Stagajah Band, the awesome four-some and highly accomplished musicians of Papua New Guinea have officially released their Rumination E.P (Extended Play) this morning. The new EP features four new songs; Go Back, Sentani Cinta, Away From and Una Mauk which is a remake featuring legend Amon Serum. The songs have a mixed blend of Reggae, Electro Pop and Acoustic fused with contemporary PNG local music. Stagajah Band Song-writer and rapper Gaix said that the promo single titled ‘Go Back’ is basically about losing a loved one, explaining that the lyric is about trying to make up for your loss and…
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The Children Cancer Unit and Pediatric Ward at Port Moresby General Hospital received a kind donation of electrical supplies which included air conditioners, kettles, microwaves, a 42-inch TV and a Digicel decoder. These electrical items will not only support the two wards but will also be used at the Operating Theater, ICU and Emergency Department. The donation was made this week in the presence of the Executive Manager of CHM Braden Chin, POMGEN CEO Dr. Paki Polumi, Deputy Chairlady POMGEN Kathy Johnston and other staff from CHM, Port Moresby General Hospital and Friends of Pomgen. Mr. Chin said on behalf…
Thirty-one-year-old Benjamin Bofeng is the second lawyer from Constitutional and Law Reform Commission to attain a Master of Laws and Development from the University of Melbourne, Australia. A mix-parentage of East Sepik, Morobe, and Western Highlands, Mr Bofeng is a recipient of the 2020 Australian Awards Scholarship, who successfully completed the 15 months-long program in March 2021. The Program critically considered the theory of development through Law with an emphasis that sustainable means and local PNG ways of attaining development should be prioritized instead of merely relying on introduced, foreign ideas, Mr Bofeng said. “The Program has assisted me to…
The Port Moresby Basketball Association has been granted approval by the Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea (BFPNG) and the Papua New Guinea Sports Foundation Pandemic Management Committee (PNGSF PMC) to commence competitions and events at the Sir John Guise Indoor Stadium but under strict Niupla Pasin guidelines. General Manager for Basketball Operations, Mr Patrick Ani said the Board and Management of Port Moresby Basketball Association are cordially inviting any interested clubs and teams to participate in the Senior and U18 Division of the ‘Super 7 Classics’ Series. “We now invite all clubs and teams that wish to participate in…
The proposal by Prime Minister James Marape to change the name of the Nadzab International Airport to PNG-Japan Friendship Airport is wrong and demeans the its historical significance. The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Belden Norman Namah said: “I mean no disrespect for our good friends, the people and Government of Japan, but they are well aware of the history of Nadzab because it is in their history books too. “If Mr Marape is unaware let me point him to some history. “After the Japanese imperial army occupied Lae and Salamaua in March 1943, allied forces led by the US…
Police Commissioner and Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response Mr David Manning has assured the people of Papua New Guinea that their rights will always be respected and protected at all cost. Mr Manning made this comment following criticisms made on the new measures on international and domestic travel. “There will be no mandatory vaccination nor situations created to force people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This will always remain a personal choice for every Papua New Guinean and we respect that. “I apologise to the people of PNG for the fear and anxiety caused because of the…
In accordance with Measure 3, Schedule 1 – all intending travellers must comply with 1 of the 5 approved reasons to travel. As outlined in Schedule 1 those reasons are: 1) Students returning to their place of residence or educational institutions; 2) Persons returning to their usual residence; 3) Essential business travel; 4) Seeking medical assistance and medivac; and 5) Emergency transport, including but not limited to repatriation of deceased persons. Health Minister Hon. Jelta Wong stated that fully vaccinated persons are exempt from the five reasons to travel. He said they are free to travel as they wish because…
An estimated 50.28 acres of land is being transformed with over 326 land allotments being created. Countering the perception that this project indulges in free titles being given, NCDC’s Strategic and Urban Planning Manager Kemo Pepena Guise clearly stated that a cost component of K40,000 has been imposed on each title or allotment recipient. “We want the residents to be accountable, and not receiving handouts. We commend them for their cooperation and buy-in, thereby helping us complete the allocation process. It is significant that more than 100 public servants have been identified living in the settlement, during the consultation phase…
Blaze1 Unit Records, owned and operated by renowned local PNG musician and producer Tarvin Toune, will be hosting a music gig concert this month primarily to raise funds to finally realize his dreams of owning and operating a music studio. The once popular “Riah” and “Aiyo” hit maker who rose to fame in the PNG Music Industry said his first music gig will be at the new Kundu Club Pokies along the 5 mile road on 9th of July 2021 and this is not the last, several other concerts will be staged later on in the year to raise funds…
Air Niugini wishes to advise customers that the Controller of the National Control Centre (NCC) for COVID-19 has issued an updated Direction dated 30th June, 2021 for international passengers travelling to Papua New Guinea (PNG) from overseas countries. Passengers on Air Niugini international flights departing from overseas destinations on or after Friday 02nd July, 2021, and entering PNG, must now :- Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and provide evidence in the form of a vaccination certificate at check-in; Quarantine for 21 days on arrival in PNG at the individual’s expense; All previous approvals for home quarantine, or shorter quarantine period,…