Today the country paused to honor the bravery and sacrifice of its servicemen and women, as the nation marks the 44th Remembrance Day with solemn ceremonies held across the country. The day commemorates those who served—and gave their lives—during times of war, particularly in World War II, when PNG became a key battleground in the Pacific. A modest crowd showed up today at Ela Beach for Remembrance Day. The venue was dotted with police officers, military personnel, scouts, media officers and of course the general public all set to mark the historic occasion. Some are taking the opportunity to live…
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In a small but heartfelt ceremony recently, the National Cultural Commission farewelled three student interns who had completed a six-week attachment with the Commission. The event was witnessed by senior officers, staff members, and a guest lecturer from Pacific Adventist University (PAU). The interns included Daphane Mou and Movi’e Issac from PAU and Grace Mendai from the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG). While Mou and Issac completed their industrial practicum as part of their university course requirements, Mendai worked as a casual staff member during her semester break. Speaking on behalf of the Executive Director, Mr. Steven Enomb Kilanda,…
A major health outreach program will happen on Sunday, 27 July 2025, at Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby, offering free medical services city residents, thanks to a partnership between the Filipino Association of Papua New Guinea (FAPNG), the Philippine Embassy, and the National Capital District Commission (NCDC). The initiative was formally announced during a press conference attended by key leaders including His Excellency Edgar Tomas Auxilian, Ambassador of the Philippines to PNG; NCD Governor Powes Parkop, FAPNG President Jonathan Plasabas, FAPNG Vice President, Arne Alfajardo and Consul Jomar T. Sadie. Ambassador Edgar Tom Auxilian expressed delight in marking…
Director: Dean DeBlois Cast: Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, Nick Frost Rating: PG | Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Fantasy | Run Time: 2h 5min AN UNDERWHELMING OPENING SCENE BUT COMPENSATES WITH EPIC FIGHTS “Perfectly captures the animated versions’ light heartedness and adventurous spirit – with a touch of darker battles and complexity.” How to Train Your Dragon (live action) follows a young Viking, Hiccup (Mason Thames), and his quest to fit in with his larger Viking community, which leads to an unlikely friendship and alliance. Mason Thames delivers a solid portrayal as Hiccup. His awkwardness and flat toned, sarcastic delivery…
Pacific Re (PacRe), the only Pacific-owned reinsurance company, celebrated a strong year of growth at its second annual Client and Business Partner Cocktail Event. CEO Lolesh Sharma shared good news, announcing that PacRe’s income grew from K11 million in 2022 to K34 million in 2024. That’s a 52% increase in just one year, and the company is now aiming to reach K40 million in 2025. “PacRe now handles 25% of PNG’s reinsurance market, which is worth around K120 million.” “We’re proud to help build local skills, pay claims quickly, sometimes within 24 hours, and support clients from PNG all the…
The 2025 Southern Region School AFL Grand Finals will take place this Saturday, 19 July, at Murray Barracks AFL Oval. The games are part of AFL PNG’s Smart Start Niukick program and will feature Under-13 and Under-15 boys and girls teams. The schedule is as follows: 9:30 AM – U13 Girls: Gerehu Megpies Junior vs MW Gordons Kokofa Junior 10:30 AM – U13 Boys: Bavaroko Primary School vs MW Gordons Kokofa Junior 11:30 AM – U15 Girls: MW Gordons Kokofa Junior vs Gerehu Megpies Junior 12:30 PM – U15 Boys: MW Gordons Kokofa Junior vs Ted Diro Primary School The competition promotes youth development…
A new toll-free hotline, aimed at equipping girls across Papua New Guinea with vital health information, was officially launched today (Friday 18th, 2025) in Port Moresby city. Known as the Oky Toky IVR Service, the initiative is a collaboration between Save the Children, UNICEF, and the Government of Papua New Guinea, with funding from the Australian Government through its Indo-Pacific Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights COVID-19 Surge Response Program. By simply dialing ‘1565’ on any phone, girls can now access accurate, youth-friendly health information in Tok Pisin—making it accessible to those without smartphones or internet connectivity. The Interactive Voice Response…
Martial arts continue to grow in popularity around the world, but not all styles are the same. Two of the most well-known disciplines are Kung Fu and Karate, each with its own history, techniques, and cultural roots. While they may look similar to the untrained eye, they differ in philosophy, movement, and purpose. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences between the two according to Sifu Andrew Molen, a practitioner of both disciplines: Origin and Culture Karate comes from Japan and is heavily influenced by the ancient warrior code of Bushido, the way of the Samurai. Kung Fu, on the…
PNG’s Leading Taekwondo Club – Kassman Taekwondo, along with two of PNG’s Olympians, are preparing for their inaugural training and competition tour in China and Thailand over the next five months. PNG Olympians Gibson Mara and Kevin Kassman are departing from PNG for what can be described as a ground-breaking training and competition tour of Asia – the first of its kind for KTC and the country’s Taekwondo athletes and coaches. Founder and Head Coach of the Kassman Taekwondo Club Master Edward Kassman, confirmed that the two athletes will spend over two months overseas, preparing for the upcoming World Championships…
In case you missed the memo, Facebook is cracking down on accounts that recycle other people’s content without adding anything new. Good thing Facebook is not monetized in PNG, but with recent developments in ICT, you might want to pay attention. Reposted Content Will Affect Your Reach Facebook will reduce the distribution of copies to prevent them from taking views that rightfully belong to original creators. Repeated Offenders will Lose Monetization Accounts that frequently reuse other people’s content and posts may lose access to Facebook’s monetization programs for a period of time. Meta Wants to Give Credit to Original Creators…