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PRIME MINISTER OPENS 6 HIGH QUALITY BRIDGES ALONG RAMU MADANG HIGHWAY by  Hon. Kessy Sawang, MP I take this time to thank the Marape-Rosso Government for its flagship “Connect PNG 2022 - 2040 Program”.  “Connect PNG” is a priority development agenda embarking on the monumental task of reaching the unreached and connecting the unconnected in a geographically challenging country. Today, I was honoured to be invited by our hardworking Minister for Works & Highways, Hon. Solan Mirisim to witness the Prime Minister’s official opening of the Tapo Bridge in Ward 14, Astrolabe Bay LLG, Rai Coast District, along the Lae-Madang Highway. The opening of Tapo Bridge also signifies the opening of 5 other bridges along the Ramu-Madang section of the Lae-Madang Highway.  I am profoundly grateful that 4 of the 6 modern & fortified bridges are in the section of the highway that passes through my District. Tapo is the only wet crossing on the highway.  Many lives have been lost...

We have committed funds to build a 4-in-1 classroom and the head master’s house at the junior high school this year.  We are also building water supply for the institution this year.  Next year, we will build dormitories. - HON. K. SAWANG, MP. WYMPID 5/3/23:  WE’RE BUILDING BUGATI JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL  by  Hon. Kessy Sawang, MP , 06 March 2023. I visited Bugati Junior High School to see progress of work at both junior high school & primary school.  Last year, we allocated some funds to build some infrastructure (teacher house & classroom).   The teacher house at the primary school will be opened in 3 weeks time.   We have committed funds to build a 4-in-1 classroom and the head master’s house at the junior high school this year.  We are also building water supply for the institution this year.  Next year, we will build dormitories.   I thank Bom, Lalok and surrounding communities for their undivided support to b...

  Kessy Sawang: WHAT YOUR MP DID TODAY [10/10/22] 👇 Rai Coast DDA Signs MOU With USAID-PNG Electrification Partnership Today, the Rai Coast DDA signed an MOU with USAID-PEP to develop a collaborative partnership to facilitate development and implementation of potential micro / mini – grid projects in Rai Coast District.   The USAID-PNG Electrification Partnership [USAID-PEP] is a 5-year project partnership between the Government of PNG and USAID to advance the country’s journey to self-reliance by contributing significantly to achieve the goal of connecting 70% of PNG’s population to electricity by 2030.   One of the USAID-PEP strategies is to develop viable off-grid electrification models that catalyze public or private investment to provide electricity to provincial centres, island communities and other remote populations.  This is envisaged will reduce electricity cost, bolster economic activities, and increase the private sector engagement in PNG energ...