The National Office of Child and Family Services (NOCFS) presented a cheque worth over K65, 000 to the Catholic Bishops Conference (CBC) to assist with the welfare of children and families. Acting Director for NCOFS, Jerry Wap commended the Catholic Church for their work in family well-being and child protection in the country. He stated that where the government falls short in addressing issues of child welfare, the churches are there to assist. “Child protection is everybody’s business; we say it’s everybody’s business because regardless of our age or sex, we are a member of a family.” Wap reaffirmed the…
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
McPolly Koima, the producer and director of Nana, the recently screened film at Paradise Cinema Vision City, has spoken about the film. Koima was inspired to make the film after the passing of the Lukautim Pikinini Act in 2015. “In 2015, I was attending a workshop by NCD and the Lukautim Pikinini Office, after the bill was passed.” “As a filmmaker, I thought it was a good idea to create a film about these children, hence, I wrote the script.” “Unfortunately, I couldn’t get funding, so I put my work away and the script stayed locked away for seven years.”…
Title: Nana (2025) Producer: MacPolly Koima Genre(s): Drama Cast: Michael Bulina, Richandah Wallan Nana is a film which captures the struggle of two young children and their survival in Port Moresby city after a tragic incident forces them out of their village. The film covers themes of family, survival, Gender-Based Violence and sorcery-related violence. It communicates a raw, brutal, harsh but much-needed message of waking up to the reality of the fact that not everyone is living the same life as the other person. What stands out to me most in the film, is the stark contrast depicted between the…
By delivering an annual yearly donation of K25,000, Theodist Ltd is pleased to confirm its continued collaboration with Cheshire DisAbility Services. Gerald Bengesser, General Manager of Cheshire DisAbility Services, and Ryan Pini, Corporate Development Manager at Theodist Ltd., were present as the donation was presented at Theodist’s Business Superstore Showroom. Theodist has been a longtime supporter of Cheshire DisAbility Services and is dedicated to improving the areas it works in. “We are happy to support Cheshire’s cause and acknowledge the amazing work they perform.” “Our principles of encouraging inclusivity and social responsibility are in line with our dedication to the…
Attendees at Youth Resource Week were given a harsh reality check on job opportunities at the event held in Port Moresby city. Misconceptions about the event were brought up by attendees when they were given the opportunity to ask questions to speakers on the briefing stage. One of the issues brought up by an attendee was that many individuals assumed that Youth Resource Week was there to provide jobs for the unemployed. Present at the Briefing Stage was Key Partnerships Director for Youth Resource Week, John Pora clarified the misconceptions. “In Papua New Guinea there’s only 1.2 million spaces of…
The journey of Claribel Waide a committed advocate for Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) in Papua New Guinea’s education sector, reinforces the importance of equal rights, inclusion, and opportunities in shaping a better future for all. Originally from Oro and Morobe Provinces, Claribel started her education at Okapa Community School, where her father worked as a teacher. After completing Grade 6 at Kafetina Community School, she went on to Henganofi High School, where she completed Grade 10. Following in her father’s footsteps, Claribel enrolled at Balob Teacher’s College in Morobe Province to train as a teacher. During her second…
PNG Boxing Union (PNGBU) will be holding a beginners training session tomorrow, Saturday, March 22nd at Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby city, following the request of parents who wish to have their children take up boxing. Skills taught will be the basics of boxing with a focus on hand-eye coordination and correct footwork. With help from national trainer and former PNG representative boxer Jack Willie, the program will be run by Kazu Temu, Head of Referees and Judges (R&J) and an executive member of PNGBU. National Head coach Mark Keto, also a former boxer, will assist wherever he…
‘Noken Kilim Meri’ a new documentary by the United Nation’s Development Programme, directed by Marco Venditti premieres today at Paradise Cinema at Vision City Mall, shedding a light on PNG’s rising epidemic of sorcery accusation related violence. The video, which was co-produced by UNDP and Film-Bro, focuses on the valiant efforts of activists who are fighting the alarming spread of sorcery allegations in Southern Highlands Province. The movie examines the reasons for the increasing prevalence of violence and the difficulties that the government and civil society have in halting it, including testimonies from survivors and first responders. A group of…
The Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) for the Wisconsin National Guard (WING) concluded its March 19 mission to Port Moresby. The 14-person team was made up of professionals in four areas: public affairs, security forces, medicine, and civil engineering. WING and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) have been partners since World War II and are in their sixth year of a bilateral collaboration. The PNGDF Air Transport Wing (ATW) was a major topic of discussion. While WING security personnel worked with Military Police on future plans to further safeguard the site, civil engineers worked with the ATW and…
In support of improving the National Film Institute’s role in documenting and preserving Papua New Guinea’s cultural heritage through film, the National Cultural Commission (NCC) presented a Toyota Land Cruiser, a new camera, an archive machine, and additional materials on the 17th of March 2025. Steven Enomb Kilanda, the Executive Director of National Cultural Commission, Jenny Jeffrey, the Executive Manager of Corporate Services NCC, Precilla Jogere, the Acting Director of the National Film Institute, John Doa, the Director of NPAT, and other managers and employees from the organization were present at the handover ceremony. Kilanda emphasized the significance of the…