Air Niugini have announced the cancellation of all domestic flights today due to a fuel restriction imposed by Puma Energy. This has caused disappointment and frustrations for many passengers who arrived as early as 5am to the airport only to find out their flights had been cancelled after the prolonged delays. Many of these passengers are in fact travelling back from their holidays and have been anxiously waiting for an update from Air Niugini which eventually came at 1pm this afternoon. Air Niugini announced at the Jacksons Airport domestic terminal that all domestic flights for the remainder of today have…
Author: Katrina ANGELI
Queenpads PNG successfully completed another year of establishing a cost-effective and better solution for menstrual products by selling and distributing reusable pads as well as carrying out awareness to communities, schools, and organizations. With a number of activities that occurred during the year including the National General Election, Queenpads managed to pull through a tough year. That’s according to Founder of Queenpads PNG Anne Shirley Korave. She said despite 2022 being a hectic year, Queenpads managed to reach over their target goal for the year where they reached a total of 10, 441 people with 8% of males and 92%…
“People, who have walked in darkness, have seen a great light.” These are the words of Fr. John Curtis, who spoke during the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day service held at the St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Port Moresby. Fr. John spoke about how the light, which represented the birth of Christ, has shone light on those who need the presence of God in their lives. According to Fr. John, this is the time of the year where many across the world spend time by exchanging gifts and celebrating with family and friends. He said whilst celebrating, the true meaning of…
The Port Moresby Basketball Association (POMBA) plans to start its 2023 season in mid- February of next year with eight teams set to take part including Chariots, Saints, Tamaraws, Exodus, Spondai, Uni Chiefs, Ultimax and Koki Dolphins. Basketball Operations General Manager, Mr. Slieve Mohu, said each team must have senior men and women plus junior divisions before they can take part in competitions. “The Junior Divisions include Under 10 mix, Under 13 mix, Under 15 boys and girls, Under 17 boys and girls and Under 19 boys and girls.” Meanwhile, President of POMBA, Mr. John Vere, added that the association…
PNG Boxing Union released its boxing calendar for 2023-2024 following a number of major tournaments and championships that will be hosted next year before the Olympic Games in 2024. President of PNG Boxing, Dr. Gideon Kendino officially made the announcement in Port Moresby this week, stating that the programs will officially begin in February starting with the launching of PNGBU five year Corporate Plan Launch that will take place in that month. Kendino highlighted a number of major events in which PNG Boxing Union will be taking part in including the Oceania Youth Championships in February, PNG National Championships in…
The recent graduate teachers from the Papua New Guinea Education Institute (PNGEI) were urged to be one step ahead and be upskilled when it comes to aligning policies and school programs set out in schools. Dr. Zui Neofa the Director for PNGEI, when speaking at the 63rd Graduation held last Thursday in Port Moresby, said that this was a significant time for both in-service and pre-service teachers who graduated with flying colors. “Teachers must be creative and teachers must be innovative. You are going out there to start your ministry so it is important that we align our in-service teaching…
Students and staff of the Warangoi Secondary School in East New Britain Province officially ended the 2022 academic year today. Principal Mrs. Naomi Vuvu expressed how grateful and happy she was with how well both students and staff performed throughout this academic year despite the school facing a number of challenges. Vuvu said one of the challenges faced was the project fees as there were not enough funding coming from parents to whom most failed to pay the full amount required. Though this was a let down from the parents, students were still allowed to complete the year. “Apart from…
St Charles Lwanga Secondary School in Port Moresby, are now into their 10th and final week of school with school officially closing this Friday 9th December. Principal, Brother Joymon Mathew said students will pick up their report cards on Thursday before they close the school year on Friday. He said for this final week, students are doing extra-curricular activities before they wrap up the year. Brother Joymon added that the National exam results for the Grade 10s and 12s will also be posted this week as well as the selections for the Grade 11s for next year. “Selections for Grade…
The La Salle Technical Secondary School in Hohola, Port Moresby will have its first batch of Grade 10s sit for the National Examinations come October. This will be the first if its kind for the school since its establishment as a Secondary School this year. Principal, Brother Antony Samy Pancras, said this was a proud moment and an achievement for the school after being registered this year with the Department of Education. Brother Antony stated that the school was transformed from a Technical College to now a Secondary School. In terms of preparation for the grade 10 students’ exams, Brother…
As the country turns another year since gaining its Independence on the 16th of September 1975, we can now say Papua New Guinea has come a long way as we celebrate 47 years of being free and Independent. Many around the capital have high hopes for the future along with what Independence means to them. Students of Jubilee Catholic Secondary School like every other Papua New Guineans around the country celebrated Independence this week whereas a number of them shared their thoughts on what Independence means to them and also spoke about the changes they would like to see as…