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CathPorter

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Australian expat in Papua New Guinea

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Australian, Single

Lives in Port Moresby, National Capital

Registration: 04 May 2017

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CathPorter replied to a thread
4 years ago
Dew1

looking for someone by Dew1

Hi, I lived in Lae from early 1974 to 1976. I am trying help my sister locate a friend. Looking for Anne M*. About 60 years old. Lived in Lae PNG in 1973 /1974..we were school friends and lost touch when she returned to Brisbane Australia and I ...

CathPorter replied to a thread
4 years ago
Dew1

looking for someone by Dew1

Hi, I lived in Lae from early 1974 to 1976. I am trying help my sister locate a friend. Looking for Anne M*. About 60 years old. Lived in Lae PNG in 1973 /1974..we were school friends and lost touch when she returned to Brisbane Australia and I ...

CathPorter

Hi there, I was in Lae from 1980 and still in PNG now. I would recommend Facebook. There is a group on there called "i used to live in papua new guinea (png)". The name on your message was blocked by security. Cheers Cath Read More

CathPorter replied to a thread
6 years ago
Aze PNG

PInoys Life in PNG by Aze PNG

Hi. I got an offer in PNG. Can anyone share their experiences in relation to cost of living and lifestyle in PNG? What salary range should one must accept to sustain reasonable lifestyle? What is the estimated taxes imposed by the Government to ...

CathPorter

You need to make sure your accommodation and transport is covered in your contract. Rent is very expensive here. Normally, you have to pay for food and internet yourself. Food and Internet is not cheap here. Read More

CathPorter replied to a thread
6 years ago
Blatchynz

Help - Newbie from NZ has a few questions about working in PNG by Blatchynz

Hi Everyone As the title suggests I am from NZ and currently have a job offer on the cards that I am considering. The position is as a Sales Manager in the Engineering sector based in Port Moresby. As I don't want to talk too publicly ...

CathPorter

Hi there, I am happy to help, been here for years. I realise it may be a bit late now. *** Read More

CathPorter replied to a thread
6 years ago
Radford

Help to find a childhood song from the 70s by Radford

I spent my early childhood in the highlands and in Port Moresby where my father helped establish the medical school. I have a song that I have been singing since I was seven and had always thought it was the national anthem until a few years ago ...

CathPorter

If you could give more info on the lyrics it may help. Read More

CathPorter replied to a thread
7 years ago
GuestPoster852

African moving to Port Moresby by GuestPoster852

Hi All, I am considering an opportunity in PNG to be based in POM. Am curious on how life is in POM for an African. Also considering the physical similarities between Melanesians and Africans, does this similarity help or does it come with more ...

CathPorter

There is quite a large African community in PNG. I think you would enjoy it here. Read More

CathPorter replied to a thread
7 years ago
angel_aphrodite

Salary range of Office Staff positions,Receptionist or Store Manager by angel_aphrodite

Hi everyone! Is there anyone here knows the salary range of Admin Assistant, Document Controller, Receptionist or Store Manager? Dependent visa holder but planning to look for a job in Kokopo once I get there.

CathPorter

Very hard to get approval to work in those areas of business. Read More