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…
Author: E'lle- Gore YASI
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…
Police officers from the NCD and Central Command with assistance from Mobile Squad and Dog Unit Directorate were at Vanapa Brown along Hiritano Highway today to strongly warn the Goilalas living along the highway to refrain from going into the main Highway if they have problems amongst themselves. This movement was led by Commander NCD/Central acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Turi. Commander Turi, Central Provincial Police Commander Joseph Salle, and senior officers including Staff Officer to NCD Metropolitian Superintendent Chief Inspector Sengi Laki and NCD Zone two Commander Chief Inspector Tobby Hamago, with a team of 20 police vehicles,…
The Heli Spin Doctors claim the 2024 Media Pool Competition as the 2024 Media Pool Competition Champions on Saturday November 16th in Port Moresby. This announcement was made during the 2024 Media Pool Competition Annual Awards Night, at the Laman Gold Club, Port Moresby. The evening celebrated the top four champion teams including other addition awards who conquered their challenges throughout the 2024 season, announcing first place while the Ankit team took fourth place with cash prizes. The Heli Spin Doctors have claimed the title as the 2024 champions, along with a cash prize of K12,000. Their journey to the…
Fetu Samoa clinched a commanding victory against the PNG Orchids with a score of 34-12 in an electrifying showdown during the Pacific Championships at the CommBank Stadium. Under the bright Sydney sky with perfect ground conditions, both teams displayed immense skill and determination, but Fetu Samoa emerged victorious. The match started with a bang as Fetu Samoa’s Mercedez Taulelei-Siala scored an early try in the 5th minute. The team maintained their aggressive pace, with Jasmine Fogavini scoring twice at the 18th and 44th minutes, Jetaya Faifua adding another try at the 32nd minute, Lindsay Tui crossing the line at the…
The incident of January 10th, 2024 left many suffering in different ways, with shop owners losing their businesses, employees losing their jobs, and the public losing shops that they once called gardens to go to when they needed food. That’s from the new Commander of the National Capital District and Central Province acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Benjamin Turi, when speaking at the re-opening of the Papindo shopping Complex at Gerehu this morning, further urging the public to cooperate with police to maintain law and order in Port Moresby city. ACP Turi also stressed to everyone who gathered there…
The small yet impactful business, Tonoruku Trading from the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, made a significant impression at the NCD Women’s Expo and Summit held at the Sir John Guise stadium in Port Moresby. Led by owner Martina Nasa, the business represents a determined group of women rooted in a unique philosophy that speaks on letting go of something you love while still holding onto it emotionally. This sentiment is reflected in their incredible products, which are deeply connected to the local culture and community of Bougainville. From humble beginnings into a promising journey in 2015. Marina’s journey began where…