Central Province will be paving the way this year in hosting the first of its kind Central Music festival in Kwikila, Rigo District, scheduled from May 24th – 26th, with the theme ‘Uniting Central Province in Music’. This move has received financial support of K500, 000 from the Central Provincial Government. President of the Central Music Association (CMA) Mr. Allen Kedea stated that this occasion was significant as this was the first time the government and the music industry have proactively taken steps to work together to build the music industry, not only in Central, but also in Papua New…
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
The Ela Motors branch in Port Moresby funded the refurbishment of the ablution block at St. Theresa Elementary and Primary School in Badili, which was opened recently. The company donated K119, 495 through its Corporate Social Responsibility Assistance Program, which supported the maintenance and refurbishment of the school’s ablution block. The refurbished school facility was a much-needed improvement for the school, which had been operating without proper toilet facilities for many years. The refurbished ablution block was officially opened on March 8th and features modern facilities, including new toilets and sinks. Mr. Eymard Joseph, Ela Motors’ Chief Operating Officer (COO)…
The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA) recently awarded Ms. Marissa Siwa with its Award for Academic Excellence at the Divine Word University’s graduation ceremony on Friday 8th March in Madang. The Tourism and Hospitality graduate achieved the highest cumulative GPA among her cohorts, earning her this distinguished accolade from TPA. The TPA award is a prestigious recognition given to graduating Tourism and Hospitality Department students who excel academically. Marissa’s outstanding performance earned her a commemorative plaque, a mobile phone, and a K2, 000 cash prize. During the graduation ceremony, Ingrid Kuman, Acting Chief Executive Officer at TPA,…
Theodist Limited proudly renewed its commitment to Cheshire Disability Services with a K25, 000 annual donation. Mr. Kevin Anderson, National Sales and Marketing Manager for Theodist, delivered a presentation at the Port Moresby branch yesterday. “Theodist has a longstanding partnership with Cheshire disAbility Services, rooted in a shared commitment to social responsibility and community engagement,” Mr. Anderson said. “Beyond financial support, Theodist actively participates in initiatives aimed at making a tangible difference in the lives of people with special needs.” Anderson emphasized that Theodists’ commitment to social responsibility goes beyond mere words, constituting a fundamental value that drives their behaviour.…
The Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA) strongly condemns the recent attack on tourists at Roku Beach, Central Province, including the brutal killings in the Upper Highlands region, and the kidnapping of a helicopter crew in the Hela Province. These heinous acts not only devastated communities and local service providers but also had significant repercussions on the tourism sector in PNG. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the PNGTPA, Mr. Eric Uvovo spoke on the effects of negative publicity on tourism in the country. “PNG has faced a torrent of negative publicity, not only from these incidents, but also…
Ten (10) students from the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG), Pacific Adventist University (PAU) and the PNG University of Technology (PNGUoT) are the recipients of Ok Tedi Mining Limited’s (OTML) 2024 Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme (USS) with a funding commitment totalling over K300, 000. The 2024 batch of USS awardees from UPNG (1), PAU (2) and PNG UoT (7) are in their third year of study from various disciplines. The disciplines include Geology, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Communication Engineering, Applied Physics, Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing, Surveying, and Geotechnical Engineering. OTML has paid a total of K310,…
NICKEL 28 Capital Corporation, formerly Highlands Pacific, has continued its commitment to supporting the training of more qualified geoscientists for the Papua New Guinea (PNG) resources sector. The Toronto-based Company, which holds an 8.56% joint-venture interest in the world-class Ramu Nickel Cobalt operation in the Madang province, is into its second year of supporting a Tertiary Students Sponsorship Package in partnership with the Earth Sciences Division of the School of Natural and Physical Sciences (SNPS) at the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG). The Nickel 28 Capital Corp. Student Scholarship was established in 2023 for the Best First Year Student…
The Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNG TPA) has triumphantly returned to the prestigious ITB Berlin, after a five-year absence. Under the theme “Define the World of Travel Together,” the PNGTPA reaffirms its commitment to promoting Papua New Guinea’s unique and diverse offerings to the European market. PNG TPA recognizes ITB Berlin as an important platform for promoting international understanding, cultural exchange, and peace through travel. With over 5, 500 exhibitors from 170 countries, this year’s event is set to be a beacon of hope for the travel industry’s revival. With the invaluable assistance of industry stalwarts such as…
The YUMIFM PNG MUSIK AWARDS is back for another year to recognize the local artists and their contributions to the music industry in Papua New Guinea (PNG) with awards in the various categories, including the prestigious Justin Kili Award sponsored by KEYNOTE. YumiFM’s Content Director, Ms. Vivian Dumit ‘Tuluan Vitz,’ stated that among the 10 categories for the Musik Awards is the ‘Justin Kili’ Award which recognizes people that have contributed immensely to the growth and promoting PNG’s music industry locally and globally. “The Justin Kili Awards is an award that is specifically given to creatives in the music industry,…
Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) celebrated World Book Day at all its Library Learning Centres this week. The children learnt all about the many types of books and reading materials that exist, some children even were dressed up as books such as dictionaries, Atlas, Newspaper, Clinic book and the Bible and gave a little presentation of what those books are for. BbP stated that there were lots of shared reading, stories read by teachers and some children who are already well on their way to independent reading. “The most important purpose of World Book Day is recommending books to each other…