Queenpads in partnership with WaterAid PNG through funding support from Sir Brian Bell Foundation and the Australia Network NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP), will yet again host a panel discussion event to commemorate World Menstrual Hygiene Day today at the Port Moresby Arts Theatre. Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day) is commemorated annually on the month of May to raise awareness on the importance of menstrual care, addressing period stigma, education on menstruation and advocating for inclusive period. With the global theme; ‘Making Menstruation a Normal Fact of Life by 2030’, the program will start with welcome remarks by Miss Pacific Islands,…
Author: Katrina ANGELI
Tina Turner, the dynamic rock and soul singer who rose from humble beginnings and overcame a notoriously abusive marriage to become one of the most popular female artists of all time, has died, her family announced in a statement. She was 83. Turner died Wednesday at her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland. “With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model,” her family said. “With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow. Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves…
Nominations are now open for the Listeners Choice Song of the Year for 2021 for the YUMI FM PNG Musik Awards 2023 that will take place on the 17th of June at the Lamana Gold Club Arena. The nominations opened as of this Monday the 22nd of May and will go on for a week. The YUMI FM PNG Musik Awards for this year will recognize and feature the work of local artists over the last two years 2021-2022. Yumi FM Content Director Tuluan Vitz told PNG HAUSBUNG that listeners and fans can vote for your favourite song that was…
“Honestly, I’m in shock. I thought that I was receiving one nomination but I’m just finding it out now that I was nominated twice. It’s a good surprise that’s for sure.” This were the words of one ambitious singer and song writer who was all smiles upon receiving not one, but two nominations for the YUMI FM PNG Musik Awards for this year. Danielle Morgan, who also goes by her stage name Danielle, couldn’t explain the feeling of being nominated especially for the first time for the Musik Awards. The awards night will highlight and recognize the efforts of local…
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently handed over much needed essential equipment to the National Capital District Provincial Health Authority (NCDPHA) to support early detection and management of chronic diseases in NCD. NCD is recorded to have the country’s highest rate of inpatient deaths from non-communicable diseases in the country such as Cardiovascular Diseases, Chronic Respiratory Diseases, Diabetes, Cancers, and Hypertension. Officer in Charge of WHO PNG, Dr. Mollent Okech said non-communicable diseases epidemic was a serious threat to life, health, and development in PNG. “With 56% of all deaths in PNG are premature mortality which are caused by risky…
It’s been seven days since the SP PNG Hunters last took the field in the QRL Hostplus Cup competition and they get a chance this afternoon to respond to the loss last weekend when they take on the Wynnum-Manly Seagulls at BMD Kougari Oval at 3pm. The Hunters have endured a tough week’s preparation following a disappointing loss to the Townsville Blackhawks in Round nine’s match. The Blackhawks were far too strong for the visiting Hunters in that game, dominating in yardage to slowly pile on the points. The Hunters showed glimpses of their attacking potential but didn’t win enough…
Finally, after four long years since its last public event, the YUMI FM PNG Musik Awards 2023 will have seven music artists who will perform live come 14th of June at the Lamana Gold Club Arena. The Yumi FM PNG Musik Awards this year recognizes the efforts of local music artists over the last two years; 2021-2022. Performing artists include the likes of Kronos, Jnr Vigi, Kande Dwayne, BeeJoh, Danielle, Jarahn and Daniel Bilip, will be performing some of their hit songs on the night of the awards. The event has certainly created excitement among the artists, as most described…
Famous for their songs, Onetox from Solomon Islands has created many fans among many Papua New Guineans. For the second time around, Onetox yet again put on a successful show as they performed in Papua New Guinea on their Wantok Island Reggae Tour. This time only featuring Onetox and Small Jam whereas the first tour which was the Solwara Reggae Tour included DMP. The group who performed in Port Moresby and Lae over the weekend, has certainly given most fans satisfaction in performing live especially for those who missed the first show which was held some time back in March.…
The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to support the Eye health care program in PNG and this time through the handing over of vital equipment to the Port Moresby General Hospital Ophthalmology Department to help improve eye health care. The Assistive Technologies and equipment include non-mydriatic fundus camera (with software and laptop), indirect and direct ophthalmoscope, vision charts as well as pinhole occludes. Chief Ophthalmologist at PMGH, Dr. Simon Melenges, said diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness in the world and in PNG and is very difficult to treat as people come to the clinic when they…
Nominated again for the Yumi FM PNG Musik Awards, the group Stagajah has now received not one, but four nominations for this year’s awards. The awards night will highlight and recognize the efforts of local music artists over the last two years; 2021-2022. Stagajah received four nominations under the categories: 1. Artist of the Year 2021, 2. Song of the Year 2021- Go Back, 3. Duo/ Group of the Year 2021 and, 4. Duo/ Group of the Year 2022. “It’s an exciting time for us again to be nominated and we are now looking forward for this year’s event.” This…