Acclaimed Papua New Guinean designer and cultural advocate Florence Jaukae Kamel, widely known as the Bilum Meri, has been announced as the headline designer for PNG Fashion Week 2025 and will also represent Papua New Guinea at Fiji Fashion Week, stepping in for fellow designer William Maba Bray under the PNG Fashion Week banner. A passionate voice for cultural preservation and women’s empowerment, Florence has consistently elevated traditional bilum weaving in the contemporary fashion world. Her feature runway show in Port Moresby will unveil a new couture collection that combines ancestral techniques with modern design and is expected to be…
Author: Jordan VELA
With 205 NRL games to his name, Canterbury lock Kurt Mann knows what it takes to win on the football field. Since moving to the Bulldogs in 2024, his game has gone from strength-to-strength and his grit and determination has seen him picked as 18th man for Billy Slater’s Queensland Maroons. The country kid from Winton – “a town where footy is religion” – was first called into a Maroons camp during the COVID bubble for Game III of 2021 by Paul Green, and he has been itching to be back since. Hopeful of being in the frame and spurred…
The race to the finals is intensifying as the 2025 Port Moresby Corporate Volleyball Competition (POMCVC) enters Round 10 this weekend, with corporate pride and playoff dreams on the line. What began as a friendly battle between Port Moresby’s workplaces has evolved into a competitive showcase of athleticism, strategy, and unity. With just a few rounds remaining before the finals, every match now carries critical weight, particularly those teetering on the edge of the Top 8 in their respective divisions. In the Premier Men’s Division, a clash of the titans headlines the weekend as undefeated Westpac meets reigning four-time champions…
In response to the tragic ethnic clash between members of the Engan and Goilala communities at North Waigani Market on Sunday night, National Capital District Governor Hon. Powes Parkop has extended his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and reiterated his strong call for the installation of CCTV surveillance across the city and the urgent passing of the Vagrancy Act. “This was a completely unnecessary loss of life. I express my heartfelt condolences to all affected families. What occurred was not only avoidable but also a wake-up call for urgent action,” Governor Parkop said. The incident,…
In a proud show of corporate support for sports development, Moni Plus has officially signed on as the Silver Sponsor of Team PNG Volleyball for the 2025 Palau Mini Pacific Games, with a K20,000 contribution. The sponsorship was formally handed over during a press conference held at the 3 Mile Aquatic Centre in Port Moresby, where Mr. Tau Kilamanu, ICT Manager of Heduru Moni Plus, represented the company. Mr. Kilamanu highlighted Moni Plus’s long-standing commitment to supporting youth and sports across the nation. “Moni Plus believes in the power of sport to inspire and unite our communities,” he said. “We’ve…
Delivered a wake-up call by Cowboys coach Todd Payten following a poor performance in Round 1, Jeremiah Nanai worked hard to turn his form around and will next week line up for his ninth game for the Maroons. The second rower return to the NRL in Round 3 after a spending a week with the Northern Pride in the Hostplus Cup and came off the bench, before earning his starting place back in Round 8, where he scored two tries as the Cowboys posted. Queensland coach Billy Slater noticed his effort and has entrusted him to start against an impressive…
The SP PNG Hunters are aiming to continue their winning momentum as they prepare to face the Townsville Blackhawks in Round 10 of the 2025 Hostplus Cup. The match is scheduled for Friday, May 23rd, at 6:30 PM AEST at Jack Manski Oval in Townsville. After a hard-fought 24–18 victory over the Norths Devils in Round 9, the Hunters are focused on building upon their recent success. Head Coach Paul Aiton expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance during the final training session at Santos National Football Stadium today. “I was impressed with the squad’s performance last week; it’s a…
Deputy Chief of the Australian Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Harvey Reynolds, and Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) Chief of Force Preparation, Colonel Craig Solomon, have officially opened the upgraded access road to the Air Transport Wing (ATW) in Port Moresby. The upgrade of the Jackson Access Road was delivered through the Defense Cooperation Program (DCP), Australia’s longstanding defense partnership with PNG. The project was completed by a local Papua New Guinean construction contractor. The original unsealed road severely restricted vehicle movement, making access to the ATW difficult and dangerous. The upgrade included the replacement of the unsealed road…
The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) is thrilled to announce its Inaugural PNG Resources Week Charity Golf Challenge, set to take place on July 25th, 2025, at the Royal Port Moresby Golf Club. Since its inception in 2023, the PNG CORE Charity Golf Challenge has become a significant event, bringing together the extractive industries and corporate partners to support vital community initiatives. This year’s event promises to be even more impactful. The funds raised from previous challenges is set to make a tangible impact, with the purchase of essential medical equipment such as: Phototherapy Light for…
The Daru Provincial Hospital in Papua New Guinea’s Western Province has taken a major step forward in healthcare service delivery, following the activation of a continuous solar-powered electricity supply. This milestone is part of a broader agreement under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Western Provincial Health Authority (WPHA) and the PNG Sustainable Development Program (PNGSDP), with support from the Fly River Provincial Government. The partnership aims to address chronic energy challenges on Daru Island by providing a stable and sustainable electricity source to critical institutions. Electricity from PNGSDP’s solar farm is now supplying the hospital with 24/7…