Author: Aseneth WAIDE

Title: Somniphobia (2021) Director: Dillon Vibbart Genre(s): Short, Horror, Psychological Thriller Run Time: 25mins Cast: Chris Attoh • Tatajana Marjanovic • Atticus Hinckley A doctor with a special ability to visit people’s dreams assists a young woman to confront her terrifying nightmares. Sominophobia appears to be a regular horror film until it reaches the end. The young woman, Riley Rose is seeking therapy from a series of recurring nightmares, however, the most peculiar detail about her nightmares is that it’s the same dream every night. In her nightmare, a ghoul emerges from her closet and grips her arm leaving ugly…

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The Port Moresby Nature Park is set to host its charity gala dinner on Saturday, May 24th, 2024, at Kutubu Convention Centre located within the Hilton Port Moresby Hotel & Residences. This gala dinner serves as a crucial fundraising event aimed at supporting their conservation, education, research, and community programs. Through sponsorship towards ‘Charity Gala Dinner,’ companies can enhance their brand visibility while demonstrating dedication to uplifting the community and safeguarding Papua New Guinea’s distinctive flora and fauna for future generations. The park plays a vital role in protecting PNG’s natural environment by bridging the gap between people and nature…

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A new chapter in PNG singer-songwriter Chris Cobb’s life as he has unveiled new music that includes tracks recorded over five years ago but held back until now, as he sought the perfect moment for their release. “I was always waiting for the right moment, the right time, and the right video to accompany the songs… I’ve had two more children, relocated to Australia, and restarted my music career, realizing that there will never be a perfect time, so I decided to share these songs with the world.” His latest singles, such as “Pasifika Time,” “Ta’ahine,” “Poroman,” and “Runaway Train,”…

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Title: P Diddy: The Rise and Fall (2025) Director: Eddie Hutton-Mills Producer(s): Eddie Hutton-Mills • Amelia Ellis Presenter: Yinka Bokinni Genre(s): Documentary Run Time: 59 mins Interviewees: Shayna Marie • Roger Bonds • Gene Deal • Amy Debois • Melvin Coleman • Precious Muir P Diddy: The Rise and Fall is an unsettling documentary by BBC which follows Yinki Bokinni on her mission to explore the rise behind one of the USA’s biggest pioneering hip-hop mogul and cultural force as well as his fall from grace, Sean Combs a.k.a P Diddy, Diddy and Puff Daddy. While the ongoing case of…

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IBS University and Kassman Taekwondo Club recently signed an MoU at IBSU campus at 11 Mile, an agreement to promote sportsmanship, discipline and to support two taekwondo Olympians, Gibson Mara and Kevin Kassman for the next Olympic Games. Present at the signing was PNGOC Secretary General, Mr. Desmond Kaviagu, Founder of IBSU, Sir Mick Nades, Edward Kassman from Kassman Taekwondo Club as well as PNG’s Taekwondo Olympians, Gibson Mara and Kevin Kassman. Sir Mick Nades was confident in the athletes’ abilities to perform in upcoming competitions. “IBS University plans to support them – it’s a calculated challenge or dream.” “By…

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The Kina Bank team in Lae took part in the Rosso Lae Community Cleanathon in early May, a project aimed at enhancing the cleanliness and appearance of Lae City. Rayeleene Elston, Executive General Manager of Business and Retail Banking at Kina Bank, expressed her pride in the team’s engagement. “We are pleased with our team’s participation in this community program to beautify and keep our second-largest city clean.” She also thanked Mr. Michael Earley, Deputy Chairperson of the Lae District Peace and Good Order Committee, and John Rosso, Deputy Prime Minister and Lae Open MP, for their efforts in organizing…

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The Censorship team is actively raising awareness in selected primary and secondary schools across Imbonggu District in the Southern Highlands province. After arriving on May 11th, their efforts focused on educating students and staff about the essential roles and responsibilities of the Office, facilitated through their Desk at the Imbonggu District Community Development Centre (DCDC). Recently, the team has engaged with several schools, including Sumia Primary School, which has 507 students and 20 teachers; Mendi Day Secondary School with 1,870 students and 64 teachers; Kumin Primary School, hosting 1,200 students and 35 teachers; Pape Primary School, with 300 students and 13…

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“Be eager to learn and always put your hand up to try something new.” Twenty-eight-year-old Verbena Rema from Kou Village in Ialibu, Southern Highlands Province, shares her inspiring thoughts as she gets ready to start a new chapter with HEINEKEN Global Shared Services (HGSS) in Kraków, Poland. Verbena, who attended both primary and secondary school in her hometown, graduated from Sogeri National High School in 2014 and earned her degree from the University of Papua New Guinea in 2018. Looking back on her experiences, she feels thankful for the hard work and discipline her parents instilled in her, which have…

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BSP has reaffirmed its commitment to the GoGreen Campaign, aimed at increasing awareness about plastic pollution, by presenting K40,000 to the Port Moresby Nature Park. The amount was present by BSP General Manager Corporate Affairs & Community, Hari Rabura in support of the 2025 festival. “We have a responsibility to care for the environment and to support initiatives that help our communities thrive.” “The Trash to Treasure Festival is a powerful platform that turns waste into wonder—transforming discarded plastics into meaningful, large-scale sculptures that inspire action.” “This partnership with the Port Moresby Nature Park aligns with our values of care…

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The World Health Organization in collaboration with the Papua New Guinea National Department of Health (NDoH), hosted the Stage 2 Consultation Workshop on the National Health Research Agenda (NHRA) 2025–2030, which started today and will end on Wednesday May 14th, 2025. This event, held at the Airways Hotel in Port Moresby, brought together key stakeholders from across the country’s health sector, including representatives from provincial health authorities, research institutions, government agencies, development partners, and academia. After the successful Stage 1 Consultation in November 2024, which identified over 60 research questions, this second stage aims to refine and prioritize those topics…

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