The Beatles have made a record-breaking return to No. 1 on the UK charts with their latest and “last” song “Now and Then” becoming the country’s top single. Released on November 2, “Now and Then” debuted on the UK’s Official Singles Chart at No. 42 the following day. Just over a week later, on Friday, the melancholic tune reached No. 1. The Beatles set a new record coming back 60 years and six months after their first UK No. 1, “From Me To You,” in May 1963, according to Official Charts, beating Elvis Presley’s span of 47 years and six…
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
Miss Bird of Paradise PNG (MBoP) was delighted to announce its collaboration with Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG), one of the world’s leading account firms. KPMG has come on board as the official accounting firm and scrutineers for the prestigious Miss Bird of Paradise PNG Pageant, reinforcing both organization’s commitment to excellence, transparency and innovation. KPMG will play a central role in owning and managing the Miss Bird of Paradise PNG trust account, ensuring the highest integrity and accountability in all financial matters relating to the event. In addition, KPMG will be responsible for managing the event’s financial records, ensuring…
BSP has once again showed generous support towards the Operation Heart Program by presenting another annual donation of K100,000. BSP Corporate Sponsorship Manager Amelia Minnopu along with Community Partner – the Brisbane Broncos Management presented the cheque on behalf of BSP. to Kathy Johnston – Operation Open Heart Foundation Chairlady, as well as the CEO of Port Moresby General Hospital, Dr Paki Molumi and his team of Cardiac Surgeons, Ms. Minnopu stated that BSP was pleased to continue its assistance, totalling over K2.2 million since the year 2000. “We are pleased to support a program that not only saves lives…
This year was Buk Bilong Pikinini’s (BbP) first ever participation at the Morobe Show in Lae. Buk Bilong Pikinini was invited to set up a stall at the Theodist Education Pavilion at the Morobe Show on the 4th of November, 2023. BbP provided an information booth to make available knowledge about the organization’s free Early Childhood Education Program (ECE), enrolment dates for 2024, as well as the great impact BbP program has had on the children’s English literacy skills, numeracy skills and general awareness. The hundreds of kids who visited the BbP booth over the weekend also had the chance…
Over the years, the Salvation Army through the Red Shield Appeal has maintained its original motto of “Heart of God and Hand to Man.” This year the annual Red Shield Corporate Lunch raised K100,000, through the sale of corporate, pledge and donations. Chairman of the Salvation Army Territorial Advisory Board, Rupert Bray (also the Managing Director of Steamships Trading Company), acknowledged corporate business houses who supported the annual corporate lunch held at the Lucky Lucky Restaurant within the Crowne Plaza Apartments in Port Moresby. “We talk of service, it may be a big ask to others, it’s selflessly delivered, and…
People in the Highlands Region of Papua New Guinea (PNG) displaced from the election violence from last year’s National General Election, are now fortunate to be getting much needed support from one of the world’s biggest organizations. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) through the financial assistance of USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), is working in partnership with the national and provincial disaster centres in the Highlands provinces to distribute food rations to vulnerable households who have been affected by election related violence in Enga, Southern Highlands, Hela and Jiwaka provinces from over a year ago – an incident…
Coca-Cola is proud to be confirmed again as the Grand Championship Sponsor for the 60th Morobe Show for thirty consecutive years. Coca-Cola Europacific’s (CCEP) Commercial Sales Director Tim Solly said the relationship between the Morobe show committee and Coca-Cola spanning thirty years is a testament of the commitment to promote the culture of Morobe and celebrate the role of agriculture across the country. “2023 holds special significance for us, as we celebrate 30 years of sponsorship with the Morobe Show Society and the local community in Lae.” “The heart of Coca-Cola Europacific’s operations sits here in Lae, Morobe province and…
Taylor Swift has that thing that you like on Spotify. The streaming service announced over the weekend on social media that the singer had become “the most-streamed artist in a single day in Spotify history, and “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” became Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day this year. Swift replaced herself as the most-streamed artist record holder, a year after she captured the title back on October 21, 2022. Earlier this month, she and Jack Antonoff celebrated their song “Cruel Summer” hitting No. 1 on the charts – four years after its initial release. Swift has absolutely dominated the…
Westpac was thrilled to partner with Queenpads PNG, a local supplier of menstrual hygiene products through its Support Her Program, to promoted menstrual hygiene for its female employees. The program, initiated by Westpac, focuses on ensuring access to hygiene products for both its employees and residing in safe houses around PNG and embodies Westpac’s commitment to gender equity and women’s health. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Westpac PNG, Brett Hooker, expressed his excitement about the partnership. “At Westpac we are committed to creating a welcoming and encouraging work environment for our staff members. By addressing basic hygiene needs, programs like…
Matthew Perry, the beloved actor who starred as Chandler Bing on “Friends,” has died. He was 54. Police in Los Angeles are investigating Perry’s death, a law enforcement source told CNN. There is currently no foul play suspected, the source said, however, the incident remains under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department Robbery-Homicide Division. Perry died in an apparent drowning accident at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times, citing law enforcement sources. “We are devastated by the passing of our dear friend Matthew Perry. Matthew was an incredibly gifted actor and an indelible…