Simbu/Chimbu

[Richard Scaglion]

> Well actually that's not quite true. The constitution and the organic law
> on provincial governments only refer to Simbu, in English. (Verification
> required on details.) However, most people actually say Chimbu in TP in
> 'Simbu' and in neighbouring Western Highalnds is my feeling.
>
> Anyone have more info?

John,

Unless I missed something, I think the Constitution (as originally 
published anyway) is silent on this issue.

Rick

>
> John Burton
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Piet Lincoln [mailto:linc at hawaii.rr.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, 12 November 2002 5:25 PM
> To: BURTON John
> Subject: Re: Simbu/Chimbu
>
>
> am i missing something?
>
> Simbu is the TP spelling and pronunciation of English Chimbu.
>
> in micronesian we now have  Chuuk where once we had Truk.  so what?
>
> don't get me wrong, glad to have you back.
>
> Piet
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: BURTON John
> To: Multiple recipients of list
> Sent: 11 November, 2002 7:35 PM
> Subject: Simbu/Chimbu
>
>
> Sorry folks, no activity for a while, but here's a good one:
>
> "Mipla no lakim ol Muslim long Hagen. Sapos yu laikim ol Muslim orait yu
> karim ol go long Simbu (We don't want Muslim in Hagen. If you want
> Muslims, you can take them to Chimbu)," the group shouted.
>
> This was in the Post-Courier today, 12 Nov 2002. Well, is it Chimbu or
> Simbu?
>
> John Burton
>
>
>