The SP PNG Hunters will take on the Tweed Head Seagulls this Saturday 5th April at the Cbus Super Stadium in Gold Coast Brisbane, Australia, a match that Coach Paul Aiton has confidence that the boys will pull off another victory. Coach Aiton in an interview with PNG HAUSBUNG today said their training system is one that gives hard working and committed players an opportunity to play, and with that, he believes the team is ready for the upcoming match. “The aim is to bring back their resilient spirit following a strong win against the Brisbane Tigers last week (30th…
Author: E'lle- Gore YASI
The Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea has ordered the recall of parliament to sit next week after making a ruling on a previous parliament decision on the motion of the Vote of No Confidence. The Supreme court ordered for parliament to be recalled on Tuesday 8th of April 2025, after the Supreme Court Found out that the decision by the Private Business Committee to reject the motion of a no confidence on the notice paper was unconstitutional and in breach of Section 111 of the Constitution. The Deputy Opposition Leader, James Nomane was all smiles this morning when walking…
JB Engineering Kedewa (JBEK) delivered a commanding 32-0 victory performance in their third-round clash against 3 Mile Medics (3MM) in the KCK Rigo Rice Cup in Port Moresby today. The game-two of the KCK Rigo Rice Cup Round 3 saw a huge upset by the JBEK’s dominant performance at Field 2 at the Bava Park. The match kicked off explosively, with JBEK’s Isaac Kaige scoring a try in the very first minute, successfully converted by Clive Wally to set the tone for the game. Mr. Willie added another try in the 10th minute, though the conversion was missed. JBEK continued…
The G-Hood Viking (GHK) secured a hard-fought 12-10 victory over the Lareva Dragons (LG) in a dramatic second-half comeback in the KCK Rigo Rice Cup Leg-3 Round 3 today in Port Moresby city. The Sunday game-one delivered a nail-biting spectacle, with both teams keen to take a spot in the finals next week. The match kicked off with intensity as GHK’s JB Dom wasted no time, scoring a try in the very first minute. However, their failure to convert kicks left the door open for LG, who responded through Larry Horope’s try in the 16th minute. With both conversion attempts…
A brawl involving Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) soldiers and residents at a place called Funki Town in Taurama, Port Moresby city this morning has led to properties destroyed and people displaced. The incident is believed to be a retaliatory attack by soldiers following an altercation that took place on Saturday night. According to National Capital District (NCD) Metropolitan Superintendent (Met. Supt.) Silva Sika, the cause of the fire that burned a home is under investigation, but initial reports suggest it was linked to tensions that flared after a soldier was seriously injured during the Saturday night brawl. The…
The major road construction project by the Niugini Engineering Procurement Services limited (NEPS) along Rakatani Drive at Tokarara in Port Moresby city, faces several challenges. NEPS Senior Surveyor and Survey Team Leader Mr. Thomas Kesen highlighted to PNG Hausbung on Friday 28th March that the primary obstacle is the unpredictable weather which has already created delays. Mr. Kesen stressed that Heavy rainfall hinders excavation and drainage work, making it difficult to meet project deadlines. As a result, workers are now pushing forward with an intensive schedule, often working from Sunday to Sunday to recover lost time. Furthermore, he said that…
The SP PNG Hunters are set to take on the Brisbane Tigers in Round 4 of the Queensland Rugby League (QRL) Hostplus Cup this Sunday, March 30th, at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby. The kick-off is scheduled for 3:00 PM, the Hunters will be looking to secure their first win of the season and climb from 14th position on the ladder. Coming off a tough start to the season, the Hunters are eager to turn things around in front of their passionate home crowd. The return of key players, including Lynchill Kiap, Manisa Kai, and Manuel Anis,…
The 31 years old Papua New Guinea (PNG) international rugby league star Justin Olam has officially announced his retirement from the National Rugby League (NRL) after succumbing to a knee injury suffered last year, bringing an end to a remarkable career that spanned over 100 games with two big league Clubs—the Melbourne Storm and Wests Tigers. In an emotional farewell video delivered by West Tiger’s Media, Olam expressed deep gratitude to those who stood by him throughout his journey, from his early days in PNG to playing at the highest level in Australia. Reflecting on his career, Olam shared that…
Police Mobile Squad (MS) Deputy Director Chief Inspector Luvi Florian has expressed gratitude for the contributions of new Britain Palm Oil and Santos for showing its commitment to the growth of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC). Chief Inspector Florian said this after Santos renovated the building at the Mobile Squad Headquarters at McGregor Barracks in Port Moresby. They also installed Solar Panels and put up fences at McGregor, including the donation of Seven Computers from the New Britain Palm Oil. He said the renovated training facilities will serve officers across all of Papua New Guinea and not only…
The Minister for Police Peter Tsiamalili Jr. MP, has confirmed the arrest of wanted fugitive Mileng Kapli in Wewak in the East Sepik Province (ESP) on March 22nd for the brutal murder of his partner, Lina Numbalihi, Minister Tsiamalili made this announcement today Monday 24th March, stating that police arrested Mr. Kapli in the centre of Dagua Market in Wewak town. Minister Tsiamalili emphasized that the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNG) and Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) collaborated to apprehend the fugitive soldier accused of the heinous crime. He emphasized the need to address rapes and assaults, called…