Category: People
Walter follows dad, siblings into law
By HANNAH NERO AS the youngest in a family of six, Walter Potane knew he had to reach/surpass the academic level set by his three sisters and two brothers who […]
Special education teacher Donna receives global award
By ZACHERY PER THANKS to her hard work in promoting special education, teacher Donna Patronia Mailil has been recognised internationally with a Global Inclusive Education Award. She has been advocating […]
Grateful Naomi hails parents as her heroes
By BOURA GORU KILA TO see her father in court witnessing her admission to the PNG bar as a lawyer made Naomi Sasagombi not only emotional and proud, but also […]
Joy’s journey from journalism to business
By SONYA KILAGI TRANSITIONING from life in a newspaper newsroom to running a small business from home maybe a struggle for some, but Joy Gwendalyn Olali is taking it all […]
Sheillah beats kidney disease to get law degree
By MICHAEL PHILIP NOT even the threat of a kidney disease when she was in secondary school could stop Sheillah Owade from fulfilling her father’s wish to become a lawyer. […]
Daughter receives late dad’s diploma
By ZARA KANU LEBO ELIZABETH Frank stepped up to the podium to receive her late father’s Executive Diploma in Leadership and Government at the Somare Institute of Leadership, as the […]
After his success in sports, Dominic hopes to also excel in business
By NATHAN WOTI NATIONAL champion bodybuilder and Pacific Games silver medallist Dominic Yuanis is putting down the barbells for a while to focus his energy on his company, Dom Cleaning […]
Hopes raised on stilts for cousins Nicky and Ryan
By ZARA KANU LEBO TEENAGED cousins Nicky Marie and Ryan Ray are mastering the art of walking on stilts – as part of an entertainment group, staging circus-type activities around […]
Doreen overcomes challenges to be a lawyer
By BOURA GORU KILA WHEN she had a baby during her first year in university, Doreen Simaka, giving up her pursuit of a law degree never crossed her mind. “I […]
Veronica a beacon of resilience
By ANTOINETTE POIVI IN the hushed corridors of academia, where innovation intertwines with ambition, Veronica Suwae Binding’s story emerges as a beacon of resilience and determination. Six months ago, following […]