The Hidimo Brothers’ Head Coach and Team Manager, Mr. Noel Aria is set on a mission to develop rugby league in the Milne Bay Province. His efforts include youth engagement and skill development in the KCK Rigo Rice Cup. The Hidimo Brothers is the only team from Milne Bay to travel to Port Moresby city to participate in the new and improved KCK Rigo Rice Cup Competition Leg-2. Aria sees rugby league as not just a sport but a pathway for youth in discipline, education, fellowship and opportunities which are created from taking part in competition, hence his current focus…
Author: E'lle- Gore YASI
The reopening of the refurbished NCD Police Prosecution Office not only marked an infrastructural improvement but also underscored the broader commitment of the Papua New Guinea-Australia Policing Partnership (PNG-APP) to strengthening law enforcement in the country. The NCD and Central Commander-Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Turi and Papua New Guinea-Australia Policing Partnership (PNG-APP) Officer Conrad Jensen commenced the official ribbon-cutting today at the Boroko Police Headquarters in Port Moresby. Speaking at the event, Mr. Conrad Jensen of the PNG-APP emphasized that while modern facilities are essential, the true backbone of justice lies in the dedicated police prosecutors who uphold the…
The National Capital District (NCD) Police reopened Police Prosecution and Operations Center Office at the Police Headquarters in Boroko, Port Moresby today. The event saw the presence of Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Turi, Chief Police Prosecution Officer Binuali Boas and Papua New Guinea Australia Policing Partnership Sir Conrad Jensen, including Police Prosecution Personnel. Apart from the Prosecutions office, the Police Operation Center for Communication and Jail-cell were also refurbished. The operation centre is equipped with state-of-the-art computer-operating stations to standby for urgent communication for advance coordination during operations. Meanwhile, the Boroko Cell has an upgrade with new steel bars…
The KCK Rigo Rice Cup (RRC) apart from promoting the sport of rugby league, has also steadily impacted the brand of Rigo Rice Industry with demands for Rigo Rice product reaching unprecedented levels. According to KCK RRC CEO McSteven Poly, the tournament has not only captivated football enthusiasts but also created a surge in rice sales, reaching its initial expectations. “The observed shortages of Rigo Rice in the main commercial supplier “Eliseo” is evidence to the overwhelming demand. This spike stems from the integration of the product into the tournament’s branding and rewards system, with rice being distributed as prizes…
The Simbu Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Superintendent, Mazuc Rubiang expressed gratitude to efforts for negotiating a peace agreement over a tribal fight. PPC Rubiang commended his police personnel and the leaders of Sambuga Wauga in Kerowagi for establishing a level of understanding between the two warring clans, Gurumugl- Kerenga and Dimbai- Gawale. PPC Rubiang confirmed that the tribal war has claimed seven lives and valuable properties destroyed as well, including the Kerenga Primary School and an Aid Post. The seven deaths, four were from Gurumugl/Kerenga clansmen whilst three were from Dimbai/Gawale clansmen. He said both warring factions used high-powered firearms…
The Acting Commissioner of Police (CP) Donald Yamasombi issued strict warning to business houses to fully exercise acumen when advertising or marketing their brand. The Acting CP remarked on this matter following complaints that a company in the gaming and lottery business has accused a competitor of maliciously plotting to sabotage their operations nationwide. The acting Commissioner addressed the issue following these complaints. The Acting CP urged this after NCD Police arrested a woman last week for allegedly posted and circulated a public notice on social media purportedly from the National Gaming Controller Board, labelling No.1 Lotto as an illegal…
The KCK Rigo Rice Cup (RRC) tournament has seen impressive progress and an expanding level of participation across its four competitive legs. KCK RRC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. McSteven Poly told PNG HAUSBUNG that the KCK Rigo Rice Cup tournament has successfully concluded its first leg and is currently in the third game of the second leg, moving into the Quarter Finals. “With teams advancing strategically, the competition is expected to wrap up the second leg within two weeks before transitioning to the third leg,” said Mr. Polly. He stated, “A highlight of this year’s tournament has been the…
Police officers from Central province swiftly recovered a stolen black Toyota Prado vehicle at the 15 Mile just outside Port Moresby city, following a tip off. The Central Provincial Police Commander (PPC), acting Superintendent, Joseph Salle confirmed that the Central Police has returned the stolen motor vehicle to the rightful owners at the Plywood business yard at Madoguba, Laloki along Hiritano Highway in Central province. PPC Salle stated that, after receiving a tip-off, a coordinated police response by the Central Quick Response Force (QRF), Rural Base Team 03 (RB03), and the 15 Mile Unit, with the assistance of locals, led…
In a thrilling encounter at Bava Park in Port Moresby city during Leg-2 Round 3 of the Rigo Rice Cup, saw two teams do battle in what can only be described as a very close match. The Hidomo Brothers showed remarkable tenacity against the United FM3 Bulldogs though the match ended in a close 12-10 match. Bulldogs’ Half Back Ezekiel Mandi proved to be a standout player, delivering a crucial conversion in the second half that turned the tide to the United Finance M3 Bulldogs. Hidomo Brothers displayed dominance in the first half with Emmanuel Tulia crossing the line in…
The S.S Dolphins continued their stellar form in Leg-2 Round 3 of the Rigo Rice Cup, securing a commanding 28-12 win over the Gabi Warriors at Bava Park Field 2 in Port Moresby city. This win on Saturday 25th January marked the Dolphins’ third consecutive victory in their pool, showcasing their dominance in the tournament. The Dolphins wasted no time, with outside center Tipson Tuliza scoring the opening try in the first minute. Junior Peter and Benson Tai followed with tries in the 17th and 34th minutes, respectively, with halfback Ita Paison converting two of them successfully. Despite Gabi Warriors’…