your General Manager. • If you are travelling by road outside city limits, advise the security service provider, and provide them with your vehicle details, number of vehicles travelling and estimated time of return. Advise them of your return so they don’t initiate a search operation. • It is recommended that you travel in convoy at night or when going outside city limits. • Independent travel in rural areas or visiting isolated public areas such as parks, golf courses and beaches is potentially dangerous. When visiting such locations you should maintain a high level of security awareness at all times and stay in a group in well-lit areas. • Avoid visiting any settlements.
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Cars, Traffic & Driving If you are unsure of your safety, day or night, when driving around request an escort from the security service provider. The cost of such an escort will be charged to your personal account if not for business purposes. Recommended Car Safety & Precautions: • Always carry your driving license with you, this is a legal requirement. • Carry the following items in your car at all times:
– Fire extinguisher
– Tow rope
– Jump leads
– Warning triangles
– First Aid Kit
– Torch
– A can of Tyre Weld
– Water
– K100 – 200 emergency cash
Always ensure your vehicle has enough fuel. Only purchase fuel from garages in ‘good’ areas, e.g. Mobil along Ela Beach or Interoil near the Yacht Club. Do not stop to purchase fuel if there are no other vehicles at the depot. Parking, Entering & Exiting a Vehicle • Park as close to your destination as possible and if in a compound park as close to the entrance of the place you are visiting. Ensure it is a well-lit area with a guard presence where possible. • Always back into any parking place, to ensure a quick and easy exit. • Where possible get in and out of a vehicle in a compound or secure area. • Be observant of surroundings when approaching your vehicle and when getting into or out of any vehicle.
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APPENDIX 2 - SECURITY • Scan around and under the vehicle (to check no one is hiding there) as well as looking inside before getting in. • When entering your vehicle always have your keys in hand ready for use. • Don’t hang around outside your vehicle with shopping bags, kids on your arm etc. Purposefully enter the vehicle quickly. • Ensure children are briefed on the safe procedure of entering and exiting a vehicle. • After entering your vehicle lock doors immediately, start the car and make sure an exit route is available. Then put your and your children’s, safety belts on and make any other necessary adjustments before driving away.
Roads, Driving & Traffic Awareness Please note that Steamships does not operate a green / amber / red mapping system as to the areas you should or should not go. You are to use your common sense and knowledge which you will quickly build up from conversations and media. The Steamships security provider issues periodic security alerts as necessary. On arrival in the country part of your induction will include a discussion on city areas. Recommended Precautions: • Ensure your car windows are closed, doors locked with child locks on, if applicable. • Make sure any valuables are kept out of sight at all times. Where possible do not carry valuables in a car. • Predictable people become a target so vary travel schedules if you can. • Plan your route ahead and pick the safest, most used way. If unsure, ask for good directions before you leave or follow a friend or colleague. • If driving to remote places such as look outs, war cemeteries or other scenic locations it is advisable to travel in a group of vehicles as these require extreme caution. • Over indulging and late night travels raises your risks. • If driving at night ensure you travel in convoy and that others have been informed of your travel plans, departure and arrival times.
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• Women should never drive on their own at night or outside city limits at any time. • Not being alert while travelling due to complacency or distractions raises the risks. Ensure any children travelling in the car with you are aware of the risks of driver distraction and that they keep this to a minimum. • Remain consciously aware of your environment, listen to intuition. Stay alert in respect of the road ahead, other drivers and people around you. • Drive confidently and with conviction. Driving in PNG does require a basic level of driving confidence – consider a defensive driving course if you are a hesitant driver as this may prevent you from getting away from a potential security situation. • Actively look out for potential trouble, characters that might be an attacker, groups of individuals. • People running or congregations of large groups can indicate trouble so be extra cautious in such situations. • When in traffic always ensure that you can see the tarmac beneath the car in front of you (i.e. one/two car’s distance). This distance will enable an escape route if needed when the car in front comes to a standstill at a junction or traffic light. • Unless there is a police roadblock do not stop your vehicle voluntarily at any time especially if you see a non-police roadblock with no uniformed people manning it. • A road hazard such as a pot hole that requires vehicles to slow down can become a hunting ground for raskols and car crime. • Pedestrian crossings are also vulnerable areas frequently used to commit crime. • You should have the mobile phone number of your residential security guard house so that you can call a couple of minutes before your arrival to have the guard ready to open the gate, especially at night. • Be aware of not being followed when driving back into your compound, especially after leaving clubs or restaurants. If in doubt carry on driving to a safe haven such as a hotel.
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APPENDIX 2 - SECURITY Car-Jackings Car-jackings involve one or more criminals taking your car from you by force. This is a growing problem in urban centres. Stolen cars are then used for further criminal activities. Carjackers, like other robbers, prefer to attack a person who is alone, rather than with a carload of people, especially if appearing vulnerable or indecisive. Car-jackings can occur when you stop at a red traffic light, a junction, pedestrian crossing, a stretch of bad road where you have to slow down, when you go to a shop late at night or entering your residence. They may try to stop your car at an improvised road block and may or may not use weapons. Firearms and other weapons, including knives and spears, are frequently used by criminals in car-jacking situations. Common sense and the practical tips and recommendations in this document can help you avoid a car-jacking. An attack will usually occur when you least expect it, such as when you are tired, not paying attention to your surroundings, driving in an unfamiliar area, early mornings or late in the evening. An attack can also occur when you pull up too close to the car in front of you. Once the attacker has accomplished the initial element of surprise, the attacker will then need to take control. In order to do this they must get rid of anything between them and the car that they want which would be “you” and potentially any other passengers. They will either take control of “you” or get rid of you. Once the thief is in control, they will help themselves to the car, money, belongings, etc. The target is the car or your belongings and not normally you. So don’t become collateral. It would be very unlikely that an attacker would attempt a car-jacking in the middle of rush hour traffic or in a busy part of town. However, during early mornings or late evenings, and on less frequented roads there is a greater risk of car-jackings. Isolated places also carry higher risks such as view-points or even public car parks.
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DEALING WITH AN INCIDENT If you are in the unfortunate position of being involved in a security incident use your remote panic button or call the Steamships security provider. Police response to incidents such as break-ins and accidents can be slow and at times non-existent. It is essential however, to report any crime or incident to the Police. Most insurance companies require a police report before considering a claim. When visiting a Police station, be accompanied by a well-informed local person, colleague or a Steamships security representative. Victims of any crime are advised to remain calm and not to attempt to resist or negotiate with attackers as violence can result. Petty Crime Do not chase after any thieves who may have taken or snatched any valuables from your person. Shout for help and draw attention to the situation. If you still have your mobile phone, call the Steamships security provider or a colleague to inform them of what has happened. Call the Police to report the incident if valuables were stolen that you will need an insurance claim for. If your phone was stolen stop a passer-by or go into the nearest establishment, report what has happened and ask to use their phone. Personal Violence Get yourself into a safe location as quickly as possible such as a hotel, restaurant or shop. If you still have your mobile phone call the Steamships security provider to inform them of what has happened and where you are. Request their immediate presence and then wait for their arrival. If your phone was stolen stop a passer-by or go into the nearest establishment, ask for help, report what has happened and ask to use their phone. Particularly for women, should you be attacked, in some circumstances feigning serious illness or ‘time of the month’ may prevent serious personal violence. Home Burglary If you see or hear anyone breaking into your residence your immediate response must be to press the internal panic button where possible. Ensure all dependants and occupants of the house are in a safe location, preferably in a ‘safe’ room where available or behind an internal security gate. Then call the security service provider for the premises as well as
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APPENDIX 2 - SECURITY the Steamships security provider. Wait in a safe place for help to arrive. In no circumstance must you confront any burglars. Traffic Accidents If you are involved in an accident, either hitting another car or person you should do one of the following: • If it is a minor incident, pull up beside the other vehicle, partially open your window, explain you are advised not to get out of the car and that they should follow you to a Steamships office compound or the nearest Police station where you can exchange details and resolve the issue. • In a more serious accident if you can still drive, drive away to a safe location, stop and call the Steamships security provider to notify them of what has happened and where. Then, drive home (unless you are injured in which case go to the Pacific International Hospital where Steamships has a pre-approved account process). You will be contacted as to the next course of action after that by the Steamships security provider; • If you cannot drive, remain in the car with windows up and doors locked, press your panic button and call the Steamships security provider and await their arrival. The company provides all company cars with a sticker on the windscreen which identifies the car as a Steamships vehicle and has the Security Contact number for someone else to call in the event of an accident where you may be incapacitated. PNG citizens can react in a volatile way to incidents where a relative or friend is injured and can be a security risk to the driver, even if there is no legal liability. Killing a dog or pig can also trigger violence, as well as demands for compensation.
Car-Jackings Three key rules to follow in any car-jacking situation: 1. Fight – NEVER 2. Flight –
if you are aware of your surroundings and see a security situation developing if you can safely and sensibly get away, do so otherwise …
3. Comply – hit the vehicle panic button and/or your personal tracker, don’t be aggressive, they want the car not you, and comply with attacker demands where possible.
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• In the event of being accosted, do not try to negotiate with, antagonise or resist your attacker. • If there is ever a gun pointed at you during an attack, just give the car up and back away. Don’t be a hero. • Adopt a submissive posture/no eye contact and let them take what they want, your wallet etc. • Don’t pursue attackers after the car has been stolen. • If forced to get out of the car, ensure any female/child passengers get out first /at the same time as the driver to avoid car being taken with them in it. • After the incident flag down a ‘responsible looking’ passing motorist for assistance. Avoid taxis. • Get them to call your emergency number for assistance if your phone is stolen. It is a very good idea to carry a list of your emergency contacts on your person at all times and memorise the Steamships security contact number. • It is sensible to have your car keys separate to your house keys so that if you are car jacked, you may still potentially have your home keys with you.
Steamships would like to make you more security conscious than you may be back at home for your posting to PNG so that you are not inadvertently made a victim. Don’t overreact or panic, be consciously aware of your new environment. Stay vigilant. Complacency leads to sloppy behaviour so avoid being lulled into a false sense of security. Avoid confrontation wherever possible. Invariably you can mitigate the risk of a security problem by using your common sense.
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APPENDIX 3 - USEFUL CONTACTS APPENDIX 3 – USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS PORT MORESBY EMERGENCY NUMBERS Police
112
Fire
110 / 321 9036
St. Johns Ambulance
111 / 325 6822
Important Note: Due to the transient nature of the expatriate population, information and contact details may change from time to time. The details below are correct as at August 2013. CATEGORY
DETAILS/NAME
TELEPHONE
EMAIL ADDRESS/WEBSITE/NOTES
Airlines
Air Niugini Airlines PNG Qantas
327 3444/321288 3252214/3023100 Sales: 3083200 Airport: 3251422
www.airniugini.com.pg http://www.apng.com http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airlines/ home/pg/en
Art/Curios
PNG Art Art Stret Gallery
325 3976 3250655
www.artstret.com
Banks
ANZ BSP Westpac
322 3333/321 1079 3212444/ 3211999 322 0888
www.anz.com.pg www.bsp.com.pg www.westpac.com.pg
Bars
Balus (Airways) Ozzie’s Bar (Ela Beach Hotel) The Grand Bar (Grand Papua) The Heritage Lounge (Crowne Plaza)
3245200 321 2100 3278135 309 3000 / 309 3783
Coffee Shops
Duffy’s Espresso Figaro Coffee (Vision City) KC’s (Airways) The Café (Crowne Plaza) The Edge
73996816 3216600 3028592 3255200 3245200 3093000
Car Hire
AVIS Hertz
3249400 3254999
Clubs
See Sports & Social/Service/Arts Clubs
Chemists
See Pharmacies
A
B
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CATEGORY
DETAILS/NAME
TELEPHONE
EMAIL ADDRESS/WEBSITE/NOTES
Chiropractor
PNG Chiropractic Dr. D O’Brien
3258466
pngchiropractic@yahoo.com.au
Cinema
Paradise Cinema
302 8541
www.paradisecinemapng.com
Couriers
DHL FedEx TNT
325 9866 321 4606 325 4738
www.dhl.com www.fedex.com/pg
D Delicatessen
KC’s Deli (Airways)
3255200
Dentists
Mills Dental Care
320600/610
millsdentalcare@gmail.com
Doctors/ Medical Clinics
Ela Beach Medical Centre International SOS Pacific International Hospital (Dr Sapuri/ Dr Nitin Datir) Port Moresby Medical Services
3200585 3237981/3237982 3234400/71114011 325 6633 3250709/3250717
Dr Far Mcarthy - GP/Owner www.internationalsos.com/en/asiapacific_papuanewguinea.htm Obstetrician/GP
Dry Cleaners
Pro-Clean Dry Cleaners
321 7258
drycleaners@pro-clean.com.pg
Embassies
Australian High Commission British High Commission New Zealand High Commission US Embassy
325 9333 325 1677 325 9444 321 1455
Electricity
PNG Power
3243200 71981000
Evacuation
Medevac International SOS
3235626 3237981/3237982
www.medevac.com.pg www.internationalsos.com/en/asiapacific_papuanewguinea.htm
Florists
Linden Blossom PNG Gardener Flower Shop
325 4177 3112471
lindenblossom@global.net.pg
Furniture
Brian Bell Home Centre Courts Craftsmen Furniture Pryde Furniture Theodist
3250633 3255900 3403736 3254233 3256500
www.brianbell.com.pg www.cfu.com.pg www.pryde.com.pg sales@theodist.com.pg
Garden Centre
PNG Gardener
3112471
Gift Shops
The Gallery
325 0111
Golf Club
Royal Port Moresby Golf Club
3255367
Gyms
Airways Gym Lifestyle Gym (Holiday Inn)
3245200 325 5955/3032000
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TELEPHONE
EMAIL ADDRESS/WEBSITE/NOTES
Airways Chatterbox Trends (Port Moresby)
3255370 320 1733 3253300/323 3399
www.trends.com.pg
Homeware
Brian Bell Home Centre
3255411 3258066
www.brianbell.com.pg
Hospitals
Pacific International Hospital Paradise Private Hospital Port Moresby General Hospital
323 4400/71114011 3256022 312 8100 / 324 8200
www.pih.com.pg www.paradiseprivatehospital.com
Hotels
Airways Coral Sea Hotels Crown Plaza Ela Beach Hotel Gateway Grand Papua Holiday Inn Lamana Hotel
325 7033/3245200 321 2266/3093000 321 2100 327 8100 304 0000 325 5955/3032000 323 2333
www.airways.com.pg www.coralseahotels.com.pg www.crowneplaza.com www.coralseahotels.com.pg www.coralseahotels.com.pg www.grandpapua.com.pg www.holidayinn.com www.lamanahotel.com.pg
Insurance
MMI Pacific Insurance QBE Insurance (PNG) Ltd
3214077 3212144
www.pacificmmi.com www.qbepacific.com
Internet
Datec Daltron Global Hitron
303 1222 302 2100 321 4322 3022311
www.datec.com.pg www.daltron.com.pg info@global.net.pg sales@hitron.com.pg
Gemini Jewellery PNG Kara Jeweller
321 1860 / 321 0581 325 5361 3256091
www.houseofgemini.com jewellerypng@datec.net.pg kara@datec.net.pg
Mobile Phone
B- Mobile Digicel
1555 7222 2222
www.bemobile.com.pg www.digicelpng.com
Mothers Group
POM Baby Group
H Hairdressers
I
J Jewellery Shops
M
pombabygroup@gmail.com
P Party Shop
Décor Galore
3251967
Pharmacies
Boroko Foodworld Pharmacy City Pharmacy – Boroko City Pharmacy – Downtown City Pharmacy – Vision City Johnston’s Pharmacies
3257310 3259199 3212070 3028536 3201206
Photography
CHM Fuji Photo Express MadNESS Photography
3256644 71664209
Post Offices
Post Office - Port Moresby Main Post Office - Boroko
300 3797 300 3794
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pharmacy@garamut.com.pg www.cpl.com.pg papua@johnstons.com.pg
ness@madnessphotography.com.au
CATEGORY
DETAILS/NAME
TELEPHONE
EMAIL ADDRESS/WEBSITE/NOTES
Resorts
Loloata Island Resort Kokopo Village Resort Nusa Island Retreat Tawali The Madang Resort Tufi Resort
3258590/3251369 9829096 9842247 6410922 4222766 3233462
www.loloata.com www.kokoporesort.com.pg www.nusaislandretreat.com.pg www.tawali.com www.mtspng.com www.tufiresort.com
Restaurants
Asia Aromas Bacchus (Airways Hotel) Beachside Brasserie (Ela Beach) Daikoku Dynasty (Vision City) Enzo’s Pizza (Gateway Hotel) Fu Gui Village Restaurant Fusion Grand Palace Grand Papua Hog’s Breath (Vision City) Kopi Haus (Holiday Inn) Palazzo Rapala (Crowne Plaza) Royal Papua Yacht Club Seoul House Ten (Vision City) The Cellar (Shady Rest Hotel) The Galley Restaurant (Aviat) The Point The Vue (Airways) Weigh Inn
3214780 3245200 3214999 3210255 3028538 3278162/325 4111 323 0188 3112826 3040170 3028550 3032000 3232333 3093240 3211700 325 2231 3028566 3230000 3214261 3234328 3245200 321 7777
Chinese/Thai International/Fine Dining International Japanese Chinese/Seafood Italian Chinese Chinese/Malaysian International/Fine Dining Steak/Seafood International International/Indian International International Korean/Thai Japanese Indian International International/Philippines International
Schools
International Education Agency Korobosea International School Port Moresby International Sch. St. Joseph’s International School The Ela Murray International School (TEMIS) The International School of Lae
3214720 325 5358 325 3166 325 3733 3252183/3252833 479 1422
www.iea.ac.pg dhales@koro.iea.ac.pg www.pmis.iea.ac.pg www.stjosephsinternational.ac.pgwww. elamurray.com www.tisol.ac.pg
Social/Service/ Arts Clubs
All Nations Women’s Group Lions Club Photography Association Rotary Club The Moresby Arts Theatre The Orchid Society The Port Moresby Choral Society The Kiwi Club (Catherine Doyle) Business & Professional Women’s Association
71914092 7324 8353 325 3505
anwgpng@webs.com www.anwgpng.com https://directory.lionsclubs.org www.photographypng.com http://www.rotary9600.org/boroko/ boroko.html https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Moresby-Arts-Theatre/180164070302 http://www.orchidspng.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ PortMoresbyChoralSociety blackcat@blackcatpng.com http://www.bpwpng.org/
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TELEPHONE
EMAIL ADDRESS/WEBSITE/NOTES
Spas
Bliss (Airways) Divine Beauty (Holiday Inn) Lotus Spa (Crowne Plaza) Spa Pua (Grand Papua Hotel) Spa Pua (Harbour City)
3245364 3258380 3040270/ 3093000 7267 1777/321 2880
grandspapua@trends.com.pg spapua_hq@yahoo.com
Sport Clubs
Aviat Sports Club Cycling Diving (PNG Divers Assoc.) Diving – POMSAC Game Fishing Association Hash House Harriers Motorcycle Club Road Runners (Simon Nutley) Swimming: Boroko Amateur Swim Club PNG SWIMMING INC Triathlon (Stephen Damien) The Bushwalkers
3214261/3210035 72115640 7686 1111 3203333/72003295 3258573/71858270 76097214
Supermarkets
Boroko Foodworld RH Hypermarket (Gordons) SVS Harbour City Waterfront Foodworld
325 7310 325 1122 321 4444
Tailoring
Kokoda Tailoring PNG Tailoring
325 3086 323 2448
Taxis
Ark (also operate in Lae) Red Dot Scarlet Taxis
3230998/71225522 3113257 3234266
Telephone
Telikom Yellow Pages
3456789 325 8344
www.telikompng.com admin@yellowpages.com.pg
Travel/ Agents
Travel Services Ltd Travel Planners (PNG) Ltd
3202468 3230183
admin@travelservices.com.pg sales@travelplanners.com.pg
Trekking
PNG Trekking Adventures Trans Niugini Tours
3251284 5421438
www.pngtrekkingadventures.com www.pngtours.com
TV (Satellite / Cable)
Hitron Ltd Channel 8 Ltd
302 2311 321 7888
administrator@hitron.com.pg sales@channel8.net.pg
Woo Textiles Kokoda Tailoring (St. Josephs)
325 5097 3253086
sales@wtc.com.pg
RSPCA
3252363
Pure Water The Water Company
3235983/3235982 325 1460
orderwater@purewater.com.pg www.thewatercompany.com.pg
Royal Papua Yacht Club
3211700
admin@rpyc.com.pg
Swimming, Tennis, Squash, Gym cyclopaths@global.net.pg www.pngdive.com www.rpyc.com.pg/index.php/affiliatedclubs/pomsac/ www.gfa.com.pg/home www.portmoresbyhash.org.pg www.spmsc.org.pg/pmmcc_index.html borokoswimmingclub@gmail.com wells@daltron.com.pg damien@upsouthevents.com http://pombush.blogspot.com.au/ michael.s.skillington@exxonmobil.com Use Boroko Foodworld Number
T kokodatailoring@tanpac.com.pg
U Uniform Shop V Vet W Water Y Yacht Club
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LAE EMERGENCY NUMBERS Ambulance
111
Fire
110
Police
4791068
Important Note: Due to the transient nature of the expatriate population, information and contact details may change from time to time. The details below are correct as at August 2013. CATEGORY
DETAILS/NAME
TELEPHONE
EMAIL ADDRESS/WEBSITE/NOTES
Airlines
Airlines PNG Air Niugini Nadzab Airport
4795988/479 4724744/472 4753147/3083
Central Ave. Markam Road
Art/Curios
Melanesian Arts Centre Timothy Dig
4721604 76992817
www.melanesianarts.com.pg Trobriand Islands Crafts
Banks
ANZ BSP Westpac
3211079 4739800/01 4721066
Bars
Aero Bar Jacks Bar Salamaua Bar
4722000 4722000 4723744
Lae International Hotel Lae International Hotel Melanesian Hotel
Coffee Shops / Lunches
Bunya Raya Chigi’s Golden Aviat Kitchen Lae City Hotel Kokomo Yacht Club Salamaua Vanda
4727177 4728564 4722411 4720138/0129 4722000 4724909 4723744 4722000
Lae Glof Club Grounds Brian Bell Home Centre Huon Road, Eriku 3rd Street, Top Town Lae International Hotel Butibum Road Melonesian Hotel Lae International Hotel
Car Hire
Avis Hertz
4724644 4725982
Lae Travellers Inn Lae Post Office
Children’s Clubs
Lae Amateur Swimming Club Pee Wee Fishing
72875280 4724909
Coronation College, Albert Vigil Lae Yacht Club http://www.lgfcpng. com.pg/
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TELEPHONE
Clubs
Lae Explorers Club Lae Game Fishing Club Lae Golf Club Lae Yacht Club
4724909 4721353 4724909
EMAIL ADDRESS/WEBSITE/NOTES laeexplorers@gmail.com http://www.lgfcpng.com.pg/
Chemists
See Pharmacies
Couriers
DHL TNT
472055/1256 4723737
Milfordhaven Road Milfordhaven Road
Doctors/ Medical Clinics
Drs G&M Flores Clinic Lae Pathology Clinic Masolohan Medical Services
4723302 4723125 4791222
5th Street, Micro Bank Haus Central Ave. Top Town Central Court, 7th Street, Top Town
Dry Cleaners
Lae Everclean
4725000
Lae Post Office, Top Town
Brian Bell Home Centre Courts Philco Joinery
4723200 4724800 4724000
www.brianbell.com.pg courts_lae@courts.com.pg Montoro Street
PNG Sports Foundation
4791029
Butibum & Markam Roads
Hairdressers
Sense, Spa Hair & Beauty Trends (Lae)
70194544 / 76837001 4793399
Edna & Mel, Huon Road, Eriku http://www.trends.com.pg/
Homeware Stores
Brain Bell BNBM Homecentre Courts
4723200 4727099 4724800
www.brianbell.com.pg Josey Street Milfordhaven Road
Hospitals
Lae Angau Hospital Lae International Hospital Tusa Private Hospital
4732100 4727133 4724688
Markam Road Marsina Street
Hotels
Houn Gulf Melanesian Hotel Lae City Hotel Lae International Hotel Lae Travellers Inn
4724844 4723744 4720138 4727000 4790411
Markam Rd sales@coralseashotels. com.pg 2nd Street sales@coralseashotels. com.pg Top Town www.laeinternationalhotel.com.pg laetravellersinn@global.net.pg
QBE Insurance (PNG) Ltd Tower
4721627 4724590
Lae Post Office www.qbepacific.com
D
F Furniture
G Gym H
I Insurance
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CATEGORY
DETAILS/NAME
TELEPHONE
EMAIL ADDRESS/WEBSITE/NOTES
Internet
Daltron Datec Global
4728449 4730600 4727641
www.daltron.com.pg www.datec.com.pg info@global.net.pg
B-Mobile Digicel
4724291 72225704
M Mobile Phone Mothers Group
www.wantokweekly.com
P Pharmacies
Andersons Supermarket Pharmacy City Pharmacy Huon Morobe
4724141 4720587 4726245 4726195
Huon Road, Eriku 2nd Street, Top Town 4th Street, Top Town 4th Street, Top Town
Photography
Morobe Pharmacy
4726195
4th Street, Top Town
Post Office
Post PNG Ltd
1804999 / 4730500
Bunya Raya Chigi’s Golden Aviat Kitchen Lae City Hotel Lae Golf Club Yacht Club Salamaua Vanda
4727177 4728564 4722411 4720138/0129 4721353 4724909 4723744 4722000
Lae Golf Club Grounds Brian Bell Home Centre Huon Road, Eriku 3rd Street, Top Town Bumbu Road Butibum Road Melonesian Hotel Lae International Hotel
Schools
Building Blocks Learning Centre Coronation College Lae Christian Academy Lae Play School The International School of Lae
4795011 4721011 4728425 4722084 4791422
Cassia Crescent Corocol@corocol.org Huon Road Milfordhaven road http://www.tisol.ac.pg/
Social Clubs
Lions Club Rotary Club
Sport Clubs
Diving Karate Mountain Biking Running Squash Yoga
R Restaurants
S
Vincent Mbuge umbuge@gmail.com www.rotarylae.org 4722745 4723744 4723744
www.wantokweekly.com www.wantokweekly.com Michael Kingston Daniel/Angus King Daniel/Angus King www.wantokweekly.com
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DETAILS/NAME
TELEPHONE
EMAIL ADDRESS/WEBSITE/NOTES
Supermarkets
Andersons Foodmart Papindo Payless Cash & Carry Pelgens SVS 8-6 Shop
4723100 4793288 4725662 4725211 4724211 4721688 4725135
Huon Road, Eriku 7th Street, Top Town Huon Road, Eriku Buchanan Ave, Eriku Malaita Street 4th Street, Top Town Coronation Drive, Top Town
7th Street imagewearlae@gmail.com
T Tailoring
Image Wear
4727903
Taxis
Ark
4728448
Telephone
Telikom Enquiries
4735000
Coronation Drive
Travel Agents
PNG Travel Services Ltd
4795000
Sales.pngtravelservices@telinet.com.pg
TV
Tolec Electronics
4724242
tolec@tolec.com.pg
Water PNG
4723852
Lae Post Office, Top Town
W Water
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APPENDIX 4 - REFERENCE APPENDIX 4 – REFERENCE BOOKS & WEBSITES BOOKS Beyond the Coral Sea: Michael Moran, Aug 2009 Four Corners: A journey to the heart of Papua New Guinea, Kira Salak, Dec 2004 Kokoda: Peter Fitzsimons, July 2011 Notebooks from New Guinea: Vojtech Novotny, 2011 Papua New Guinea & Solomon Islands: Lonely Planet, 9th Edition Sep 2012 Papua New Guinea: Tales from a Wild Island: Howard Beck, Feb 2009 Pidgin Phrasebook: Lonely Planet, 3nd Edition Jul 2008 (new edition due Jul 2013) Port Moresby Mixed Doubles: Michael Challinger, Oct 2011 Singsings, Sutures & Sorcery: Anthony Radford, 2012 The Bone Man of Kokoda: Charles Happell, 2008 Throw im Way Leg: Tim Flannery, May 2007
WEBSITES http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papua_New_Guinea https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/pp.html http://www.pngbd.com/ https://www.gov.uk/government/world/papua-new-guinea http://www.png.embassy.gov.au/pmsb/home.html http://www.papuanewguinea.travel/ www.png-gossip.com http://malumnalu.blogspot.com/ http://www.nationwidepngpages.com/m.html http://www.ourportmoresby.co/
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Kar Kar Island
MADANG PROVINCE
Southwest Point
Bipi I.
Ponam I.
Lorengau
Malala
Singorokai
Long Island
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Vit ia Siassi
Umboi I.
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Admiralty Islands
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Lab Lab
Sakar I.
Saibai I.
Kiwai I.
Wabuda I. Wabuda Umuda I.
Parama I.
Mibu I.
Purutu I.
Uapumba I. Naviu I.
Goari Bora Morigio I.
Koumaio
Bamio
Daru Daru I.
Oriomo
Balimo
Mt Biwal
Margarima
GULF
Antelope
Towns
PAPUA
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Elk
Main Roads Other Roads Vehicular Tracks Kokoda Track
OF
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Deception Bay
Mirapo
Yule I.
Terapo
Menyamya
Kerema
Mt Eruki
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N
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Woitape Mt Victoria
Mt Nelson
Kokoda
Manau
Hercules Bay
Morobe
Lasanga I.
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Holnicote Bay
Pongani
Popondetta
Eroro
Cape Ward Hunt
Sag Sag
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ORO PROVINCE
Sauren
Karaiai
Akinum
Uvol
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Islands
Trobriand
Malmal
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Bwadela
Merai
SEA
Woodlark I.
Taron
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Kaurai
Babase I.
Taiof I.
Petats I.
Hutjena
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Cape Hanpan
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Ambitle I.
Tinputz
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Lul
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Tautsina I.
Tulun Lagoon
NORTH SOLOMONS PROVINCE
Moila Point
ST VILLE GAIN BOU
Motupena Point
Arawa
Wakunai
Nissan I.
Bougainville Empress Island Augusta Bay
Bakop Cape St George
Kait
Manga
Dolomakas Bay
Malendok I.
EAST NEW BRITAIN PROVINCE
Sampun
Wide Bay
MILNE BAY PROVINCE
Ora
Jacquinot Bay
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SINIVIT
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Rabaul
SOLWARA 1
Open Bay Open Bay Mt Ulawun
Kaibola
SOLOMON
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Lolobau I. Lapau
Cape Lambert Takis
NEW IRELAND PROVINCE
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North Cape
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Kimbe Bay Talasea
man Range White
Kimbe
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Woganakai
Williamez Pen.
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Mt Strong
Mt Amungwiwa
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Karengari Tari Paio
Vokeo I.
Kairiru I. Mushu I.
ENGA PROVINCE Porgera
Mt Morbanipari
Chambri Lakes
Pagwi
Australia
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Chinese Embassy
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National Library
Taurama
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APPENDIX 8 - USEFUL PHRASES APPENDIX 8 – TOK PISIN USEFUL PHRASES Hello Goodbye Please Thank you very much. Yes No No thank you. Excuse me/Sorry I (don’t) understand. How are you? I’m fine. What is your name? My name is [Mike]. I need help. Where are you from? I’m from [England]. Where is …..? How far is it? I would like to go to … Can you come with me? What is that? I’m just looking. How much is this? I would like one please. I would like lots please. No, I don’t want (to/that/this). That is / was very good. That is/ was bad. That is/she is/ he is OK. Man/Woman Child Relative House Help/Cleaner Nanny Big Little Left Right Near Far Now
Halo/Gude Lukim Yu Plis Tenk yu tru. Yes Nogat Sori, nogat. Sori Mi (no) save. Yu orait?/Yu stap gut? Mi rait tasol / Mi stap gut. Wanem nem bilong yu? Nem bilong mi Mike. Mi laikim sampela halp. Yu bilong wanem hap? / Ples bilong yu we? Ples bilong mi Inglan. ….. i stap we? Em i longwe o nogat? Mi laik go long….. Inap yu kam wantaim mi? Em wanem?/ Wanem dispel? Mi lukluk tasol. Dispela em hamas? Mi laikim wanpela plis. Mi laikim planti plis. Sori nogat, mi less. Em i gutpela stret. Em no gut. Em orait. Man/Meri Pikinini Wantok Haus Meri Pikinini Meri Bikpela Liklik Lep Rait Klostu Longwe Nau
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