The Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru recently launched the official Website for Section Papua New Guinea (PNG) Osaka Expo 2025 on November 17th in Port Moresby city. Minister Maru said the website is a marketing platform to market PNG to the world as a country, its provinces and districts, products and services, and promote PNG as a potential tourism and investment destination. Minister Maru announced that the new website will allow users global advertising for PNG’s products and services. It will promote sectors like fisheries, agriculture, mining, petroleum, and tourism, featuring content from provinces, districts, private companies,…
Author: E'lle- Gore YASI
Pepsi PNG has announced Thirty-Two (32) winners of the full Pepsi Merch-packs in Pepsi’s “Thirsty for Merch” National Consumer Promotion, in the Third-Draw Event held on Friday 22nd November. From the 32 initial winners, the Third-Draw Event saw multiple instant prize winners from the fun activites setup by the Pepsi PNG promotion Team led by Pepsi Event Manger Darren Bondaluk such as Musical chairs, Spin the Wheel and Pass-off game. These 32 winners announced will be verified and officially announced on Wednesday on Pepsi’s Social media page to collect their full Pepsi Merchandise pack each worth of K2, 500, consisting…
The Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG), representing the Green Finance Centre (GFC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Securities Commission of Papua New Guinea (SCPNG) to establish a thematic bond market and develop the next version of BPNG’s Inclusive Green Finance Taxonomy (Green Taxamony). The MoU was established in the presence of Mr. Khwima Nthara, Country Manager for The World Bank Group as he assured the Governor of BPNG of their ongoing support in Port Moresby on November 13th, 2024. He also pointed out that Ms. Elvira Morella’s selection of PNG…
Digicel PNG brought true spirit of giving to the Light Bearers Early Childhood Learning Center housing over 150 students for this festive season on Monday 18th November 2024. The non-government Center established in 2017 is a recipient of an open-air classroom built in partnership with Digicel’s Foundation located in Bomana, Port Moresby, with this year marking its seventh year of operation in the community. The program’s official opening and prayer was welcomed by advanced grade student Tina Pele, and a moment of silence honouring the late Mrs. Florence Sam, co-founder and Head Teacher of Light Bearers Early Childhood Learning Center,…
The creative and well-known local reggae artist Tarvin Toune will mark a milestone in his career as he set to release his first music album this year. The swaggy reggae artist launched his Extended-Play (EP) live at the Cosmopolitan in Port Moresby last night 22nd November 2024 where he performed some of his hit-singles, including 2 new songs in his new album “Raun longlong” and “Hard life”. Despite Toune’s plan to perform live four new songs among his hit-singles during his EP, he had performed only two but stressed the new songs will be available for his listeners on his…
National Capital District NCD Governor Powes Parkop expressed gratitude to supporting groups including the Bel Isi Papua New Guinea (PNG) Team for delivering a successful awareness walkathon this morning at Downtown Port Moresby city. Governor Parkop delivered a powerful address to over 20 committed and supportive groups, emphasizing the transformative role of this public-private-civil society partnership in addressing family and sexual violence. The initiative seeks to encourage the private sector to take a leading role in shifting societal attitudes and implementing sustainable changes to combat these pervasive issues. Governor Parkop acknowledged the critical support from partners such as the Australian…
The National Capital District (NCD) Metropolitan Superintendent Silva Sika appeals to the public to act responsibly as police prepare for the upcoming festive season operations in Port Moresby. MetSupt Sika today told PNG HAUSBUNG the urgency for public cooperation while details of the police festive operation to be released soon. MetSupt. Sika assured that plans are in motion to maintain public safety and reduce crime during this festive period. “We are preparing the operations, but it will be released when in confirmed order,” said Supt. Sika. He added the finalized operation details will be shared closer to December. In the…
Kumuls fan favourite Morea Morea is hoping to cap off an eventful 2024 by making the most of his opportunity at the Cowboys during his training block to close out the year. One of the train and replacement players aiming to secure a longer-term contract with the club after joining their squad in Townsville this week, Morea comes into the pre-season training block off the back of a dream international Test debut, scoring a try as PNG secured the Pacific Bowl with a win against Cook Islands after coming onto the field with only nine minutes left in the match…
The National Rugby League (NRL) today released the full 2025 Ampol State of Origin schedule, which will see the men’s series return to Perth for the first time since 2022 and the women’s series opener to once again feature as part of the four-day NRL Magic Round festival. The 2025 Ampol State of Origin Series will begin where it left off in 2024 at the home of the Maroons when Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium hosts Game One on Wednesday, May 28. The series will then head west for a showdown on neutral territory when Perth hosts State of Origin for just…
The recent incident at Iarowari Agro Technical Secondary School which resulted in the death of a grade 9 student due to suspected cult and bullying activities is deeply saddening and unacceptable. The urgent need to address cult and bullying activities in schools has been underscored by the tragic death of a grade 9 student at Iarowari Agro Technical Secondary School. In response to this news, Secretary for Education Dr. Uke Kombra said in a recent statement. He expressed the shock and disappointment of the grade 9 passing away allegedly because of cult activities and bullying by senior students. Also adding…