n4m1
Papua New Guinean expat in Zambia
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17
About me
Papua New Guinean
Lives in Solwezi
Registration: 02 December 2012
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move to solwezi by aslisilk
Hey we are going to move to solwezi too. We got two girls seven and ten. I would like to get some information about life and community there. The asli
Hi Aslisilk, Have a look at my post ''Pictures - Out and About Zambia''. There are a lot of photographs of Solwezi in my Album. That will give you some ideas of what the place is like. Read More
Anyone who can share their experience(in Zambia) with us ?? by ElenaCalcii
Hello everybody!!! I am a romanian girl who lives in Italy at the moment.My partner (he is italian) and I would like to move over to Zambia and start a business in the tourism ( a lodge, a resort) but at the moment we are lacking some very important ...
Hi Elena, Zambia is a peaceful place, for the 2 years I have been here, I have heard and seen a lot of expats moving into the country and some engaging in long term commitment like farming, tourism, setting up shops etc. and some are not returning ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Zambia by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Zambia, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
Best Reasons to live in Zambia. 1. Very Safe. 2. Cheaper. 3. Climate is good. 4. Nature 5. A different experience. Read More
º£½ÇÂÒÂ× blog gatherings in Zambia by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Zambia º£½ÇÂÒÂ× members in real life? Organizing an º£½ÇÂÒÂ× meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An º£½ÇÂÒÂ× meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Hi Julien, It would be nice to meet people from the blog. Lusaka would be an ideal place to meet but I live 9 hours drive from Lusaka and only visit 2-3 times a year when my partner has day offs and the kids are on holidays. Just some things to ... Read More
PIH --enlighten me anyone.... by cryztyn
i am a registered nurse here in the philippines and would like to know any info regarding Pacific International Hospital. I got an offer and i'm a little confused right now since I've read some posts regarding the PIH issues. I've read recently that ...
Hi. My family and I were in Port Moresby in January 2013. We visited PIH. It has not ceased. Infact it had expanded ie. PIH had taken over one of the other private hospital that we were familiar with. I think they are short of staff, service is very ... Read More
Adopt a child from PNG by Cambodia7
My wife and I would like to adopt a child from PNG. We are Australians but live in PNG and will eventually take the child with us back to Australia. Has anyone got any advice about how we can do this? Is it difficult in PNG?Thanks in ...
Try Check. Papua New GuineaÂ’s Adoption Authority Office of Child Welfare, Department for Community Development Sanbra Haus P.O. Box 7354 Boroko, NCD Papua New Guinea Tel: 675-325-9893 Read More
Western Union Bank by daniemay
Is there any western union bank in Lae? How can I send money from Lae to Philippines?
Hi Dan, The Bank of South Pacific and the Postal Services in PNG are agents for Western Union. Read More
Looking for work in Papua New Guinea by khadim 88
hello i am khadim from sénégal , i want come to new guinea for work you can help
Khadim, Look up JDA - John Davidson and Associates (Recruitment Co.) and Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Project PNG. You will find a list of companies associated with the project. Read More
Visiting Neighbouring Countries
My family and I live in Zambia and would like to visit neighbouring countries like Tanzania and Zimbabwe by road and visit other parts of Africa too. We a are bit reluctant because Papua New Guinea is not a country that is widely known like ... Read More
FIFO Experiences by miningqs
Hello Everyone, I am interested in hearing from women who are working in PNG on FIFO rosters, particularly in the mining sector, for an article that I am putting together for an Arts subject. If there is anyone who would like to contribute their ...
Hi Miningqs, This info. may be useful or not. Iam from the otherside ie. Iam a PNGuinean used to be on FIFO at a mine. The presence of an expat women is encouraging in a mining scene because we have the perception that driving trucks, being a ... Read More
PNG : life and challenges ? by brad-o-sarus rex
recently moved to PNG from SA, Been here now # months and will admit this is challenging to say the least, However I love it. I have traveled the world lived in some funny places and worked in just as weird places, Coming from Africa I thought ...
Hi Brad, This is so true. I am now in Africa and sad to say but I agree with you that PNG (my home) is a very challenging place to live in. Iam now enjoying the change away from home. Anyway, I'd like to know weather you have return to SA lately ... Read More
auditor in PNG by theaccountant
Greetings everyone! Im considering a job offer in PNG as an auditor. It offers USD 1,300.00 plus free accomodation, transportation, medical insurance, paid vacation leave and airfare. Is this offer reasonable enough for me? I appreciate for any ...
Hi Guys, I do not have much information on SVS in Lae, but had a relative who worked for SVS in Port Moresby in accounts. She is not an expat but through the company she now works at a mine. I know expatriates who worked for company similar to SVS ... Read More
Moving to Solwezi - any advice/tips much appreciated by mlaxhman
We are moving to Solwezi from the UK and was wondering if anyone had any advice on what to bring if anything in particular. We have two young children (2yrs and 9 months) and wanted to know if there were others out there with young children to ...
Hi mlaxhman, I hope this reply is not too late. Welcome. I believe you are coming to work and live at the mining estate? I live at Solwezi at the mining estate. The houses are fully furnished. To know exactly what is on the house. Ask the housing ... Read More