Japanese emergency relief goods given through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) were handed over to the Government of Papua New Guinea in response to the landslide in Enga Province. This shipment of emergency relief goods, according to a statement, is from the Japanese Government through JICA includes 250 tents, 1,500 blankets, 25 plastic sheets, 1,500 sleeping pads, 5 water purifiers, and 250 portable jerry cans in response to the disasters. The emergency relief goods arrived at Jacksons International Airport on 4th June, followed by the second batch to arrive on 6th June. The handover ceremony was conducted on 4th…
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Knack Studios and Dare2Create with the support of WR Carpenter Group of companies and UNDP are set to restage Andrew Kuliniasi’s critically acclaimed in the round theatre drama, “For My Father”. According to a statement, production will run from July 24th to August 3rd at the Moresby Arts Theatre, featuring performances from upcoming PNG actors and directed by young theatre director, Ziggy Yominao who co-directed the show before in its premier in 2022 and restaging in 2023. “We wanted to stage For My Father again because it’s a small show, with only 65 seats, we create an intimate experience for…
Self taught music producer Walo Gaibua also known as Jemboii bagged the best producer of the year award at the YUMI FM PNG Musik Awards ceremony held on Saturday June 1st. Jemboii has produced music for artists like Mikes Toto, Shadows of Souths and the Ewanetz band of Oro. He was at a loss for words as this award was his very first but he mentioned that it has motivated him to produce more great music for the listeners. “A very big thanks to the YUMI FM PNG Musik Awards team and to the listeners as well.” Meanwhile, the Minigulai…
The main premier game of the Pepsi Capital Rugby Union round six at Bava park saw the Kramer Ausenco Brothers and the Chemcare Juggernauts battle it out on Sunday, June 2,2024. In the first half, the Brothers came out leading with 2 tries, resulting in a score of 10-0. However, despite the scoreline, the match was evenly contested, with both teams plagued by errors that prevented them from showcasing their full potential. As the second half commenced, Juggernauts secured a penalty kick, narrowing the gap. KA Brothers swiftly countered with a converted try, extending their lead to 3-17 while Juggernauts…
The YUMI FM PNG Musik Awards 2023 hype is in the air as people turned up for the awards ceremony to see their favourite artists perform. On a night out to enjoy some good music and have a good time, families and friends turned up in numbers for the event. With the Lamana Gold Club packed, Yumi FM radio announcer, ‘Kasty’ opened the ceremony with a few words before the stage performances began. Sprigga Mek opened the show with ‘400 Naka’ with Mikes Toto who followed and performed his hit song ‘Missim Yuh’ with Bee White and King Swega. The…
Local singer Sailas Kania best known by his stage name Saii Kay was thankful to be recognised as a nominee but even happier as he was announced the Best male artist in the category at the Yumi FM PNG Musik Awards ceremony. “Thank you PNGFM and Yumi FM PNG Musik Awards for this award.” “A big Thank you also to my producer NC Nhates for helping me with recording and producing the songs that our fans love.” Meanwhile Raylinda Ruth Mura bagged the Best Female Artist of the year award. “I’m mostly shocked but happy for this award. Thank you…
A new category in the YUMI FM PNG MUSIK AWARDS 2023, the Album of the year award was presented to a rather shocked Sprigga Mek for his album-Kanaka Messenjah. He dedicated this album to his fans and the underground hiphop community. ” It’s an honour, this is for PNG Hip hop. Thank you.” 4Blordz & Dan Blantz bagged the song of the year award for their hit song ‘Aburusim’. Representing the band, Drex Bluntz stated that they were very happy as this was their very first award as a group. “We were really happy to be nominated for this award…
Emmanuel Muganaua popularly known as Toxicmahn, sound engineer and producer was shocked as he received the Justin Kili Award sponsored by Keynote PNG which recognises the efforts of musicians and producers here in the PNG music industry. Muganaua was all smiles as Keynote Extrnale Sales Manager, Emmanuel Korai and son of the Late Justin Kili MBE, Cytrus Kili presented him with the prestigious award. He said that this is the second time that he is receiving this prestigious award. “I was presented this award back in 2008 by the late Justin Hansu Kili MBE himself and I’m shocked to be…
To open up the Yumi FM PNG Musik Awards 2023, General Manager of PNGFM LIMITED thanked the sponsors for coming on board with special mentions to the Platinum Sponsor, Kumul Consolidated Holdings and the Justin Hansu Kili MBE award sponsor, Keynote PNG. “Thank you for coming out tonight to celebrate our artists.” “We pay tribute to the late Justin Hansu Kili MBE also and remember him for his efforts in putting together this awards ceremony 19 year ago.” She also said a word of appreciation to the supporting sponsors, Lamana Hotel, Trophy Haus, Printsol, Budget, Hannah’s Beauty Box and Kutmor…
Following the school fights that erupted over negative social media posts, the school administrations and SRC of Don Bosco Technical School and De La Salle Secondary School signed a Joint Statement on the need to dissipate external negative influence on their students. In the joint statement, they declared that both schools have been victims of the irresponsible use of the social media platform, by external individuals. “Negative and unfounded posts on Facebook and WhatsApp have triggered a chain of ill-feelings and resentment among our students.” “Yesterday we (DBTS and DLSS administration and SRCs) met at the NCD Education Services Division…