Simbu/Chimbu

[Felix Nanesa]

What does "Chimbu" or "Simbu" mean? Is it a local or foreign word?

-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Scaglion [mailto:scaglion+ at pitt.edu] 
Sent: Thursday, 14 November 2002 1:15 AM
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: RE: Simbu/Chimbu



> 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
>
>
>