City Pharmacy Limited Foundation (CPLF) recently renewed its support to Buk Bilong Pikinini, with a donation of K103, 810.53 to continue funding the Tatana Library Learning Centre (LLC) for another three years. The cheque was presented by Sir Mahesh Patel, Chairman of the CPL Foundation to BbP’s Executive Officer, Leanne Resson. The presentation was witnessed by a various attendees, which included students, teachers, parents, guardians, former LLC students, and staff from both CPLF and BbP. BbP’s Executive Officer, Leanne Resson, greeted Sir Mahesh Patel and the CPLF team. She expressed her heartfelt appreciation for the continuing assistance that allows BbP…
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
26 youths without intellectual disabilities were selected to engage in an orientation over the weekend, which was done by Special Olympics PNG. This was the first session of Batch 2 in its ‘Call for Volunteers Program. This training, which spans four Saturdays, aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to advocate for an inclusive environment for individuals with intellectual disabilities. President Takale Tuna inaugurated the training session, extending a warm welcome to the youths and encouraging them to fully engage in the program. He emphasized the importance of gaining insights that would enhance their ability to support…
Director General for National Youth Development Authority (NYDA), Joe Itaki thanked individuals involved in Youth Resource Week (YRW) during the MoU signing between NYDA and YRW for taking the initiative in providing a platform for young people in the National Capital District (NCD). Speaking to the attendees, Itaki clarified that YRW initiated this event out of passion and without support from the government. “You have taken up the baton and now we are partnering with you.” He acknowledged the difficulty behind the organizing of young people and spoke appreciatively of YRW’s efforts. “Government alone cannot address the youth issue on…
As part of their ongoing efforts to support education in Papua New Guinea, Moni Plus in partnership with Buk Bilong Pikinini, donated K4000 worth of books to Carr Memorial Adventist School in Port Moresby. This was done to supply the school with an Elementary Kit 3 and a Primary Kit 2, comprising 750 books in total. The books will be an invaluable resource for both students and teachers, boosting the learning experience while also offering much-needed educational materials. This timely donation arrives just in time for the new school year and provides a much-needed boost to the school’s academic initiatives.…
Cricket Papua New Guinea (CPNG) in response to an article published in one of the daily newspapers on February 6th regarding the welfare of PNG Garamuts’ Gaba Frank while in Australia, is encouraging players with issues to report them to the cricket body. For Gaba’s case, although he currently does not possess a central contract, Richard Done, CEO of Cricket PNG stated that the organization collaborated with the leadership of Western Suburbs Cricket Club during September and October of 2024 to ensure Gaba received full support while in Sydney. “This support included accommodation with fellow overseas players at the club…
The University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) has extended registrations – without late penalty fees – to continue on Monday, February 10, 2025. Dr. Cecilia Nembou, Acting Vice Chancellor of UPNG, confirmed the extension in an in-house circular released late Friday afternoon. “The Bursary Registration Team will continue to do accounts clearance over the weekend: Saturday, 8th February and Sunday, 9th February to ensure registration is unhindered.” This extended registration period would allow students to enroll in courses offered by the five schools: School of Business and Public Policy (SBPP), School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), School of Medicine…
The National Capital District Provincial Health Authority (NCDPHA), in collaboration with key partnerships including the PNG Cancer Foundation, City Pharmacy, Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH), UNICEF, and the National Department of Health (NDoH), held an event marking significant progress in strengthening cancer prevention, screening, and treatment services in NCD and across the country. The event was held just recently at Lawes Road Clinic in Moresby South. Dr. Michael Dokup, Director for Curative Health and Caretaker CEO of NCDPHA, stressed that the authority’s focus on cancer awareness and screening is a milestone achievement. “Cancer is a major health threat in Papua…
The official signing of an MoU between Youth Resource Week PNG (YRW) and the National Youth Development Authority (NYDA) took place on Thursday 6th February 2025. Director General for the National Youth Development Authority, Joe Itaki described the signing of this MoU as a ‘catchment’ for youths. “This MoU signing is to help gather the youths who were unable to complete their education for various reasons.” “We want to bring them together and assist them in finding a pathway to get them to pursue their desired career paths.” “We want to give them a future.” Key partnerships Director for YRW…
Sixty (60) recipients of the esteemed Australia Awards are currently taking Short Course Awards aimed at improving education in the country, as announced by the Australian High Commission in PNG. These individuals with a passion for improving education, are concentrating on two specific areas, that is, inclusive education and the incorporating of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) into learning and development within the country. Half of the participants have enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Education, a program offered by The University of Adelaide, which is scheduled to conclude in May 2025. The other half have started the…
Title: Story of Every Average Student (2022) Director: Aditya Kelgaonkar Genre(s): Short Duration: 4mins 43sec Cast: Devishi Madaan • Kavita Waadhawan • Tarini Shah Story of Every Average Student explores the life of a very ‘normal’ student, Simran (Devishi Madaan) as she navigates her mundane existence surrounded by class toppers, back benchers, golden-child siblings and overbearing parents. This short film covers themes of life, friendships and school. Story of Every Average Student is a relatable short film which shines a light on the experiences of average students. In the world of academics, the average student is often overshadowed by the…