Storytelling and Food: How Pacific Islands are Revitalizing Pride in their Food Culture
Submitted by ACTNOW on Wed, 16/08/2017 - 00:00Source: AgroEcology Fund
Jennifer with two Gorarave girls preparing for "Womanhood" ceremony
Source: AgroEcology Fund
Jennifer with two Gorarave girls preparing for "Womanhood" ceremony
Source: EMTV Online
The scorching 2pm Port Moresby sun was nothing to worry about as mothers were busy on what they do daily; toiling the land not far from the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea.
EMTV Online spot the gardeners today (Wednesday, August 9, 2017) as they were busy planting, watering and digging at the backyard of Fincorp building near the National Parliament.
New Ministers called on to confirm SABLs cancelled, logging stopped and police withdrawn
ACT NOW! is calling on the newly sworn in Minister for Forests, Douglas Tomuriesa, the new Minister for Lands, Justin Tkatchenko, and new Police Minister, Jelta Wong, to confirm the cancellation of all SABL leases.
Bewani landowners walk across pile of felled logs, West Sepik Province Photo: Global Witness Media
Source: Johnny Blades, Radio New Zealand
ACT NOW! has launched a petition calling on newly elected MPs to establish an Independent Commission Against Corruption within 100 days.
Electoral Commissioner Patilias Gamato is trying to silence criticism over an appallingly planned and executed National election by attacking blogger and activist, Martyn Namorong (pictured above)
SOURCE: Pacific Media Centre
Source: Papua New Guinea Mine Watch
Peter Neill – Director, World Ocean Observatory | Huffington Post | July 11, 2017
Engan voter protesters in Wabag demand "no more corruption". Image: Peter S. Kinjap
Source: Pacific Media Centre
Feelings of “anticipation, excitement” first gripped Papua New Guinea as polling in the general election opened last month.
SOURCE: Charles Richardson / CRIKEY
Papua New Guinea, Australia’s former colony and nearest neighbour, has been going to the polls in a parliamentary election that concludes tomorrow. As is common in countries with major logistical challenges, voting has been staggered over a two-week period.