Category: People
Lorrain, a bundle of determination
By JACINTA COHLEE A MOTHER of two working as a guard for three years saw the fruits of her sacrifice when she graduated with a diploma in primary teaching at […]
Sone’s willpower overcomes obstacles
By SONYA KILAGI CELVINA Sone overcame more than her quota of obstacles before normal living came her way. She lost her mum, became pregnant to an abusive partner while at […]
Police constables soaking in Honiara lessons to pass on
By ISAIAH IGISH in Honiara TEN police officers from Bougainville are part of the Papua New Guinea police contingent providing security at the 17th Pacific Games in Honiara. Operating under […]
Ex-MP John returns to land, coffee
By MAJELEEN YANEI IT was no big deal for John Simon to return to the coffee industry after he lost his seat as the Maprik MP during the 2022 general […]
Children utmost on Magistrate Gibson’s mind
By ZACHERY PER IT always pains village court magistrate Anita Gibson to see young children brought before her in court in the remote Yasubi village in Okapa district, Eastern Highlands, […]
Like Jonah, Daniel’s lot already cast by God
By JOY OLALI BECOMING a pastor was furthest from Daniel Beibi’s mind when growing up, even telling his pastor dad and family that it would be his last option for […]
Kemi using natural healing power of oil
By ANTOINETTE POIVI KEMI Rafael, who believes in the power of nature to nourish, heal and protect our bodies, is running a small skin and hair care business selling natural […]
Why Allan, 65, is back in school
IT is not every day you find a 65-year-old student in high school. Allan Ekel, from Mulitaka in Enga, has an extraordinary story. Not only is he sharing a Grade […]
Devina dedicates diploma to late daughter
By MAX KILIWA WHEN her three-year-old daughter passed away last year, and her world crumbled around her, Devina Harigwo wiped her tears, and decided to move on. “When my daughter […]
Hake’s journey from street vending to studying in China
By ZACHERY PER FORMER street vendor Hake Fuke is leaving this week to study agriculture science at the Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University in China. “I accepted this scholarship to […]