“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…
Author: Katrina ANGELI
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…
The 76th Cannes Film Festival began Tuesday with the premiere of Johnny Depp’s Louis XV period drama, “Jeanne du Barry.” The project is the actor’s first movie since his highly publicized defamation trial last year with his former wife, Amber Heard. Depp, who plays Depp Louis XV in the film, walked the red carpet at the premiere, stopping along the way to speak with fans and pose for photos. The festival will run for the next 12 days, amid protests in France and an entertainment writers’ strike. Also screening at Cannes is “Indiana Jones and the Dial of the Destiny” and Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the…
Canadian pop star The Weeknd has reverted to his birth name Abel Tesfaye on his social media accounts. The singer, known for his catchy pop tunes like Blinding Lights, asked his fans on Twitter in April if he should make the change. “ABEL formally known as The Weeknd?” he asked his fans in a tweet that received over one hundred thousand likes. The name change comes after the award winning artist revealed he wanted to “kill The Weeknd” to W Magazine. “I’m going through a cathartic path right now” he said. “It’s getting to a place and time where I’m getting…
As Papua New Guinea celebrates Mother’s Day, the country’s leading superannuation provider National Superannuation Fund Ltd or Nasfund announced a new initiative to benefit its female employees. The Fund introduced the payment of superannuation on unpaid maternity for its female staff – a first for the industry, and for the country. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rajeev Sharma, said as a responsible employer, Nasfund is committed to promoting gender equality and bridging the gap that exists with the disparities faced by women at the point of retirement. “On average, for example, a female contributor may miss out on superannuation contributions…