National Fisheries Authority Summit in Kokopo, Fisheries Ministers from the 7 Pacific Islands went out to inspect fishing vessels at Simpson harbour yesterday. The forum will be held @ Gazelle International Hotel for 4days.
43rd Anniversary National Book Week celebrations continues in ENB
The East New Britain Provincial Government through its Provincial Assembly passed more than 600million kina budget for its 2023 Fiscal year.
The 600.1million (618 107 790) kina budget was handed down today (06/02/23)by the Governor Michael Marum to the Provincial Assembly Members.
This year’s budget is an increase of 200 plus million kina compared to last year’s budget at 398.8million (398 802 618) kina.
With the theme “Fostering sustainable livelihoods at the wards through partnership for economic growth, Governor Marum says the 2023 budget strikes a balance between addressing the pressing needs of today and the critical investments needed for tomorrow.
Here's part of the budget speech by Governor Michael Marum
The ENB Clash of Towns 2023 Series Winner was awarded to the Rabaul Ashes after defeating its rival the Kokopo Marlins on 14points -4points in the last match played yesterday at the Gold Spot Kalabon Stadium in Kokopo.
This year’s clash of towns series had three matches played.
The first match was played at the Gold Spot Stadium in Kokopo, the second match was played at the Rabaul Queens Park Oval on the Saturday 28th January 2023 while the last match was played yesterday at the Gold Spot Stadium in Kokopo.
Here's few highlights of the final match yesterday at Gold Spot Kalabon Stadium- Kokopo
ENB Famous Baining Fire Dance
The Baining Tribe in East New Britain Province are famously known as fire dancers to their sacred Fire Dance.
The Baining Fire Dance is a unique ceremonial dance performed at special occasions.
It may look dangerous and rather painful but the Baining people are famous for this in which tubuans with their masks dance through flames in a night time ritual perform to celebrate births and the passing of family members, as well as to invite young men into adulthood.
Yesterday Friday 3rd of January 2023, more than 200 tourists attended a fire dance ritual ceremony at the Gaulim Ward of Inland Baining LLG of Gazelle District in East New Britain Province.
The tour was facilitated by Melanesian Tourist Services.
The tourists were given a taste of fire as they were captivated by the fire dancers.
East New Britain Governor Michael Marum was also present to witness the show.
Video: Highlights of yesterday's event
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Speech made by Member for Pomio Elias Kapavore when addressing the public during the Open Forum on Law and Order hosted at Kokopo Market on Saturday 28th January 2023.
This was the message to the people of East New Britain Province delivered by the Governor Hon Michael Marum during the Law and Order Open Forum on Saturday 28th January 2023 hosted by the ENB First Team to addressing law and order in the province.
NGIP AGMARK CLASH OF TOWNS
Today's Clash was a tough one for both teams the Kokopo Marlins and Rabaul Ashes as they take on each other in their second match of Clash of Towns sponsored by NGIP Limited.
Today's match was played at the QUEENS PARK OVAL IN RADAZZ
Here's few highlights of the match with our host and commentary Michael Wartovo!
Enjoy!!!
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With the prevalent reported cases of Gender Based Violence in the province and also in the country, women in East New Britain Province are calling on the government to declare a public holiday for the whole country to observe Gender Based Violence as an issue that needs to be addressed.
This call was made late last year (27/10/22)
We now Stand together with our women folks reiterating this call to the government of day!
#UnitedChurcesENB #UnitedChurcesnewbritain
#women #empowerment #GBVmustEND
NGIP AGMARK CLASH OF TOWNS GAME 2
KOKOPO RUGBY UP AGAINST RABAUL RUGBY
Again this coming Saturday 28th January 2023 at the QUEENS PARK OVAL -RADAZZ.
Kokopo Marlins Vs Rabaul Ashes!!
COME SUPPORT YOUR TEAM!!
Keep watching this space as we'll bring to you highlights of this game.
Proudly Sponsored by NGIP AGMARK LIMITED!!!
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The Former Chief Executive Officer of Cocoa Board PNG the Late Boto Gaupu was described as the Champion in the Cocoa Industry in the country.
Acting Chief Executive Officer of Cocoa Board PNG Tony Vigil when paying his tribute to his former boss on Wednesday 18th January last week says during the invasion of Cocoa Pod Borer which had affected the Cocoa industry in the country, Late Mr Gaupu was the savior to the industry during his capacity as the CEO.
Mr Vigil says the Late Boto Gaupu restored back confidence to the industry and drive the industry to have come this far.
The Late Boto Gaupu served more than 30 years in Agriculture Sector under different senior positions serving both Provincial and National Government.
Late Gaupu clocked in over 20 years as the CEO of Cocoa Board PNG until mid last year when he decided to resign to contest the 2022 National Elections.
#cocoaboardpng #cocoa #departmentofagricultureandlivestock
#EastNewBritain
#Kokopo
Khai Media Services documenting life events!!!
Video: Highlights of Funeral Service in Kokopo
Meet Nicole Kamara!
Nicole Kamara has been recently appointed as the President of the Kokopo City Rugby League.
She's the first female in the history of rugby league in East New Britain and Papua New Guinea to be appointed as the President.
A position dominated by men! Nicole now being elected as the President want to revive and push for Women Rugby League in the province.
This is a short interview with Nicole!
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