B’ville ward needs new radio facilities

The National National

THE morning sun hits directly at the radio booth.
With sweat running down his face, Clement Haramou the radioman (Tango 2) tries calling again.
Another 20 minutes go by, another failed attempt.
No response from the receiver Alfa-Delta.
On the radio, a chattering keeps going between Alfa-Delta and Nuguria (Fead Islands).
Still no one’s acknowledging the call from Tango 2.
The problem is Alfa-Delta can’t pick up Tango 2’s signal.
Haramou had been desperately trying to get in touch with the Atolls District Office (Alfa-Delta) in Buka, North Bougainville.
Without a proper full radio kit, communication out on the atolls of Bougainville is a huge struggle.
The radiomen struggle in such challenging situation to ensure communication is maintained between the atoll islands and the headquarters in Buka.
Three men on Carteret Island are beating all odds with their rundown equipment in maintaining communication.

  • Read more about the Bougainville Atolls dedicated and aging radio operators who struggle against all odds to keep their people and the outside world connected in this week’s Weekender on Friday.