Cricket Papua New Guinea (CPNG) in response to an article published in one of the daily newspapers on February 6th regarding the welfare of PNG Garamuts’ Gaba Frank while in Australia, is encouraging players with issues to report them to the cricket body. For Gaba’s case, although he currently does not possess a central contract, Richard Done, CEO of Cricket PNG stated that the organization collaborated with the leadership of Western Suburbs Cricket Club during September and October of 2024 to ensure Gaba received full support while in Sydney. “This support included accommodation with fellow overseas players at the club…
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
The University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) has extended registrations – without late penalty fees – to continue on Monday, February 10, 2025. Dr. Cecilia Nembou, Acting Vice Chancellor of UPNG, confirmed the extension in an in-house circular released late Friday afternoon. “The Bursary Registration Team will continue to do accounts clearance over the weekend: Saturday, 8th February and Sunday, 9th February to ensure registration is unhindered.” This extended registration period would allow students to enroll in courses offered by the five schools: School of Business and Public Policy (SBPP), School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), School of Medicine…
The National Capital District Provincial Health Authority (NCDPHA), in collaboration with key partnerships including the PNG Cancer Foundation, City Pharmacy, Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH), UNICEF, and the National Department of Health (NDoH), held an event marking significant progress in strengthening cancer prevention, screening, and treatment services in NCD and across the country. The event was held just recently at Lawes Road Clinic in Moresby South. Dr. Michael Dokup, Director for Curative Health and Caretaker CEO of NCDPHA, stressed that the authority’s focus on cancer awareness and screening is a milestone achievement. “Cancer is a major health threat in Papua…
The official signing of an MoU between Youth Resource Week PNG (YRW) and the National Youth Development Authority (NYDA) took place on Thursday 6th February 2025. Director General for the National Youth Development Authority, Joe Itaki described the signing of this MoU as a ‘catchment’ for youths. “This MoU signing is to help gather the youths who were unable to complete their education for various reasons.” “We want to bring them together and assist them in finding a pathway to get them to pursue their desired career paths.” “We want to give them a future.” Key partnerships Director for YRW…
Sixty (60) recipients of the esteemed Australia Awards are currently taking Short Course Awards aimed at improving education in the country, as announced by the Australian High Commission in PNG. These individuals with a passion for improving education, are concentrating on two specific areas, that is, inclusive education and the incorporating of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) into learning and development within the country. Half of the participants have enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Education, a program offered by The University of Adelaide, which is scheduled to conclude in May 2025. The other half have started the…
Title: Story of Every Average Student (2022) Director: Aditya Kelgaonkar Genre(s): Short Duration: 4mins 43sec Cast: Devishi Madaan • Kavita Waadhawan • Tarini Shah Story of Every Average Student explores the life of a very ‘normal’ student, Simran (Devishi Madaan) as she navigates her mundane existence surrounded by class toppers, back benchers, golden-child siblings and overbearing parents. This short film covers themes of life, friendships and school. Story of Every Average Student is a relatable short film which shines a light on the experiences of average students. In the world of academics, the average student is often overshadowed by the…
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…
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…