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24/05/2026

SIMBU PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT FORMALLY RECOGNISES LONG-RUNNING MUSEUM INITIATIVE & LAUNCHES TOURISM ASSOCIATION.
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23/05/2026

SIMBU PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT FORMALLY RECOGNISES LONG-RUNNING MUSEUM INITIATIVE & LAUNCHES TOURISM ASSOCIATION.

23 May 2025

WHAT began as a grassroots effort by a small group of cultural custodians has now received formal recognition from the Simbu Provincial Government.

Yesterday Governor Noah Kool officially launched the Simbu Museum and the Simbu Tourism Association, a move aimed at preserving the province’s cultural heritage and expanding community-led tourism.

The event, attended by the full members of the Provincial Executive Council, (PEC) community leaders and education representatives, marked the formal recognition of a museum initiative that Erick Sinebare and a handful of local figures including Mathias Kin and John Nils Siune started many years ago.

Sinebare began collecting and conserving Simbu artefacts in 1997, driven by a vision to teach young people about life in Simbu before colonisation.

Governor Noah Kool told the gathering the provincial government would not only recognise past community efforts but also build on them, committing funding and administrative support to safeguard cultural assets.

“Knowing our belonging, language, way of life, local knowledge and traditions is important because it makes us who we are,” Governor Kool said.

Kool said the museum and the new tourism association will create jobs, empower local operators and give Simbu a stronger voice in national tourism planning.

He urged communities to take pride in their heritage and to work with the government to develop tourism that benefits villages across the province.

Erick Sinebare, director of the Simbu Museum, described the launch as a long‑awaited milestone.

He recalled how the museum started as a small, community-led initiative and urged continued support for efforts to document and pass on Simbu traditions, artefacts and stories.

Sinebare also outlined a broader dream, to collaborate with partners across the Highlands to establish a Highlands Museum in Simbu that showcases the region’s shared cultures.

Kiak Olto, speaking for the Simbu education board, said the museum will be a valuable teaching resource for local history and culture and thanked organisers for strengthening ties between schools and the museum.

Organisers said they will formalise partnerships with cultural groups and education institutions, train community tourism operators and promote Simbu as a cultural tourism destination at national and regional levels.
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22/05/2026

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21/05/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE/TOK SAVE
The people of Simbu Province and Papua New Guinea are advised that the official launch of
📌Simbu Museum
📌Simbu Tourism Association, and the
📌Community Tourism Expo Program launch is Confirmed for tomorrow
Date: Friday 22nd May 2026
Venue: Simbu’s capital Kundiawa Town.

📌The event is expected to bring together community leaders, government representatives, tourism stakeholders, and members of the public to celebrate and promote Simbu’s rich cultural heritage and growing tourism potential.

The general public is encouraged to attend and support the event as Simbu continues to promote and preserve its cultural identity for future generations.

For more information
Contact: Eric Sinebare 70690338
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20/05/2026

PACIFIC CORPORATE RETURN GOLD SPONSOR FOR USSY RUGBY LEAGUE .
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20/05/2026

18/05/2026

GENA TRIBE MARKS FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF PEACE AND RECONCILIATION PROGRAM//

(18 May 2026)

SIMBU- The people of the Gena tribe in Gena Waugla LLG, Kerowagi District, celebrated the first anniversary of a community peace and reconciliation program yesterday at Kendene Catholic Parish.

Spearheaded by the St. Christopher Alive Association under the Catholic Diocese of Kundiawa, the program brought rival clans together last year to reconcile decades-old feuds and to commit to abandoning sorcery-related violence, ma*****na use, homebrew drinking, and tribal fighting.

Father Christopher Onguglo, founder of the St. Christopher Alive Association, said there is reason to celebrate because the Gena community is no longer the same.

“Mindset change and attitude shifts are slowly taking place across communities,” he said.

He added that incidents of drinking-related violence, sorcery accusations, and tribal fighting have decreased, while peace, harmony and law-abiding behaviour are gradually returning.

Father Onguglo also thanked members of the association — known locally as “Brothers” — for their role in driving the community’s transformation.

Community leader Api Gigmai praised the association and its volunteers for restoring normalcy and urged residents to maintain law and order.

“Gena now is different from decades ago,” he said, noting that social change depends on individuals and requires everyone’s participation to keep discipline in homes, communities and across the tribe.

Maru Kolkia echoed those sentiments and urged young men to take responsibility and lead the community with pride and dignity rather than engaging in activities that harm communal wellbeing.

As part of the reconciliation effort, 33 young men from the Gena tribe completed a five-session community curriculum addressing sorcery-accusation-related violence.

The seven-week program focused on the law, personal and community responsibility, and the role of faith and leadership in preventing violence and building peace in Papua New Guinea.

The curriculum was delivered by the Melanesian Institute of Goroka in partnership with Divine Word University.

Speaking on behalf of the graduates, youth representative Peter Kasper thanked the St. Christopher Alive Association, the Melanesian Institute and the Catholic Diocese of Kundiawa for enabling them to learn practical skills to promote peace.

He said the training was timely, coming after last year’s reconciliation, and that the 33 graduates are prepared to advocate and apply what they learned to ensure Gena does not return to its troubled past.
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18/05/2026

2026 MD Rugby League 9s
Peace Cup 2nd Edition
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18/05/2026

Pacific Corporate Group of Companies yesterday renewed its gold sponsorship of the United Sinesine Yongomugl [USSY] Rugby League, contributing K50,000 to support the district’s growing rugby program.

Read more: https://www.nbc.com.pg/post/35803/pacific-corporate-backs-rugby-comp-in-sinesine-yongomugl-with-k50000-sponsorship

18/05/2026

A renewed focus on youth empowerment and district development featured prominently as Kundiawa‑Gembogl MP Mugua Dilu launched the second edition of '2026 MD Peace Cup' at Kundiawa Dickson’s Oval.

Read more: https://www.nbc.com.pg/post/35792/kundiawa-peace-cup-returns