New market to help local farmers

 MORE than 1,000 people from Komo, Hela, witnessed the opening of the new Komo market on Sunday. 

They included PNG LNG project representatives who witnessed Hela Deputy Governor Thomas Potape officiate the opening.

PNG LNG project social impacts manager Sisa Kini said the initiative was inspired by the growing interest of the local community who had completed the company’s personal viability training and wanted an avenue to generate income. 

“The market has been built in partnership with the community and the local government and we expect to develop this partnership by continuing to support such a facility which enhances local economic ventures.

“We would like to congratulate the people who made this project a reality. We are proud to support this market and we look forward to working together with the community.”

The market will be managed by the Komo market committee with the support of the local level government.