Kiriwina District Administrator John Ephraim has called on the people of Gameta on the Trobriand Islands, in Milne Bay Province to return home to their village after they had fled for their safety during a fight that erupted after a football grand final match on Saturday causing the death of a man from Bwetalu. The call comes after successful negotiations between the district administrator and village elders of the warring factions that calmed down tensions between locals from Gameta and Bwetalu. A meeting was held last night that lasted till early hours of this morning to negotiate peace and calm…
Author: Tasminnie ISIMELI
South Pacific Brewery under its South Pacific Export Brand has entered into a partnership with the PNG Fashion week and earned the naming rights for the PNG Fashion Week Fashion Awards. SP Export is the Silver sponsor with K50, 000 given to PNG Fashion Week. South Pacific Export Brand Manager, Shandi Bock said that the company is delighted to give their support during the launching of the NGCB Paradise Runway. “PNG Fashion Week is the country’s premier fashion platform that provides opportunities for local established and emerging designers and models to showcase their creativity.” “As PNG’s world class export, it…
A big fight erupted on Kiriwina Island, Milne Bay Province yesterday where a man was killed and others receiving treatment at Losuia Health Centre. 3 will be referred to Alotau General Hospital and 8 are been treated at the Losuia Health Centre. The fight erupted after a Grand Final Soccer Match at Losuia Station between Losuia Team and Muloseda team. The supporters of the teams stormed the nearby village, Gameta and caused entensive damage to homes and properties. Milne Bay Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Peter Barkie spoke to this news room and said that he is aware of the fight…
Jennifer Homano has been diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer and will be living on treatment for the rest of my life. Jennifer had flown to Australia to visit her husband who she hadn’t seen in 2 years due to Covid-19 when she found a lump between her right breast and armpit. “My husband and I went to the General Practitioner for a check up where I was told to get a scan done as she had suspected it to be breast cancer.” “We did the scan and the results came out, that there where lymph nodes everywhere in my…
346 Grade 12 students from Gordons Secondary school in NCD joined thousands nationwide who are currently sitting for their Written Expression Exam. The Exam started late due to traffic issues around the Waigani Area that forced some students around the Waigani/Morata area to walk to school this morning. Deputy Principal-Academic, Mr Saju Francis said the Students had 3 weeks to read their booklets and prepare for the Exam so he is confident they will do well. He added that the Education Department made the right call to defer the Written Expression Exam and give time for the election related unrests…
Due to election related violence happening in Jiwaka Province, Anglimp Secondary School students in Jiwaka haven’t been turning up for classes since the resumption of Term 3 on July 25th, 2022. School Deputy Principal – Administration, Mr David Opai said that teachers resumed but there were no students coming to the school. “Students were too afraid to come for classes and just stayed home with their families.” “Grade 12s came to the school and picked up their written expression booklets and went back home.” Mr Opai said that the Written Expression exam will go ahead next week and he is…
Rufina Peter not only became the first female governor for central province but also the first female to be voted into parliament in this 2022 NGE. Rufina Peter in her thank you speech thanked the people of Central for believing in her and giving her the opportunity to be the first female governor for the province. She told the people that she will bring all the experience she has to developing central province. “I want to thank the Central Provincial Administration for all that they have done to make sure this election moves forward.” “I look forward to working with…
The deadline for the Return of Writs is 4:06pm today and for NCD Regional, counting is still at the preliminary stages. NCD Election Manager and Regional Returning Officer, Mr Kila Ralai said that they haven’t started counting yet today as they are still waiting on counting officials. “I don’t think we will be able to complete counting by deadline.” “There are 175 boxes for Moresby North West yet to be counted out of the total 499 boxes.” Howvere, Mr Ralai added that it was still too early at this stage for him to say whether Moresby Regional will be delared…
A week after a school bullying case went viral on social media of students from Popondetta Secondary School, the school has received a lot of calls from concerned parents to have this issue sorted out and the girls dealt with. School Principal, Mr Clarence Honani said that according to the girls statement, the incident happened after there was a confrontation about rumours and gossip between the victim and the girls involved. “The girls were suspended and their parents and guardians were notified as soon as the school had found out about the incident.” “They will face the School Board of…
The Buk Bilong Pikinini launched Book Week today with a field trip to the Airways Hotel Kitchen where they learnt how a kitchen operates and they decorated cakes with the Managing Director of the Constantinou group of Companies, Mr George Constantinou. George Constantinou said that Airways Hotel and the Constantinou Group of Companies proudly support charity and NGO organizations such as Buk bilong Pikinini, who provide essential services in the disadvantaged communities. “Early childhood education for children is important as it creates their foundation in learning and education. Education is key aspect in everything to help build a safer, stronger…