williams999
Australian expat in Papua New Guinea
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About me
Australian
Lives in Port Moresby
Registration: 01 June 2014
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Ela Murray vs Boroko/Korobosea International Schools by PracticAli
I've just been offered a position in Port Moresby, and am trying to get some feedback re: schools for my kids (5 & 11yrs). Ela Murray seems to be the most popular, particularly amongst Australian expats. However, I nearly fell over when I ...
Neither of these schools are benchmarked to Australian education. Forget them - try St Joseph's International which is linked to NSW curriculum. Much more realistic fees too. IEA schools (TISLO and Boroko) have lost the plot - used to be the ... Read More
living in pom by mikkaken
I want information about living in Papua new guinea
Just don't bring your wife / family wahtever you do. There have been two expat rapes in the past 4 weeks - both in their own homes! It used to be great here and relatively safe. Those days have gone. treat is as a place to make some reasonable ... Read More
living in pom by mikkaken
I want information about living in Papua new guinea
Fully agree with these cmments - been her 11 years and it is more dangerous now than ever. Mike W Read More
Is png safe or unsafe to work and live? by pinkchic
hi to all of you, i am just a newbie here and i've read some of your post. and i just wanna ask how about this year, is it safe or unsafe to work and live in png?i have a jobe offer but i am thinking twice about it coz i've read a lot of posts ...
Hi Pinkchik, I am probably a bit late however thought that i would just add a few comments which may assist other readers. After 11 years in PNG, living in several towns, we are now leaving. The 'nasty' crimes are steadily getting worse; ... Read More
Is is safe for a single white female to live & work on PNG? by Jennifer May Hill
Hi Am considering a job in PNG:- Is it safe for a single white female? Cost of living? Accommodation quality? Shopping? Entertainment? Please advise by return email Kind Regards Jennifer
In short - No! a single white female is the prime target for the gangs that cruise the streets in their cars looking for easy targets. I have lived in Joburg - it is a breeze compared to Port Moresby - whatever the money they are offering you, it is ... Read More
Life in PNG - expat feedback required by daveclarke5013
Hi there, I am considering an expat role, located in Lae. Would appreciate feedback on expats experiences of living there? Would you recommend my wife & 10 year old boy living there also? Company is flying us there this Thursday to have a look ...
Wise decision Dave, This use to be a great place but the security issue now totally confines a lifestyle. In our company non-working spiouses last betwenn 1 and 6 months, and they also have great accommodation with facilities. Mike Read More
living in png by teddybare
Hi we are looking at excepting a job in PMG Port Moseby. Accommodation is part of the package at airways apartments . There is so little info. they have a web page with some good pics but want more info about facilities. What is included what do we ...
Hi Teddybare, We have been in PNG for a number of years and know the airways well. Yes, they are noce and safe and secure - probably the best in Mpresby. However you are next to an airfield an 10kms form town and the shops and the drive their is ... Read More
Life in PNG - expat feedback required by daveclarke5013
Hi there, I am considering an expat role, located in Lae. Would appreciate feedback on expats experiences of living there? Would you recommend my wife & 10 year old boy living there also? Company is flying us there this Thursday to have a look ...
Hi Dave, We have been in PNG and have finally made the decision to go finish. The man reason is that the wife has had enough - you can only be a prisoner in your own home for so long. Yes, we were in Lae for a while but in Moresby now. I would very ... Read More