41ST INDEPENDANCE CELEBRATIONS IN NORTHERN (ORO) PROVINCE

Sohe & Ijivitari celebrates PNG's 41st Independence Anniversary in true Oro fashion!

Minister Gore acknowledges the crowd while Member Arore embraces his wife son.

Popondetta (Northern Province) came alive on the 16^th of September 2016 in commemoration of Papua New Guinea’s 41^st Independence anniversary.  



The guard of honour bracing the heat with true patriotism.

The Minister for Community Development, Religion & Youth and the Member for Sohe, Hon. Delilah Pueka Gore was received as a guest of honour and was bestowed the guard of honour inspection of the CIS personnel.

The health services in Popondetta got a surprise when they were blessed when the two local MPs from Sohe and Ijivitari took into consideration their importance and helped fund the health centres operations on.


David Arore took the lead in organising everything through his DDA.

He presented  K200, 000. 00 from his DDA Health sector component to Popondetta General Hospital to enhance its operations. K100, 000.00 will go to the Maternity wing and the balance will go to the hospital's general administration. 

In addition, Minister Gore further presented another cheque worth K250, 000. 00 to  Anglican Church runned health services from the National Government through the National Gaming Control Board. 

Minister Gore had prepared her own celebration plans at her electorate (Sasembata village–Higaturu LLG) but the mood and atmosphere of the whole celebration prompted her to team up with David Arore to show the people of Popondetta that Sohe and Ijivitari (the only two districts in Popondeta) are together on this special occasion.

The Sohe entertainment crew include, Taita -Maraga, B-Rad Productions, Baine (Twin Tribes) and local supporting bands like Daugos and TT- Rockz.



Minister Gore's entertainment team being welcomed by her at Comfort hotel.

Brad, TT-Rockz, Taita Maraga and Baine entraining the crown at Sesembata village.

Photo Gallery of Independence at Oval Northern Province, Popondetta

Minister Gore being greeted by CIS Officer.

The two MPs seated as formal greetings aired by the MC.

Stand at Ease!!!!

Town Lord Mayor, Mr Norman Ivaupa giving the welcome address.

Minister Gore addressing the crowd.

Momo Kabua, Simon and Mother Joan posing at Girua airport after arrival.



CIS Band officially opening the celebration with their marching band.

Deputy CEO, Mr Eduru and Minister's staff Gregory Kramer all geared up!

B-Rad & a die hard fan, Jonathan Bomai ready for show down.

NBC Media team- Bradley Gregory (TV) and Momo Kabua (Radio).



Young Oro lasses working on their moves.



Elders taking the leading in promoting the Oro culture.

Philimon Jamota with the company of Taita Maraga's band.

  

K-DUMEN, family, fans and Oro's powerful boy John Guba and Disok.

Photo Gallery of Independence at Sasembata village,Sohe District - Popondetta.

Minister Gore being welcomed and escorted by the excited crowd.

Excited "save pes" walking through the stalls for the most favoured nut!

Sports reps. awaiting their presentation hour.

The least we forget Security was at its best with Mr Kaupa and team.

Nigel very eager to belt the drums.



Dunstan and crew enjoying the day and opted for a shot. 



Excited groundsmen, Sam already in mood.



Vale belting the out the Oro vides.



TT-Rocks lead vocalist, Enjo Dabix awaiting his turn eagerly?

People behind the scene; Disok Bukah, Tau Gapi, Ebamo Eduhuru.

Taita Maraga taking the Sasembata Community by storm.

Crazy fans posing for the moment.

Minster Gore addressing her people during the celebration.

B-Rad production took the whole event all through to night fall.



Delightful fans pose for the camera.

The Media Team of Independence 2016.

Thank you very much Hon. Delilah Pueka Gore, Member for Sohe and Minister for Religion, Youth & Community Development for a marvellous Independence celebration this year.

You had the heart for your people since you took office and such approaches in taking national events to the rural communities where bulk of the population reside shows that your leadership is at home with the people, like a mother to her off springs.

"YOU YA BEAUTIFUL MAMA BLO SOHE!!!!!

ORO...ORO...ORO!

SOHE - TT-ROCKZ BAND OF ORO PROVINCE

TT-Rockz & Daugos belting out the Oro vibes!


TT-Rockz & Daugos bashing it out during a concert at Red Rocks Bar in support of Wame Blood.

The TT-Rockz bands of Sohe District in the Northern Province have been popping the air waves in POM city for the past couple of months now.

The duo from the rural outskirts of Central Kaiva collaborated in the aim of reviving the fading sounds of Oro.

The collaboration was inspired by Moqai, a popular local artist with his hit single “Sohe Butterfly”. Enzo Dabix, a former radio announcer cum musician interpreted Moqai’s hit song(Sohe Butterfly) and being inspired by that, he went on to mobilize youths from his area and formed a band called TT-Rockz. He teamed up a well-known local artist known as Ambros "Daugos Band" and after numerous gigs within their local communities they migrated to Port Moresby and have working on an album while being invited as supporting band to various popular artists like B-Red, Lista Serum,  Leonard Kania, Uga Mates and Wame Blood, EMPIS of Oro etc..

Wame Blood, B-Red, Webstar, TT-Rocks & Daugos in a media conference at Red Rock Bar.

Their local Member and Minister, Hon. Delilah Gore was very supportive and encouraged them to continue to involve youths to take up such productive activities.

" I have big plans for the youths in my electorate but if the youths can initiate such productive projects like these than it will make it easier for us the government to throw our support.


R-L: Minister Gore, Enzo Dabix, B-Red and Daugos during a brief meeting with their local MP

Youths are the leaders of tomorrow and we the government are aware of that and as my ministry caters for the youth through the National Youth Development Authority (NYDA), formally National Youth Commission. 

But due to budget constraints we may be slow in implementing our policies and bills but it is very rewarding o see youths taking the initiative in helping themselves," said Gore.

" I have big plans for the youths in my electorate but if the youths can initiate such productive projects like these than it will make it easier for us the government to throw their support."

SOHE - SAIHO HEALTH CENTRE GETS RELIEF

SOHE - SAIHO HEALTH CENTER GETS RELIEF

 

Sohe District has once again seen the current government’s hand in its developmental progress through the DSIP funds administered through Sohe district administration.

Minister Gore addressing the crown during the occasion

Even though the political climate was facing its own drought, Saiho District Health Center was given a special visit by the Prime Minister, Hon. Peter O’niell and his senior ministers took the time to officiate the ground breaking ceremony of the health center.

The delegates include, Hon. Sir Puka Temu, Minister for Public Service, Hon. Mao Zeming, Minister for Fisheries, Hon. Douglas Tomuriesa, Minister for Forestry the PNC candidate for Ijivitari Open Seat, Mr David Arore.

The Prime Minister’s visit to Oro province was long overdue because of the sensitive issues concerning the country which he was committed to. But manage to spare time on Saturday 29^th October to fly over to endorse his candidate for Ijivtari open seat and continued on the Sohe electorate to perform the ground-breaking ceremony of the Saiho Health Center.

Saiho Health Center is one of Sohe member and the host, Hon. Delilah Gore’s impact project through the DSIP program initiated by the O’Neil/ Dion government that in which has improved a lot of rural communities around the country.

Local dancer in full gear swaying to the beating drums awaiting PM & delegates arrival.

During the occasion, the Prime Minister presented a cheaque of K1.5 million which was a calculated portion of the DSIP funds of the district. 

The fund was aimed at furthering the health center’s renovations and other service improvements.

Satisfied youths of Saiho

“The current government is doing so many good things in the country. We are changing the way we educate our children, we changing the way provide health service, roads, bridges and airports and keeping the community safe and secure. In less than 3 years our country has seen a lot of changes which could have been done 40 years ago. Policies and plans have come and gone but ghastly leadership as always hindered progress and mismanagement has cost us so many wasted years and this government is here to deliver.

 

Popondetta needs strong leaders like Delilah Gore and David Arore who are always with the people to implement such important projects and judge this government through the polls in 2017,” said Prime Minster.

Video clips of Oro dancers celebrating PM's arrival

 

SOHE - RECONCILIATION AT MUMUNE VILLAGE

RECONCILIATION AT MUMUNE

Wednesday 09^th March 2016

Higaturu LLG, Ward 15  - Mumune Village

Minister & Member for Sohe being welcome by village elders

Services delivery in rural areas in our country is very daunting task faced by leaders due to rugged terrains, weather and most often the recipient of the services lack the understanding of the purposes of development.

As such, the people of Munune village in Ward 17 of Higaturu LLG in the Sohe District have taken the initiative to welcome their local MP, Hon. Delilah Gore also the Minister for Religion, Youth & Community Development to be part of a reconciliation ceremony to mark a new partnership in which political differences before and after elections have denied the people their rights to basic services which the Member has being tirelessly administering through other wards.

Oro traditional gift (podo) for the guests

“It’s not easy to put roads up in rural areas because locals demand compensation every now and then. Even though it’s the people’s right to claim compensation due to the destruction of natural resources and cash crops. But upgrading an existing road and being mocked at and given compensation claims just does not justify the situation. It only delays progress. So we need to change our attitudes. Blaming the governments all the time is a wrong mindset. The government is trying but it is you, the people who have to embrace development and change” said the Minister.

The O’Neill Dion government is focused on rural development by bestowing the powers to the District Administrations as the development authority to administer to its people and funds can be accessible without further delays. 

Beautiful Oro girls in their traditional attires to welcome Minister Gore 

But the onus is on the people to utilize such policies by working closely with the government to allow roads, bridges, schools and health service to be provided for the people.

“We must forget our difference and work together for the betterment of our future generations. Our children do not deserve be suffer due our indifference and politics” 

Minister Gore was overwhelmed by the reception and commended the ward and village leaders for the efforts in organizing the event. She further reiterated that she won’t be making any commitments as such because politicians have the tendencies to make promises but when the political climate changes, these commitments are forgotten and causes confusions among us.

SOHE - TARA PURI ROAD BREAKING CEREMONY

SOHE - TARA PURI ROAD BREAKING CEREMONY

Tuesday 08^th March 2016

Higaturu LLG, Sohe District, Popondetta Oro Northern Province

Northern Province has been ravaged with natural disasters over the past few years which has affected many roads and bridge infrastructures in the province. And early this year, the province faced another of these disasters which destroyed more than seven bridges.

Girua bridge under construction through PNG Australia TSSP 

The O’Neill Dion government has responded through the Department of Works by sending experts to collect data to remedy the problem and AusAid through their Transport Sector Support Program (TSSP) have invested K139 million as a joint partnership to ensure that the damaged bridges are rehabilitated.

Meanwhile, the Open member for Sohe district and Minister for Religion, Youth & Community Development, Hon. Delilah P Gore went her own way with her DDA team to put up roads to assist her people in her district during their time of distress.

After rehabilitating the Sasembata, Awala and Kendata road the in past two years the Tara-Puri road was recently declared open and ready for rehabilitation after intense negotiations with the land owners.

Tari-Puri road was a daunting task for the member since it took almost one and a half year to get the road rehabilitated due to weather conditions, compensation claims and political enmities.

Felling of rubber trees to cater for the road construction

“It will take almost 2-3 months to have the 10 Km Tara to Puri roads renewed with an estimated costing of K1.1 million. And due to budget constraints, the SDDA has assigned only K500, 000.00 which is from the carried on budget from the previous year that has now been used for clearance and grudging only. The balance will be allocated during the upcoming DDA meetings,” said the Minister during her speech at the opening.

Almost K200, 000.00 was paid as compensation to the land owners due to the loss of cash crop like rubber and betel-nuts and other garden produces. The Department of Primary Industries scoped and valued the cash crops and the Value General certified the payment through SDDA.

Minister Delilah Gore and the DDA executives addressing the media during the opening

Now the people of Tara and Puri will have access to basic services and their cash crops can be sold for what it is worth. Thanks to their mother and mandated leader, Hon. Delilah Gore’s vision and the people of Tara –Puri for their consent in helping them help themselves.

CONGRATULATIONS HON. DAVID ARORE!



Hon. David Arore addressing the media at the state function room (Parliament House). Pic by JVS

David Arore, the undisputed leader of the Afore constituency in Ijivitari Electorate in Northern province has proven to the critics and election petitioners that he is still the mandate leader of the Ijivitari district.

David has been a firebrand and radical politician since he entered politics in 2007 and like many other politicians, critics had their way of branding him but he stood tall and fought his way back to his rightful seat.  

Within PNG political circle, David is known for is elusive lobbying tactics and sought by many senior politicians who don't have the guts to change the political climates.

At times even his inputs have costs his image job but his voters have never given up on him....yet!

"CONGRATULATIUONS HON. DAVID ARORE, MP"

Congratulations from the Member for Sohe District and the Ministre for Relioguon. Youth & Community Development - Hon. Delilah Gore, MP.

SOHE - Delilah Gore Still Enduring

Northern Province witnessed and announced the victory of Ms Delilah Gore as the Member for Sohe District from the 2012 National General Elections after landslide victory. Most of us know little about Papua New Guinea's fifth ever female MP, 

Delilah Gore, the first woman to be elected in the 2012 elections. She polled 6105 to runner up Henry Amuli's 4112 votes.

Popondettas around the country were proud recipients of their first female political leader. It was the most jubilant victory for the people of Oro and Papua New Guinea. The people of Sohe have chosen a female political leader to lead them and to bring about a different approach in service delivery through eyes of a mother. Women have always been behind the scene and Orokaivans did not have any hesitation in casting their vote in declaring their very own Sohe Butterfly! 

They were never wrong! Hon. Delilah Gore had the qualities, local knowledge and heart of a mother who was able to lead her people.

Even though, politics in Papua New Guinea is dominated by the men folk. The O’Neil/ Dion government through the global approaches in empowering women participation in a country’s development have been honored to have her on board to balance out gender issues in the politic arena. Although Ms Gore still maintains that women must earn their place at the Parliament house. She still emphasizes that; “Women must compete with the man during national elections by sweating through the thick and thin of election campaign struggles and not to devise easy routes to get in. Because an easy way in, is an easier way out. And it will lack the patriotic essence of a genuine leader. We must not over look our cultural barriers where women are the lesser class, we must face them to prove our strengthens, values and worth in providing an alternative leadership.”

Politicians are like a celebrities and his or her life are closely monitored by the public. The common perception of politicians through the public eye is either respectful, envious, jealousy or curiosity. Either of these perceptions can cause a desirable and non-desirable outcome depending on the timing, situation, location, etc.

Moreover, human beings have the tendency to recall and make known the little defects of a fellow human rather than the good deeds he or she had done. That is pure ignorance and can be even worse when the media grabs hold of it and blows it up to put a price tag. In the media world most bad news grabs a lot of attentions and it sells too! That is even worse for public figures like politicians.

Delilah Gore and Julie Soso being received by joyous  & cheerful  crowd

at the Jackson’s airport after their victories after  the 2012 general elections.

But the Honorable member for Sohe electorate has nothing serious to worry about as she was already performing to high standards since the last elections through her practical approaches and achievements which will be highlighted.

Oro Kaivas should be proud that their daughter has been delivering and endured the wrath of political life the past three (3) years but still maintains her composer. She has inspired women nationwide and proven critics wrong through her sensible approaches in problem solving and services delivery. Most of her male colleagues are very supportive of her feminine touch and presence in the political arena.

Even though politics has given our three female (3) MPs such trying times. They are still enduring and the Sohe Butterfly is very determine to deliver her visions for her district and cannot wait to get a dubious political power play which has been clouding and disturbing her ministry and district’s plans for quite a while.

The people of Sohe district and Popondetta as a whole can be rest assured that things will be back track and should not be worried as their MP as achieved a lot for them and the country.

Below are some her achievements at district level after been mandated has a political leader and within a duration of 3 years. Some of these projects are  completed and others still ongoing.

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INFRASTRUCTURES

 

Existing roads rehabilitation-Sasembata, Sairope, Boru/ Evasusu, Dikowari and Tibeki/ Barevoturu- Ongoing
 

New Roads-Tara to Puri and Kanga to Asimba-Ongoing

Existing Bridges Rehabilitation and New Bridge- Sohe District - Ongoing

HEALTH

 

Ambulances – Kokoda and Sangara Health Centers - Completed

Water Ambulances (Dinghy) - Ioma - Completed

\id-posts / Health Center Maintenance and New  Staff Housing- Ilimo, Sangara and Manau Health Centers - Ongoing

New Aid Post/Health Centre - Sasembata, Mangure and Kira Government Station - Ongoing

 

EDUCATION

 

International scholarships- Lincoln University - Ongoing

Domestic Scholarship-UPNG,DWI,UOG,PAU, Balop & Madang

Teachers Colleges’, St. Margret’s Nursing College, CTC (Madang, Lae & Popondetta

Skills Training), ITI, IBS, Sonoma & Newton Theological Colleges, PNGIA, and UNRE (Popondetta Campus) - Ongoing

 

Teachers’ In-servicing Meetings Facilitation-Sohe District as whole - Completed

New Teachers Housing-Dapari Primary Schoo l- Completed

Desktop Computers & Library Books Donation and Funding - Martys Secondary School,

Kokoda Skills Training Center,  Ajeka, Kokoda, Sasembata and Bare Primary Schools Completed

 

School Dental Clinic-Higaturu and Kokoda LLG Primary Schools - Ongoing

School Infrastructure Support – Sangara Vcational School - Completed

Institutional Support – UNRE (Popondetta Campus) - Completed

 

LAW & JUSTICE

 

Police Vehicles-Sangara and Kokoda - Completed

Police Station and Staff Housing Maintenance-Sangara - Completed

Court House Maintenance – Kokoda - Ongoing

Recruitment-Police College - Completed

Outstanding Allowances (2011)-MS4 - Completed

Training (Youth Self-Management) Program- Sohe District as a whole - Ongoing

 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

 

Sohe District Credit Scheme (SDCS) establishment-Sohe  District - Completed

Women in Agriculture (Horticulture & Flori-culture) Show - Completed

Oil Palm Growers Mill Counter Funding-Sohe District - Completed

 

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, YOUTHS, SPORTS & CHURCHES

 

St. Pauls Anglican Church Funding-Tembeki - Completed

Tembeki SDA Church Funding-Tembeki - Completed

Hohorita Eruption Day Funding – Hohorita - Completed

Sui (Oro OISCA) Agricultural Training Facilitation-Sui - Completed

Kokoda SDA Church Funding-Kokoda - Completed

Popondetta SDA Church Funding-Popondetta - Completed 

Popondetta Anglicare Funding-Popondetta - Completed

LLG Support Funding-Higaturu, Kokoda, Tamata, and Kira-Sohe district - Completed

Waseta Youth Hall-Waseta - Ongoing

Independence Celebrations – Kokoda - Completed

 

EMERGENCY & DISASTER

 

Transport Funding- Helicopter & Dinghy - Completed

Relief Supplies Funding and Purchasing-Food, Utensils, Water, Clothing etc - Ongoing

Duty allowances, Benefits-Emergency & District Officers and stakeholders - Completed

 

These are a few of her achievement during the first three (3) years of her rein but the honorable Member is committed to her five year development plan for her district will continue to complete most of projects. Truly a God knows a mother heart better.

Through her commitment and dedication she was granted to two (2) ministerial portfolios prior to her vice ministerial portfolio after the polls which required her to perform at the national level which required more of her time but she still endured it all and is currently the only female minister in the cabinet.