Chairman of Teaching Service Commission, Samson Wangihomie, gave a strong message to the Provincial Education Divisions recently, calling for all teachers leave fares to be paid. Wangihomie stated that it was a must that teachers be getting their leave fares as they are entitled to it for their services. He further explained that the responsibility of ensuring that teachers receive their leave fares is with the Provincial Governments. When asked to clarify why there was a delay with teacher’s leave fares, Wangihomie suggested that insufficient funding could be the cause. He further clarified another reason could be that when it…
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
The National Capital District’s Youth Resource Week PNG (YRW) will be officially launched on Friday, January 10, 2025, marking the beginning of a transformative initiative focused at strengthening Papua New Guinea’s young people. This innovative initiative also commemorates Papua New Guinea’s 50th anniversary of independence and is consistent with the country’s Vision 2050. Youth Resource Week PNG is led by visionary leaders. Naarai Banam, the Program Director and Founder, has worked tirelessly to bring this project to reality, and John Pora, the Key Partnerships Director, leads a determined team working to realize the program’s aims and objectives. Their collaborative efforts,…
Prime Minister James Marape has hailed the successful implementation of an off-grid solar project that is improving the lives of thousands of Papua New Guineans in rural areas. The effort, a collaboration between the governments of Papua New Guinea and Australia, has begun to install 8,700 solar panels in houses, schools, and community buildings throughout 18 villages in Morobe’s Huon Gulf District. The Prime Minister described the initiative as a game changer for rural development, bridging the gap between urban and remote populations by bringing reliable, sustainable energy to areas that previously lacked access to electricity. “This off-grid solar project…
Papua New Guinea Cancer Relief Society (PNGCRS) at Angau Memorial Hospital, Lae, Morobe Province, is continuing the work of carrying out awareness during January – the month of Cervical Cancer Awareness. For both communities and corporate houses, PNGCRS has reached close to 2, 000 individuals from 28 sessions conducted since August 2024 to January 2025. Speaking to PNG HAUSBUNG, PNGCRS stated that the main focus of these awareness sessions was to educate women on prevention and early detection of cervical cancer but there were also other benefits. “At the end of each session, we try to ensure attendees are educated…
Title: Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) Director: Barry Jenkins Rating: PG Genre(s): Adventure, Action, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Musical Run Time: 1hr 58mins Stars: Aaron Pierre ∙ Kelvin Harrison Jnr ∙ Tiffany Boone ∙ Kagiso Lediga ∙ Preston Nyman After young lion cub, Mufasa (Aaron Pierre) gets separated from his parents, he stumbles upon Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jnr), another young lion but of royal descent whom Mufasa befriends and eventually grows to call a brother. Destiny however, causes their bond to be tested overtime revealing who is meant to be the lion king. Mufasa: The Lion King would be great addition…
Youth Resource Week, a highly anticipated 6-day event set to take place from January 6th to 11th, 2025, was established in direct response to the negative impact of Black Wednesday on Papua New Guinea’s image and young people. The event is a proactive attempt meant to contradict the dominant societal narrative, which frequently reduces young people’s options to pursuing regular schooling and seeking conventional work prospects. The primary objective of Youth Resource Week is to empower young people by offering them practical answers that overcome traditional limits and provide several paths to achievement. The initiative envisions these avenues as working…
Port Moresby Nature Park is thrilled to welcome back its Kids for Conservation Program on January 7th-8th, 2025. Offering an engaging and educational experience for young participants, this program is tailored for children between the ages of 6-13 years old and provides a unique opportunity to delve into the fascinating realms of nature, conservation, and culture. At just K40.00 per session, children will be able to immerse themselves in a variety of activities led by the park’s dedicated educators. Through interactive nature walks, fun games, and hands-on learning experiences, kids will deepen their understanding of the natural world while having…
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…
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…