Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) launched a reader entitled ‘When I Grow Up I want to be a Warehouse Manager’ with role model Nash Mali, Lae Warehouse Manager and mini professional Colette Sikalu. The reader was launched with events in both Lae and Port Moresby. BbP students invited the Sir Brian Bell Support Squad Team Members from several divisions to a special reading of the book today at the UPNG Library Learning Centre today. Brian Bell Group Warehouse Manager Nash Mali read the new book aloud to students accompanied by 5-year-old mini-professional Solcomp John. Following the reading. students attended special activities…
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) launched a reader entitled ‘When I Grow Up I want to be a hotelier’ with role model Dorothy Morea and mini professional Zaia Hane Solien. Children from Buk bilong Pikinini’s Vabukori village Library Learning Centre travelled to the Grand Papua Hotel to launch the reader with their role model. They got a tour of the hotel to see what is available to the guests and also learn what happens behind the scenes. After the reading launch, the children engaged in fun table setting activity to learn some new skills. “When I Grow Up, I want to…
It was another year that Theodist Limited was excited to announce the renewal of their K50,000 annual sponsorship for Buk Bilong Pikinini (BbP), marking a decade of unwavering partnership. This renewal highlighted Theodist’s long-standing commitment to advancing literacy and education throughout Papua New Guinea. This renewal emphasized Theodist’s long-standing commitment to promoting literacy and education in Papua New Guinea. The announcement, delivered in Theodist’s Port Moresby showroom, was a key feature of the National Book Week campaign, which began earlier this month. To commemorate this achievement, the children of Buk Bilong Pikinini were treated to a special visit of our…
This is not the first time that Port Moresby Nature Park conducted educational programs for schools in NCD, and the Culture Connects Program is one of many examples. The 3-week program which began on August 12th, International Youth Day, was created to educate children on traditional practices which are not easily taught and practiced due to many children growing up in urban areas. Port Moresby Nature Park Education Manager, Shirley Mogi, describes the program as ‘taking a walk back in time’. “It was designed to reintroduce kids to certain cultural practices that help to conserve or sustain the natural environment.”…
In an effort to maintain the practice of bilum weaving, the Western Highlands Provincial Administration pledged K20,000 to the Friendly Home Bilum Festival. The festival took place in the Wamp Nga Secondary School in Mount Hagen, Western Highlands Province, on August 17, 2024. Present at the event were Mr. Richard Lazarus, Executive Manager of Commerce and Tourism Western Highlands Province, who was representing Western Highlands Governor Wai Rapa; Mr. Eddie Paraka, Marketing Manager of Digicel Mt. Hage; Mrs. Geno Alova Reuben, Events and Festival Manager NCC, who was representing Mr. Steven Enomb Kilanda, Executive Director of the National Cultural Commission…
The hip-hop dance team Wan Squad, who placed first at the World Hip Hop International Dance Championships while representing Papua New Guinea, has received congratulations from Prime Minister James Marape. Prime Minister Marape expressed his pride at the accomplishments and dedication of this group of young men, saying they had elevated Papua New Guinea on the international dancing scene. “I spoke to the young people at the NCD Youth Summit & Expo on Monday of last week, emphasizing the value of pursuing your passion and dedicating yourself to it.” “Wan Squad is the perfect example of this. They did not…
Together with Nasfund, Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) released a reader yesterday titled “When I Grow Up, I Want to Be an Accountant.” Children came dressed as their dream careers for the occasion, which was held at BbP’s 6 Mile Library Learning Centre (LLC). At the launch were miniature professional Thapau Clement wearing a matching Nasfund outfit and Nasfund role model Netanya Stanley, who inspired the kids in attendance. Young readers were given the opportunity to learn about accounting through enjoyable and instructive exercises during the event, which featured a variety of engaging financial literacy activities guided by a team of…
The Bomana Police Dog Unit had the honor of showcasing their officers’ training in dog handling at the 2024 RSPCA Dog Show, on Saturday 17th August, at Ela Beach, Port Moresby. A total of seven handlers brought with them their furry friends to showcase feats of athleticism, obedience, illegal item identification and dog tricks. The trained dogs had specific jobs of drug sniffing, bomb/explosives sniffing, firearm identification and general purpose. They started off with obedience training in which the dogs were given verbal commands of sit, stand, down and heel; after successfully following the commands, they were rewarded with a…
SP Brewery conducted a Responsible Service of Alcohol Training (RSA) with 18 individuals from the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) on Friday 16th, August, individuals with experience working in the tourism and hospitality sector. The training was done with the purpose of informing and educating participants on the how’s and why’s of serving alcohol safely to consumers. SP Brewery’s Corporate Affairs Manager John Nilkare welcomed the participants enthusiastically and spoke on how they would benefit from this training. “While working in your respective areas you may come across some of our customers, and they wish to have trained and experienced…
Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas announced a commitment of K10, 000 towards supporting the recently held Malamata Yapo Cultural Festival. The funding will help in maintaining the newly revived Malamata Yapo Cultural Centre. He emphasized in his speech the value of cultural events in determining community needs and providing services. “We can identify community needs and deliver services more effectively through these cultural festivals.” The governor commended the National Cultural Commission for reaching out to isolated places that frequently lack access to government services. “The National Cultural Commission is committed to working with rural areas to deliver cultural services and…