The D8 Mosquitoes triumphed over the Sari Hawks in Game-1 of the National Capital District (NCD) Governor’s Cup Rugby League Tournament finals playoff at the Kone Tigers Oval Waigani Port Moresby city this morning. Facing off against the formidable Sari Hawks a four-point margin. The match, which began at 10:00 am, showcased intense competition, with both teams demonstrating exceptional skill and determination. The Mosquitoes’ defense proved impenetrable at critical moments, while their attack consistently broke through the Hawks’ lines. The Hawks, known for their strength and resilience, mounted a strong challenge but were unable to match the precision and strategy…
Author: E'lle- Gore YASI
The excitement is building for the National Capital District (NCD) Governors Cup Rugby League Tournament Finals, set to take place today, Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Kone Tigers Oval. This event will have the fans on their toes with a day filled with thrilling matches as teams battle it out for supremacy for this year’s 2024 NCD Governors Cup grand finalist spot. The Cup Finals Division will accommodate 2 women matches centered within 4 matches, totaling to 6 games today. Today’s matches are as follows: – Sari Hawks Vs D8 Mosquitos @9:00 am – Mountain Bulls Vs M3 Bulldogs @10:30…
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) for the Western End, Joseph Tondop, has condemned the baseless allegations on social media claiming that police officers in Hela province were responsible for late Senior Constable George Lapon’s death. The tragic death of the late Senior Constable has not only shocked the community but also spurred the speculation misinformation on social media said the ACP and he is urging the public to refrain from sharing false claims, which risk undermining the current investigation and also causing further unrest. “I want to strongly denounce these unsubstantiated rumors. If anyone has credible information, I urge them…
Three suspects are in police custody and will undergo a thorough investigation following the tragic death of Senior Police Constable, the late George Lapon in Hela province. Police in Hela Police have apprehended two men and a woman following suspicious behaviour portrayed during the time of incident on Friday. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) for the Western End, Joseph Tondop emphasized assurance to PNG Hausbung of the police force’s unwavering commitment to solving this murder case of one of its own. “We will not rest until we get to the bottom of this,” he stated, emphasizing the seriousness of the…
The Nambis Storms have proved their worth with a win in the National Capital District (NCD) Governors Cup Finals against the 9mile Gateway Roster (9GR) in a golden point extra time victory on Friday 20th December. Both teams were dominant in defence and attack which saw the match go into full time with a 4- points all draw. The match then went into extra time and saw the Nambis Storms scoring the final try and securing their win with an 8-4 victory and position them into the playoff finals victory. Juggling the role as the Head Coach and player in…
The Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) demonstrated its commitment to strengthening partnership opportunities at the recent 2024 PNG Investment Week in Sydney, Australia. MRDC’s active participation and strategic investments at the conference highlighted the company’s leadership in promoting sustainable development and fostering global investment partnerships. Prime Minister James Marape and Twinza Oil Limited have initiated a partnership agreement on the png first offshore project in Gulf, the Pasca A Gas Project. Through MRDC, this allows 50% interest in the project for Hevehe Petroleum Limited to acquire, ensuring greater local participation and direct benefits for the people of Papua New Guinea.…
South Pacific (SP) Brewery continue to support police operations in Port Moresby city, this time with a donating a brand-new laptop to the Gordons Police Station recently on Friday 13th December. The presentation was done at the SP Brewery’s head office attended by SP Brewery Security Manager Chris Karogol, SP Brewery Managing Director Ed Weggemans, and Gordons Police Station Commander (PSC) Senior Inspector Gabriel Kini and Sergeant Ben Dominic. During the presentation, Mr. Weggemans on Behalf of SP Brewery expressed gratitude to the continuous support and partnership with local police. “This donation aims to assist the Gordons Police Station to…
The Kagua Woodman (KW) remain confident and focused on the Plate playoffs after suffering defeat in Cup Playoffs on Friday 20th December 2024. KW Head Coach Darius Kuna told PNG HAUSBUNG of his disappointment with his team’s loss but embraced it as a challenge to work smarter to secure wins in the upcoming plate playoffs. Despite the endless criticism from supporters and fans to field officials, the outcome remained the same prompting both teams to focus on the game and not get distracted. Coach Kuna stressed with respect to the field official’s role but emphasized the need for coordination and…
The 2024 Grand Finalists of the Koni Tiger League, the Kagua Woodman (KW) suffered a tough defeat against the 54 Bears 4-0 on Friday at the Koni Tigers Oval in Port Moresby. Despite effort towards preparations and plan to bring home a win in the Cup Playoffs, the 54 Bears were too determined to submit. They took the first and final try in first half following an unsuccessful conversion. Despite the unsuccessful conversion, the 54 Bears stood their ground in defence and attack holding the KW in a stagnant position to the full-time score of 4-0. The KW have now…
The thrilling 2024 NCD Governors Cup Rugby League Tournament saw the Day-2 Cup Playoffs done and dusted on Friday 20th December 2024. The six Friday Cup Playoffs brought an electrifying atmosphere to Koni Tiger Tigers Oval as the top teams battled for ultimate supremacy. The Gerehu United triumphed over the Obesity Chiefs with a commanding performance, clinching the match with a 16-2 victory. Their disciplined defense and sharp offensive maneuvers proved too much for the Chiefs, making Gerehu United as strong contenders in the tournament. Meanwhile, the Nabisco Storms advanced in a nail-biting encounter against the 9-Mile Gateway Storms. The…