Ten Bougainvillean women will commence work on an Australian berry farm under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme. They are the first group of Bouganvilleans to be sent to Australia as part of the program. In order to support this crucial project, Australia collaborated closely with the Autonomous Bougainville Government, the PNG Government Labour Mobility Unit, and the PNG Government MPs from Bougainville. Australian High Commissioner to PNG, His Excellency Jon Philip stated that Australia has sought hard-working, Bougainvilleans to represent their region and expressed his delight in accomplishing that goal. “Through PALM, workers from all over the Pacific…
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Mainohana Catholic Technical High School, located in Kairuku district, Central Province, received 1,000 kg of rice donated by the Taiwan Technical Mission to Papua New Guinea (PNG), on Monday this week. This donation was supported by the Embassy of the Holy See and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands (CBC PNGSI), through Caritas PNG (CPNG). Among those present to witness the event were: His Excellency Archbishop Fermin Emilio Sosa Rodriguez, Apostolic Nuncio to PNG and the Solomon Islands; His Excellency Mr. Ben Wang, Taiwan Ambassador to PNG; His Excellency Otto Separy, Bishop of the Diocese…
Dare2Create and Knack Studios will be hosting a poetry in motion event coming up in October called ‘Hope that Haunts You’, from the 26th -28th at Ullie Beier, Dance Studio, UPNG. The event will feature original poetry written by Knack Studios’ Andrew Kuliniasi and young poets in Port Moresby along with original contemporary dance pieces choreographed by Dare2Create’s Nadya Parascos. According to Kuliniasi, the event will showcase poetry containing elements of both traditional and contemporary horrors. “The poetry in motion show will portray two things: cultural superstitious beliefs and the modern horrors that we face now such as gender-based violence,…
Community First PNG Project Initiatives, a venture that offers confidential online counselling care for women and youth, ran a one day Kid’s Counselling Day program on the 1st of October at the Wellness Lodge. Certified Clinical Supervisor, Professional Counsellor, and Child Protection Officer, Dorothy L. Koch, stated that this program was a response to meet children’s mental and behavioral needs. “Many kids are having a lot of issues communicating and experiencing behavioral issues amongst themselves and also towards their parents.” “Maybe those kids have been hurt through physical, sexual, verbal abuse or even bullying. Sometimes they can be affected by…
Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) recently presented a cheque of K5, 000 to the University of Papua New Guinea’s Earth Sciences Division to support the university’s 2023 Geosciences Open Day, which is to be staged today, October 6th. OTML Manager Corporate Affairs, Dexter Wagambie, presented the cheque to Dr. Jospeh Espi, Associate Professor and Head of Earth Sciences Division, in front of promising geoscientists and staff members. Dr. Espi stated that the last Open Day was held in the 1990s. “In 2022, we had our first Geosciences Open Day, and this year’s event will mark the second successive Geosciences Open…
The National Government, through the National Gaming Control Board (NGCB), has made a timely donation of K100, 000 to Papua New Guinea’s international singer Anslom Nakikus, to assist with his international tour, as part of the State’s efforts to promote the music and entertainment industry in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The Minister for NGCB and Bougainville Affairs, Manasseh Makiba presented the cheque to the well-known PNG singing sensation and his band on September 21st. Anslom expressed his gratitude to the government and NGCB for believing in his band and promoting his music, which has made its mark on the international…
Actor Michael Gambon, best known for playing Albus Dumbledore in most of the “Harry Potter” movies, has died at 82 following a “bout of pneumonia,” a statement issued on behalf of his family said on Thursday, PA Media news agency reported. “We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon,” the statement issued by his publicist Clair Dobbs said, according to PA. “Beloved husband and father, Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife Anne and son Fergus at his bedside, following a bout of pneumonia. Michael was 82.” “We ask that you respect our privacy at this…
While students in the National Capital District (NCD) and many provinces in the country are preparing for the end of year examinations, others are facing uncertainty in their academic future due to negative factors beyond their control. Recently in this year there have been numerous instances of natural and social disasters that have affected academic routines. In a recent press conference led by the Secretary of Education Dr. Uke Kombra, he addressed the different situations of tribal fights, law and order and natural disasters; and explained the policies and arrangements governing such circumstances. “According to national policy, any student from…
Over 249, 000 Secondary and Primary school students throughout the country will be sitting for the annual national examinations in October, the number itself an increase in the number of last year’s students sitting the examinations. The Secretary of Education, Dr. Uke Kombra in a recent press conference, stated that approximately 249, 189 students will be sitting for their exams nationwide. “This year we’ll be seeing 76, 571 Grade 10 students from 448 Secondary schools will start the examination season on October 9th; followed by 31, 252 Grade 12 students from 221 Secondary and High schools on October 16th and…
This September 16, 2023, the Papua New Guinean community in Hawaii gathered from O’ahu and Hilo to celebrate Papua New Guinea’s 48th Independence Day. Due to the time zone difference, independence came to Hawaiians a day later, but that did not spoil the atmosphere of the celebration. PNG students and those participating in sponsored professional work programs were welcomed by David and Cherry Kunert, as well as David’s parents [the hosts], Daniel and Nancy Kunert. The PNG community was also joined by wantoks from the Solomon Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Vanuatu, Samoa and friends from the United States and Taiwan to…