[2] "Jiwaka" is a portmanteau combining the first two letters each of Jimi, Waghi and Kambia.

In addition, tea is also a major crop grown and processed, but in plantations by W. R. Carpenter & Co Ltd for local consumption and export.

[4][5][6] The province was governed by a decentralised provincial administration, headed by a Premier, from 1978 to 1995.

Following reforms taking effect that year, the national government reassumed some powers, and the role of Premier was replaced by a position of Governor, to be held by the winner of the province-wide seat in the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea.

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