Introducing East Sepik Province
East Sepik Province is much more developed than Sandaun Province and includes the most-visited and heavily populated sections of the Sepik, as well as several large tributaries. It was here, in 1945 that the Japanese finally surrendered to the allies and various vehicles of war can still be seen, rotting where they were left.
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Vanilla, once a lucrative crop for Sepik villagers, has seen its price spiral downhill in the last few years. A scarcity of buyers and a glut on the international market have seen the 2003 record highs of US$450 per kilogram nose dive to mere US$26 per kilogram in 2007, and place additional hardships on impoverished communities. The provincial capital, Wewak, is linked by three roads to the Sepik River towns of Angoram, Timbunke, and Pagui.
Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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Visitng and Surfing Shagur and Kragur, East Sepik Province
by tauramat 08 April 2011
I posted information on where to stay on Kairiru Island, offshore from Wewak, East Sepik Province, several months ago. I’ve been back…
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RE: Sepik email address for Joseph Kone
by tryingagain2 02 July 2010
Hi, Yes, I got an email from Joseph with two phone numbers - 675 7627 6092 and 675 7121 4829. He said he was free to guide me at time…
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Re: Sepik email address for Joseph Kone
by dom2007 21 May 2010
Lenore, Joseph Kone can still be contacted at joesephykone@yahoo.com.au but he is only able to check his email when he has…
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