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Stevehigh

Stevehigh

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American expat in Papua New Guinea

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54

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10

About me

American

Lives in Port Moresby

Registration: 10 August 2014

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Stevehigh replied to a thread
7 years ago
Kir_sty

Moving to Port Morsbey to be with my partner by Kir_sty

Hi I am an Aussie lady Moving to Port Morsbey to be with my partner. Is it safe, is it something I should be considering, can I leave the compound I would be living in, can I explore PNG by myself, what is the lifestyle there?, any help or hint ...

Stevehigh

Hi Kirsty, Port Moresby it's not very safe. However that said, with proper care there are many things you can do here. You must always be aware and don't take safety for granted. It it's not a good idea to go out alone at first. ... Read More

Stevehigh replied to a thread
7 years ago
Mcqmichelle

Safest places in or near Port Moresby Papua New Guinea by Mcqmichelle

Hi, I’m a single female going to Port Moresby Papua New Guinea for two weeks in August. I can’t really avoid it and I was wondering if you knew the safest places to be and stay there or near there that was seriously low ...

Stevehigh

Hi Michelle, You don't have to worry too much. While POM is not the safest place, there are several places you can go without having to worry. The vision city mall is a nice place with restuarants shopping and a movie theater. You can ... Read More

Stevehigh replied to a thread
7 years ago
enviamit

How is Wabag, Enga Province to Live and Work. Any exapts in Enga? by enviamit

Hi I will be shortly moving to Port Moresby and will shuttle between Enga and Port Moresby. Majority of my work and stay will be in Enga and sometimes in PM. I want to know following information Wabag city? How is the culture? How is ...

Stevehigh

Hi, Welcome to PNG. I too live in POM, but an working in Enga for a few months. I am in Kumbas abut 20 KM from Wabag. Ask your local friends or co-workers when you get here, they will be glad to show you around and answer questions. I am afraid ... Read More

Stevehigh replied to a thread
7 years ago
neel vasani

moving to png by neel vasani

hi guys my name is Neel vasani and planning to move to png for work as got a good job offer just need to ask whether is it safe to stay there as an india second m a vegetarean so hope i get there food and is there any clubing and all in png as ...

Stevehigh

Hi Neel, My wife and I live in Port Moresby and have been here twice for about 2 years total. We love it here. PNG has its issues for sure. However, if you pay attention to your friends and locals, go only in safe places (there are a number of ... Read More

Stevehigh replied to a thread
7 years ago
homckelvin

Safety in Port Moresby by homckelvin

Hi Everyone, I'm considering to accept an offer and work in Port Moresby. I want to seek advice how safe it will be working, living there. Thank you for your opinions!

Stevehigh

Greetings, Port Moresby can be a little unpredictable. However in 3 years we have not had any major incidents. I did have my car broken into twice and my wife lost a purse with phone, kindle reader and all her cards. It was a bit of a hassle to ... Read More

Stevehigh replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Paying bills in Papua New Guinea by Priscilla

Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Papua New Guinea? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is ...

Stevehigh

If not provided by your company, basic bills are: water, electric, cellular, internet, propane for cooking, tv, and vehicle fuel. Water is post paid and everything else is generally prrepaid. You pay for electric in advance at almost any major ... Read More

Stevehigh replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Paying bills in Papua New Guinea by Priscilla

Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Papua New Guinea? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is ...

Stevehigh

Hi Pricilla, Most bills in png are prepaid, unless they are paid by your company as part of your compensation package. Bills include prepaid cell phone: there are three providers and "top up" or recharging your account can be done with a ... Read More

Stevehigh replied to a thread
7 years ago
Julien

New members of the Papua New Guinea forum, introduce yourself here – 2017 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Papua New Guinea forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us ...

Stevehigh

Living light Foursquare church at Kaugere has a number of programs we could use volunteers for, including a school, medical clinic, we feed up to 400 children and youth twice a week, there is a widows and single mothers ministry and more. Please ... Read More

Stevehigh replied to a thread
8 years ago
Rusty36

Moving to PNG by Rusty36

Hi all, I'm being offered a job in Port Moresby which I'm very excited about. It's a great job and I'm ready for the adventure/challenge of living in PNG/POM, or so I reckon. I have a wife and 2 boys aged 3 and 1 and my wife is ...

Stevehigh

Hi Rusty, my wife and I are Americans living I pom. We were here for 18 months then home and we just got back last week. Pom is okay.We like it here. Shopping is good..but prices are kind of high compared to other s.p nations. Safety is always a ... Read More

Stevehigh replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Mistakes expats make in Papua New Guinea by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Papua New Guinea? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips ...

Stevehigh

One of the biggest mistakes I see people make (in my opinion) is staying seperate from the local culture. I know that sometimes companies don't want employees to get too ingrained for a variety of reasons, but if you are going to live in a ... Read More

Stevehigh replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

New members of Papua New Guinea forum, introduce yourself here – 4th quarter of 2015 by Julien

Newbie on Papua New Guinea forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

Stevehigh

Hello, My wife and I have been in PNG about 1.5 years living in Port Moresby. We are missionaries and I am currently working with w Christian NGO here. Please private message me and I can tell you whatever try to answer whatever questions you ... Read More

Stevehigh replied to a thread
9 years ago
stevenmok8

Life in Port Moresby by stevenmok8

Hi all, I am Steven and an Hong Kong expat currently living in Singapore. I am currently assessing on relocating to Papua New Guinea (PNG). The job does comes with a good career prospect and exposure. The perks (accommodation and transportation) ...

Stevehigh

Hello Steven, I would be glad to answer some questions for you. My wife and I have been in PM for 15 months an really love it here (Minus the heat this past week). With expenses paid all you have is food, personal items and entertainment. Here ... Read More

Stevehigh replied to a thread
9 years ago
nikkistark

Is it safe to relocate and get the job in Papua New Guinea? by nikkistark

Hi I'm Nikki! I'm new here in ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã. I am planning to take a job as Cabin Crew for Air Niugini. Part of the job is be relocated and live in PNG. Is it safe to live here?

Stevehigh

There is always some risk involved in POM. However there are many safe paces also, such as the Vision City Mall, expat grocery stores and others. Transportation is an issue. It is advised to get a referral to a couple of reliable and safe taxi ... Read More

Stevehigh replied to a thread
9 years ago
leilamanalo

png in october by leilamanalo

Hi all! Will be in PNG in October.I've been reading a lot abt PNG and crime rates are very high.is it safe? Hope I can meet some of you when I get there.thanks! You can also add me on Facebook ***

Stevehigh

Hello, I can not answer some of your questions but I know having some info is better than not having any info. To legally work and get paid, your husband must also have a work permit. Typically the expat spouses come in on a dependent visa which ... Read More

Stevehigh replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

What do you like the most in Papua New Guinea? by Christine

Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Papua New Guinea? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Papua New Guinea and the reason ...

Stevehigh

I would agree that the people are the main thing that makes PNG attractive. We love the huge variety of colorful cultures that co-exist. I really like the cultural shows and craft markets. We have found the people to be friendly and brighten up ... Read More