The final day of the PNG Resources Golden Exhibition at APEC Haus in Port Moresby will end with the grand final of the Inter School Debate that is set for Friday 25th of July 2025 at 10:30am, with Kopkop College and the Port Moresby National School of Excellence (POMNATS) set to debate on the topic- Should Papua New Guinea adopt a “Resource Nationalism” approach to maximize its economic and social benefits? The semi-final rounds for the PNG Resources Golden Expo Inter School Debate concluded on Wednesday 23rd July, with Port Moresby School of Excellence (POMNATS) and Kopkop College emerging victorious…
Author: Jordan VELA
Pacific Industries Limited (PIL), through its MTN Dew brand, has reaffirmed its support for Papua New Guinea’s Wan Squad Dance Crew as they prepare to defend their title at the 2025 Hip Hop International (HHI) World Championship in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, from July 26 to August 2. Now in its fourth year of partnership, PIL has pledged K150,000 to assist with Wan Squad’s international campaign, covering costs including travel, accommodation, and registration. The sponsorship underscores PIL’s ongoing commitment to youth development, creative expression, and cultural representation. Wan Squad made national history in 2024 by becoming the first team from Papua…
In an effort to make financial wellbeing more accessible, Nasfund Contributors Savings and Loan Society (NCSL) is strengthening its commitment to financial literacy by taking its services directly into the workplace. Through recent engagement sessions held with employees at Paradise Foods Ltd and British American Tobacco PNG (BAT), NCSL delivered practical information on savings, revised interest rates, and the benefits of its financial products. These outreach activities are part of a broader initiative by NCSL to bridge financial knowledge gaps, especially for workers who may face challenges accessing in-branch services due to time constraints. “Our members are busy,” said Lawes…
More than 300 youths gathered yesterday, Saturday 19th July 2025 at the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) for a full-day Youth Skills Day Workshop. The event was organized by UNICEF, UNFPA, and UNDP in partnership with UPNG, Digikesen, and the European Union, aims to equip Papua New Guinean youth with essential digital skills, career guidance in technology, and real pathways to entrepreneurship, mentorship, and training opportunities. During the final panel of the day two local entrepreneur whose voices resonated throughout the event is Klenneth Pombo, content creator (PNG for REALZ), and Wesley Roy, CEO of Brave Group International. Their…
Cricket PNG’s national teams, the PNG Barramundis and PNG Lewas, made a landmark appearance at the PNG Resources Golden Exhibition on Saturday 19th July 2025, becoming the first sporting teams to visit the country’s premier mining and petroleum industry showcase that is currently hosted by the PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE). The exhibition provided a unique platform for the players to engage directly with industry leaders and learn about the nation’s key resource sectors and their broader impact on community development and sport sponsorship. For PNG Lewas Captain Brenda Tau, the experience was both exciting and enlightening.…
Students from Port Moresby National School of Excellence (POMSOE) had a strong showing at the PNG Schools Resource Debate, they’re heading into the semi-finals ranked No. 1 out of the top six teams, scoring an impressive 745 points in the preliminary rounds. They now advance with confidence, strategy and a whole lot of teamwork. But this wasn’t just about winning. For these students, debating is about finding their voice, learning real-world issues and showing Papua New Guinea, that young people have something powerful to say. According to Mrs. Masere, the Head of the English Department, the debate is about much…
After a fierce preliminary round at APEC Haus, six schools have advanced to the semi-finals of the Emstret Schools Debate, held during the second week of the PNG Resources Golden Exhibition. The event, themed around resource and energy governance, saw nine Port Moresby secondary schools compete, with six now moving forward to the semi-finals on Wednesday, July 23: Port Moresby School of Excellence Kopkop College Paradise College Port Moresby International School Jubilee Catholic Secondary School Tokarara Secondary School Semi-Final Matchups and Motions Match 1 Affirmative: Port Moresby School of Excellence Opposition: Kopkop College Motion: “Establishing a stand‑alone sovereign wealth fund…
The Miss Bird of Paradise PNG Pageant has officially welcomed East New Britain Province as the newest addition to its national program following a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) signing ceremony held recently. The Miss Bird of Paradise East New Britain Pageant becomes the fifth provincial pageant to sign on this year, adding momentum to the national vision of representing all 22 provinces at the upcoming Golden Jubilee event. The East New Britain committee is led by Chairperson Joachim Lolok, Deputy Chairperson Elizabeth Wong, Secretary Veronica Lako, and Otto Benjamin Mitil Jnr. Michaelyn Marum, a former contestant in the 2024 Miss…
A milestone in education and healthcare has been reached with the official opening of the Balimo College School of Nursing — the first Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST)-accredited nursing school in Western Province. The initiative, funded by the PNG Sustainable Development Program (SDP) in partnership with Kokoda Track Foundation (KTF) and Divine Word University (DWU), will offer a four-year Bachelor of General Nursing, the first tertiary qualification of its kind in the region. The opening marks a critical step forward in addressing the shortage of health professionals in the province. With 33 pioneering students enrolled in…
In a powerful display of intellect and youth engagement, nine schools in Port Moresby city converged at APEC Haus for the Emstret Schools Debate preliminary round on Tuesday, July 16, 2025, as part of the second week of the PNG Resources Golden Exhibition. The annual debate, organized by Emstret Holdings and supported by PNG CORE and other resource-sector partners, spotlighted students debating issues critical to Papua New Guinea’s resource future and challenged them to tackle complex motions on governance, sustainability, security, and gender inclusion in the country’s resource industries. Marienville Secondary School, a regular contender, was absent this year after…