To ensure the successful preparations for the much-anticipated Papal Visit to Papua New Guinea (PNG), the Catholic Bishops Conference (CBC) has devised a comprehensive plan that is set to involve a significant number of approximately 7, 000 youths. With just four months remaining until the arrival of Pope Francis in September, the dedicated efforts in organizing this extraordinary event have already been set in motion. Anticipation is high as the event promises to attract a diverse array of attendees, not only from PNG, but also from neighboring regions such as the Solomon Islands, creating a truly global gathering. With the…
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
The PNG Barramundis have arrived in the West Indies for the ICC T20 World Cup Tournament. After an exhausting four-day journey, the team has arrived in St Kitts, where they will spend the first round of training sessions and practice matches. The PNG Barramundis, who are part of the support team for the ICC T20 World Cup, benefit from the invaluable expertise of specialist Coach Phil Simmons, a former West Indies cricketer and Trinidadian all-rounder with over 40 years of cricketing experience. This is why Simmons is in this position with the PNG Barramundis, returning to his home territory where…
Prime Minister James Marape has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the PNG men’s cricket team, the Barramundis, on their recent qualification for the 2024 Twenty20 Cricket World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA. As the Barramundis left for the World Cup this week, Prime Minister Marape extended his best wishes to the team’s management, coaching staff, officials, and players. “You are not only participating in a World Cup; you are also representing our great country, Papua New Guinea.” “This significant achievement makes my government and the people of PNG extremely proud.” The Prime Minister…
Governor of the Bank of Papua New Guinea, Ms. Elizabeth Genia officially opened the Women’s Micro Bank Branch in Kerema, making it the fifth branch to be operating in the country. Ms. Genia addressed the hundreds of witnesses of Kerema town who were present for the event. “Today’s official opening of its fifth branch celebrates another achievement in a long line of achievements we have seen for women’s micro bank.” “I am sure your highly esteemed founder, the late Janet Sape, would have been extremely proud of the organization affectionately known as Mama Bank, now one of the top 50…
The Catholic Bishops Conference (CBC) yesterday launched the official registration website papalvisitpng.com and logo for the 2024 Papal visit to Papua New Guinea (PNG) in September. The website designed by CBC’s IT specialist will enable attendees from PNG and Solomon Islands to register and confirm their attendance. General Coordinator of the Papal Visit, Fr. Lawrence Arockiaraj confirmed the purpose behind launching the website. “The reason for the website is to bring together the people of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands and provide an opportunity to experience the Pope’s presence in the region.” Meanwhile, the visitation logo, which contains three…
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape recently lauded the National Airports Corporation (NAC) and the Civil Aviation Development Investment Project (CADIP) for their significant role in the planned construction of the new K76.8 million Gurney Airport in Alotau, Milne Bay Province. He expressed his commendations during the groundbreaking ceremony held in Alotau, highlighting the initiative as a crucial component of the Government’s Connect PNG initiative. The upgrade of provincial airport terminals under CADIP, which is being carried out in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), represents a strategic component of the country’s infrastructure development aimed at boosting economic growth and…
Former Olympic gold medalist and swimming legend Liesel Jones will serve as the SP Sports Awards guest speaker this year, on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Crown Hotel. SP Brewery Corporate Affairs Manager John Nilkare introduced the swimming sensation during the announcement of the SP Sports Awards finalists. “Leisel is an 8-time Olympic medalist and the first Australian swimmer to compete in four Olympic Games, and we are delighted to have her here for the awards night on June 1st.” “During her visit, we’ve scheduled a coaching clinic at the Taurama Aquatic Center with the Boroko Swimming Club with…
As part of a vision to transform his home province – Madang, youth and community leader Kurere Matanzana, once again took to the grassroots level, initiating another project in April. This time, a cocoa farming project called the ‘Madang Solar Cocoa Farmers’ with the support of Mr. Seth Mal, who was elected as the chairman of the association, upon establishment of the project, given his vast background in the agriculture sector. Matanzana stated that more than 250 cocoa farmers and their families from Ambenob and Transgogol LLGs are involved in the project. “The concept used in the project is known…
Prime Minister James Marape recently praised the efforts of the PNG Customs in Port Moresby for their significant achievements in combating the importation of counterfeit goods into Papua New Guinea from 36 per cent to 4 per cent. “This has been made possible by increased government investments in border surveillance and fighting illicit trade.” During a meeting with PNG Customs Chief Commissioner, David Towe and representatives from British American Tobacco (BAT) PNG, discussions focused on excise tax enforcement and the penalties for businesses that do not comply with customs regulations. “Whilst I am greatly concerned about continued activities relating to…
Under the theme: “Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of Environmental Crisis,” students from the University of Papua New Guinea in the course of Journalism & Public Relations, were fortunate to learn from and be challenged by important figures in various disciplines as they recently marked World Media Freedom Day. Present at the event was the Executive Dean, School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Professor Leo Marai; Acting Chief Executive Officer, Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA), Mr. Douglas Keari; Director of Centre for Climate Change & Sustainable Development, UPNG, Professor Chalapan Kaluwin; Director, Melanesian Institute of…