An orphanage and early childhood learning center in Port Moresby city recently received learning materials all thanks the Kina Bank. Kina Bank’s Banking Assurance team brought smiles to students of Glynn’s Orphan and Early Childhood Learning Centre with school materials and stationery supplies recently. Glynn’s Orphan and Early Childhood Learning Centre, is located at Morata 2 with a student population of 157 from kindergarten to prep. School Principal Fred Solomon was truly grateful for Kina Bank’s generous support towards educating the young people and making a difference in their lives. “Your contribution not only empowers our students academically but also…
Author: Emmanuel MAIPE
It was a spectacular closing to the Independence Day celebrations on Tuesday 16 September with the PNG50 Concert, the highlight of the day’s events of celebrations in Port Moresby city. The public were treated to concert performances from artist showcasing the evolution of local music marking the decades leading up to the present. Artists like George Telek MBE, the Rex band, Samguma band, Tambaran Culture, Pati Pots and more graced the stage. The laser and light show were also a sight to behold lighting up the night sky with their magnificent colours. The evening was topped off with a spectacular…
Ok Tedi Mining Limited (Ok Tedi) joined the rest of the country today in marking Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary. For over four decades, Ok Tedi has been a steadfast partner in the country’s development journey creating opportunities, empowering communities, and contributing to national progress. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kedi Ilimbit, says this year marks a momentous occasion in the history of PNG. “Fifty years of independence is a milestone achievement and is a fitting time to reflect on the courage and vision of our founding leaders, who gifted us the freedom to chart our own course…
For the 50th time, the national flag of Papua New Guinea (PNG) was raised on Independence Hill at Waigani, Port Moresby city as the country marks its 50th Independence Anniversary. Prime Minister (PM) James Marape in his independence speech said PNG in the past 5 decades saw both challenges and achievements. The achievements have progressed the country forward this far while the challenges were lessons taught and learnt. “The last 50 years has not been easy, it has been a journey of struggle and survival, but also resilience and progress,” said the PM. “The first 27 years of our life,…
The arrival of the new Air Niugini Airbus A220- 300 to Port Moresby city today on the eve of Independence Day, marks a milestone achievement for the country as well as the aviation history as Papua New Guinea (PNG) marks 50 years of independence. Prime Minister James Marape was there this morning to receive the “People’s Balus” when it touched down at 10:30am and going through the traditional wash down- the water salute. He said the new airbus is a symbol of national pride and unity. Speaking before a large crowd including Members of Parliament, members of the diplomatic corps,…
Touching down at 10:30AM at the Jackson International airport is the new Air Niugini Airbus A220 300 on the eve of PNG’s 50th Independence Anniversary, a proud moment for the country. The excitement is in the air as people gathered at the APEC Terminal to welcome and see PNG’S new People’s Balus, touch down in Port Moresby city. The aircraft is the first of eleven to come under the re- fleeting of Air Niugini with the new Airbus A220. After touching down it was given a traditional water salute. Present to receive the new aircraft are government delegates including the…
The excitement is in the air as people gathered at the APEC Terminal to welcome and see PNG’S new People’s Balus, the Air Niugini A220 touch down in Port Moresby city. The aircraft is the first of more to come under the re- fleeting of Air Niugini with the new Airbus A220. The aircraft is already flying in country as it awaits the go ahead to land at the Jackson International airport. Present to receive the new aircraft are government delegates including the PM and Air Niugini staff, all in their respective traditional attires to welcome to PNG the new…
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape expressed shock over the sudden passing of the governor for Morobe province, Luther Wenge at the Port Moresby General Hospital early this morning after undergoing a surgery. In a statement released after the passing of the late Morobe Governor, Prime Minister Marape announced to the country of the passing and also gave some details of what had transpired, leading to Governor Wenge’s death. “Governor Wenge underwent urgent surgery to stop internal bleeding. Despite the tireless efforts of our best medical professionals, and with arrangements being made for further treatment, complications arose due to underlying diabetic…
In news just in, the Governor for the Morobe province, Luther Wenge has passed away just a few days away from Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) Golden Jubilee- 50th Independence Anniversary on September 16th. Details around his passing are not yet released at this time but the family of the late Governor confirmed that he passed away from an illness at the Port Moresby General Hospital whilst at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Governor Wenge was an outspoken leader of the people of Morobe and of PNG as a whole. He was one of the leaders who spoke out strongly on…
The new Air Niugini Airbus A220- proudly known as the “People’s Balus” is on its way from Canada to Port Moresby and will arrive in country on Monday 15th September, a day before the country’s 50th Golden Jubilee. According to Air Niugini, the Airbus will touch down at Jackson’s International Airport in Port Moresby at 10am, a historic event that coincides with the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations. The A220, P2-PGA departed Montreal, Canada, on Thursday 10th September (Friday 07:00am PNG time), transiting through Vancouver, Honolulu, and Fiji before its highly anticipated arrival in Port Moresby on Monday. At the…