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Vegan EcoTravel – it’s a question as old as time* itself: do you get the vegan option that’s covered in plastic or the non-vegan option that’s not covered in plastic? Which is worse for the environment? Which is worse for your body? And your soul? And the animals’ souls? (*yes, okay I exaggerated, it’s maybe not as old as time itself, but with vegan travel becoming ever more popular, it’s an important question – can you travel vegan and be an eco traveler at the same time?) Many vegans become vegan to help the environment, but I’ve also had vegans tell me that it’s okay to fly because vegans are already doing so much for the environment… Which is kind of like saying it’s okay to drink the milk because we’ve already done so much by not eating the meat, right? Rants about vegans who pose as eco travelers (and feminists) and then turn around and say things like the aforementioned (and don’t trust women) aside, here are 5 ways to put ecotourism and vegan travel hand in hand: What Is Social

The re-opening of cruise borders in Papua New Guinea welcomed the arrival of its first maiden cruise ship in Alotau, on Friday 7th October 2022, by the stunning Pacific Encounter. The cruise ship had a total of 2400 cruise tourists on board that arrived from Carins Australia, with Alotau being its first port of call in PNG waters. The cruise ship was escorted into the wharf area by traditional war canoes then followed by local sing-sing groups that danced and sang to the cruise tourists as they disembarked to go on their pre-booked tours or independent tours. The Milne Bay Tourism Bureau also had Volunteer Youth Ambassadors (VYA) on the ground ready and waiting to assist any tourist that needed a guide to tour the town. The official welcome ceremony was held at the wharf area to commemorate the cruise ship’s arrival. It was attended by the Captain Roger Bilton of Pacific Encounter and his crew who were received by PNG dignitaries; the Minister for Tourism Arts and Culture Hon.Henry Isi

 Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) officially opened its Kiunga branch in North Fly District of Western Province yesterday (Wednesday 02 February 2023) The opening was witnessed by Mr Paul Sayer, Chief Executive Officer of NSL and NSL’s member representatives in Kiunga including nurses, police and teachers. The Kiunga branch, waa once established at the Post Office since 2012 and serving more than 5000 members has now been relocated to WP Construction Limited building in the center of Kiunga town as part of NSL’s continued focus on improving member access to superannuation services in rural centres around the country. CEO Mr Paul Sayer says this branch is now conveniently located within walking distance to local schools, government offices, key state institutions and several other businesses which employ many of NSL members in North Fly District. “The branch has also been upgraded to accommodate up to 10 members with three counters attended by our member service officers, one self counter f