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…
Author: Katrina ANGELI
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…
Minister for Police, Peter Tsiamalili Jnr, has called on drinkers to refrain from overindulging, and for businesses involved in the production and sale of alcohol to invest some of their profits into reducing deaths caused by drunkards. The Minister made the appeal as the country prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of independence, and following a horror weekend of tragic alcohol-related incidents. “As Papua New Guinea approaches its 50th Independence Anniversary, the government is taking urgent action to address rising alcohol-related violence and road fatalities, especially in the National Capital District (NCD).” “Over the past weekend alone, between the 46th,…
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Air Niugini, Mr. Gary Seddon, has announced that comprehensive technical studies undertaken by the aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, have confirmed that all fifteen airports currently served by the Fokker fleet can accommodate the incoming A220 aircraft. The Airbus A220 Pavement Compatibility Study of Papua New Guinea Airports has declared that the Airbus A220 is capable of operating across all current Air Niugini domestic jet routes. “Airbus and Air Niugini have thoroughly evaluated the performance of both the A220-100 and A220-300 models and confirmed these aircraft can serve every airport where our Fokker 70s and 100s operate.”…
Within this year, more than fifty accidents were reported in both National Capital District (NCD) and Central province, of which some are more serious while others are minor. The commander of NCD/Central provinces, acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Turi, confirmed that most of these accidents are caused by drivers not adhering to their speed limits. He said that most of the vehicles involved in accidents are due to speeding. ACP Turi, who visited some of the accident sites along Maggi Highway this week, confirmed that most of the accident scenes are at corners where vehicles MUST slow down and drive…