With great pleasure, Hilton Port Moresby Hotel & Residences announces that on Sunday, December 15, 2024, the much-anticipated Christmas Under the Stars for Charity event will return for its sixth year. In celebration of the season of giving, this endearing evening is expected to unite families, local communities, and supporters of two outstanding philanthropic organizations. The occasion serves as a forum for the community to come together in support of those in need and is a component of Hilton’s dedication to hospitality and corporate responsibility. Hilton Port Moresby will focus its efforts this year on assisting the Well Women’s Clinic…
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
Friends of POMGen is no stranger when it comes to supporting patient needs at Port Moresby General Hospital. While it is commonly assumed that Friends of POMGen only takes care of the Labor Ward, in actuality, Friends of POMGen helps patients throughout the entire hospital. Speaking to the Operations and Communications Lead, Grace Roland expounded on its operations further stating that Friends of POMGen ‘provide a solution to patient care’. “While the hospital is focused on making sure patients receive medication and treatment, we are here to make sure the patients are as comfortable as possible.” “If a ward has…
The usual practice of Grades 8s not going back to school after sitting for their exams ceased with the students returning to classes. Under instructions from First Assistance Secretary Peter Kants, all Grade 8 students were to return to class as well as teachers, to continue teaching due to preparations of discontinuing Grade 8 National Examinations. Speaking to PNG Hausbung, New Erima High School’s Principal Mr. Yalo Kipungi, confirmed the preparations for the implementation of the education policy of 1+6+6 in which students will spend a year in early childhood education development, six years in primary school and six more…
Title: Lea Tupu’anga/Mother Tongue (2024) Director: Vea Mafile’o Genre(s): Drama, short Duration: 17mins Stars: Luciane Buchanan • Albert Rounds • Mikey Falesiu “A simple yet powerful and thought-provoking film.” Lea Tupu’anga/Mother Tongue centers on a young Tongan/European speech therapist named Katherine (Luciane Buchanan) who is disconnected from her Tongan heritage. To secure a job, she lies about her Tongan language skills. However, she must find a way to communicate with her patient Siaosi (Albert Rounds) – an elderly gentleman who has lost his ability to speak English due to aphasia. This film explores themes of cultural identity and communication barriers.…
Student’s enrolled in Buk bilong Pikinini’s (BbP) Early Childhood Education program are currently in the process of sitting their final and second progressive test before graduating in December. The BbP Monitoring and Evaluation team at one Library Learning Center (LLC) is keeping a careful eye on the test outcomes. In collaboration with Sanitarium, Market 2000, and the Australian Export Consortia, BbP has been testing a breakfast program as part of its recently launched Nutrition Education program. The program’s goal is to assess the learning impact of consuming a nutritious and high-fiber breakfast prior to class. The first trial began in…
Champy Maians has navigated a path from Graduate to Business Improvement Manager, in just four years, showcasing how determination and proactive learning can shape a remarkable career. Graduating in 2020 with a degree in Food Technology from the Papua New Guinea University of Technology, Champy joined Coca Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) on May 2nd, 2020, as part of the Graduate Development Program. Management was immediately impressed by her ambition, work ethic, and desire to change things. “As a recent graduate, I worked my way through several departments, learning about the manufacturing process and the function of each area in the…
Markings for Grade 8 National Examinations have wrapped up, concluding the overall markings for all National Examinations in the country. The markings for grade 8 examinations began on Tuesday 29th October and ended on Wednesday November 6th, 2024. Unlike the Grade 12s, markings for Grade 8s (and Grade 10s) took place in NCD as well as in respective provinces. Speaking to PNG Hausbung, Principal for New Erima High School Mr. Yalo Kipunigi, stated that examination results should be out withing three to four weeks’ time. “Results should be out by late November, that’s within four weeks,” he said. “It really…
Gordons Secondary School’s Kokofa Athletics Club will be holding a fundraising walkathon on Saturday November 16th in order to support their 25 athletes who will participate in the Athletics PNG’s National Championships next month. Speaking to the contact person John Gitiri, he stated that the athletes also require new sets of uniforms. “Basically, we want to purchase new uniforms as well as other necessary equipment such as medical kits.” The club’s target amount is K3, 000, however, Mr. Gitiri believes the club may reach more than that due to overwhelming responses from interested parents and former students. He added that…
Tubusereia Primary School in the Central Province recently received 17 desks and chairs for its lower primary students with the assistance of Kina Bank through its Kina Bank Strongim Komuniti Grants (SKG) program. Small-scale initiatives that complement Kina Bank’s sustainability and community service values are supported by the SKG program, which is only available to Kina Bank employees. Staff members are invited to apply for grants every three months to help them carry out a small community initiative in their local communities. One of the grant beneficiaries, Senior International Operations Officer Susanna Guru, applied for seats and desks for her…
The PNG National Museum and Art Gallery (NMAG) in partnership with the Oro Provincial Government, has launched a new Site Management Plan for the Kokoda Plateau Memorial Park. In order to better document each site and guarantee sustainable use while maintaining each site’s distinct military legacy, archaeological potential, and environmental values, a series of site management plans, including the Kokoda Plateau Site Management Plan, is being prepared for important locations along the Kokoda Track. These plans cover hiking and other tourism infrastructure, military legacy management, archeological and environmental preservation and management, new interpretation (signage, etc.), and memorial. On Sunday, November…