Westpac was thrilled to partner with Queenpads PNG, a local supplier of menstrual hygiene products through its Support Her Program, to promoted menstrual hygiene for its female employees. The program, initiated by Westpac, focuses on ensuring access to hygiene products for both its employees and residing in safe houses around PNG and embodies Westpac’s commitment to gender equity and women’s health. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Westpac PNG, Brett Hooker, expressed his excitement about the partnership. “At Westpac we are committed to creating a welcoming and encouraging work environment for our staff members. By addressing basic hygiene needs, programs like…
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
Matthew Perry, the beloved actor who starred as Chandler Bing on “Friends,” has died. He was 54. Police in Los Angeles are investigating Perry’s death, a law enforcement source told CNN. There is currently no foul play suspected, the source said, however, the incident remains under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department Robbery-Homicide Division. Perry died in an apparent drowning accident at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times, citing law enforcement sources. “We are devastated by the passing of our dear friend Matthew Perry. Matthew was an incredibly gifted actor and an indelible…
Wan Squad, the pride of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and proudly sponsored by Pacific Industries Limited and Mountain Dew, wowed spectators as they defended their Crews Division title for the second year in a row. This win came as no surprise and showed the boys’ unwavering dedication and hard work throughout 2023. But the celebrations didn’t stop there as Bad Boyz, the young team from Wan Squad, took second place, while Wan Squad, in collaboration with Bloodline, also took first place in the Mega Crew category. Pyan Ng, Wan Squad’s Manager and Creative Director stated that Wan Squad’s journey to…
The Education Department is pleased to announce that there have been no reports of malpractice during the Grade 12 National Examinations. This message was given by the Secretary of Education Dr. Uke Kombra in a recent press conference and he expressed his gratitude towards the officers and schools involved. “We have not received any information of any incidents involving stealing of exam papers or cheating across all the schools that have undertaken the Grade 12 exams.” “This is such a high-stake exam, hence we put in all our efforts to ensure that exams could be conducted in a more secure…
After a successful music career, spanning nearly two decades, popular Fijian band Rosiloa (Black Rose) once again recently graced the shores of Papua New Guinea. The band was looking forward to giving back to their Melanesian counterparts. Front man, Jim Ratusila expressed his awe towards the development of Pacific music over the years. “I am amazed at the way our music has developed over time. I think it has improved due to technology.” “Today, you have musicians from PNG, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Hawaii and Samoa; musicians from all over the Pacific coming up with their own style of music and…
A man is now in police custody for tampering with Grade 10 examination papers in a (named) private high school in Goroka, Eastern Highlands. The individual known by multiple names was caught on Saturday, October 14th, while he was attempting to travel from Port Moresby to Goroka. According to the Education Secretary Dr. Uke Kombra, the individual, was believed to have been working alongside the school. “This is a complicity between the individuals and the school itself – the school is supposed to secure these exam papers and distribute them.” “These criminals wanted to steal the papers and sell them…
After a week of examinations earlier this month, all marking for Grade 10 papers should be completed. Approximately 76, 571 Grade 10s from 448 schools across the country sat for their National Examinations from October 9th – October 13th. Secretary for Education Dr. Uke Kombra stated that the latter procedures of the examinations should be conducted soon. “If there are still schools in provinces slow with marking, they should be completed by this early this week.” “At the conclusion of the marking, we will do quality checks and printing of the examination certificates – this will be the next phase…
In the midst of having its Grade 12s sit for exams, Passam National High School is also having a fundraising dinner next month, to raise money for the school’s infrastructure maintenance. The school with its history of ups and downs has risen above its adversities and is striving to maintain its good name. The fundraising committee of Passam National High told PNG HAUSBUNG about their distraught towards the current state of the school. “This fundraising dinner was started with the intention of raising funds to help our school with building maintenance.” “Many of our students who graduated became noteworthy individuals…
Like their counterparts, the Grade 12 students of Karkar Secondary School in Madang are also sitting for exams. However, while examinations are progressing successfully, the school’s ongoing issues are still present despite constant communication with higher authorities. Principal Mr. Jim Kaboanga stated that due to its location away from the mainland, running the establishment is quite costly. “When it comes to travelling and transportation of exam papers, since the school is on an island, people take a one-hour trip out from town, and then you have to take another boat for another one-hour trip to the school.” “And it doesn’t…
The Creative Arts Strand of the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) Music Division hosted their final recital on Monday October 16th, where each performer presented eight music pieces within four segments of their show. Four students were assessed based on the level of their artistic skills and competency in applying Western music theory in practice on the instrument of their choice. Speaking at the recital, Head of Division for Music Mr. Francis Be stated that a lot of people do not take creative arts seriously due to limited perception and lack of knowledge about arts education. “When it comes…