Pastor Tania Parenduo and her husband Clement in Nambare, East Sepik Province, successfully processed cocoa beans in their six-by-five-meter solar dryer shed, surrounded by the rich smell of drying Cocoa fills. This achievement was made possible by the solar dryer shed, provided through a partnership between the Australian Government and cocoa exporter Outspan Limited, greatly improving their lives. For years, the couple dried cocoa beans over a woodfired kiln, a labor-intensive process with constant firewood gathering and the risk of woodsmoke reducing cocoa quality and market value. The solar dryer shed has changed all that. Now they can dry their…
Author: E'lle- Gore YASI
Owners of vehicles stored at the Traffic Office in Boroko, Port Moresby, are urged to collect their vehicles to provide space for investigative purposes. The Commander of the National Capital District (NCD) and Central Provinces Benjamin Turi made this announcement in a statement on the 20th of March 2025. Commander Turi stated that the traffic office car park should only hold accident vehicles under investigation. He also mentioned that efforts are underway to find a storage location for unclaimed vehicles. “Vehicle hire companies or individuals that have their vehicles at the traffic office must visit the case officers and discuss…
The Assistant Commissioner of Police Highlands Eastern End Clement Dalla challenged the notion for Vagrancy Act saying it is not the right solution to minimize Papua New Guinea’s growing law and order issues. ACP Dalla Stated this in an interview with PNG HAUSBUNG where he pointed to systemic government failures as the root cause of rising crime and informal settlements in urban centers. ACP Dalla strongly argued that poverty and lack of development in rural areas drive migration to cities, creating informal settlements and subsequent law enforcement challenges. He emphasized that migration into productive or economic centers are driven from…
Nearly 250 community members of Yule Island gathered at Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby to voice their concerns over the recent National Gazette notice on Wednesday 29th January 2025, declaring their ancestral land will soon be government-owned. The event was held in the Indoor complex with members of all ages in and around Port Moresby listening attentively and ready to support each other. The awareness event was spearheaded by local leaders, including Mr. Alfred Aruru, Chairman of Wholesome Bay Sustainable Development Limited, who emphasized the community’s situation and legal options to challenge the state’s claim. The meeting provided…
Wewak Police have apprehended the Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) Member, Private Mileng Kapli, responsible for the abuse and murder of his 29- year- old wife/partner Lina Numbalihi. Police under the command of East Sepik Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Christopher Tamari apprehended Mr. Mileng Kapil at the heart of Dagua Market in Wewak, this Sunday morning 23rd March 2025. PPC Christopher Tamari confirmed his arrest in an interview this morning with PNG HAUSBUNG. PPC Tamari emphasized that the suspect is in police custody and will be on the first flight tomorrow to the National Capital District to stand for…
The Simbu Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Superintendent, Mazuc Rubiang and commends his police personnel for improving Law-and-Order Kundiawa Township. PPC Rubiang made this statement on Thursday 20th March 2025, after several positive feedback from the General Public and local leaders. PPC Rubiang was pleased to receive positive and appreciative messages for good policing from the general Public and local leaders of Nimai ward one, two, and three (Koge) of Sual Local Level Government (LLG) in Sinesine Yongomugl electorate, comparing previous police efforts under various PPC’s. Superintendent Rubiang acknowledged that past issues with police discipline significantly impacted law and order in…
Acting Assistant Commissioner (ACP) Highlands Eastern, Clement Dalla praised the Simbu Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Mazuc Rubiang’s swift response to an unsanctioned protest by students of Kondiu Rosary High School. ACP Dalla stated this in a statement on Friday 21st March 2025. According to ACP Dalla, students of Kondiu Rosary High School extended their petition to the Provincial Education Authority for immediate removal of their school principal, following a peaceful yet captivating march from school grounds to the Kundiawa Provincial Education Office (KPEO) in the morning of Wednesday 19th March. The students were escorted to the KPEO following the swift…
The roads of Tokarara, Port Moresby, are undergoing significant road improvements thanks to the efforts of Pheonix Builders Limited (PBL). The PBL Masonry and Concrete Team second in charge Mr. Kopsie Andrew told PNG HAUSBUNG on Friday 14th March at the Tokarara Dikagari Road Site. The maintenance project covers the stretch from the Tokarara Primary School junction from the main road to the roundabout at the Housing Commission. A dedicated 30-man team has been working relentlessly through the wet weather conditions, to ensure the project stays on track. Despite the challenges posed by the rain, the crew remains committed to…
The third round of the Pepsi Capital Rugby Union (CRU) preseason featured intense matchups across all divisions at Bava Park. Below are the corrected results from each division: Under-20/B Grade Division Juggernauts 8 def. Wanderers 5 Valley Hunters 8 def. Marlins 5 Kone Sharks 7 def. Brothers 5 Nova 12 def. University 0 Harlequins 19 def. Crusaders 5 Women’s Division Sisters 48 def. Kone Sharks 0 Harlequins 42 def. Valley Hunters 5 Juggernauts 20 def. Wanderers 10 Nova 17 def. University 5 Open Men’s Division Valley Hunters 24 def. Marlins 5 Brothers 19 def. Kone Sharks 0 Nova 12 def.…
The Innovative University of Enga (IUE) has ushered in a new era of academic excellence with the appointment of Dr. Brian Davis, PhD, as its President. Following a global search for an experienced and visionary leader, Dr. Davis emerged as the ideal candidate to lead the university into a future of growth, innovation, and educational transformation. Bringing over 20 years of experience in academic and administrative leadership, Dr. Davis has held key positions across prestigious institutions, including Dean, Department Chair, Director of Assessment, and Vice President for Academic Affairs in universities in the United States and abroad. Most recently, he…