When Miss American Samoa 2024–2025, Pauliana Angelfromheaven Felise Vitale, steps onto the stage in Port Moresby, she’ll be walking more than a runway, she will be walking a bridge. Vitale is set to participate in the prestigious Pacific Fashion Summit and Genesis Showcase hosted by PNG Fashion Week. Two landmark events celebrating the rich cultural heritage and creativity of the Pacific Islands. For Vitale, a vibrant leader and accomplished scholar, this opportunity is a chance to elevate the Pacific voice on a global stage. “Pacific fashion is storytelling. It is how we wear our history, our pride, and our vision…
Author: Katrina ANGELI
More than 600 cocoa seedlings have been delivered to three schools in Madang Province as part of the PNG Agriculture Commercialization and Diversification Program (PACD), a National Government initiative supported by the World Bank. Karkar Secondary School, Anul Lutheran High School, and Kabilmas Primary School in Sumkar District are now joining over 500 individual cocoa farmers under the Biabi Enterprise Limited PACD Cocoa Productive Partnership. Biabi Enterprise, based on Karkar Island, acts as a lead partner and intermediary, supporting farmers to implement a K1 million cocoa rehabilitation project. PACD Project Management Unit Productive Partnership Officer for the Momase region, Francis…
Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) has launched its 50th Independence Anniversary celebration to mark the country’s Golden Jubilee. The Hamamas Week will feature a week-long cultural celebration from September 10th -16th 2025 in Tabubil. The celebration is hosted annually by Ok Tedi to celebrate the country’s independence and recognize its contribution to Papua New Guinea. This year’s Hamamas Week, which marks the country’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, is a reflection of the pride and joy Ok Tedi as a nationally owned company feels towards PNG’s journey. It’s a week-long celebration of progress, culture, and unity, bringing together the workforce, business partners,…
BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving Papua New Guinea’s rich cultural heritage with a K50, 000 sponsorship towards the Goroka Show. The Goroka Show, now in its 69th year, holds the distinction of being PNG’s oldest and longest-running cultural show, attracting thousands of local and international visitors each year. Over eighty to ninety singsing groups from across the country are expected to take part in this year’s event, which coincides with PNG’s 50th Independence Anniversary week, making the celebration even more significant. BSP has been a proud partner of the Goroka Show for over a…
Over 90 Evangelical Lutheran Church (E.L.C) leaders from the Amele Circuit in Ambenob Local Level Government (LLG) in Madang province gathered last week for a week-long Pastors’ and Evangelists Conference, aimed at strengthening leadership skill, deepening biblical knowledge, and fostering unity among denominations. This was the first of its kind from the E.L.C parish to host such an event in the province. This event is for uniting all pastors and evangelists to come together as one and maintain the identity, philosophy and doctrine of the church. The event, hosted by the Nobonob Parish, ran from Monday to Friday at the…
The Student Representative Senate (SRS) of the Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUOT) is now well aware of the recent viral video that is in circulation due to recent happenings on campus and condemns such behavior. In a recent statement, the SRS has provided clarification regarding the recent incident captured in the video; the individual involved is not a registered female student at the University. The situation began with a verbal confrontation between her and a male student as she attempted to enter the first-year dormitory without authorization. In response, she was escorted to the library under the assumption…
East Sepik Governor Allan Bird and University of Technology Chancellor Mr. Sam Koim, have condemned the harassment of a female student by a group of male students at the university campus, after a viral video of the incident sparked public outrage. The incident occurred in the lead-up to Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence anniversary and has reignited calls for stronger protections for women in higher education. According to the footage, the unidentified female student was walking on campus when she was followed and surrounded by a mob of male students. The group engaged in inappropriate verbal remarks and physical contact,…
The Port Moresby Harlequins Rugby Union Club has announced a significant milestone in its history, with the international placement of two backline players, one forward, and a strength and conditioning (S&C) coach to Malaysia. The announcement was made yesterday by Head Coach, Mr. Billy Rapilla who stated that the individuals travelling are Morris Ivei, Eddie Nipal, Calon David Kivu and Simon Gabisini as the Strength and Conditioning (S&C) coach. This move marks a major step in the club’s commitment to high-performance development and international exposure for its talent. The opportunity is the result of a formal agreement with the Armed Forces Rugby…
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) proudly marked its 64th anniversary on August 2nd, celebrating over six decades of dedication to the development of elite athletes and the advancement of sport in Papua New Guinea. Established in 1961 as the British Empire and Commonwealth Games Association, the PNGOC has transformed over the years, evolving from a small group of passionate volunteers into a professional and strategic organization driving national representation on the global sporting stage. From securing International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognition in 1974 to playing host to the South Pacific Games in 1991, PNGOC’s legacy is built on…
Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon, paid a special visit to Port Moresby General Hospital on Tuesday, 5th August, where he toured the construction site of the Papua New Guinea Centre for Eye Health; a vital facility currently taking shape through the support of the Fred Hollows Foundation NZ. The visit formed part of Prime Minister Luxon’s official program in Papua New Guinea, reflecting New Zealand’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the health partnership between the two Pacific neighbors. “New Zealand is incredibly proud to contribute to this national centre which will help to address the eye health needs facing…