The PNG Fashion and Design Week runway is excited to announce that PNG’s popular Hair and Make-up Company, Trends Beauty International has returned as this year’s partner for the runway’s Hair and Make-up artistic work on all our sixty models and thirteen designers. All products will be from Trends Beauty and Black Opal on the night of runway, set for the 19th of this month at Stanley Hotel in Port Moresby. When signing the agreement this week, Director of Trends Beauty International, Joe Lai, expressed how vital their service is becoming in a growing industry where citizens at all levels…
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In efforts to preserve and promote cultural heritage, BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) has pledged in K30, 000 which will go towards the Sepik River Crocodile and Arts Festival. This will take place starting today until the 7th of August 2023, in Ambunti District of East Sepik Province. Crocodiles are significant to the Sepik culture where they have cultural traditions, beliefs and legends based on this ancient animal. The three day Festival and cultural celebration will highlight the crocodile and its cultural significance to the communities living along the Sepik River. BSP Wewak Branch Manager, Philip Solala when complimenting the…
The East New Britain Provincial Government (ENBPG) has launched a major relief supply exercise aimed at supplying immediate humanitarian assistance to the affected areas in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB) caused by the recent volcanic eruption. The people of ENBP witnessed the event at Tropicana Vunapope beach front in Kokopo where delegates representing the country including Minister for Defense, Win Daki, Commander PNG Defense Force, Brigadier Goina, Director National Disaster Center, Lusette Mana, Police Commissioner, David Manning, Bougainville Affairs Minister, Manaseh Makiba, Correctional Service Commissioner and delegates from AROB representing the President led by Bougainville Regional Member and Minister…
Prime Minister, James Marape has expressed his satisfaction with the achievements of the six National Schools of Excellence in Papua New Guinea including, Sogeri, Kerevat, Aiyura, Passam, Port Moresby, and Wawin. During a presentation of the Department of Education’s 2022 Annual Report to Parliament this week, Education Minister, Jimmy Uguro highlighted the remarkable progress of these institutions. A noteworthy milestone is the selection of 55 pioneer students from the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programme at the national schools of excellence for admission to universities in the USA, with an additional seven students accepted by Australian universities. Having personally…
Since its establishment in 2016, PNG Fashion and Design Week Limited has been pioneering the growth of the Fashion Sector in Papua New Guinea and so far with the support of AusAID, have trained over 860 designers in the country who most are now known successful designers in the industry. It was also in 2016 that PNG Fashion and Design Week hosted its first ever runway show with a total of seven designers who all showcased on the very first runway including Annette Sete, Natasha Tamanabae and Anna Amos. This year, the stakes just got higher, as this year’s Runway…
One month after Madonna was hospitalized in the ICU after suffering a bacterial infection, the queen of pop is reflecting on how her loved ones are helping her heal. “Love from family and friends is the best Medicine,” Madonna wrote in an Instagram post on Sunday, showcasing a series of photos with two of her six children. She continued to write that as a mother, it’s easy to get “caught up in the needs of your children,” but that when she fell ill, “my children really showed up for me.” “I saw a side to them I had never seen before. It made all the difference,”…
Audience members at concerts in recent months have continued a pattern of throwing objects at artists who are on stage performing, and rapper Cardi B has had enough. On Saturday, the “WAP” rapper was on stage at Drai’s Beach Club in Las Vegas when an audience member appeared to throw a drink at her, as seen in video footage posted to social media. In the clip, Cardi B is seen getting splashed with liquid from the cup while performing her 2018 hit “Bodak Yellow.” Clearly upset, she reacted immediately by throwing her microphone into the crowd as security guards rushed to the stage. More security guards…
Two primary schools in the Kombiu Local Level Government (LLG) in Rabaul District of East New Britain (ENB) province have received K50, 000 cheque funding each to assist in the school’s upgrade and other needs for the school. ENB Governor, Michael Marum visited the two schools, Sikut Matupit primary and Matupit Island primary at the Sikut Matupit ward and presented the cheques. Governor Marum was accompanied by Deputy Provincial Administrator Social Services, Marakan Uvano, Kombiu LLG President, Michael Warium and other officers from the Governor’s office. Whilst presenting the cheques, Marum said in his one year of service as the…
PNG Air has now advised customers and the travelling public that the jet aviation fuel supplier have resumed normal service across the country. This now lifts the threat of possible flight cancellations. The airline further stated that passengers with reservations can travel with confidence, and book tickets to travel, online at www.pngair.com.pg or at your nearest PNG Air, Post PNG Sales Office and Travel Agent. PNG Air once again thanks customers for your understanding and look forward to welcoming you onboard soon. For more information, you may contact PNG Air Call Centre on 16111 (Digicel toll free) or 7411 2644…
PNG Air has now issued further advice to customers and the travelling public that the airline has updated its flight schedule through to Monday 31st July, 2023. This is according to a media statement, following the evaluation of available fuel reserves. PNG Air stated that by the end of today, the revised schedule will be in place and available to book, and passengers with existing bookings updated on any flight revisions. Passengers with reservations can travel with confidence, and book tickets to travel online at www.pngair.com.pg or at your nearest PNG Air, Post PNG Sales Office, and Travel Agent. The…