The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Tour Guide (TG), Freelance Tour Guide is preparing its independent tour operations for this year’s National Mask Festival which will be held from the 10th to the 13th of July. PNGTG Freelance Tour Guide owner, Mr. Dominic Tulo expressed excitement to PNG Hausbung for the upcoming National Mask and Warwagira Festival, stating that bookings have already been established for this significant annual event. Mr. Tulo mention that the festival is the oldest and famous festival that not only attracts tourist to witness the festival of diverse mask cultures of East New Britain (ENB) province, but…
Author: E'lle- Gore YASI
Police officers in the city of Port Moresby continue to carryout awareness reminding Illegal squatters residing at Bush Wara in the Moresby North- East electorate that they have less than 35 days remaining to vacate the land before the eviction scheduled for July 11th commences. The eviction is directed towards settlers on land portions 2156, 2157 and 2159 at Nine Mile belonging to the superfund, Nambawan Super. Due to no major movement observed, the police officers conducted another motorized awareness last week Friday, 7th July throughout the Bush Wara area. The Police informed the illegal squatters the 120-day grace period…
The Santos Foundation has partnered with the Pimaga Vocational Education Training (VET) to provide greater opportunities for over 60 young people from the local Kutubu area, in the Southern Highlands Province. This allows them a second chance to re-enter the education system, and upgrade their high school qualifications through a newly established Flexible Open Distance Education (FODE) Centre. Santos Foundation said this initiative is part of its commitment under its Youth Opportunities Program to focus on improving opportunities for young people close to their home locations. The collaboration is possible thanks to support from Digikesen Training & Consultancy, making FODE…
The policy of Yangoru-Saussia District continues to remain as ‘God First and Education Second’ in the East Sepik Province. This Policy, upheld by the leadership of the local MP and Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru, has resulted in the local District Development Authority (DDA) continuing to invest more into education these past 12 years. Recently Minister Maru announced the completion of a new 4-in-1 classroom at Mohonji Four Square Primary School in Negrie, saying he was pleased with the completed project. “I am very pleased with the completion of the very outstanding 4-in-1 classroom at Mohonji Four…
Waigani Christian Academy has prepared 297 grade 10’s to attend their Examination Dedication Lunch in preparation for their Written Expression Exams (WEX) today. WCC Principal Mr. Abakure Kaupa told PNG HAUSBUNG that WCC commenced an Exam Dedication lunch to advise and pray over the 297 grade 10 students to release with a comfortable mind set for the WEX today. Mr. Kaupa expressed gratitude and confidence to his teaching staff and his grade 10’s for their cooperation to participate in remedial and tutoring prepared by the teaching staff. He added that the grade 10 student have sat for three trial Written…
The National St John Ambulance Service is concerned about an incident involving an assault on an Ambulance officer in Lae on Monday, May 27th. The Station Commander of the Lae Ambulance station Benjamin Ume, and his crew, while responding to an emergency in Wagang Village, were verbally and physically assaulted. This attack was committed by an intoxicated young man under the influenced of alcohol who grabbed Commander Ume’s shirt and attempted to break the ambulance windows. Commander Ume managed to deflect his attacker and immediately call for backup. Ume expressed his disheartening concern the community member enforced on him during…
Commander for Northern and Assistant commissioner of Police (ACP) Peter Guiness said, “The Joint operations between both Police and Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) is to prevent any public unrest during the Vote-of-no-Confidence (VONC).” ACP Guiness told PNG HAUSBUNG during his command in Lae on the January 10th black Wednesday, necessary measures were taken to prevent this chaos from erupting and pursue control of Lae city. ACP Guiness emphasized the joint operation sanctioned by Commissioner of Police and PNGDF Commander Operation Commands were written by to reinforce law and order during the VONC. “There will be no repetition of…
Commander for Northern and Assistant commissioner of Police (ACP) Peter Guinness clarifies the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary and PNG Defense Force (PNGDF) joint operations is for the people’s best interest. ACP Guiness emphasized to PNG HAUSBUNG today that the speculations and misinformation circulating on social media platforms are stirring up nothing into something which unsettles the public. “The collaboration between Police and PNGDF was sanctioned by the Commissioner of Police and Defense Commander which is under my command.” “I wrote the Operation Commands and there will be no misconduct by Police or PNGDF during this time.” “Private security by…
The Ward 1 & 2 Peoples Association aims to expand the Orei Health Center for better Medical Services for the People of Orei, Imbongu District Southern Highlands Province. The Peoples Association President Mr. Steven Nomondo told PNG HAUSBUNG the plans to expand after its initial reconstruction is an appropriate action for the wellbeing of the people of Imbongu district. Mr. Nomondo emphasized that many locals with major cases and disabilities have struggled to travel to Mendi, Chuave, Kujip and Hagen General Hospital to seek medical assistance. Whereas the expansion could provide some form assistance in their time of despair. Furthermore…
The Digicel ExxonMobil Cup Round 8 saw the PRK Mendi Muruks dominate the West New Britain Provincial Government (WNBPG) Kimbe Cutters with 30-18. The Kimbe Cutters drew the first blow, taking a successful penalty conversion followed by a try by Hooker Emmanuel Ka with a successful conversion by Five-Eight Jetro John. The Mendi Muruk yet to score persisted to until full back Caleb Lo saw maneuver thought the cutters defense and scored a try followed by an unsuccessful conversion by Half Back Mark Tony. This followed two more tries by second rower Manso Laki and winger Miles Posu along with…