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…
Author: Katrina ANGELI
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…
The recent temporary ban that was imposed by the Office of Censorship on all songs by well-known New Ireland music artist, Jason ‘Jayrex’ Suisui, has been uplifted. This after complaints were made against Jayrex of assault and on-going emotional abuse by his partner of four years, Ms. Hazel Schulz and her family. The announcement regarding the uplifting of the temporary ban was made today during a Press Conference by the Chief Censor, Jim Abani. Abani stated that the Schulz (complainant) had delivered a complaint letter attached with documents of court proceedings, court depositions and medical reports for her case against…
A 3-day workshop on anti-corruption is currently underway in Kokopo, East New Britain Province. The workshop is based on corruption risk assessment and mitigation plans for the Provincial Governments. The three-day workshop which is funded by European Union and implemented by the UNDP Papua New Guinea and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, is a continuation of the first workshop on corruption risk assessment and management for representatives from the public sector agencies organized by UNDP under the PNG Anti-Corruption Project. According to UNDP Chief Technical Advisor (Anti-Corruption), Dr Alma Sedlar, the workshop is aimed at strengthening the government’s…
St. Francis Seim Hamtaba Primary School in Nuku District, West Sepik Province recently launched their new double classroom which was funded by Digicel PNG Foundation. Digicel PNG Foundation has always been driven to invest in education for the past fifteen years since it believes that every child has the right to education. On the 12th of July, St. Francis Seim Hamtaba Primary School celebrated the launching of their new double classroom funded by Digicel Foundation through its Education Infrastructure Development Program. The school has a total of 436 students enrolled this year from grades three to eight. Head Teacher, Mrs.…