The 2024 Port Moresby Racquets Club Open tournament has ended, after showcasing an amazing combo of experienced players and talented youngsters from both Port Moresby and Lae. The competition ran from Wed Aug 21st – Sun 25th beginning with the junior matches. The matches kept watchers on edge as players delivered memorable wins and upsetting losses in both games of tennis and squash. Winners: Junior Tennis: U12 Boys – River Jordan Hakena U12 Girls – Indianna Kaiulo U14 Boys – Ivan Mera U14 Girls – Adelaide Mesa U18 Boys – Christopher Kaiulo U18 Girls – Colita Hakena Coach Kwalam Apisa…
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Santos Cup 2024 referee Jacintha Jack is a woman on a mission. The young Simbu lass started her refereeing career back in 2017 in Lae and has never looked back since. Jacintha initially started off as a player in Madang, eventually moving to Lae to pursue her passion for the game. While playing in the local Lae league, she got interested in refereeing. The interest stemmed from her wanting to understand the game more, particularly the rules. She found herself observing the touch judges and referees officiating during matches. It was not long after that Jacintha picked up a flag…
The Student Representative Council (SRC) of the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) is expected to present a petition to the government on issues affecting the country on Friday 30th August. The SRC, upon consultation with the University Administration, came to this resolution of submitting the petition to the government. The submission of the petition was initially planned for Tuesday 27th of August, however with due respect to Prime Minister (PM) James Marape attending the Pacific Islands Forum in the Kingdom of Tonga, it was postponed to this Friday. The University Administration has also been tasked to facilitate communication with…
NCDC Director for Sustainability and Lifestyle, James Ume today (Aug 27th, 2024) clarified misconceptions circulating on social media regarding actions taken by the police to clear street vendors in the city. In a press conference at CBC (Catholic Bishops Conference), Ume clarified that this was not part of the preparations for the Papal visit. “This is actually an operation spearheaded by the police and has nothing to with the Pope’s visit.” “It has to do with law enforcement and vendors selling at the right locations.” “This operation has been going on for some time and it just so happens to…
Residents in Western Highlands Province have already prepared to host 2024 National Repentance Day on Monday 26th August 2024, under the theme: ‘There is Hope in God’ (Jeremiah 29:11). Religious programs and prayers have since started as early as Friday 23rd August, with Christians gathering and creating awareness of this special day at Queen’s Park, Mt Hagen. Established in August 2011 by former Prime Minister Peter O’Neill, Repentance Day has since been observed by Christian Churches in the country for the first seven years (2011-2018). Last year it was held in Sir John Guise Stadium, Port Moresby. This year, curricular…
This time last week, one of Papua New Guinea’s oldest and most celebrated events the, Mt. Hagen Cultural Show was held at Queen’s Park, Mt Hagen making its 57th anniversary with a wonderful display of local culture and traditions. The event caught the eye of international tourists and brought people together from all across the Highlands Region. Governor of Western Highlands Province Wai Rapa, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Hagen City, Jim Benner, Hagen City Mayor Jacob Michaels, Geno Reuben (Festival and Events Manager NCC) representing the Executive Director of National Cultural Commission Steven Enomb Kilanda, and other notable figures…
Sisters of the Rosary in Wewak, East Sepik were blessed to receive assistance of K30, 000 from Digicel PNG Foundation supporting their Integral Human Development and Life Skills’ Program. Through their Community Grants Program, Digicel PNG Foundation funded The Rosary Sister’s trainings for the youth – a program that equips them with certain life-skills that will help create a sustainable pathway for them into resiliency. The training began with a workshop on the ‘Dignity of a Human Person’ and ‘Self Image’. Sister Loretta from the Rosary Sisters stated a total of 130 individuals participated and the numbers are growing. “We…
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…
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…