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It might have put into proper perspective speculations, misconceptions and criticism on how funds are being spent (by the Gazelle Restoration Authority - GRA) in the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Rabaul and Gazelle following the cataclysmic September 1994 twin volcanic eruptions. The latest Rabaul volcanic eruptions case is perceived as a disaster since it occurred as a sudden or major misfortune which disrupted i-lie basic fabric and normal functioning of the Tolai society. The real aspired needs of the displaced communities for normalcy in life and livelihood may lie more within the socio-cultural categories. The Rabaul volcanic eruptions might not have been a real agent of change in the life patterns of the displaced population, but it would have certainly been a catalyst also for changes -for better or for worse -in their socio-ultural life (Blong 1984: 180). TRANSFER OF FUNDS SHOULD BE MADE TO DHA ACCOUNT NO. Contention and Dispute: Aspects of law and social control in Melanesia. 6. SO FAR NO REPORTS OF CASUALTIES. Thanks to its shape forming a sheltered harbor Rabaul city was the island's largest city prior to the major eruption in 1994. For instance, most of the displaced Population were land based for cash crop cultivation and food production prior to the disaster. Tambu (Tolai shell money having commercial and ritualistic value in social transactions). It was conducted among the displaced Tolai communities in the aftermath of the September. Semos' thesis is titled: Natural Resources, Nasioi Society and the PNG State: The Mining and the Undermining of Resource Sovereignty in the Bougainville Copper Project, 1963 to 1990". Hence, the eruptions of 1994 has disrupted one of the three important Tolai identity foundations, viz. PARTICIPATION INCLUDED DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL DISASTER AND EMERGENCY SERVICES, MINISTER OF STATE AFFAIRS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND MINISTER OF VILLAGE SERVICES. ], and administrative and political); and eventually to reconstruct them, if possible to a higher standard than existed before. So much so that an outsider can at times, easily detect rejudice, and other abnormalities in the administration of the faith in the guise of divine inspiration. The national government contributed K14.5 million while the rest had come from overseas countries and aid agencies. Rabaul volcano is one of the most active and most dangerous volcanoes in Papua New Guinea. By the same token those in the forefront of the faith life and work of religion can easily capitalize on the religiosity of coherents. 6 Vulcan had finished its work within a few weeks of the eruption. Aysan, Y. et al. Tolai society is perceived along the analytical frameworks of organismic analogy, as proposed by Radcliffe-Brown and applied by A.L. evansjoh3@email.com Papua New Guinea © 2000. And it is often considered in most cases as the responsibility of the community(ies):  to reconstruct and rehabilitate towards reaching pre1994 times (in the case of the Tolai displaced villagers). The Restaurant interior is a collection of pieces from Taiwan, Hong Kong, China and Papua New Guinea. Thus, strong States refer to those with high capabilities to achieve the four goals stated above. DHA-GENEVA SITUATION REPORT NO. This special festival celebrates the rebirth of Rabaul after the 1994 twin volcanic eruptions that almost completely destroyed the Rabaul township. It could be added in here that it is not only in government circles that an extension of the kinship mentality is experienced to be buttressed in wantokism. Space Shuttle (STS-64) photo of Rabaul volcanic cloud taken on September 19, 1994 Photo Courtesy of NASA. 4 The whole traditional Tolai ethical system is clannic (vunatarai) or lineage (apik tarai) in nature. SHELTERS HAVE SHORTAGE OF WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION FACILITIES. The benefits of relocation outweigh the rebuilding of the original location as it is under constant threat. Social problems, such as the lack of opportunities for all school age youngsters to pursue further education; unemployment; land shortage in the context of Tolai papalum [work] ethic [20] and the extensive use of their tambu in commercial and ceremonial socio-cultural contexts [21]; law and order problems due to the waning of the Tolai big man "achieved" leadership system [22] graced with power and authority to control the young, feature the similar patterns of social problems which the nation as a whole is currently confronted with. In a newspaper article, "Aid not meant for direct assistance", [41 Koimanrea explained and appealed to the public to understand that much of the funding received by the GRA for restoration program had been provided by overseas sources. Among all the memorabilia and other items of great sentimental value, such as a vamong/ vamarmar (decorations for specific Tolai dances), tambu was the first and foremost treasure. Sentiments of the socio-cultural activities consolidate a "strong community base" for socioeconomic relationships in contrast to what seems to be an "artificial" and "weak central state" that Papua New Guinea currently is, as a nation (the theory of d weak central state and the strong community base). McKee, C. 1995 Rabaul Volcano: An Overview, in: James Danks, Kaia From Within: The Rabaul Volcanic Eruptions of 1994, Wandering Albatross, Sydney, NSW, Australia, p.8. 1995 Kaia From Within: The Rabaul Volcanic Eruptions of 1994, Wandering Albatross, Sydney, NSWS, Australia, p. 3. rehabilitation and reconstruction should not only be seen as a way of replacing what is tangible, but must be planned to strengthen what is intangible or not immediately visible, that is, the administrative, social and economic systems, as well as the environmental, cultural and psychological well being of the displaced communities involved (Ibid. (1988 [Reprinted] Ed.) Family support system broke down due to life losses, mostly from the secondary effects, dislocation and migration (the painful experiences of separation.) One is Reminded of the current situation in South Africa where the social evils of poverty, lack of education and unemployment are the root causes of an escalating crime rate as an offshoot. Some of the Orokaiva survivors of the Mount Lamington eruption episodes maintained the eruption was a manifestation of the anger of their traditional deity, Sumbripa, over the breaching of certain taboos. Within natural disaster contexts, as stipulated in the above definition, both components axe impacted upon. Relocation of communities or settlements can affect local and regional balances negatively. low level of matrimonial ceremonials and mortuary rites due to tambu depletion, loss of land and the waning of the big man system of leadership to plan, organize and sponsor them towards the establishment, sustainability and manipulation of kinship and lineage social relationships among the displaced communities). The theory of State-society relationships are embedded in a number of theories. 2. and the economy, in such a way that it is long term and compatible with development strategies. 1. A clear illustration of the Rabaul eruptive events is captured in Tavurvur I Puongo (Klaus Neumann 1995 [Ed. See the mesmerising north coast and scenic Rabaul, a town destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 1994. It started on January 30th at a new vent, Vulcan, which at that time was submarine. Rabaul has been rebuilt twice after the 1937 twin eruption and after the Second World War), reveal that there are several reasons why the option may not be desired by the communities or be successful in the long run. FOOD DISTRIBUTION TO COMMUNITY CENTRES REPORTED TO BE SATISFACTORY. List of alerts, ongoing and past disasters covered by ReliefWeb. 2. They had been upset, according to Tolai emotional and cognitive interpretations, with the laxity of contemporary Tolai to uphold the balanagunan principles and practices of their culture. The functions of tambu, the recognized leadership power and authority of the big man and the identification of land as a relationship, an ethical issue, more than it being a mere commodity, combine via commercial and ceremonial activities as nonverbal texts towards the reunification, intesification and reinforcement of social relationships. Rabaul is a township in East New Britain province, on the island of New Britain, in the country of Papua New Guinea.It lies about 600 kilometres to the east of the island of New Guinea.Rabaul was the provincial capital and most important settlement in the province until it was destroyed in 1994 by falling ash from a volcanic eruption in … Long-term programs are expected to be carried out by the Provincial Government which will eventually absorb the GRA implementation unit capabilities in its administration. When the community base is revitalized, strengthened and consolidated, pertinent social ills which could become offshoots of a breakdown of the web of relationships due to the natural disaster strike of 1994 could be prevented. TODAY'S ERUPTION WAS PRECEDED BY EARTHQUAKES OVER THE WEEKEND LEADING TO EVACUATION OF SOME 30,000 PEOPLE ACCORDING TO EMERGENCY PLAN. Bradley, C. 1982 Tolai Women and Development: Thesis submitted for the degree of Ph. As it was explained by their spokesman, Ekonia To Malana: Where the temporary road is today, our homes, dwelling grounds, garden and cemeteries lie below and we consider this an insult and trespassing. Epstein 1978). Large portions of the town of Rabaul were destroyed by ash from the eruption. VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS REACHING THEIR PEAK ON MONDAY MORNING (LOCAL TIME) ARE DECLINING. Freeman, D. "Kinship, Attachment, Behaviour and the Primary Bond", The Character of Kinship, Goody, J. Hence, those projects and programs will be meeting their aspired needs. PRIME MINISTER HAS CARRIED OUT ON-SITE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT. Recovery processes in the aftermath of a natural disaster, such as volcanic eruptions, cover the areas of cultural, social, psychological, economic/ financial and environmental when focusing on the human sector impacts as a term of reference. DONORS WISHING TO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS IN KIND MAY CONTACT DHA-GENEVA FOR CROSSCHECKING WITH DHA FIELD REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING APPROPRIATENESS OF TYPE OF RELIEF ITEM AND QUANTITY. During the field work it became very obvious from discussions with informants that the displaced needed sufficient land for cultivation to generate both money cash (national currency) and tambu (traditional wealth). The various entities have provided services mainly for infrastructure-related projects through GRA. Mental and physical well being of individuals. Volcanic activity prediction. A Stage Two volcanic alert indicative of a possible volcanic eruption within only weeks to months was declared on 29 October 1983 following further intense earthquake swarms. Statements were expressed by then Acting Police Commissioner, Bob Nenta and NGO representative, Brian Brunton, respectively; see also Post©Courier, 17 January 1996, pp. TRANSFER OF FUNDS SHOULD BE MADE TO DHA ACCOUNT NO. Schwimmer, E. 1977 What Did the Eruptions Mean, Michael Lieber (Ed.) However, for the displaced communities as well as for the Tolai in general, the reality of death lies with the fact that it is a lasting separation that can also cause psychological adverse effects on the living. Recovery, as the period and action taken following the emergency and relief phase, is aimed to enable victim to resume normal lives and means of livelihood. Susan, her family and staff and friends, worked tirelessly to overcome the trauma of that disaster. Since then, the young cone Tavurvur located inside the caldera has been the site of near persistent activity in form of strombolian to vulcanian ash eruptions. DHA-GENEVA SITUATION REPORT NO. ELECTRONIC MAIL: UNIENET DIALCOM 141:DHAGVA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA - VOLCANIC ERUPTION Depart the wharf on an incredible half-day adventure. Therefore, the recognition of the big man´s power of leadership and authority to rejuvenate "unity", sustain "law and order, harmony and peace", and the "togetherness" of kinship groupings) in assistance and moral and emotional support, are no longer operative. Certainly the eruption did more damage than any in nearly a decade. PAPUA NEW GUINEA - VOLCANIC ERUPTION In Powers, Plumes and Piglets: Phenomena of Melanesian Religion, edited by Norman C. Habel, Bedford Park, SA: Australian Association for the Study of Religions, pp33-44. The big man plans, organises and sponsors matrimonial and mortuary celebrations. That is why death could be seen in the context under discussion as a physical tragedy as much as a social and cultural disaster. The greatest punishment therefore is to be socially alienated or ostracised from one's community. infrastructure: roads, bridges, ports and airports etc; services: educational and health facilities, communication lines, electricity, water supply, sewage etc. 1994 twin volcanic: eruptions in Rabaul. It has significance in commercial as well as in social relationships interrelated activities. Conversely fatalistic views and attitudes could be an escape mechanism from the reality of one's real world. 1. 2. CONCERN EXISTS OVER POSSIBLE REPEAT OF 1937 ERUPTION IN WHICH OVER 500 PEOPLE DIED. P. 5). It has produced major explosions during historical times, including large eruptions in 1878 and 1994. According to its proponent, the theory assesses the capabilities of the State to achieve the requires changes in society through State planning, policies and actions, are mobilised by the leaders, utilising four principles: 1. the capacities to penetrate (dominate society); 2. the capacities to regulate (control) social relationships in society; 3. the capacities to extract (exploit) resources. DONORS WISHING TO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS IN KIND MAY CONTACT DHA-GENEVA FOR CROSSCHECKING WITH DHA FIELD REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING APPROPRIATENESS OF TYPE OF RELIEF ITEM AND QUANTITY. The Governor pointed out that it was in everybody's interest that development is seen to be taking place in the devastated township: "My government will ensure that Rabaul town gets back to where it was before the eruptions." The "wantok system" is the modern version or extension of the kinship system in the country from the importance of who and how the ego is related to others in the kinship categories to one´s socio-economic and occupational status in modern contemporary Papua New Guinea. Rabaul is a shield volcano formed from deposits left by earlier eruptions. No wonder the displaced communities in the settlements of Gela Gela, Warena and even Ulagunan complain over insufficient land been allocated to them by the GRA or the Provincial Government to compensate their loss of original land holdings in the eruptions. It is well proven though through experience and research that communities, such as the displaced, and individuals will co-operate and participate constructively arid positively in implementing policies which they have assisted in formulating through their own inputs (R.S. The high risk and heavily devastated areas include Matalau, Korere, Talwat, Bai, Nodup, Matupit and parts of Malaguna, Central Gazelle and North Coast. On the second level are other kaia which are powerful, can be vulnerable to human beings but not too remote from them. Their return was meant to reclaim their destroyed villages at the foot of Vulcan volcano and force the government to either remove the public road from their former dwellings, or resettle them in a more appropriate relocation site. Because of their physical relocation, the displaced communities have also been psychologically dislocated, due to their social dislocation. The assessment of the 1989/90 period by Standish (1989: 4, 10) of the PNG government´s role in the Bougainville conflict sets the basis for the argument of this theory: PNG State is dependent upon MNCs and is now fighting its own citizens to protect foreign enterprises which destroy the traditional landowner's environment.... PNG's situation in 1989 raises important questions about how to handle conflicts between a State and its citizens, and about the viability of post-colonial States dependent upon resource extraction and exports. We advocate for effective and principled humanitarian action by all, for all. The 1994 eruption produced simultaneous activity from the Vulcan and Tavurvur Volcanoes. NO REPORTS OF DISEASE OUTBREAK. For instance, the Finance Department has had four secretaries in four years…´ The government will have to give its commitment that these appointments will be based on merit…´[10]. As a result some of those settlers are now seeking to return to their devastated villages. The usual religious argument that is offered in defence of the ill-fated moves is that those in authority are inspired by the Spirit of God to appoint specific members (wantoks)in promotion without experience or qualification, academic credibility or otherwise. In the main, society is assumed to be an honest and passive participant, but becomes an indefensible victim of State haemorrhaging when faced with 'external forces' (dressed as internal problems] within society. Tavurvur I Puongo: Students' Accounts of the 1994 Eruptions in East New Britain. of some members, in search of work, food, relatives and family members in other provinces in the country. Epstein (Ed. ____ 1992 In The Midst Of Life: Affect and Ideation in the World of the Tolai. Access your account or create a new one for additional features or to post job or training opportunities. The victims could also be in a state of numbness. During pre-1994 times most of the Tolai might have engaged in the "push factors" in attaining land resource to continue being participants in contributing to their province's economy. Mantovani, E. 1984 Traditional Values and Ethics, Point Series No. From a religious perspective, ecclesiastical leaders are supposed to be models of "service" as the charism, and not to be indulging in embedded human mechanisms just to save one's person and position. ", The Governor's explanation is echoed in a letter to the Editor of the Post-Courier by John Koimbe of the University of Papua New Guinea. If economic growth has not created them, by the same token it has not done well either to alleviate them: development depends on people's ability to gain control of and use effectively the real resources of their localities – land, water, technology, and human ingenuity and motivation - to meet their own needs.Yet most development interventions transfer control of local resources to ever larger and more ceritralised institutions that are unaccountable to local people (the displaced) and unresponsive to their needs. The reality of wantokism is well captured as well by what one experiences in Papua New Guinea as the current ethic of "not what you know", but "whom you know", in sustaining goods and services. During field work we experienced the same accusations. As a result more displaced mission workers and others along the Kokopo-Vunapope coasts were displaced. 1970 Trouble in Tolailand, New Guinea, Vol.5 No.3, pp. For example, big men, due to their stocks of great wealth in tambu, and their control of vunatarai land, possess the achieved but recognized power and authority, and as shrewd entrepreneurs, plan, organize and sponsor mortuary rites, matrimonial ceremonials and the activities of the tumbuan and dukduk. On 19 September 1994, two intracaldera cones (Tavurvur and Vulcan) erupted, 51 years after the most recent activity from Tavurvur and 57 years after Vulcan's latest eruption. However, these views are not only confined to less developed societies, but even to sophisticated societies as the United States (Blong 1984: 176 ff.). On 19 September 1994, the Rabaul Volcano in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea, erupted for the second time this century, killing five people and devastating the town of Rabaul and many nearby villages. 60,000 - 70,000 LIVE IN AREA AFFECTED. Dr Yeates outlined four visions (philosophies, paradigm or models) of development; their different goals, features and the orqanisations which sponsor them. [4th. 3 So much so that in the villages tambu is the truer of the two currencies © kina and toea, and tambu. Epstein, S.T. FAX: +41-22-917-0023 Funding information about Gela Gela, Warena, Warongoi, Tangala and Clifton settlements, which currently accommodate about 95 per cent of the total of some 30,000 people from the high risk areas in East New Britain lacked any indication in the latest GRA report release. CO-590.160.1 AT THE SWISS BANK CORPORATION, CASE POSTALE 2770, CH-1211 GENEVA 2 WITH THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE: PAPUA NEW GUINEA, VOLCANIC ERUPTION - DHA GENEVA. Migdal, J.S. Donation points have been set up at the fire station in Kokopo town for Kokopo district, Balanataman LLG office for Rabaul … Kaia are associated with volcanoes and eruptions (Danks 1995: 3; A.L. Major beneficiaries include contractors New Britain Quarries, Shorncliffe, Asia Pacific Surveys, CPS Palanga Survey, Talili Transport, Douglas Partners, Ove Arup and Partners Pacific, Ravalley Transport, Central Management Systems, the National Mapping Bureau, Dalmine Enterprises, and Daltron Electronics. Power. Therefore, while in need of infrastructure projects for a return to the normalcy level of pre-1994 in live and livelihood, what they may be needing most is the rehabilitation and reconstruction of their socio-economic and cultural life too. 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