The Smart Start Niukick 2025 Southern Region U17 Youth Boys and Girls Schools AFL Competition kicks off Round 3 this Saturday, 23 August, at the Murray Barracks AFL Oval. The Boys competition will see games in two pools throughout the day. Teams in Pool A include Taurama 3BF, Tokarara Secondary, MW Gordons Kokofa Junior, Gerehu Megpies Junior, Taikone Hawks Junior, Waigani Tigers Junior, Defence, and Gerehu Bombers Junior. While teams in Pool B include POMIS, Waigani Christian, Hohola Demonstration, Bavaroko Junior High, La Salle, Wardstrip, Badihagwa Secondary and Eki Vaki. Key matchups include: -11:30 AM: Taurama 3BF vs Tokarara Secondary…
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
Air Niugini has revealed its first Airbus A220, The People’s Balus, marking a significant milestone for the airline and Papua New Guinea (PNG). Fresh from the Airbus facility in Mirabel, Canada, the aircraft is painted in the airline’s iconic red, black, and gold, with a special 50th-anniversary logo honouring Air Niugini’s legacy. The A220 is more than a new plane; it’s a symbol of progress and national pride. Designed for efficiency, comfort, and performance, it reflects Air Niugini’s commitment to world-class service while celebrating the country’s unique identity. Inside, the A220 offers modern comfort with spacious seats, ample legroom, and…
A joint collaboration between Solar Buddy, Airbus, Air Niugini and Paradise College brought about a spectacular assembly of students to construct 750 solar-powered lights, aimed at providing much-needed illumination for children in Daru, Western Province – who lack access to electricity in their communities. The workshop began with an engaging and educational presentation on renewable energy, sparking curiosity in the students. Stephen Forshaw, Airbus Chief Representative, stated that Paradise College will be the first group in the country to construct these Solar Buddy lights. “For some years now, Solar Buddy have been making these lights overseas and bringing them to…
Papua New Guinea has taken a huge step in its digital development journey with the release of the country’s first-ever Fifth Generation (5G) mobile spectrum. Acting Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Peter Tsiamalili Jnr, announced today (Wed Aug 20, 2025) that the government has released the 2600 MHz band for 5G services for PNG’s telecommunications sector. “This release marks the first time in PNG’s history that radio frequency spectrum will be assigned using a market-based approach and reflects the Marape/Rosso Government’s commitment to modernizing digital infrastructure and aligning with global best practices.” The new spectrum allocation is expected to…
More than 500 students from Paradise College in Port Moresby are participating in a week-long, hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) program, aimed at tackling energy poverty, with support from Airbus and Air Niugini. The initiative, led by global impact organization, SolarBuddy, will see students learn about renewable energy and solar technology before assembling their own solar-powered study lights. These lights will be given to school children in Western Province communities without access to electricity, enabling them to study safely at night. Airbus and Air Niugini are also delivering aviation workshops, encouraging students to consider careers in science, technology,…
Jerilai Pujari Field Services Limited (JPFSL) has donated portable water bucket filter systems to Jerilai Pujari Holdings Limited (JPHL), representing landowners of the Papua LNG Project (PRL 15). This is to help address the ongoing challenge of clean water access in Poroi 1 village. The handover took place at Herd Base, where JPFSL Camp Manager Mr. Lazarus Muyeu formally presented the systems to JPHL Chairman Mr. Jomu Peniai and Director Mr. Trevor Birney, with local community members in attendance. Poroi 1 villagers have long relied on river water, often untreated and unsafe. The donated Sawyer Clean Water Bucket Filters can…
In a recent Facebook post, BARU Piksa Studio announced the Goroka Film Festival Short Film Competition, inviting filmmakers across Papua New Guinea to showcase their artistry in film under the theme “Celebrating Papua New Guinea – Past, Present, Future.” The competition is open to short films in the categories of Drama and Documentary, with entries limited to five minutes or less. Films must be in English, or in Tok Pisin with English subtitles. The Festival is offering K4,000 in cash prizes, with K1,500 for first place, K1,000 for second, K700 for third, K500 for an Audience Choice award, and K300…
The 65th Hagen Cultural Show drew thousands from August 15–17, 2025, highlighting Papua New Guinea’s cultural diversity while passing knowledge from elders to youth. First staged in the 1960s to promote peace among Highlands tribes, the Show has grown into one of the country’s most iconic festivals and a crucial platform for preserving tradition. This year’s opening featured various individuals from the government, government departments and international partners including, Member for Vanimo-Green and Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Belden Norman Namah, Western Highlands Governor Wai Rapa, Member for Mul-Baiyer, Jacob Maki, National Cultural Commission Executive Director Steven Enomb Kilanda, and…
The construction of the Ependa School of Evangelism Building Complex located approximately ten kilometers (km) outside Mendi in Southern Highlands Province, is progressing steadily, with significant milestones being reached throughout 2024 and 2025. The ground-breaking ceremony for the ambitious project took place on May 11th, 2024, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Ependa School of Evangelism. The building complex is set to have essential facilities for students, including a lecture hall, dining hall, dormitories, and self-contained units, all within one location. The first day of construction began on June 24, 2024, with the team focusing on preparing…
Mahogany Finance and 2 Fast Motors have strengthened their partnership to offer tailored vehicle financing solutions for JAC vehicles to individuals and businesses across Papua New Guinea. This collaboration ensures customers can access fast, accessible, and flexible finance options through Mahogany Finance, with simplified loan applications, competitive interest rates, and personalized repayment plans. Terry Hall, CEO of Mahogany Finance expressed delight in working with 2 Fast Motors. “We are proud to strengthen our partnership with 2 Fast Motors. Our collaboration is founded on a shared vision – to make quality vehicle ownership more accessible for Papua New Guineans.” “By working…