port moresby

Business groups had put the damage bill at around 900-million kina and asked for about half that in grants to rebuild damaged property, replace lost stock and retain staff.

On this week's program: Port Moresby businesses and residents pick up the pieces after the January 10 riots; the CEO of retailer Brian Bell says the company is fortunate despite the loss of its massive warehouse in Port Moresby; surprise at Nauru's decision to cut diplomatic ties with long time ally Taiwan; and two years on from the massive Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai volcanic eruption in Tonga, some residents are still living in tents and some islands may have to be abandoned altogether.

It's been a dark week in Papua New Guinea after violent rioting in Port Moresby spread to other parts of the country. A state of emergency is now in force after 15 people were killed and shops and businesses looted in the capital and in the industrial hub of Lae. The Prime Minister has suspended the Police Commissioner and other senior bureaucrats in the wake of riots, which were sparked by a protest by police and other public servants over a reduction in their pay.

Shocking violence escalates in Papua New Guinea’s remote highlands, as we find out what’s stopping Australia rushing to PNG’s aid. 

Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store.

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak.

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Shocking violence escalates in Papua New Guinea’s remote highlands, as we find out what’s stopping Australia rushing to PNG’s aid. 

Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store.

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imperial Japanese Navy pilots were an elite corps.  They lead the world in developing naval aviation between the First and Second World Wars.  Although their equipment was modern and tactics were cutting edge, their values and collective identity were based in something much older.  They were the modern incarnation of Japan’s ancient warrior caste, the Samurai, and adhered to the warrior code of bushido.  Saburo Sakai was one of them.  He fought throughout the war, became a leading ace, and was one of the very few who survived to write his story.

Don Silcock joins me in the studio today to talk about Papua New Guinea.  Having travelled to PNG many times over the last 20 years Don guides us through the country as we highlight many of the stunning locations available to tourism and in particular, divers.

Dons website: Indo Pacific Images

Topics of discussion include:

The history of various locations, the people who explored and created what we have today and the origins of the phrase "Muck Diving."

Locations:
 
Tufi Resort
Kokopo
Kavieng
Tawali Resort
Walindi Plantation Resort
Port Moresby and Loloata
Milne Bay
Kimbe Bay
New Ireland
Raja Ampat
Rabaul
Madang

Liveaboards:
MV Chertan
Mv Febrina
MV Oceania

During the show I mentioned my good buddy BJ Glover who is an amazing photographer, check out his website at BJG Productions 

If you would like assistance with your logistics, planning and bookings in PNG shoot me (or Don) a mail or comment below and we'll be happy to help.  

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