Moresby Arts Theatre (MAT) will be staging the Shakespearean play Hamlet, in April, but with a local modern twist. Retitled ‘Hamlet Jones 675 (A High School Tragedy)’, this play is an adaptation of Joe Ferriero’s Contemporary Play ‘Hamlet Jones (A High School Tragedy)’ which will be directed by students from MAT’s Youth Arts Programme (YAP) – a competitive Drama Programme for schools in NCD, that is held every year. Robert Vaso one of the play’s director’s, stated that this was a first for the MAT to get students from the YAP to direct a theatre production. “This is the first…
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
Governor for Enga Province, Sir Peter Ipatas has commended churches in the province for assisting in service delivery in education to communities in the province during his speech as the keynote speaker during the 12th graduation ceremony of the Kungumanda Foursquare Community Health Workers Training School in Tsak, Wapenamanda, Enga Province. He stated that while public servants have a careless attitude toward serving, churches on the other hand are fully committed. “Whatever little money is given by the provincial government to the church, results are tangible development is evident and this makes me happy to continue to work in partnership…
Governor for Central Province, Rufina Peter is calling on immediate government action to address the alarming rates of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), after headlines from two of Papua New Guinea’s daily papers on Wednesday 12th of February 2025 highlighted yet another unfortunate case of death caused by GBV. Governor Peter said that these front-page reports serve as reminder that PNG’s institutions remain ill-equipped in defending women and girls. “After 50 years of independence, this crisis demands more than just words—it demands urgent and decisive action.” She further outlined practical steps to address the issue of GBV: Prioritizing Counseling Services in Institutions…
Westpac is strengthening its commitment to customer service with a series of regional visits across the country. The bank’s Relationship Managers and Leadership Team traveled to Wewak, Lae, Mt Hagen, Alotau, and Kimbe to meet with customers, learn about their business needs, and explore potential help. Acting Head of Westpac’s Commercial and Corporate Banking, Scott Parry was in Lae recently and commented. “Our duty extends beyond just providing banking and financial services. It’s about contributing to the stability and security of a healthy financial system.” “We want to learn more about the people we serve, not just their businesses, but…
City Pharmacy Limited Foundation (CPLF) recently renewed its support to Buk Bilong Pikinini, with a donation of K103, 810.53 to continue funding the Tatana Library Learning Centre (LLC) for another three years. The cheque was presented by Sir Mahesh Patel, Chairman of the CPL Foundation to BbP’s Executive Officer, Leanne Resson. The presentation was witnessed by a various attendees, which included students, teachers, parents, guardians, former LLC students, and staff from both CPLF and BbP. BbP’s Executive Officer, Leanne Resson, greeted Sir Mahesh Patel and the CPLF team. She expressed her heartfelt appreciation for the continuing assistance that allows BbP…
26 youths without intellectual disabilities were selected to engage in an orientation over the weekend, which was done by Special Olympics PNG. This was the first session of Batch 2 in its ‘Call for Volunteers Program. This training, which spans four Saturdays, aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to advocate for an inclusive environment for individuals with intellectual disabilities. President Takale Tuna inaugurated the training session, extending a warm welcome to the youths and encouraging them to fully engage in the program. He emphasized the importance of gaining insights that would enhance their ability to support…
Director General for National Youth Development Authority (NYDA), Joe Itaki thanked individuals involved in Youth Resource Week (YRW) during the MoU signing between NYDA and YRW for taking the initiative in providing a platform for young people in the National Capital District (NCD). Speaking to the attendees, Itaki clarified that YRW initiated this event out of passion and without support from the government. “You have taken up the baton and now we are partnering with you.” He acknowledged the difficulty behind the organizing of young people and spoke appreciatively of YRW’s efforts. “Government alone cannot address the youth issue on…
As part of their ongoing efforts to support education in Papua New Guinea, Moni Plus in partnership with Buk Bilong Pikinini, donated K4000 worth of books to Carr Memorial Adventist School in Port Moresby. This was done to supply the school with an Elementary Kit 3 and a Primary Kit 2, comprising 750 books in total. The books will be an invaluable resource for both students and teachers, boosting the learning experience while also offering much-needed educational materials. This timely donation arrives just in time for the new school year and provides a much-needed boost to the school’s academic initiatives.…
Cricket Papua New Guinea (CPNG) in response to an article published in one of the daily newspapers on February 6th regarding the welfare of PNG Garamuts’ Gaba Frank while in Australia, is encouraging players with issues to report them to the cricket body. For Gaba’s case, although he currently does not possess a central contract, Richard Done, CEO of Cricket PNG stated that the organization collaborated with the leadership of Western Suburbs Cricket Club during September and October of 2024 to ensure Gaba received full support while in Sydney. “This support included accommodation with fellow overseas players at the club…
The University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) has extended registrations – without late penalty fees – to continue on Monday, February 10, 2025. Dr. Cecilia Nembou, Acting Vice Chancellor of UPNG, confirmed the extension in an in-house circular released late Friday afternoon. “The Bursary Registration Team will continue to do accounts clearance over the weekend: Saturday, 8th February and Sunday, 9th February to ensure registration is unhindered.” This extended registration period would allow students to enroll in courses offered by the five schools: School of Business and Public Policy (SBPP), School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), School of Medicine…