“Be eager to learn and always put your hand up to try something new.” Twenty-eight-year-old Verbena Rema from Kou Village in Ialibu, Southern Highlands Province, shares her inspiring thoughts as she gets ready to start a new chapter with HEINEKEN Global Shared Services (HGSS) in Kraków, Poland. Verbena, who attended both primary and secondary school in her hometown, graduated from Sogeri National High School in 2014 and earned her degree from the University of Papua New Guinea in 2018. Looking back on her experiences, she feels thankful for the hard work and discipline her parents instilled in her, which have…
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
BSP has reaffirmed its commitment to the GoGreen Campaign, aimed at increasing awareness about plastic pollution, by presenting K40,000 to the Port Moresby Nature Park. The amount was present by BSP General Manager Corporate Affairs & Community, Hari Rabura in support of the 2025 festival. “We have a responsibility to care for the environment and to support initiatives that help our communities thrive.” “The Trash to Treasure Festival is a powerful platform that turns waste into wonder—transforming discarded plastics into meaningful, large-scale sculptures that inspire action.” “This partnership with the Port Moresby Nature Park aligns with our values of care…
The World Health Organization in collaboration with the Papua New Guinea National Department of Health (NDoH), hosted the Stage 2 Consultation Workshop on the National Health Research Agenda (NHRA) 2025–2030, which started today and will end on Wednesday May 14th, 2025. This event, held at the Airways Hotel in Port Moresby, brought together key stakeholders from across the country’s health sector, including representatives from provincial health authorities, research institutions, government agencies, development partners, and academia. After the successful Stage 1 Consultation in November 2024, which identified over 60 research questions, this second stage aims to refine and prioritize those topics…
Papua New Guinea’s National Department of Health hosted the official handover-takeover ceremony, which saw Deputy Secretary for Public Health, Mr. Ken Wai, become the new Acting Health Secretary, taking over from outgoing Health Secretary Dr. Osborne Liko. Dr. Liko described the ceremony as not just a transition in leadership but an opportunity to reflect on the challenges that have been overcome. He expressed his sincere gratitude towards the hardworking staff of the health sector as well as acknowledging the support received from political leaders. Newly appointed Acting Secretary for Health, Mr. Wai, acknowledged Dr. Liko’s achievements during his time as…
After it was introduced to PNG in 2024 by Kendo expert, Yuki Nishimaki Sensei, Kendo or Japanese Fencing, is now taking a step further with the support of All Japan Kendo Federation through the Japanese Embassy in Port Moresby. The sport was trialed at the East Gate Karate Academy with the support of Karate instructor, Julius Piku Sensei. Two years have passed since those Karate students tried their hand in Kendo. The Ambassador of Japan to PNG, His Excellency Hisanobu Mochizuki presented Kendo equipment to Sensei Julius on Thursday 8th May 2025. The equipment included 20 uniforms with armour and…
Senior officers from the Department for Community Development and Religion (DFCDR) recently visited Kundu International Academy to engage with and inform students about the department’s roles, policies, and initiatives. David Nugi, the Provincial Coordinator for Southern Highlands and Simbu, emphasized that DFCDR operates within the social sector, focusing on protective and empowering programs aimed at vulnerable groups, including children, youth, individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and victims of gender-based violence and sexual assault. As PNG approaches its 50th Independence anniversary, Nugi highlighted the department’s efforts to advance the Disability Service Bill and the Community Development Bill. Additionally, Assistant Director of…
The National Capital District Provincial Health Authority (NCDPHA) promotes equal opportunity and gender equity by helping young women start careers in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). NCDPHA has teamed up with Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI) in Port Moresby to offer hands-on training for ICT students. These on-the-job training (OJT) placements enable students to use their classroom knowledge in real-life situations, providing them with essential practical skills for their careers. NCDPHA is proud to recognize the success of Ms. Serah Bonny, one of its outstanding ICT trainees, who recently received her certificate upon completing her OJT under the Corporate Services…
A group of teachers along with their families that were left stranded in Port Moresby city for six months have finally been able to return back to their various Local Level Governments (LLGs) in the Goilala District, after Governor for Central Province Rufina Peter chartered three Air Sanga flights for their return. The teachers, who serve at various remote schools in Goilala, travelled to the Nation’s capital during the fourth term of 2024 for administrative duties but were unable to return due to delays in school subsidies and lack of funding. Hence, they remained in the city, living with friends…
International Day of the Midwife falls annually on May 5th – a day which recognizes the significance of the role of midwives especially under serious circumstances, and this year’s theme “Midwives: Critical in every crisis,” honors midwives as essential individuals involved in emergency response. In Papua New Guinea, organizations involved in health and population marked this day emphasizing the importance of midwifery. On social media platform, Facebook, organizations such as the Catholic Church Health Services PNG made special mention of their midwives in the Kundiawa Diocese who celebrated the day with the Simbu Provincial Health Authority. Likewise, the United Nations…
PNG’s team of 13 athletes scored one gold medal, five bronze, as well as a host of personal best times in the Philippine Open Championships which concluded on Sunday. In the full range of events in Open and Under 18 divisions, about 1000 athletes took part over four days with clubs from all over the country being joined by eight international teams including Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. Athletics PNG President Tony Green commented that the competition was beneficial for the athletes. Elite athletes Daniel Baul and Benjamin Aliel had strong competition as did all the other senior athletes including…