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…
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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…
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…
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…