Residents in Western Highlands Province have already prepared to host 2024 National Repentance Day on Monday 26th August 2024, under the theme: ‘There is Hope in God’ (Jeremiah 29:11). Religious programs and prayers have since started as early as Friday 23rd August, with Christians gathering and creating awareness of this special day at Queen’s Park, Mt Hagen. Established in August 2011 by former Prime Minister Peter O’Neill, Repentance Day has since been observed by Christian Churches in the country for the first seven years (2011-2018). Last year it was held in Sir John Guise Stadium, Port Moresby. This year, curricular…
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
This time last week, one of Papua New Guinea’s oldest and most celebrated events the, Mt. Hagen Cultural Show was held at Queen’s Park, Mt Hagen making its 57th anniversary with a wonderful display of local culture and traditions. The event caught the eye of international tourists and brought people together from all across the Highlands Region. Governor of Western Highlands Province Wai Rapa, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Hagen City, Jim Benner, Hagen City Mayor Jacob Michaels, Geno Reuben (Festival and Events Manager NCC) representing the Executive Director of National Cultural Commission Steven Enomb Kilanda, and other notable figures…
Sisters of the Rosary in Wewak, East Sepik were blessed to receive assistance of K30, 000 from Digicel PNG Foundation supporting their Integral Human Development and Life Skills’ Program. Through their Community Grants Program, Digicel PNG Foundation funded The Rosary Sister’s trainings for the youth – a program that equips them with certain life-skills that will help create a sustainable pathway for them into resiliency. The training began with a workshop on the ‘Dignity of a Human Person’ and ‘Self Image’. Sister Loretta from the Rosary Sisters stated a total of 130 individuals participated and the numbers are growing. “We…
Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) launched a reader entitled ‘When I Grow Up I want to be a Warehouse Manager’ with role model Nash Mali, Lae Warehouse Manager and mini professional Colette Sikalu. The reader was launched with events in both Lae and Port Moresby. BbP students invited the Sir Brian Bell Support Squad Team Members from several divisions to a special reading of the book today at the UPNG Library Learning Centre today. Brian Bell Group Warehouse Manager Nash Mali read the new book aloud to students accompanied by 5-year-old mini-professional Solcomp John. Following the reading. students attended special activities…
Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) launched a reader entitled ‘When I Grow Up I want to be a hotelier’ with role model Dorothy Morea and mini professional Zaia Hane Solien. Children from Buk bilong Pikinini’s Vabukori village Library Learning Centre travelled to the Grand Papua Hotel to launch the reader with their role model. They got a tour of the hotel to see what is available to the guests and also learn what happens behind the scenes. After the reading launch, the children engaged in fun table setting activity to learn some new skills. “When I Grow Up, I want to…
It was another year that Theodist Limited was excited to announce the renewal of their K50,000 annual sponsorship for Buk Bilong Pikinini (BbP), marking a decade of unwavering partnership. This renewal highlighted Theodist’s long-standing commitment to advancing literacy and education throughout Papua New Guinea. This renewal emphasized Theodist’s long-standing commitment to promoting literacy and education in Papua New Guinea. The announcement, delivered in Theodist’s Port Moresby showroom, was a key feature of the National Book Week campaign, which began earlier this month. To commemorate this achievement, the children of Buk Bilong Pikinini were treated to a special visit of our…
This is not the first time that Port Moresby Nature Park conducted educational programs for schools in NCD, and the Culture Connects Program is one of many examples. The 3-week program which began on August 12th, International Youth Day, was created to educate children on traditional practices which are not easily taught and practiced due to many children growing up in urban areas. Port Moresby Nature Park Education Manager, Shirley Mogi, describes the program as ‘taking a walk back in time’. “It was designed to reintroduce kids to certain cultural practices that help to conserve or sustain the natural environment.”…
In an effort to maintain the practice of bilum weaving, the Western Highlands Provincial Administration pledged K20,000 to the Friendly Home Bilum Festival. The festival took place in the Wamp Nga Secondary School in Mount Hagen, Western Highlands Province, on August 17, 2024. Present at the event were Mr. Richard Lazarus, Executive Manager of Commerce and Tourism Western Highlands Province, who was representing Western Highlands Governor Wai Rapa; Mr. Eddie Paraka, Marketing Manager of Digicel Mt. Hage; Mrs. Geno Alova Reuben, Events and Festival Manager NCC, who was representing Mr. Steven Enomb Kilanda, Executive Director of the National Cultural Commission…
The hip-hop dance team Wan Squad, who placed first at the World Hip Hop International Dance Championships while representing Papua New Guinea, has received congratulations from Prime Minister James Marape. Prime Minister Marape expressed his pride at the accomplishments and dedication of this group of young men, saying they had elevated Papua New Guinea on the international dancing scene. “I spoke to the young people at the NCD Youth Summit & Expo on Monday of last week, emphasizing the value of pursuing your passion and dedicating yourself to it.” “Wan Squad is the perfect example of this. They did not…
Together with Nasfund, Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) released a reader yesterday titled “When I Grow Up, I Want to Be an Accountant.” Children came dressed as their dream careers for the occasion, which was held at BbP’s 6 Mile Library Learning Centre (LLC). At the launch were miniature professional Thapau Clement wearing a matching Nasfund outfit and Nasfund role model Netanya Stanley, who inspired the kids in attendance. Young readers were given the opportunity to learn about accounting through enjoyable and instructive exercises during the event, which featured a variety of engaging financial literacy activities guided by a team of…