Days are counting down for one of Papua New Guinea’s biggest fashion show, the annual NGCB Paradise Runway, which will take place on the 16th of September at the Hilton Hotel in Port Moresby. This will be the sixth year that PNG Fashion Week is preparing for after launching this year’s theme, “Voyager”. According to PNG Fashion Week Director and Founder, Philma Kelegai, they chose this theme to signify storytelling told through the textiles and fashions and just like every other year, new and different designers come on board to showcase their talents. “This year we are excited to announce…
Author: Katrina ANGELI
One little boy’s dream of becoming an aircraft engineer has only started. Alex Ontimo, a 15- year old, grade six student at Sevese Morea Primary school at Vabukori village in Port Moresby has always been passionate about airplanes, growing up. It was a dream come true when he visited Air Niugini’s Engineering hangar at 7mile, Jackson’s airport in Port Moresby recently where he had the opportunity to see what engineers do on a daily basis, saw upfront the aircraft engine, landing gears, tires and board an Air Niugini aircraft for the first time. Under the close guidance of Air Niugini’s…
The Coca Cola National Mask Festival together with the Kumul Consolidated Holdings Warwagira Festival officially opened on the 12th of July 2023 at the Kalabond Sports Field by ENB Governor, Michael Marum. The festivals will take place on the 12th to the 16th of July 2023. The opening ceremony was witnessed by several parties including the Festival Organizing Committee, Chairman of the event, Isaac Ilom, Sales and Commercial Director of Coca Cola PNG, Tim Solly, Acting Provincial Administrator, Levi Mano, several Kokopo business houses and the public. Governor Marum welcomed everyone to the show and acknowledged the organizing committees and…
More than 30 people from the remote areas of Vunga and Avungi Wards in the Inland Baining LLG of Gazelle District in East New Britain Province, have now been equipped with Community Based Health and First Aid (CBHFA) skills and knowledge. The participants had a one-week long training held at Vunga Ward facilitated by the East New Britain PNG Red Cross Branch Coordinator, Steven Kilalang and team. CBHFA is one training that Red Cross PNG is undertaking throughout the country in which there are two types of training; one for business houses Commercial First Aid (CFA) and the other type…
The East New Britain Provincial Administration Education Division recently conducted a one-week Provincial In-service Training (PIST) for all the teachers in the province. The PIST week program is an annual exercise conducted during the term two holiday every year for teachers to undergo in-service training as part of continuous professional development and this year’s Theme for the PIST week was ‘Training for Quality Teaching and Learning’. Conduct of the PIST week program were organized in sectors; Basic Education (District clusters) and the Secondary Sector which was conducted in three groups which are, Science and Mathematics in Kokopo Secondary school, Humanities…
The Roosters are ready to unleash a pumped up and trimmed down Brandon Smith on his old team Melbourne on Saturday as they look to mount their finals charge. Sidelined by a fractured thumb since Round 12, Smith made an impressive return for the Roosters’ NSW Cup side on Sunday and is champing at the bit to take on the Storm. With the disruptive Origin period and their three byes behind them, the perennial finalists know the time has come to string some wins together, starting with old foes Melbourne at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Roosters have lost three…
Young half Luke Metcalf enjoyed a breakout game on Saturday night as the Warriors ran riot in a 46-10 victory over the Eels in Sydney. While the talk all week was about whether or not Shaun Johnson would play, it was his halves partner who stole the show at CommBank Stadium, scoring a first-half double and playing key role in setting up both of Marcelo Montoya’s four-pointers which were sandwiched in between. Led by Jackson Ford, Mitchell Barnett and Addin Fonua-Blake, who was playing his 150th game, the Warriors dominated the middle of the park and all up ran for…
The Raiders have survived a second half scare against a gallant Dragons side to secure a 36-26 victory at WIN Stadium on Friday night. Four tries to the Raiders in the first half set up a 24-6 lead before Zac Lomax and Mikaele Ravalawa sparked three tries in six minutes for the home side to reduce the deficit to four with 15 minutes remaining. Ravalawa and Lomax caused headaches for veteran Jarrod Croker and Albert Hopoate on the edge with the pair combining for five tries between them in a 30-minute blitz to get the Dragons back in the game.…
Congratulations to the nine exceptional winners of the 2021 and 2022 PNG Australia Alumni Awards, who have made outstanding contributions to PNG communities and excelled in their field of expertise. The prestigious awards were presented at the PNG Australia Alumni Association Annual Dinner held in Port Moresby recently on June 29. Winners for 2021: 1️⃣. Alumni of the Year – Andrew Tipi (Southern Highlands) 2️⃣. Women In Leadership Award – Tracy Masing (West New Britain) 3️⃣. Entrepreneurship Award – Ginia Sialis (NCD) 4️⃣. Community Service Award – Dr Lawrence Gerry (Simbu) Winners for 2022: 1️⃣. Alumni of the Year –…
Steamships have announced the Harbourside South Development Project, managed by Pacific Palms Property, has reached a significant milestone as the project recently obtained a Certificate of Permissive Occupancy. The certificate allows full operations of the retail and commercial (office) portion of the building. The completion of the retail and commercial floors of the building is a major achievement and marks another step forward in the development’s progress. Pacific Palms Property focus is now on completing the fit out of the Marriott Executive Apartments. These 88 premier apartments have with unparalleled views or Fairfax Harbour and Ela Beach, spacious layouts, and…