The people of Torokina Community who were affected by the recent Mt Bagana Volcano Eruption were given humanitarian aid from a French Navy Vessel le Vendemiaire on September 17 during the Papua New Guinea Independence weekend, Sunday. In a testament to international solidarity, the French Navy vessel, le Vendemiaire, arrived in Torokina (Bougainville) bringing essential relief supplies to the affected communities and displaced people living in the area. First Secretary of the French Embassy in PNG, Elise Varrey, was on the ground to coordinate with Bougainville controller Esther Usurp-Harou and the disaster team based in Buka to ensure the smooth…
Author: Katrina ANGELI
Kopkop College students and teachers took four weeks to create, dramatize and produce thought-provoking videos which were showcased during the school’s cultural celebration last week Thursday, 14th September. The activity commemorated the country’s 48 years of independence and aligned with the school’s 2023 cultural show theme, ‘Embracing Culture Through Visual Context.’ Deputy Principal, Mr. Isaiah Senau, said they wanted to do things differently from the usual cultural dance performances and that by involving students in such a project, it would help stimulate discussion and led students to appreciate their culture and stories and legends that make up who they are…
The redeveloped Kimbe Market in West New Britain has now been completed providing increased opportunities for economic security for market vendors, their families and communities and a safer, more comfortable, and accessible market infrastructure for all market users. It will also support ongoing social and economic development as well prosperity in the province. The redevelopment is a joint initiative from the West New Britain, Australian and New Zealand Governments to provide accessible, reliable, and secure market facilities for local people. This will see visitors, patrons, vendors, and their families who will also benefit from the market’s new amenities including bathrooms,…
The game has changed markedly since Adam Reynolds and Shaun Johnson first crossed paths as 21-year-old playmaking prodigies, but their ability to win games and influence careers has been a constant for more than a decade. Just 23 games into his NRL journey, Johnson had already been to a grand final with the Warriors in 2011, lighting up the big stage with his outrageous side step and flair for the freakish. Across the Tasman, Reynolds was just starting to find his feet under the guidance of favourite son John Sutton at the Rabbitohs. The kid from Redfern had grown up…
In commemorating the International Day of Peace, Men of Honour (MOH) Ambassador and Unsung Hero for Highlands Region, Johannes Kundal has called on his fellow Engans to lay down their weapons and discuss peace. Kundal, a former public servant with the Health Department is the founder of a faith-based organization called Friends of Mission and the Kanamanda Resource Centre that targets different vulnerable groups including women, children, people with special needs, those living with HIV/AIDS, and the elderly. His passion and commitment in helping his people in Enga province awarded him the title Father Abraham, a name he is now…
Childhood Cancer Awareness month is recognized across the globe annually on the month of September. It is the month of the year where health organizations carry out awareness’s on childhood cancer, which is rare but is now seen as the leading cause of death in children and adolescents around the world today. The theme for this year’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2023 is “Lace up for Kids”, in which aims to change the future for kids by raising awareness about childhood cancer and the possible ways in providing care and treatment to children who are currently living with cancer. According…
Secretary of the Department of Personnel Management, Ms. Taies Sansan has congratulated Kopkop College for celebrating another milestone in the school’s journey as the country celebrated 48 years of Independence. Sansan shared with parents and teachers during the event that having seeing the college embrace culture through visual context about legends as well as traditional food preparations is something she expressed is very important that as the new generation comes into existence, we must help them to understand what has taken place in the past in order to move forward into the future. The school marked the event with the…
The students at the University of Natural Resources and Environment (UNRE) in the Gazelle district of East New Britain province have been urged to always respect the rule of law. This call was made by ENB Governor, Michael Marum during an emergency visit to the school on Tuesday morning after the students’ boycott demanding response to their ongoing issues. Governor Marum was accompanied by the Acting Provincial Administrator Levi Mano, Provincial Police Commander Chief Inspector, Januarius Vosivai and UNRE Senior Management Team (SMT) to receive the students’ petition. Whilst addressing the students, Governor Marum stated that what has happened already…
Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources and Member for Gazelle District, Jelta Wong has condemned the recent riot that took place at the University of Natural Resources and Environment (UNRE), Vudal Campus in East New Britain Province and the damage caused. Minister Wong said it is indeed unfortunate when situations escalate to violence, especially in educational institutions. “It is important to address grievances and issues internally before they reach boiling point.” Having a formal process of reporting accusations and conducting investigations can certainly help resolve conflicts and prevent such incidents. This process would allow for a thorough examination of the…
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and heart disease are the leading public health problems in the Pacific, say health experts. NCDs are the region’s biggest killers. Dr Paula Vivili, Deputy Director-General of Science and Capability at The Pacific Community, said they were a “death sentence” for many people because treatments were often not available. “We keep talking about it all the time because that’s what kills most of the people, and prematurely at that,” Vivili said. “About 70 percent of the people who die in the Pacific die from non-communicable diseases.” Dealing with the region’s high rate of NCDs was…