The Australian Government has gifted the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) with a newly fitted boat to serve under the Police Sea Patrol fleet. The boat, which formerly served as an Australian Police Sea Vessel, is now the largest sea vessel to serve in the RPNGC. The donation of the new vessel comes under the Bilateral Security Agreement signed by Prime Minister James Marape last year with Australia. The gifting ceremony, which was held at the Royal Papuan Yacht Club in Port Moresby, saw delegates of both Papua New Guinea and Australia such as, Attorney General of Australia (AGA)…
Author: E'lle- Gore YASI
The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) yesterday, Tuesday 11th June, presented a brand-new ambulance to the Western Pacific University (WPU) Health Centre in Ialibu, Southern Highlands Province. . The K300, 000 worth ambulance was presented by Corporate Social Responsibility Manager Mr. Steven Poning on behalf of NFA Managing Director, Justin Ilakini, where the President of Western Pacific University Dr. Janet Rangou accepted the present during a small ceremony witnessed by staff, students, and surrounding communities in Ialibu. Mr. Poning underscored the crucial role the ambulance plays in rural communities, empowering individuals and communities to access necessary medical support, thereby potentially saving…
The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Tour Guide (TG), Freelance Tour Guide is preparing its independent tour operations for this year’s National Mask Festival which will be held from the 10th to the 13th of July. PNGTG Freelance Tour Guide owner, Mr. Dominic Tulo expressed excitement to PNG Hausbung for the upcoming National Mask and Warwagira Festival, stating that bookings have already been established for this significant annual event. Mr. Tulo mention that the festival is the oldest and famous festival that not only attracts tourist to witness the festival of diverse mask cultures of East New Britain (ENB) province, but…
Police officers in the city of Port Moresby continue to carryout awareness reminding Illegal squatters residing at Bush Wara in the Moresby North- East electorate that they have less than 35 days remaining to vacate the land before the eviction scheduled for July 11th commences. The eviction is directed towards settlers on land portions 2156, 2157 and 2159 at Nine Mile belonging to the superfund, Nambawan Super. Due to no major movement observed, the police officers conducted another motorized awareness last week Friday, 7th July throughout the Bush Wara area. The Police informed the illegal squatters the 120-day grace period…
The Santos Foundation has partnered with the Pimaga Vocational Education Training (VET) to provide greater opportunities for over 60 young people from the local Kutubu area, in the Southern Highlands Province. This allows them a second chance to re-enter the education system, and upgrade their high school qualifications through a newly established Flexible Open Distance Education (FODE) Centre. Santos Foundation said this initiative is part of its commitment under its Youth Opportunities Program to focus on improving opportunities for young people close to their home locations. The collaboration is possible thanks to support from Digikesen Training & Consultancy, making FODE…
The policy of Yangoru-Saussia District continues to remain as ‘God First and Education Second’ in the East Sepik Province. This Policy, upheld by the leadership of the local MP and Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru, has resulted in the local District Development Authority (DDA) continuing to invest more into education these past 12 years. Recently Minister Maru announced the completion of a new 4-in-1 classroom at Mohonji Four Square Primary School in Negrie, saying he was pleased with the completed project. “I am very pleased with the completion of the very outstanding 4-in-1 classroom at Mohonji Four…
Waigani Christian Academy has prepared 297 grade 10’s to attend their Examination Dedication Lunch in preparation for their Written Expression Exams (WEX) today. WCC Principal Mr. Abakure Kaupa told PNG HAUSBUNG that WCC commenced an Exam Dedication lunch to advise and pray over the 297 grade 10 students to release with a comfortable mind set for the WEX today. Mr. Kaupa expressed gratitude and confidence to his teaching staff and his grade 10’s for their cooperation to participate in remedial and tutoring prepared by the teaching staff. He added that the grade 10 student have sat for three trial Written…
The National St John Ambulance Service is concerned about an incident involving an assault on an Ambulance officer in Lae on Monday, May 27th. The Station Commander of the Lae Ambulance station Benjamin Ume, and his crew, while responding to an emergency in Wagang Village, were verbally and physically assaulted. This attack was committed by an intoxicated young man under the influenced of alcohol who grabbed Commander Ume’s shirt and attempted to break the ambulance windows. Commander Ume managed to deflect his attacker and immediately call for backup. Ume expressed his disheartening concern the community member enforced on him during…
Commander for Northern and Assistant commissioner of Police (ACP) Peter Guiness said, “The Joint operations between both Police and Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) is to prevent any public unrest during the Vote-of-no-Confidence (VONC).” ACP Guiness told PNG HAUSBUNG during his command in Lae on the January 10th black Wednesday, necessary measures were taken to prevent this chaos from erupting and pursue control of Lae city. ACP Guiness emphasized the joint operation sanctioned by Commissioner of Police and PNGDF Commander Operation Commands were written by to reinforce law and order during the VONC. “There will be no repetition of…
Commander for Northern and Assistant commissioner of Police (ACP) Peter Guinness clarifies the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary and PNG Defense Force (PNGDF) joint operations is for the people’s best interest. ACP Guiness emphasized to PNG HAUSBUNG today that the speculations and misinformation circulating on social media platforms are stirring up nothing into something which unsettles the public. “The collaboration between Police and PNGDF was sanctioned by the Commissioner of Police and Defense Commander which is under my command.” “I wrote the Operation Commands and there will be no misconduct by Police or PNGDF during this time.” “Private security by…