The Highlands Region Group Leader at IEA College of TAFE, Miss Maryjoyce Lin, proudly took part in the institution’s Pre-Independence Celebration by wearing full Simbu attire for the first time, despite her own roots being from Oro, Central, and Chinese heritage. The 20-year-old, a final year Diploma in Business student, said the cultural display was a new and memorable experience. “Yes, it’s my first time dressing in Simbu, and the head-dress is just from Simbu province,” she said. Miss Lin explained that while she has previously worn cultural dress from other regions during school years, this was the first time…
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The stage is set for ENB Agmark Gurias to take on the PRK Mendi Muruks in a blockbuster Digicel ExxonMobil Cup Preliminary Final this weekend in Port Moresby. The blockbuster showdown is set to commence at the Santos National Football Stadium, Boroko at 3:00pm, on Sunday September 7th 2025. The Gurias enter the preliminary final with confidence after edging out the Moni Plus NCDC Pom Vipers 14-9 in a tense semi-final. Star winger Chris Benjamin’s double and Muka Peter’s decisive late try underlined their ability to finish strong in high-pressure contests. Meanwhile, the Muruks will be determined to bounce back…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) will soon mark its 50th Independence Anniversary, a moment where the NCD Governor Powes Parkop described as a once-in-a-lifetime milestone that reflects the nation’s journey of unity and resilience. Governor Parkop said this at the official commencement of police operations for the Golden Jubilee at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby on Monday, 1st September 2025. Governor Parkop pointed out the significance of the of the anniversary as not only a celebration but also a reflection on how far the country has come since 1975. “On 16th September 2025, our country will celebrate fifty years…
National Capital District (NCD) Governor Powes Parkop, has called on the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary to rise to the occasion and ensure safe and peaceful celebrations as the country prepares for its 50th Independence Anniversary. Speaking at the official commencement of police operations for the nation’s 50th Golden Jubilee at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby on Monday, 1st September 2025, Governor Parkop acknowledged the difficult role the police have played over the past five decades in maintaining peace and order across the nation. “You are the backbone of law and order. Safety and security are the foundations…
A stern warning has been issued to officers under the NCD and Central province command by the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) for NCD and Central Province Commander Benjamin Turi. He stated that laziness, ill-discipline, and abuse of police resources will not be tolerated during the Golden Jubilee operations. Speaking at the launch of police operations at the Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby on Monday 31st September 2025, ACP Turi said discipline must be the cornerstone of policing. “My appeal to everyone, every police officer in this command, let us cut out discipline issues and concentrate to work together.”…
The Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) for NCD and Central Province Commander Benjamin Turi, has challenged young police officers to rise to the occasion during the 50th Independence Jubilee, describing it as a defining moment for the next generation of leaders within the constabulary. Addressing officers at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium recently, ACP Turi urged junior non-commissioned officers (NCOs) to prepare themselves for greater responsibility. “You step out from wherever you are now, whatever role, step out and step up to be counted in as the next generation of officers.” “We separate men from boys and women from girls. If…
The Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) NCD and Central Province Commander Benjamin Turi, has assured the public that strict security operations are in place for the country’s 50th Independence Golden Jubilee celebrations. Speaking at the official launch of police operations for 50th Jubilee Celebration at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium on Monday, September 1st, ACP Turi emphasized that police presence will be spread across the city and suburbs. “Our job as operational officers on the ground are to take care of all the security in the suburbs and around the city, making sure that any little noise from any corner, we…
The Lae Snax Tigers Head Coach Noel Zeming, stated that his team went into last Sunday’s game against the PRK Mendi Muruks with a debt to settle. This was their third time facing the Muruks, who had defeated them twice during the regular season of this year’s 2025 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup. Zeming who spoke to PNG HAUSBUNG after the match, stated that the Muruks have beaten them twice in the season, and now have a debt to settle as this is a big one. “I told the boys that we had two debts to pay after those losses.” “The Muruks…
The Largest business delegation from China is attending the 2nd Papua New Guinea Special Economic Zones (PNG SEZs) Summit that began this Sunday 31st August and ends on the 3rd of September 2025. Five Chinese delegations compromising of Potential Investor across the People’s Republic of China have already arrived in PNG in the final week of August 2025. The Secretary for the Department of International Trade and Investment, Mrs. Jacinta Warakai-Manua, confirmed this report while receiving the first delegation on Thursday 28th August, with a warm reception of cultural performances from the Motu Loita an Tufi Culture groups, at the…
ENB Agmark Gurias Head Coach, Wartovo Puara Jr, credited his team’s unity, belief, and discipline as the key factors behind their semi-final win over the Moni Plus NCDC Pom Vipers in the 2025 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup. Reflecting on the performance, Puara mentioned to PNG HAUSBUNG after a 14-9 victory, that the team’s strength came from sticking together and trusting the process. “I think the belief in them, and sticking to the process, is what got us over the line. No one wants to solve problems by themselves. Everyone sticks to what our game plan is. The boys just keep on…