Papua New Guinea’s premiere dance sensations, Wan Squad have again placed PNG on top! Taking out the World Hip Hop International Dance Championship 2024. The World Hip Hop Dance Championship is a pinnacle event in the world of Hip Hop dance. Witnessing electrifying performances of top-tier dance crews around the world contesting for the title. With Wan Squad’s promising start in the preliminary round securing the first spot, the guys have done it again, taking first-place finish and bagging Gold in Phoenix, Arizona, USA! Massive congratulations from Mountain Dew and the management & staff of Pacific Industries Limited to Wan…
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
Jacks of PNG the biggest multi-format retailer in Papua New Guinea recently became the Gold partner for ASCENSION, PNG Fashion Week’s season seven, crem de la crem show. PNG Fashion Week is in its 7th year of producing high end fashion events that market and showcase PNG’s art and culture, through the spotlight of Fashion. Jayde Ovia, Executive Assistant to the Manager Director of PNG Fashion Week stated that this partnership was essential to the growth of the fashion and textile industry in PNG. “It gives our fashion designers and cultural creatives access to the brilliance of the Jacks of…
The Port Moresby Nature Park was recently a grant recipient of a Climate Change and Environmental Diplomacy Project funded by the German Federal Foreign Office in Canberra, German Embassy Australia. In line with its key focus areas on Wildlife, Plants, Conservation and Research, the Park received a funding amount of €30,000 which will go towards implementing a small project designed to focus on ecological transformation, and drive awareness on climate and biodiversity in schools and communities in Port Moresby. The project titled “Love your Nature Park, protect our Biodiversity,” will run for 7 months starting in the month of August…
Save the Children is excited to announce the debut of Oky Toky, a new weekly radio program aimed at empowering teenage females, in collaboration with UNICEF and the Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG). Oky Toky, which is aimed towards females between the ages of 10 and 19, will cover important topics such adolescent health, puberty, child marriage, mental health, personal safety, and referral routes. The show strives to establish a secure platform for girls to learn, share stories, and access important information through interactive segments, interviews, and lively debates. Elke Puritau, Pacific Regional Operations Director for Save the Children,…
The Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority engaged more than 500 school students at the IEA College of TAFE Education Fair, on Thursday and Friday, 1st and 2nd, August showcasing opportunities and sparking interest in the tourism industry. The Career Fair was held in Port Moresby which featured various activities created to encourage student interaction and provide insights into different industries. Students from multiple schools participated including Tokarara Secondary School, Sunrise Baptist School, Caritas Technical Secondary School, POMIS (170), Badihagwa Secondary, Dela Salle Catholic Secondary School, La Salle Technical School, Malolo International School, Zion Zeal, St. Josephs International, Butuka Academy,…
Coca-Cola has secured its spot as the Diamond Sponsor and Non-Alcoholic Beverrage Partner for the 30th Enga Show that is set this weekend from 9th to 11th August 2024, making it its second consecutive year. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Sales and Commercials Director, Tim Solly Director expressed enthusiasm for the company’s involvement, mentioning that CCEP’s commitment is stronger than ever as it celebrates the vibrant culture of the Engan people. “The show is a wonderful platform to unite, celebrate, share the Engan people’s experiences, common heritage, beliefs, and practices, and CCEP is excited to be a part of the festival.” The…
Thirty (30) unique masks from Kerema District will be preserved at an Elavo (Haus) after the 20th Toare Mask Festival was successfully staged on the 3rd of August. This year’s 20th Toare festival was the first to be included into the National Cultural Commissions Annual Events Calendar and for the first time to be facilitated by the Toare village with the support in facilitation. With the theme for this year “Culture in Pride to promote Peace and Harmony” most preservation of Gulfs Cultural heritage is honoured with the carvings of these masks that represents and tells a different story in…
Transparency International PNG (TIPNG)’ s 2024 Sir Anthony Siaguru Walk Against Corruption (SASWAC), which took place in both Lae and Port Moresby, saw the participation of 108 teams from the corporate and government sector, 17 Civil Society Organisations, 69 schools, and 38 families. From the generosity of these participants, TIPNG has raised a K240,500.00 through the walk against corruption. These will enable TIPNG to continue its work in promoting transparency and accountability through its programs. “I want to express TIPNG’s sincere gratitude to everyone who participated in the Sir Anthony Siaguru Walk Against Corruption through in-kind support, volunteering and registering…
Central Province Governor, Rufina Peter has joined other leaders in expressing her profound condemnation of the recent massacre, rape, and destruction in Tambari village, Angoram, East Sepik Province (ESP), which occurred between July 16 and 18, 2024. Governor Peter, a staunch advocate for women’s rights and safety, has called for immediate action to bring the perpetrators to justice. “As a woman and a leader, I am deeply saddened and outraged by the horrific events that transpired in Tambari village.” “The senseless violence, particularly against women and children, is a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges we face in ensuring the…
PNG’s female flag bearer at the opening ceremony of Paris 2024, Georgia-Leigh Vele recently discovered a journal she had kept since she was eight years old. She had stated in it that her life’s ambition was to compete in the Olympics and win a medal, albeit a gold one would suffice. 17 years later, on August 3, 2024, in the Paris La Defense Arena, the 8-year-old girl’s written dream came true. She made a tremendous effort to fulfill her dream of being an Olympian by placing fourth in her heat of the 50-meter women’s freestyle, even though she was unable…