The recent inaugural 2024 Erap Talent Show in Morobe province was so successful that it received overwhelming responses and support from the public and business houses to host the show annually. Locals from Erap and Wain areas, including surrounding communities in the boarders of Nawaeb and Huon Gulf Districts, gave the Show Organizing Committee views on the inaugural event that was staged just two weeks ago. Mr. Mai Peter from Munix village of Lower Erap said the content of the show was great with the engagement of horse riders, motorbike riders and exhibition of local talents which no local shows…
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
The CEO of Air Niugini, Gary Seddon, recently announced that the airfare changes announced in recent days will be deferred until further notice. Mr Seddon said with the prices in Papua New Guinea and around the world already challenging, the timing is not right to make changes. “Air Niugini is more than a business as it is the Nation’s flag carrier, and we have an obligation to provide affordable accessible domestic and international airfare.” He stated that Air Niugini has been listening to feedback and concerns from the travelling public regarding the adjustments. “The Air Niugini Board has endorsed my…
It was a day of emotions for two victims of Sorcery Accusation Related Violence (SARV) who were finally reunited with their families in the Laiagam District of Enga Province on Wednesday July 17th after four months, following torture and humiliation. On March 18th, 2024, the two women were falsely accused of sorcery and were tortured badly when a little boy fell ill due to contaminated food. One of the women was a mother of three and the other was an elderly woman with six grown up children. The unfortunate incident occurred at Lilyates village of the Waiap tribe near Laiagam…
Recently, the kids at Buk bilong Pikinini commemorated World Snake, a unique occasion aimed at teaching them about the significance of snakes in our environment. On World Snake Day, people become more aware of the essential functions that snakes provide, like managing pest populations and preserving ecological harmony. BBP stated that the children participated in various fun activities to observe the day. “The teacher read BbP’ s ‘The Zookeeper Reader’ from our ‘When I Grow Up’ series which covered crucial snake safety tips.” “They also learned about the different types of snakes, their habitats and their role in nature, PNG’s…
Caritas PNG marked World Youth Skills Day on Monday 15th of July 2024 at Don Bosco Technical School in Port Moresby with panel discussions highlighting the importance of upskilling youths, which will in turn benefit a country’s economy. Present at the event was Caritas PNG, along with students and staff from various technical and vocational schools in NCD. Project Manager for Caritas PNG, Charlotte Vada recounted the horrific events which took place on January 10th, suggesting a possible link between the riots and the skill-state of the youths in NCD. “The riots which occurred earlier this year, were largely led…
Title: Ples Man Director: Rama Nathan Rating: PGR Duration: 102 minutes Ples Man is a PNG film which recounts the journey of a Morobean youth’s rise to success in the agricultural and tourism sector after encountering the harsh realities of unemployment during post-graduation. At its core, the movie explores several familiar themes of youth unemployment, rural- urban drift, community development including law & order. It challenges the unhealthy overdependence that most Papua New Guineans have on our government, suggesting that the country’s future lies not in the government providing more jobs but in Papua New Guineans themselves – Papua New…
In a historic collaboration, the ‘East Gate Karate Academy SKB’ and the ‘PNG Kendo Federation’ are introducing kendo, an esteemed Japanese martial art to Papua New Guinea marking the first time that kendo will be practiced in the country. Kendo, which translates to “the way of the sword”, has deep roots in Japanese history and its origins are intertwined with the evolution of the iconic Japanese sword. During the mid-Heian period (794 – 1185), the distinctive curved blade with a raised edge, known as the ‘shinogi’, emerged as a uniquely Japanese creation. Over time swordsmanship techniques exploiting the sword’s curvature…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) has made significant strides in education since gaining independence in 1975, with improvements in services, infrastructure, and educational outcomes; however, significant challenges remain. According to the Papua New Guinea (PNG) National Research Institute (NRI) Spotlight Vol. 17, Issue 11, titled “Assessing quality of Education in Enga Province, PNG: Factors impacting students’ learning experience”, the Tuition Fee-Free (TFF) Policy was one of the challenges, because it contributed to overcrowded classrooms, resource constraints, and increased teacher workloads despite its intended purpose of increasing student enrolment rates and eased financial burdens on families. The Spotlight Issue, written by PNG…
The Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB) recently hosted the groundbreaking ceremony for the Soroken Health Center to improve the health services provided to the people. A sizable catchment population currently served by run-down health sub- centers will receive comprehensive primary health care services, surgical and medical treatments, health promotion, and other public health interventions from the Soroken Health Center, a significant infrastructure investment. Papua New Guinea Health Minister Dr. Lino Tom MP, who attended the ceremony, said delivering safe and efficient health services requires a health infrastructure that is appropriately equipped, well-structured, and suitable for its intended use. Minister Tom…
The Open Heart International Team from Australia is on their final day of performing life-saving operations on Papua New Guineans requiring heart surgery. The team consisting of 8 specialist individuals, which are one Surgeon, Dr Jayme Bennet, one Anaesthetist, Dr Stewart Anderson, one Intensivist, Dr Lewis McLean, one Perfusionist, Dr Ragu Nathan, three Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses, Samantha Willis, Megan Ruttley and Kassandra Long, and one Theatre nurse, Joanne Ferrier touched down on Port Moresby’s Jackson’s International Airport on Thursday, June 20th. The team began performing surgeries at the Port Moresby General Hospital on Friday, June 21st alongside PMGH…