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Security Officer by Day, Fashion Designer by Night

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Charity organization announces Madang Pageant

Charity organization announces Madang Pageant

A pioneer charity supporter, a Philanthropist in Papua New Guinea and Madang, Maureen Hill, has announced that the annual Miss Madang Pageant will commence this year on the 24th of July. “We will be having the pageant again this year and we are happy to announce a new title to this event.” Described as the Social Event of the year, the annual pageant will be introducing a male category, “we can…

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The Last of the Von Trapp Musical Family: The story of Maria Franziska von Trapp

The Last of the Von Trapp Musical Family: The story of Maria Franziska von Trapp

Featured in many films and in the hearts of many worldwide, the iconic film ‘The Sound of Music,’ touched the hearts of many. However, the famous film was indeed based on the lives of the Von Trapp family. The Von Trapp family consisted of 7 children, their father Capt. Georg and mother Agathe Whitehead. Agathe sadly died from the scarlet fever in 1922 as their third eldest daughter, Maria,…

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A leader from a thousand tribes, a proud Papua New Guinean

A leader from a thousand tribes, a proud Papua New Guinean

Sir Peter Barter remembers his political and his personal relationship with the Late Grand Chief Rt. Hon. Sir Michael Somare. “It has been an absolute privilege to have known the great Grand Chief, we have shared some good and bad times together,” said Sir Peter as he laughed while recalling his fondest memories with Sir Michael Somare. Sir Peter Barter was and still is one of Sir Michael’s…

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Tultuls and Luluais from the Territory of New Guinea

Tultuls and Luluais from the Territory of New Guinea

An expert in historical Australian badges explains the history of the Tultul and Luluaibadges. Dr William Mira, an Associate and past President of the Australian Numismatic Society had described the Tultul and Luluai badges as a unique part of PNG history during the German and later the Australian administrative era. “These badges are and will be the only tangible reminder of Papua New Guinea’s…

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MTS Congratulates its sponsored DWU Graduates

MTS Congratulates its sponsored DWU Graduates

By MTS’ Marketing Division Madang’s pioneer tourism company congratulates its sponsored-graduates. Melanesian Tourist Services’ (MTS) staff were recently present during Divine Word University’s (DWU) 39th graduation ceremony, commending the achievements of three (3) graduating students. MTS had sponsored Thomas Dedmai, Trevor Ledibo and Anton Selve, who was also a bronze medallist winner for…

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Madang's Historic Resort chooses its Pageant Queen

Madang’s Historic Resort chooses its Pageant Queen

With the annual Miss Madang Pageant planned to take place on the 24th to the 25th of July, the Melanesian Tourist Services Ltd (MTS) took Dominica Wuliyelo for a cruise aboard their vessel, the Kalibobo Spirit on Sunday the 7th.

Domica Wuliyelo, a Tourism and Hospitality student at the Divine Word University said that she was honoured to represent Madang Resort.

Dominica said this in an interview…

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Gates saw it coming, nobody listened

Former Health Minister describes the prediction by Bill Gates as a realistic prediction

Sir Peter Barter, the Managing Director for the Melanesian Tourist Services Ltd (MTS) is a former Health Minister, he said that the predictions by Bill Gates was real, “but nobody listened.”

“Despite his warnings, his recommendation fell on deaf ears, in PNG and elsewhere.”

During his talk on TED Talks in…

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Tourism Company donates soap to an Island Village

A tourism organization has delivered its first batch of soap cartons to an Island Village.

The Melanesian Foundation has recently donated 14 cartons of ‘Klina’ soap to Krangket Island, following a brief meeting with the Ward 1 Councillor, Rodney Selan, earlier this week.

The foundation, with the assistance from the Madang Arts Maniacs (MAM) and the Niugini Dive Adventures (NDA), delivered soaps…

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Melanesian Foundation assists to prevent COVID-19

A Ward Council member has thanked the Melanesian Foundation for donating soaps. 

Ward 1 Councillor in Madang, Rodney Selan, said that the cartons of soap donated will be used to promote regular hand washing in the Bel Villages in Madang.

Rodney was speaking during an interview recently at the Madang Resort.

“The soaps given to the villagers will assist to promote hand washing, a step towards the…

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Tourist Foundation assists local Madang Artists

The Melanesian Foundation has recently assisted a local Madang artists’ association to create posters that raise awareness against the Corona Virus.

Robert Banasi from Madang Arts Maniacs (MAM), has thanked the Chairman and Founder of the Melanesian Foundation, Sir Peter Barter.

“We thank you Sir Peter and the Chamber of Commerce for your continued support and look forward to working with you…

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The Kiap's Wife

The Kiap’s Wife

Jan Sinclair tells the story of her husband, the late Dr. James Sinclair. 

‘A lot of people know about Jim’s work but they don’t know a lot about him’ she said, as she stood proudly with a smile radiantly beaming across the many faces eager to hear the story of her late husband during the launch of his last book DIWAI, The history of The Divine Word University.

Jan Sinclair was the wife of a man…

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Why the Sepik River needs Tourists

Why the Sepik River needs Tourists

Drenched in rain, his black raincoat flattered with the wind, Raymond gladly smiled as he helped tourists to make their way aboard Kalibobo Spirit’s river truck.

Born and raised in Migendo Village, along the Sepik River in the East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea, Raymond Maika enjoys his job aboard the Melanesian Tourist Services’ (MTS) Kalibobo Spirit.

Raymond’s father was a worker for the…

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Madang's Dive Center Cleans the sea

Madang’s Dive Center Cleans the sea

Madang’s PADI Dive Centre and its historical resort cleans Madang’s Harbor.

Both the staff of the Nuigini Dive Adventures (NDA) and the Madang Resort worked closely together to clean the Madang Harbour during Madang’s Clean-athon on Saturday the 21st.

NDA’s Chief Dive Instructor, Nacanieli (Nathan) Yavala, said that a lot of rubbish can be found in the Harbor.

“We concentrate on the rubbish on…

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Diving in Madang with Tetsuya Nakamura

Diving in Madang with Tetsuya Nakamura

Carrying his scuba tanks, giving high-fives to random people as he passed by, Tetsuya Nakamura says that he has the best job in the world, “why would I give up any of this, I love it!” said Tetsuya.

The 26-year-old from Kumamoto province in Japan enjoys his job as a Dive Instructor for the Niugini Dive Adventures (NDA).

“I have one older sister and one older brother, there’s three of us,” said…

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Tupira, the Surfing Community

Tupira, the Surfing Community

Laughing with the locals, speaking Tok Pisin and greeting the many guests that arrive at the Tupira Surf Club, Michael loves his job, “what better way to live your life then to surf, be with your friends and just enjoy life,” said Michael as he looked at the waves.

Michael Gordon first arrived at Tupira in 2015, “and I’ve never looked back since,” he said as he laughed.

Along the North Coast…

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Australian Enjoys Madang’s Snorkeling Adventure

Australian Enjoys Madang’s Snorkeling Adventure

Madang, 5th of November 2019— A Senior Research Staff from the Divine Word University (DWU) has recently thanked the Niugini Dive Adventures (NDA) for providing the best Snorkelling Experience in Madang.

Kylie McKenna, the Director for Social Research at DWU and her two colleagues went for a ‘Half Day’ Snorkelling Trip with NDA.

NDA’s Half Day Snorkelling Adventure starts from 9am till 12pm.

Kyli…