Marape signs deal on K30m project

By Malum Nalu in Tari
A glimmer of hope has sprouted from the swamps of Tari in Hela to give a new lease of life to its young people and women.
There is the urge for them to lay down their guns.
The K30 million Hope Institute, a project of Tari-Pori MP and Finance Minister James Marape and funded by district funds over the last three years, came alive on Friday with thousands of visitors witnessing the signing of agreements with the University of Papua New Guinea and Department of Education.
Higher Education Minister Francis Marus witnessed the signing of the agreement between Marape and University of PNG Vice-Chancellor Prof Albert Mellam.
The institute also signed an agreement with Susu Mamas to provide healthcare support to Hela mothers.
Another agreement was signed between the National Agriculture Research Institute and Hela United Church to bring about agriculture development.