Title: Frozen Hot Boys (2025) Director: Nareubadee Wetchakam & Tanakit Kittiapithan Rating: TV-14 Genre(s): Coming-of-Age Run Time: 1h 58m Star(s): Natapohn Tameeruks • Nuttawat Thanataviepraserth HEARTWARMING COMING-OF-AGE FILM WITH TACKY SPECIAL EFFECTS “Powerful encouragement for troubled teens, once you ignore the tacky special effects.” A teacher in a juvenile detention centre signs up a group of misfit boys in a snow sculpting contest in Japan. Meanwhile each member of the team struggles with personal conflicts during the journey. The film explores themes of redemption, and mentorship. As each boy carves ice, symbolically they carve a new path for themselves towards…
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
New Graduates and Teachers have been cautioned about scammers in Papua New Guinea (PNG), particularly those who have recently graduated. They are advised not to engage with fraudsters posing as employers from the Teaching Service Commission and demanding fees. Teaching Service Commission (TSC) Acting Chairman, Mr. Samson Wangihomie, gave this warning following a social media post that was shared. The post encouraged new graduates and teachers who are not yet receiving a salary to reach out to the poster via a provided phone number for assistance, which comes at a cost. He said the poster, “Anonymous Participant” used the TSC’s…
Keep Your Profile Private Why It Matters: Protecting your privacy is important and keeps you SAFE! Limiting who can view your posts ensures you stay in control of your personal information. What to do: Set your accounts to private, only allowing friends and family to view your posts. Double-check privacy settings often. Think Before You Post Why It Matters: Internet is forever, even if you delete them. An impulsive comment or photo might come back to haunt you later. What to do: Before posting anything, ask yourself: “Would I be okay with everyone seeing this?” If not, maybe don’t post it. Respect Other’s Privacy Why…
As Papua New Guinea confronts a national HIV crisis, mothers and children are emerging as some of the most vulnerable victims of a rising epidemic that continues to develop across the country. According to new data released by the National Department of Health, approximately 11,000 new HIV infections occurred in 2024—an average of 30 new cases every day. Of these, nearly half were among children and young people aged 24 and below, highlighting a disturbing change in the age profile of those affected. Most alarming, however, is the high rate of mother-to-child transmission, a preventable tragedy that continues to occur…
Church organizations from the Highlands region have joined forces to confront the ongoing crisis of Sorcery Accusation Related Violence (SARV), calling for urgent government support to help combat the horrific practice. The announcement comes after a two-day meeting held at the Melanesian Institute in Goroka from June 25 to 27. Representatives from various denominations, came together condemning the brutal impact of SARV on families and communities. “As spiritual leaders and pillars of our society, we cannot remain passive while our people suffer under the shadow of violence and fear.” Among the promises made by the group were: • A Unified…
The President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ARoB), Ishmael Toroama, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the HALO Trust, supported by a U.S. government grant, to tackle the issue of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in the region. Under the agreement, The HALO Trust will use the $2.25 million (K9.2 million) funding from the U.S. to locate, remove, and improve tracking of UXO left behind from World War II. While the MOA focuses on operations within Bougainville, the funding will support UXO clearance efforts in Oro Province as well. The MOA addresses three key areas: • To locate and…
Director: Alana Hicks Runtime: 12m Genre(s): Comedy, Crime-drama, Thriller Plot: A young Papua New Guinean/Australian man with an identity crisis turns to a life of crime to support his pregnant partner – until a local woman challenges him to face his troubles. Review: Pasifika Drift is a hilarious yet thought-provoking film that offers a piece of Papua New Guinea to mixed individuals searching for a piece of their indigenous identity. The bright vivid coloring theme sets a tropical atmosphere throughout the film. Although the delivery of Tok Pisin dialogue is not fluent, the flaw itself emphasizes the cultural disconnection faced by…
Acting Chairman of the Teaching Service Commission (TSC), Mr. Samson Wangihomie recently addressed concerns raised by the media, regarding NCD headteachers and principals unable to speak freely to the media on issues affecting their schools as they are afraid of facing suspension. This was communicated to Mr. Wangihomie during the swearing-in of PNG Teaching Council’s new members recently. Teachers often want to expose issues affecting their schools to the media but hold back due to the possibility of suspension. Mr. Wangihomie clarified that teachers should not feel intimidated when speaking on such matters as they are protected by the Whistleblower’s…
New members of the revived Papua New Guinea Teaching Council, a key body under the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) were formally sworn on Thursday 26th June at Port Moresby. This council had previously been inactive and is now being revived. The ceremony also served to induct and orient the Council members, providing them with a clear understanding of the Teaching Service Commission, its functions, and their responsibilities as members of the Council. The legal formalities of the swearing-in were facilitated by Mr. Gilbert Ousek, TSC’s Principal Legal Advisor. Each member took an oath of service, pledging to “well and truly…
Title: The Most Beautiful Girl in the World (2025) Director: Robert Ronny Rating: TV-14 Genre(s): Romantic-Comedy Run Time: 2h 53m Star(s): Reza Rahadian ∙ Shelia Dara Aisha ∙ Kevin Julio ∙ Indra Birowa REFRESHING ENDING WITH NAUSEATING SAPPY ROMANTIC DIALOGUE “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World” is an Indonesian Rom-Com that brings a refreshing new perspective on romance, if you’re sick of American tropes; but still…full of cheesy puke-worthy romantic lines. A rich young man tries to fulfil his late father’s wish by seeking out and marrying the most beautiful girl in the world – whatever that means. Reza Rahadian…