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.”…
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
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…
Reggae fans, get ready to spice up your playlists! Prominent worldwide recording and touring musician Anslom has teamed up with legendary The Wailers multi-instrumentalist and producer Aston Barrett Jr. for his upcoming track “Release the Birds,” which will be released under the renowned Kingmaker label. The much-anticipated song will be released on Friday, August 16, 2024. With his electrifying performances and his unique brand of reggae that draws heavily from the best in the genre—Bob Marley & The Wailers, Peter Tosh, Toots and the Maytals, Inner Circle, Chaka Demus & Pliers, and Lucky Dube—Anslom’s talent has swept across five continents.…
This year the 2024 PNG Update, to be held at the University of Papua New Guinea’s Waigani campus on 21–22 August, is promising to once again showcase some of the most important research conducted within the country. Attracting over 1, 500 people, the annual event brings together academics, policy makers, business, civil society and the public to hear about research on key development issues facing the country. Jointly organised by the University of Papua New Guinea’s School of Business and Public Policy and the Australian National University’s Development Policy Centre since 2013, the event has developed a reputation for featuring…
Ambunti District, East Sepik came alive in early August, celebrating the annual Sepik River Crocodile Arts Festival – an event showcasing the location’s rich arts and culture. This year, the festival celebrated its 16th anniversary after first being established in 2007 by the Wildlife Fund (WWF) in collaboration with the National Cultural Commission (NEC) who later handed the festival to the District Administration and the Provincial Government after five years. The festival was initiated with the intention of raising awareness about crocodiles and their habitats, promoting tourism in the Sepik region, and supporting economic growth. The festival featured traditional dances,…