The upcoming canonization of Blessed Peter Torot, is a historic moment for Papua New Guinea and also the Pacific community. Today at the Catholic Bishops Conference (CBC) in Port Moresby city, members of the Catholic Church took the opportunity to explain the process involved in canonization. One of the speakers present at the discussion was His Lordship Bishop Rozario Menezes SMM, Vice President, CBC of PNGSI, who spoke humbly of the work of the early missionaries which eventually led to the present event. “Hundreds of years ago, the missionaries came, and they sowed a seed of faith.” “Today as a…
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
The Student Representative Council (SRC) of the University of Goroka, in conjunction with the student body had sent word to the government, requesting an open dialogue with the students regarding pressing national issues. The SRC marked April 7th for Prime Minister (PM) James Marape and the Police Commissioner to attend a meeting at the University of Goroka campus to receive the students’ petitions. SRC President Joshua Sua, stated the importance of communication during these times. “This meeting is essential for ensuring that the concerns of the students and the wider community are heard and addressed.” “We believe that collaboration and…
Theodist Limited once again supported the Bomana Prison Rehabilitation Program through its donation of crucial stationery supplies, displaying Theodist’s ongoing commitment to supporting education in the country. According to Theodist, the donation reflects on their belief in giving people the chance to turn their lives around. Kevin Anderson, National Sales & Marketing Manager at Theodist Limited, said he was proud to be able to help with educational initiatives. “One way we’re assisting in improving communities is by supporting this program.” “We think everyone has the capacity to change and develop, and the Bomana Prison Rehabilitation Program is performing vital work,”…
The United States Army’s Security Assistance Training Management Organization (SATMO) team is thrilled to announce the progress of their ongoing training with the Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF). Over the past two weeks, the SATMO team has been conducting intensive training in Small Unit Tactics (SUT) and Advanced Medical Skills at the Goldie River Training Depot and Murray Barracks. Master Sergeant (MSG) Hans Moeller II, a member of the SATMO team, expressed the team’s enthusiasm. “The Team from the US Army’s SATMO is excited to be back in PNG training with 1RPIR (1st Royal Pacific Islands Regiment) in Small…
The National Office of Child and Family Services (NOCFS) presented a cheque worth over K65, 000 to the Catholic Bishops Conference (CBC) to assist with the welfare of children and families. Acting Director for NCOFS, Jerry Wap commended the Catholic Church for their work in family well-being and child protection in the country. He stated that where the government falls short in addressing issues of child welfare, the churches are there to assist. “Child protection is everybody’s business; we say it’s everybody’s business because regardless of our age or sex, we are a member of a family.” Wap reaffirmed the…
McPolly Koima, the producer and director of Nana, the recently screened film at Paradise Cinema Vision City, has spoken about the film. Koima was inspired to make the film after the passing of the Lukautim Pikinini Act in 2015. “In 2015, I was attending a workshop by NCD and the Lukautim Pikinini Office, after the bill was passed.” “As a filmmaker, I thought it was a good idea to create a film about these children, hence, I wrote the script.” “Unfortunately, I couldn’t get funding, so I put my work away and the script stayed locked away for seven years.”…
Title: Nana (2025) Producer: MacPolly Koima Genre(s): Drama Cast: Michael Bulina, Richandah Wallan Nana is a film which captures the struggle of two young children and their survival in Port Moresby city after a tragic incident forces them out of their village. The film covers themes of family, survival, Gender-Based Violence and sorcery-related violence. It communicates a raw, brutal, harsh but much-needed message of waking up to the reality of the fact that not everyone is living the same life as the other person. What stands out to me most in the film, is the stark contrast depicted between the…
By delivering an annual yearly donation of K25,000, Theodist Ltd is pleased to confirm its continued collaboration with Cheshire DisAbility Services. Gerald Bengesser, General Manager of Cheshire DisAbility Services, and Ryan Pini, Corporate Development Manager at Theodist Ltd., were present as the donation was presented at Theodist’s Business Superstore Showroom. Theodist has been a longtime supporter of Cheshire DisAbility Services and is dedicated to improving the areas it works in. “We are happy to support Cheshire’s cause and acknowledge the amazing work they perform.” “Our principles of encouraging inclusivity and social responsibility are in line with our dedication to the…
Attendees at Youth Resource Week were given a harsh reality check on job opportunities at the event held in Port Moresby city. Misconceptions about the event were brought up by attendees when they were given the opportunity to ask questions to speakers on the briefing stage. One of the issues brought up by an attendee was that many individuals assumed that Youth Resource Week was there to provide jobs for the unemployed. Present at the Briefing Stage was Key Partnerships Director for Youth Resource Week, John Pora clarified the misconceptions. “In Papua New Guinea there’s only 1.2 million spaces of…
The journey of Claribel Waide a committed advocate for Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) in Papua New Guinea’s education sector, reinforces the importance of equal rights, inclusion, and opportunities in shaping a better future for all. Originally from Oro and Morobe Provinces, Claribel started her education at Okapa Community School, where her father worked as a teacher. After completing Grade 6 at Kafetina Community School, she went on to Henganofi High School, where she completed Grade 10. Following in her father’s footsteps, Claribel enrolled at Balob Teacher’s College in Morobe Province to train as a teacher. During her second…