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By Kenny Romanus in Balimo, Delta Fly District,  Western Province Once silenced by early missionaries, the Gogodala people’s sacred Aida Dance has resurfaced in Balimo, rekindling cultural pride and sparking conversations about the future of cultural tourism in Western Province. When missionaries first arrived in Western Province decades ago, they discouraged and forbade many traditionalContinue reading “Gogodala’s Sacred Aida Dance Revived in Balimo on PNG’s 50th Independence Anniversary”

Works and Highways Minister and Telefomin MP, Solan Mirisim, has urged the immediate commencement of the Frieda River Copper and Gold Project, describing it as a game-changing development for Telefomin and Papua New Guinea. Minister Mirisim highlighted that the long-delayed project carries enormous potential to stimulate economic growth, generate employment, and deliver much-needed infrastructure toContinue reading “Minister Mirisim Urges Swift Action on Frieda River Project”

By Kenny Romanus The students from the Faiwol-Min Tribes of Kiunga Town Primary School also took part in the recent Sel Kambang Festival. They showcased their culture and unique Tulip Bilum Dresses made into fashion designed, which is marketable to hit the PNG fashion industry. The Tulip wears were all in Tulip, from the sandles,Continue reading “TULIP OUTFITS SHOWCASED AT SEL KAMBANG FESTIVAL”

Over 800  students from the Tabubil Primary School participated in pre-independence celebration embracing their culture in various dance performances. Students and staff members with the theme, “Valuing our unique cultures”  came in traditional attires and participated in contemporary dances at the school area on Friday, September 6th, 2024. Cultures of 22 provinces have been performed,Continue reading “Students embrace culture during Pre-independence celebration”

By KENNY ROMANUS in Kiunga, Western Province The Kiunga Town Primary School (KTPS) is a school one of the schools that promotes culture in the town schools in the North Fly District of Western Province. The school will be hosting a mini cultural show at the school campus next week, Thursday, 12th September. Parents, guardians,Continue reading “MINI CULTURAL SHOW AND NEW CLASSROOM FOR KIUNGA TOWN PRIMARY”

BY KENNY ROMANUS The first loan applicant in phase 2 successfully received her supplies from the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed between the 5 Community Mine Continuation Agreement (CMCA) women groups and MiBank. Barbra Uako Keai from Mipan village under the Middle Fly Trust Region successfully received her stationery supplies from the Niugini Pride StationaryContinue reading “FIRST CMCA WOMAN RECEIVES SUPPLIES FROM SME LOAN”

By Kenny Romanus THE Miamrae village under the Waitri Trust Region of the Community Mine Continuation Agreement (CMCA) in the North Fly District yesterday (Thursday, 8th August) witnessed the opening of ten new houses with all smiles as owners walked away with the keys to their new houses. Present at the opening ceremony were theContinue reading “MIAMRAE COMMUNITY WITNESS THE OPENING OF NEW HOUSES”

By Kenny Romanus From the supplies delivered to the flood affected community in Bosset village, the community also gave a share of basic food items to the patients who are currently admitted at the hospital ward at Bosset Health Center. Rita Romanus, a senior staff member of Bosset Health Center, told this newsroom this morningContinue reading “COMMUNITY INCLUDE PATIENTS AT HOSPITAL WITH RELIEF SUPPLIES”

By Kenny Romanus The rural population in Teapopo Village and nearby areas in the South Fly District can now access basic health services at their doorsteps. The Teapopo Health Center, which has been closed for almost 30 years, was upgraded and has recently been reopened to provide basic health services. People from this part ofContinue reading “TEAPOPO HEALTH CENTER OPEN TO PROVIDE HEALTH SERVICES”

The Rotarian Against Malaria(RAM) quarterly CMV supervisory visit to the existing CMV treatment sites in Kunini, Daru rural and parts of seberibamu catchment areas. This activity will be integrated with health promotions targeting Malaria and Routine immunization awareness massages. Brian Ambrias from UNICEF and Julie from Rotary Against Malaria (RAM) will be taking the tripContinue reading “Integrated Health Promotion & Supportive Supervision in South Fly District”