July 19, 2017An area nearly the size of Paris has already cut a hole in a vast stretch of rainforest on the island of New Guinea, as the companies clearing…
New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS has questioned the role of the president Thierry Santa on the commission tasked with saving the SLN nickel plant. SLN's ongoing losses have fuelled…
By Dan McGarry – It’s mostly carrot and—so far—very little stick where the government’s new tax regime is concerned. The massive new law runs to 106 pages including…
Masih akrab di telinga kita lagu-lagu lawas seperti ‘Kisah Seorang Pramuria’ dan ‘Mutiara Hitam’. Hits era 1970-an ini dipopulerkan oleh grup musik Black Brothers dari Tanah Papua. Grup ini didukung sejumlah personil berbakat, yakni Benny Betay (bass), Jochie Phiu (keyboard), Amry Tess (trompet), Stevie MR (drums), Hengky Merantoni (lead guitar), Sandhy Betay (vokal), Marthy Messet […]
Longtime Port Vila resident and former Manager of once famed Black Brothers Band, Andy Ayamiseba, has announced with sadness the passing away of legendary drummer of the band, Stevie Mambor, in Canberra, Australia this week on Wednesday April 18. Stevie who is remembered by his friends in Port Vila for his Jim Kelly-like Afro-hair and […]
When the Israelites left Egypt for Canaan, they were facing with lot of challenges, including starvation, deseases, and so on. Moses as the chosen leader meditated on the mountain and came down with the 10 commandments and taught his people to have faith in God. His people finally entered Canaan based on that faith. […]
The Black Brothers is a famous group band from Papua that was formed in Nabire, Papua, in 1975. They have launched their first album in 1976 by PT Irama Tara. Their band consists of Henky Miratoneng Sumanti (guitar/vocal), Benny Betay (bass), Agustinus Romaropen (guitar), Jochie Pathipeilihiu (keyboard), Amry Kahar (trumpet), Stevie Mambor (drums), Sandhy Betay […]
To my beloved children and grandchildren I don’t have any wealth to pass it on when my time finally arrived as I am a FREEDOM FIGHTER living in exile during my entire presence on this planet, to free our beloved people and country WEST PAPUA. However, I do hope that the LEGACY of my involvement […]
By PMC Editor – September 20, 2016 By Quintina Naime in Port Moresby Local musicians in Papua New Guinea are encouraged to stay committed to what they do in order to succeed in their music careers. Band manager and founder of the West Papuan group Black Brothers, Andy Ayamiseba, urges PNG musicians to always commit to […]
Jayapura, 11/3 (Jubi)- Andy Ayamiseba, manajer Grup Band Black Brothers, mengatakan Black Brothers bukan sekadar kelompok musisi biasa. Mereka memiliki visi dan misi utama untuk mengangkat martabat bangsanya yang selalu dibilang masih terbelakang. “Misi dan visi yang kedua untuk menciptakan masyarakat yang adil dan sejahterah serta yang ketiga dan maha penting adalah untuk membebaskan bangsanya […]
Kompasiana – Masih akrab di telinga kita lagu-lagu lawas seperti ‘Kisah Seorang Pramuria’ dan ‘Mutiara Hitam’. Hits era 1970-an ini dipopulerkan oleh grup musik Black Brothers dari Tanah Papua. Grup ini didukung sejumlah personil berbakat, yakni Benny Betay (bass), Jochie Phiu (keyboard), Amry Tess (trompet), Stevie MR (drums), Hengky Merantoni (lead guitar), Sandhy Betay (vokal), […]
.Commentary By Noel Anjo, Sunday Bulletin PNG's International Justin Olam scored the first try (penalty try) for Melbourne Storms. Fijian International Suliasi Vunivalu through individual effort intercepted a…
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June 15, 2010, By Kevin Jackson When slavery is implemented by force, it is certainly a despicable institution. But is it any less despicable when the slaves are there…