Catholic students will not be having classes on Monday as they will be participating in a Youth Festival as part of celebrations for Pope Francis’ visit to the country. Principal for Don Bosco Technical Secondary School, Mr. Martin Dai clarified activities that not only students from DBTS but also other Catholic Schools who wish to participate will be attending. “This occasion is very significant to us, because our Pope will be here and he would like to meet the youths.” “He wishes to speak to the young people and offer encouragement – that is one of his intentions of visiting…
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
Throughout August, Bucket of Love Foundation in Kimbe, West New Britian have distributed essential resources to local villages through donors. The team consisting of founder Tiana Reimann and with logistical support from: Liamo Reef Resort and Baia Sportfishing PNG, who provided transportation from Kimbe to Kove villages during a liveaboard sportfishing expedition with Australian tourists and Kimbe Bay Shipping Agencies, who handled shipping from Australia to Kimbe Port. Over 500 students on various islands in the Kove & Gloucester region, including Potne Village, Kilenge Village, Tamuinai Island, Lagoon Point received buckets (donated by Ballina Memorial Pool and Waterslide), sporting equipment…
As part of its Climate Change and Environmental Diplomacy Project, entitled “Love Your Nature Park, Protect Our Biodiversity,” Port Moresby Nature Park has been carrying out tree distribution within the city since August 15th, to selected schools, churches and communities. A total of 701 trees have already been distributed in NCD. Locations include Waigani Primary School, Paradise College, University of Papua New Guinea (Demography & Population Studies Association), First Steps School of Tomorrow, Don Bosco Technical Institute Residents, Jubilee Secondary School, Bomana Primary School, Port Moresby Business College, Metago Theological Bible College and Porebada Primary School. According to POM Nature…
The 19th Garamut Na Mambu Festival under the theme: “Promoting and Preserving Our Diverse Cultural Heritage”, is set to take place from September 12th to 14th, 2024 at Sir Michael Somare Stadium in Wewak, East Sepik Province. The festival which celebrates two of the most iconic traditional instruments in the Momase Region: the Garamut (slit drum) and the Mambu (bamboo flute) will alos feature spectacular arts displays, traditional dances, singing and include various other cultural activities performed by children. Invitation for participation have been sent out since early August to cultural groups, contemporary art groups, tertiary institutions, schools, traditional artists…
The National Department of Education, Teaching Service Commission, Department of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology, and the Australian High Commission will hold a Teacher Expo in Port Moresby’s Sir John Guise Stadium on September 19 and 20. The Expo intends to address the issue of a qualified teacher shortage in Papua New Guinea, where, as in many other nations, the number of teachers has not kept up with the expanding student population, posing a challenge to the country’s education sector. The future prosperity of all Papua New Guineans is inextricably tied to educational performance, and motivated and skilled teachers…
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) continues to provide a starting platform for young Papua New Guineans by engaging 15 youths to work in its operations. CCEP are the latest partners to sign up with the Urban Youth Employment Project II (UYEP II) by providing an internship program. The 15 interns are registered with UYEP II and started this week working at CCEP’s plant sites in Lae and Port Moresby. Head of People & Culture Adlyn Nagwi said this three-month internship program is a win-win case for both parties with CCEP committed in providing short term work experience for young Papua New…
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) is aiming to officially open nominations for the 8th PNG Sports Hall of Fame today (04/09/2024), to give Papua New Guineans an opportunity for their favorite accomplished athlete to be recognized for their performance in their respective sporting codes. To be considered for nomination, candidates must meet the following criteria: Have been retired from competitive sports for at least five years. Possess a distinguished record of achievements, including but not limited to, medals won, records set, and a notable career span. Have represented Papua New Guinea at an international level. Have demonstrated influence…
Trukai Industries, through its Tru Hero Campaign, joined with Buk Bilong Pikinini (BBP) to publish two books today (2/09/24) at the BBP Library Learning Centre at the University of Papua New Guinea, with the goal of improving children’s nutrition in PNG through education. These books consist of a picture book about two superheroes named Tru & Kai who go on an adventure to help their community through good nutrition. The other is a program textbook for teachers, students, and families that highlights nutritious local foods prevalent around the country while also providing detailed information on their nutritional value, good cleanliness,…
Papua New Guinea Bible Translation Association achieved a significant milestone this year, launching its new website www.btapng.org on Saturday 31st, August 2024, at approximately 9:25pm at Dynasty Restaurant, Vision City. This launching took place during their 2024 Corporate Dinner, in which funds were raised to support PNGBTA’s work in translating the Bible. The website contains PNGBTA’s mission and vision statements, prayer meets, prayer requests, newsletters and other information regarding the organization. PNGBTA is an indigenous Christian Organization dedicated to training mother-tongue speakers for Bible translation. Their vision is to see Papua New Guineans transformed by the translated Word of God.…
Papua New Guinea Bible Translation Association successfully hosted its 2024 Corporate Dinner, an event meant to raise funds to support the work of translating the word of God. This special occasion was held at Dynasty Restaurant, Vision City last night (31/08/24) in which members of PNGBTA, Christian churches, organizations, sponsors, families and friends all flocked to the occasion celebrating PNGBTA’s efforts in translating the Bible, which has helped many Papua New Guineans who are not English literate understand the gospel. Chairman of PNGBTA, Ganjiki Wayne opened the occasion, speaking passionately about the significance of Bible translation work. He stated that…