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It was once considered a “No Go” zone for workers who wanted to look for rental accommodation but now the suburb of Gerehu in Port Moresby is changing its face. More developments both residential and commercial is part of the driving force behind this change of image in an area that is populated by low income earners as well as the unemployed. Most of the houses you will see in Gerehu, in particular, those from Stage 2 onwards to Stage 6 are low covenant houses owned by public servants who have now retired. Most would have passed on and their…
Without doubt, Daikoku Restaurant is the best Japanese restaurant in Port Moresby and its long presence is testament to providing an unique Japanese cuisine experience for residents and visitors alike. Over the Easter weekend, we paid a visit to Daikoku which is located above the SVS Supermarket at Harbour City. The location is perfect and considering the ongoing developments at Harbour City, Daikoku is bound to be one of the major attractions to tenants in this fast growing waterfront development. The menu is what you would find at a typical Japanese restaurant with all the sushi and sashimi. The best…
In the centre Port Moresby’s business district is the Deloitte Tower. The building houses some of the country’s biggest companies like Westpac, Kina Group and Tobacco giant British American Tobacco. The naming rights of the building was secured by global accounting firm Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and was built by Japanese construction company Kumagai Gumi. Deloitte Tower was once the tallest commercial building in the city but that has been surpassed by the Grand Papua Hotel which is adjacent to it and only a short walk across Musgrave Street. As the city develops into a more modern and vibrant one with…
You know, there is something unique and not to mention “electrifying” about traditional Manus dances that sets them a distant apart from the others. Most Papua New Guinea cultural dances are somewhat predictable and while that can be said Manus too, the difference is that the Manus bring a lot of buzz to the stage so to speak. Firstly, the drums or garamuts as they are known set scene followed by the men and women coming right at you. We’ve enjoyed the occasion every time the Manus are on stage and we’ve made sure that we leave with some quality…
CPL Group, PNG’s homegrown retailer, announces the official opening of their new retail business, Jack’s of PNG, this Friday, April 17. This new retail business marks an important expansion for the company and a significant step towards elevating the shopping experience in PNG. Located at Waigani Central, the site of Jack’s of PNG, the 800-square-meter space feature spaces to be used for exciting merchandise mix on apparel and accessories plus corporate sales on company uniforms. With an increasing number of residents and office spaces in nearby areas, CPL Group’s Waigani Central is poised to be the preeminent venue for complete…
As Port Moresby city continues to grow at a rapid rate, the number of billboards or signage being erected around the city is also growing. More opportunities are propping up for marketers and there’s bound to be a lot more in major parts of the city. There’s a few interesting ones around the city, some awkward ones and not to mention some that are bizarre. Let’s take a look at some of those ones that have caught our attention for the good and not so good reasons. The Best The best billboard in terms of impact and purpose has to…