The East New Britain Provincial Administration and Government is currently reviewing and working on its ten-year Strategic Development Plan (SDP). Its last ten-year plan from 2011-2021 has expired, therefore the Planning and Research Division is facilitating this exercise for all the sectors to come up with its new provincial SDP. This is a development plan setting the development part forward for the province for the next ten years. According to Deputy Administrator Social Services, Marakan Uvano, this new review plan contains the strategies, the vision and mission of the province directing the province where they want to go in the…
Author: Katrina ANGELI
Papua New Guinea’s premier dance sensation, Wan Squad, has etched its name in history by achieving a stunning 4th place finish at the prestigious World Hip Hop Dance Championship. Proudly sponsored by Mountain Dew, Wan Squad showcased their unparalleled talent and dedication to the world during the exhilarating competition held in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, from July 30th to August 6th, 2023. The World Hip Hop Dance Championship, a pinnacle event in the world of dance, witnessed the electrifying performances of 67 top-tier dance crews in the fiercely contested Adult Division. Wan Squad’s journey to success began with a promising start,…
PNG Fashion and Design Week Limited has partnered with Budget Rent-a-Car as the Official Transport Partner for the 2023 PNG Fashion Runway; Fashion for Peace and is delighted to announce its esteemed collaboration for the highly anticipated PNG Fashion show. The event is set to captivate audiences on the 19th of August, showcasing the best of Papua New Guinea’s fashion industry while promoting peace through the language of design. As the Official Transport Partner, Budget Rent-a-Car will provide essential transportation services to ensure the seamless execution of the PNG Fashion Runway. This partnership marks a significant step in supporting the…
Air Niugini has come on board to support a platform for local fashion designers, the Fashion for Peace Runway 2023 as the official airline partner. Air Niugini believes in empowering and developing the skills of Papua New Guineans to promote tourism, arts, and culture. Fashion for Peace Runway 2023 is hosted by PNG Fashion and Design Week (PNGFDW) Limited, a not-for-profit organization focusing on providing innovative platforms to support the development and growth of the fashion and design industry in PNG. As an official airline partner, Air Niugini will provide five return tickets including three for local designers traveling in…
Tory Lanez, the man convicted of shooting rapper Megan Thee Stallion in 2020, was sentenced on Tuesday to 10 years in prison, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office told CNN. In December of last year, a Los Angeles jury found Lanez guilty of three charges related to the July 2020 shooting of fellow rapper Stallion in the Hollywood Hills, the Los Angeles County District Attorney told CNN at the time. Lanez had pleaded not guilty to assault with a semiautomatic firearm, carrying a loaded unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and discharge of a firearm with gross negligence, according to prosecutors. The…
“Barbie” has answered the billion-dollar question with a resounding “yes.” Barely three weeks into its run, writer-director Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster has raked in an astounding $1.03 billion at the global box office, according to official Warner Bros. estimates. This makes Gerwig the first solo female director with a billion-dollar movie. As one half of the viral “Barbenheimer” phenomenon, it isn’t shocking “Barbie” has performed well. And, standing on her own two feet, the doll’s incredible success is not unexpected at all. “I’ve been in this game for 30 years and the Barbie and Barbenheimer phenomenon is as unprecedented as it…
PNG Power Limited (PPL) recently commenced the Meter Boxing Project in the city of Port Moresby in an effort to combat power theft. This simple and very effective initiative is aimed at enhancing revenue generation and has yielded solid results with a twelve percent increase in revenue over the last six months in Port Moresby. This exercise is also aimed at recovering power losses through theft and improving financial sustainability for the company. According to the PPL Board of Directors Chairman, McRonald Nale, the implementation of the Meter Boxing Project marks a pivotal milestone in the company’s ongoing endeavors to…
Prime Minister James Marape expressed his enthusiasm for the goodwill visit of two large Indian naval vessels to Papua New Guinea (PNG), stating that it signifies a promising future for India-PNG relations. The visit, closely following the historic presence of Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in May, reinforces the bilateral ties between the two nations. The reception, which was held recently aboard INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata berthed in Port Moresby Harbour, was attended by esteemed guests, including Government Ministers, Governors, members of the diplomatic corps, business community, public service, and military personnel. During the reception, PM Marape extended a…
Cardi B will not face charges related to throwing her microphone into the crowd at a concert in Las Vegas last weekend, according to police. “After a thorough review of this case and with the consultation from the Clark County District Attorney’s Office, this case has been closed as having insufficient evidence.” “No charges will be filed in relation to this case.” That is according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police told CNN in a statement on Thursday. “On behalf of Cardi, we appreciate the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept’s diligent and prompt resolution of this matter,” Drew Findling, David Chesnoff…
The Broncos continue to match motors with Penrith at the top of the table after a 30-14 win over the Cowboys at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Saturday. With Jock Madden doing a fine job deputising for Adam Reynolds, and Ezra Mam again electric, the Broncos racked up their 16th win of the season. The Cowboys looked to have made the perfect star when Kyle Feldt launched himself into the corner but he was denied by some desperate Kotoni Staggs cover defence. Just a minute later the Broncos marched down field and opened their account through Jesse Arthars try courtesy…