Since its premieres and screenings late last year, ‘Plesman’ a movie by Jona Film Production has gotten a lot of positive reviews from audiences, as well as debates and critiques on social media. Speaking to PNG HAUSBUNG, Director of Ples Man, Mr. Ramanathan Undiapah, explained that different people respond the products of filmmakers differently and it is crucial to pay attention to the right people. “There’s the genuine audience; folks who watch a film without any preconceived expectations – they immerse themselves in the story, and if they don’t enjoy it, they provide honest and constructive criticism.” “As creators we…
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
Title: High School Musical (2006) Director: Kenny Ortega Genre(s): Musical Run Time: 1hr 38mins Stars: Zac Efron • Vanessa Hudgens • Ashley Tisdale • Lucas Grabeel • Corbin Bleu • Monique Coleman High School student and small-town star athlete Troy Bolton (Zac Efron), falls for nerdy transfer student, Gabriella Montez (Vanessa Anne Hudgens) at a New Year’s Party. Upon returning to school, Troy and Gabriella audition for an upcoming musical which breaks the school’s norms. High School Musical carries underlying themes of breaking societal norms, stepping outside of your comfort zone and starting over. Although the film utilizes the typical…
Tent City Seventh Day Adventists (SDA) Adventurer’s Club were fortunate to visit Port Moresby Nature Park for the very first time, on Monday December 30th after travelling from Lae, Morobe Province. Their visit was intended to inspire and motivate the club’s young explorers, who range in age from newborns to eleven years old. They decided to investigate the wonders of Port Moresby Nature Park as part of their trip. Before starting a Nature Walk trip across the park, the SDA Adventurers Club was given a quick introduction to the Cassowary by Nature Park’s Education Manager, Ms. Shirley Mogi, and her…
On Thursday, December 26, Prime Minister (PM) James Marape traveled to Bougainville to take part in the historic celebration of the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s 100th anniversary, which marks a century of community involvement and service in Bougainville. The occasion, which commemorated the church’s founding in 1924, attracted thousands of people, including local authorities, church leaders, and citizens from throughout the country. PM Marape received a hearty welcome at Kieta’s Aropa Airport, which was emphasized by a magnificent Police Guard of Honour. As the region commemorates this important milestone, the ceremonial inspection demonstrated the discipline and dedication of the Autonomous Region…
The Green Angels, or the ambulance officers of the National St. John Ambulance Service (NStJA), were hard at work keeping communities safe during the holiday season while families celebrated Christmas throughout the country. The National Capital District (NCD), Central Province, Morobe Province, and East New Britain were the four provinces where 18 ambulance teams were on duty every day. These teams responded to 227 emergency situations between 6:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 6:00 a.m. on Boxing Day, providing life-saving treatment where it was most needed. St. John responded to a variety of emergencies, such as car crashes, difficult deliveries,…
Teachers throughout the country still face issues regarding their leave fares even after schools close and festivities reaching its peak. Utmei Secondary School’s Principal, Mr. Benard Manau, who spoke on behalf of his teachers stated that all his teachers had already received their leave fares however, they still encountered setbacks. “Although our teacher’s received their fares, they did not receive the expected amount.” “Me for instance, I applied for my quotation which stands at K33, 000, however, they only paid me K7,500.” When asked if the Education Department has explained the situation, he stated that there was no explanation provided…
Prime Minister James Marape has urged churches to serve as the unifying factor and anchor of Papua New Guinea’s ethnolinguistically varied populace. When he declared that the government will be heavily involving churches in celebrations of the 50th anniversary of independence in 2025, the prime minister made the call. On Tuesday, the Prime Minister met with pastors and church employees from across the nation during a Christmas luncheon in Port Moresby city where he reminded the spiritual leaders of the importance of integrating people into a loving culture that is based on God, the Creator. “If we do not secure…
Andrew Tobe, a former employee of SP Brewery, has been named the Cluster Cyber Security Officer for HEINEKEN in Malaysia, Laos, and Myanmar, and will be headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Andrew was raised in Port Moresby and is originally from Milne Bay Province and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. He graduated from Papua New Guinea University of Technology in 2008 after finishing Port Moresby National High School in 2004. After his father died in 1992, Andrew’s life became difficult because his mother was left to take care of him and provide for him. Despite his financial struggles, Andrew remained…
Tokarara Christian Fellowship (TCF) during Sunday’s Service, just three days before Christmas was led by Peter Pyambaru, speaking on the significance of Christmas as the birthday of Jesus the Son of God as well as our counselor. Referencing Isaiah 9:6, he emphasized the importance of Jesus not just during Christmas season but also in our everyday lives. Mr. Pyambaru urged the congregation and especially the youths to seek out Jesus during times of crisis as the Bible refers to him as a wonderful counselor [“For to us a child is born, … And he will be called Wonderful Counselor…” Isaiah…
Thanks to recent improvements made possible by the Incentive Fund Project, the Kapuna Rural Hospital in Gulf Province has been officially acknowledged by The National Department of Health (NDOH) as a Level 4 Health Facility on November 8, 2024, after approving the Certificate of Accreditation. Following a general health assessment of the facilities in September 2023, the NDOH National Standards and Clinician Team recommended that the facility be certified as a Level 4 Health facility, serving a catchment area of 15,000 people in the Baimuru LLG as well as the eastern regions of Kikori and Ihu LLG. The rural hospital…