Cricket PNG (CPNG) continues to encourage player development by offering skill upgrading and international playing chances to its athletes. Three former PNG Barramundis have recently returned to the Victorian Sub-District Cricket competition in Australia for the second half of the season, confirming CPNG’s dedication to exposing its players to competitive cricket overseas. Endeavour Hills won day one of their two-day encounter against Donvale last weekend, scoring 141 runs and holding their opponents to 7 wickets for 70 runs. Three seasoned Barramundis competed: Kabua Morea, a left-arm bowler for Donvale, and his former national teammates, Sese Bau (left-hand opening batsman) and…
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
Benjamin Raepa founder of Benji PNG Freelancer, is dedicated to empowering musicians in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Recently, he has started music classes for children beginning this month (February) and March, focusing on instruments such as bass, drums, keyboard, guitar, and vocals. These classes aim to nurture the talents of aspiring musicians and equip them for success in the ever-evolving music industry. Recent updates on his Facebook page ‘Raepa Music’ have demonstrated good progress. “As musicians, the materials we are exposed to influence how we perform.” “Listening to outstanding music, when combined with constant practice, is essential for staying inspired…
Kumul Petroleum Managing Director Mr. Wapu Sonk recently welcomed Consolidated Holding Limited (KCHL) Managing Director Professor David Kavanamur, who had been invited to visit Kumul Petroleum’s Fuel Storage Facility at Motukea. The two men, along with KPHL’s project management team, took a tour of the fuel storage facility being built to alleviate the country’s ongoing fuel scarcity situation. Kumul Petroleum Holding Limited (KPHL) is building four tanks of 3000 cubic meters each to import and store JetA1 fuel. During the trip, Sonk praised the great assistance of KCHL, PNG Ports, and Air Niugini, led by Minister Duma, in making this…
Sir Julius Chan’s passing has greatly impacted the nation, Gulf Governor and former Deputy Prime Minister to Chan-Haiveta government, Sir Chris Haiveta has expressed his sorrow at the late founding father’s passing. He said the nation has lost one of the last three surviving founding father, just eight months shy of PNG’s 50th anniversary. “On behalf of the people of the Gulf Province, my provincial assembly, my tribe and the Toaripi tribe where Sir Julius was a co-operative officer at Kukup in his early years, I take this time to express my utmost sympathy on the passing of a great…
Ok Tedi Mining Ltd recently launched its 90-day Live Well Challenge campaign by its Health Services Department in Tabubil to help their employees adopt healthy living habits and develop a healthier workforce with higher performance capabilities. Raymond Singamis, OTML Manager Health Services, noted that the 90-Day Live Well Challenge aims to improve OTML employees’ health and wellness by encouraging them to embrace healthier lifestyle practices. He stated that the challenge entails daily physical activity, healthy eating habits, mindfulness techniques, and regular check-ins with OTML health coaches. “We have registered over 200 employees, both individuals and groups for this campaign.” “We…
In a creative twist for Valentine’s Day, Port Moresby Nature Park revealed its latest campaign: “Name a Cockroach after Your Ex,” an initiative which aims to transform heartache into a meaningful contribution to wildlife conservation. For a fee of K5.00, participants can remember someone who has made a significant impact in their lives—be it an ex-partner, a frenemy, or even themselves—by naming a cockroach and have their names displayed on a wall. This light-hearted campaign not only provides a unique humorous way to cope with lost relationships but also supports the park’s wildlife. The funds raised will directly benefit the…
The National Weather Service (NWS) is keeping an eye on a natural weather phenomenon called a tropical depression that could form near Queensland, Australia. As a result, the Highlands Region will have severe rainfall over the next 24-48 hours, while Momase will see further rainfall throughout the weekend. Furthermore, strong or gusty winds will blow along the Papuan coastline from Western to Milne Bay Provinces. A tropical depression is a low-pressure system that develops into a tropical cyclone. During this time, rainfall is expected to increase, as will strong or gusty winds. The coastal waters of Western to Morobe Provinces,…
The Shotokan Karate Budokai (SKB) has announced the appointment of Julius Piku Sensei as the new Head of Style for its PNG Branch as endorsed by Trevor Roberts Sensei, founder of the SKB style and the current Chief Instructor of the style at its Honbu dojo (headquarters) in Brisbane, Australia. A significant achievement in the line of committed practitioners of SKB and Shotokan Karate as a whole, this appointment is particularly fitting, given the long-standing relationship between Julius Sensei and his predecessor, Carl Mari ‘Bera Sensei. Mari ‘Bera has mentored Piku since he was a teenager, and he has thrived…
Title: Reality of a Topper (2024) Director: Priyal Jain Genre(s): Short Duration: 6mins 28sec Cast: Tanya Sharma • Kavita Wadhwan • Aditya Pardeshi Student topper Tanya (Tanya Sharma) navigates the pressures of maintaining her academic reputation and grades while learning the importance of having fun. Reality of a Topper explores the lifestyle of a student with high family expectations in the academic world. It covers themes of family, school, friendships and life. Reality of a Topper communicates a powerful message of maintaining a healthy balance between studies and having a social life outside of academics as both are equally important.…
U.S. Ambassador Ann Marie Yastishock presented rare WWII photos to the Governor General Sir Bob Dadae today Tuesday 28th January 2025. The photographs were taken in 1942, while US General Douglas MacArthur resided in the Government House commanding the Southwest Pacific Theatre. The presentation of these images highlighted the duration of Papua New Guinea’s collaboration with the United States. This was the first event to kick off the U.S. Embassy’s celebration of 50 Years of Papua New Guinean Independence and 50 Years of diplomatic relations between our countries. U.S Ambassador Yastishock, stated that shared values between the United States and…