Olo Max Komarake a.k.a OMK on his Facebook page and TikTok account is a 22 year old from Unggai-Bena District in Eastern Highlands Province who is sketching his way to pursue his dreams. With a following of over 8K on TikTok, Olo Max started drawing different types of pencil and colored pencil drawings and the type of drawing he loves sketching the most are modified drawing or mostly known as ‘Realistic Drawings’. “I love drawing the human figure or portraits only but there are also other types of drawings I can also draw,” said Olo Max. “Drawing is my hobby.…
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SP Brewery proudly launched its ‘Hunt for Credit’ promotion on Monday 2nd August 2021, under its’ flagship brand, SP Lager, and in partnership with the SP Hunters and Digicel PNG. “The campaign aims to give SP Lager consumers the opportunity to win a share of K500,000 in instant Digicel credits,” said Senior Brand Manager, Christiaan Bonga. “Winning Digicel phone credits means individuals save cash in their pockets. The mechanics are simple: ▪ The consumers check under cap of a SP Lager brown bottle, to see if there is a six-digit code. ▪ If there is, they then text the code…
All valued Electricity Consumers and the general public are advised that PNG Power has begun blocking off Easipay Meters which are detected on our Easipay system to be not in operation. This includes meters which are installed to active customers but may not be buying power and are deemed as illegal connections. This also includes meters which have been connected without verification by PNG Power. Customers who experience issues with their Easipay Meters are therefore asked to report in person to your nearest PNG Power office and see our Customer Service team to further assist so that your Easipay Meters…
Mrs Rachel Marape has assisted 19 female detainees and inmates of the Bihute Correctional Service Institution open their passbook accounts with the Women’s Microbank. Mrs Marape first met the inmates and detainees when she was invited to have lunch with them while on a private visit last month. She got to talk with them and found that they were interested in acquiring sewing machines and fabric to sew Meri Blouse for marketing. Mrs Marape then made a commitment to them that she would contribute the fabric to them when she visited this week. However, seeing the need for training in…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Papua New Guinea today launched a new initiative with the Government of the Republic of Korea to support critical peace building interventions in the Southern Highlands and Hela provinces of Papua New Guinea. The initiative is embedded in the larger peace and development efforts of the United Nations through its Joint Highlands Programme. The project marks the first partnership in Papua New Guinea between the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and UNDP, with a US$ 3,000,000 investment to fund the ‘Addressing Conflict & Fragility in the Highlands in Papua New Guinea’ Project. A ceremony…
The Correctional Service (CS) is closely working with the Education Department’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Branch to have TVET training being run at the CS facilities throughout the country. CS Commissioner Stephen Pokanis says in order for that to happen, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has to be signed. “The TVET training is part of the prisoners’ rehabilitation programs that is catered for under CS Prison Industry Policy.” “We plan to run the TVET training in consultation with technical colleges that are registered under the Education Department,” said Pokanis. Pokanis says they are anticipating for the MoU…
Barbie maker Mattel has created a doll of the scientist who designed the Oxford coronavirus vaccine, Prof Dame Sarah Gilbert. Dame Sarah said she found the creation “very strange” at first – but she hoped it would inspire children. “My wish is that my doll will show children careers they may not be aware of, like a vaccinologist,” she said. Her Barbie is one of five to honour women working in science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem). The others include an Australian medic who helped create a reusable gown for health workers, and a Brazilian biomedical researcher. Who is the…
Prime Minister James Marape expressed satisfaction at the progress of confirmation of clan agents for the Porgera Landowners Association. Prime Minister Marape recognized that the confirmation of the clan agents is the first step towards reorganising the PLOA, an important party to the Mining Development Forum. He noted that as of this afternoon, eighteen (18) clan agents out of the required 25 agents have been confirmed or reconfirmed. It is anticipated that this process will be concluded today or Thursday. Prime Minister Marape expressed satisfaction that the multi-agency State Team on the ground and led by the Mineral Resources Authority…
St. John Ambulance, in partnership with Be Pacific Digital Agency, is delighted to commence a new chapter in its story by unveiling a new website dedicated to their continuous commitment to Papua New Guinea’s ambulance services and the introduction of e-commerce, where its customers can carry out payments online. St. John’s is heavily dependent on funding from the community and availing online payment will help generate much needed funds, due to the fact that St. John’s social enterprise helps them raise funds to subsidies any funding they get from the PNG Government, hence, the answer in the form of a…
Nambawan Super is offering members massive savings in 2021 at over 160+ Discount Partner Program providers across Papua New Guinea. The Discount Partners include retail and wholesale product and service providers ranging from health, haircare, homeware and hardware, to a whole heap more. Nambawan Super CEO Paul Sayer said that he was pleased that more than 200,000 members could lower their shopping costs at more locations this year, during especially tough times, with the addition of more new Discount Partners. “Members love it when the Brian Bell Double Discount comes around – and for the month of August our members…