The National Cultural Commission (NCC) celebrated four significant achievements this week, marking a transformative moment in preserving and promoting Papua New Guinea’s cultural heritage. The event, hosted at the newly opened NCC Gift Shop, saw the launch of the NCC’s online gift shop, the unveiling of a cultural registration database, and the announcement of Papa Buka being selected for the Oscars, as well as the introduction of a forward-thinking vision for the future of the National Cultural Commission. Present at the event was the Member for Vanimo Green River Electorate and Minister for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Belden Norman Namah,…
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
The National Agriculture Research Institute (NARI) recently welcomed Australian volunteers Jenny and Stephen Clark to its headquarters at Bubia, Morobe Province. The Clarks joined NARI this month and will stay on for 12 months as part of the Australian Volunteers Program – an Australian Government funded initiative. Both have a Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree from the University of Melbourne, Australia. Jenny, with her teaching background and experience in curriculum development through previous assignments with the Australian Volunteers Program in Tanzania, is set to guide NARI in developing its Training of Trainer programs and revising its training policies and guidelines.…
The Department for Community Development and Religion (DFCDR) has strengthened its commitment to fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by signing a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Pacific (SP) Brewery and the Somare Institute of Leadership and Governance (SILAG). The agreement will focus on developing targeted leadership training for public servants in middle management and above, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to address GBV more effectively within government systems and communities. Secretary for DFCDR, Mr. Jerry Ubase, said the agreement will directly support provincial GBV Secretariats and Committees across all 22 provinces and extend into government…
The Physiotherapy Department at Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH), alongside the University of Papua New Guinea’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the University of Otago’s Department of Anatomy, successfully hosted its inaugural Pain & Clinical Anatomy Workshop from August 4th to 6th. Led by Dr. Jerin Mathew, neuroscientist and clinical anatomy lecturer from the University of Otago, the workshop focused on advanced pain science, anatomical precision, and multidisciplinary approaches to pain management. This initiative is part of the department’s broader strategy to establish a Pain Management Clinic by 2028, in collaboration with the Anaesthetic Department and other clinical…
East New Britain Governor Michael Marum recently reaffirmed his government’s commitment to sports development by presenting over K500,000 in funding to various sporting associations across the province. The ceremony, which took place in Kokopo, Kerevat, and Rabaul, marked another step in the ongoing efforts to support sports programs at the grassroots level. The funds, allocated to a range of local sporting bodies, include the ENB Netball Association, ENB Athletics Association, Kokopo City Touch Association, Kokopo City Volleyball Association, Kokopo City Rugby Union Association, and Kokopo District Dart Association. Other associations from the districts of Gazelle, Rabaul, and Pomio also benefited from…
As the nation marks another National Repentance Day, Rev. Dr. Jack Urame, Head Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea (ELCPNG), has issued a powerful call for genuine change in the way the country lives, highlighting the disconnect between the Christian values upon which the nation was built and the moral challenges it faces today. In a recent Facebook post from the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea, Rev. Dr. Urame, urged people to reflect not just on their personal lives but on people across the country. “The reality we see in our country makes me…
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape on Repentance Day today (August 26th, 2025), called for respect towards laws emphasizing that this act was the best contribution each Papua New Guinean can make for the country. He delivered his address at Sir John Guise Stadium, Port Moresby during the Repentance Day service which began at 5am this morning. He emphasized that the ten commandments basically call for respect towards God as well as towards our fellow men. “Respecting law is the best contribution each of us can give to the country.” “Number one law to respect is our 10 commandments that basically…
East New Britain Governor Michael Marum has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of Mioko Virian Ward in the Duke of York Islands, along with President Isac Ilom, for the warm reception during the launch of the ward’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations. During the official ceremony, the Governor praised the community for unveiling their ward flag and logo, and for officially designating July 19th as Ward Day — a date to be celebrated annually as a symbol of unity, identity, and progress. He noted that Mioko-Virian is the first ward in the province to introduce both a flag and logo,…
Member for Huon Gulf and Minister for Community Development, Youths and Religion, Jason Peter, has conveyed a heartfelt message to his people and the country in adherence of Repentance Day. Minister Peter urged citizens to embrace the true spirit of the day by reflecting on their lives, seeking forgiveness, and fostering unity across communities. “Today, we are reminded of the power of humility, forgiveness, and unity. Repentance is not merely about words but about sincere reflection and a commitment to live in harmony with one another and with God.” Additionally, he encouraged Papua New Guineans to make peace with one…
The Papua New Guinea World Taekwondo Federation (PNGWT) has removed sitting President Sir John Cholai and appointed former Pacific Games gold medalist, Ian Sahoto as Interim President. The decision was made during a Special General Meeting (SGM) held on Sunday, August 24th, 2025, at the Institute of Business Studies University Campus outside Port Moresby. The meeting, summoned by PNGWT Secretary Edward Kassman, followed growing concerns over the federation’s status with both the PNG Olympic Committee (PNGOC) and the World Taekwondo Federation. Kassman cited the former President’s failure to respond to a critical PNGOC deadline on August 14th as the catalyst…