The people of Central province view the hasty execution of the Connect PNG Programme as having potential risks of trespassing by vagrants from other parts of the country, which prompted the Governor to call for stronger border control measures. Governor for Central Province, Ms. Rufina Peter stressed that the Vagrancy Act is no longer adequate to effectively address issues of urban migration and the deteriorating law and order situation. Instead, she said management and border control is essential and needs a comprehensive approach to addressing these pressing and volatile issues. Governor Peter in a statement said that the recent violent…
Author: E'lle- Gore YASI
The Pacific Island Centre in Tokyo and the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) have coordinated a mission to allow a delegate of 50 Japanese investors to explore business opportunities in the sectors of energy, infrastructure, tourism and agriculture. PNG continues to attract investors into the country because of its diverse natural resources, despite recent unfortunate but “one-off” events. The IPA organizes many programs including the visit by the Japanese Investors since last year to bring Foreign Direct Investment into the Country. The visit will involve a two-day business forum at the Stanley hotel on February 28th and…
The newly elected Kokopo City Lord Mayor and also the sitting Ward Member for Ula-ulatava in the Kokopo Vunamami Urban LLG (KVULLG) Phillip Tale was officially sworn in a week following his election during the by-election in early February. The Swearing in of the mayor-elect was facilitated by ENB Senior Provincial Magistrate (SPM) Samuel Lavutul on the 15th of February. Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Kokopo City Authority (KCA) John Talele declared Honorable Philip Tale. A total of 19 Ward Members took part in a secret ballot that was officiated by the ENB Provincial Electoral Office. Mr. Tale…
The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) has been commended for its support and training outreach programs such as the one rolled out for the Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) teachers in the NGI region this Month, known as the Training of Trainers (TOT) Program in Know About Business in fisheries (KABF). Last week Friday concluded the 2 weeks program, implemented through a tripartite partnership between the NFA, the National Department of Education (NDoE) and the small to medium enterprises (SME) corporation. SME Special Advisor and Facilitator from the SME Corporation (SMEC) Edward Kepa who spoke at the closing of the program,…
Waigani Christian College (WCC) Principal Mr. Abakure Kaupa upon being reappointed Principal expressed that in 2024, WCC will focus on giving second chances to neglected students from the education system. WCC Principal Mr. Kaupa disputed the Government’s No-child-left-behind policy stressing that the PNG Education system lacks capacity to accommodate great number of students left out of their school selection. Therefore, he says WCC will offer second chances for the students willing to learn. WCC Principal was happy to inform PNG HAUSBUNG of an increase of student enrolments of over 1, 700 students in 2024, and the WCC is planning for…
ExxonMobil PNG Limited once again recognizes the vital role women play in science and is celebrating the success and contribution impacts from their very own women in the oil and gas industry as it continues to provide employment opportunities, training, and community projects to promote equal participation of women and girls in science, Technology, Engineering and Math. There are incredible women who work behind the scenes in their field ensuring success of the PNG LNG Project. There are 9 females out of a team of 16 working in the PNG LNG Plant site laboratory, playing a critical role in ensuring…
The National Capital District (NCD) Metropolitan Superintendent, Silva Sika, has come out to say that there should be no protest whatsoever to be staged tomorrow by PMV bus drivers in the city, over the shooting of one of their colleagues by police on Saturday afternoon at the Manu Auto- Port Bus Stop. The city’s police boss said this after a message was circulated on social media today about a planned stop work by PMV bus driver and a protest to be staged over the shooting incident. Mr. Sika told PNG HAUSBUNG that the incident was unfortunate but a police officer…
The Ok Tedi Mining limited (OTML) remains committed to maintaining an industry-institution relationship with the Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUoT) to ensure the institution prepares quality graduates that are industry ready. OTML Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Mr. Kedi Ilimbit mentioned this recently during the opening week of PNGUoT’s Orientation and Registration week, which marked the start of the 2024 Academic year for the institution. Mr. Ilimbit announced as a commitment to their relationship with UoT, certain projects which are currently being progressed. These include: 1. A donation of five light vehicles; 2. Building of the state-of-the-art…
Ryan Papenhuyzen made a stunning return for the Storm in the opening match of the NRL Pre-season Challenge but the Bulldogs finished too strong to win 24-12. Papenhuyzen’s career was in the balance after he suffered a sickening leg injury in last September’s preliminary final loss to Brisbane just three matches into his return from a 14-month lay-off with a fractured kneecap. However, the star fullback left no doubt that he would have a significant impact on Melbourne’s fortunes this season after creating a try for winger Dean Ieremia and scoring one himself in a spectacular 40-minute stint. The Bulldogs…
Three clans from Sumkar district Local Level Government (LLG) in Madang province recently signed a conservation deed (CD) to protect 8490 hectares of land, consisting of 3468 hectares of marines and 5020 hectare of terrestrial. By signing the conservation deed, the landowners from Dabor village ward three of Sumgilbar local level government, agreed to place restrictions on the use of their land to preserve its environmental and ecological value for future generations. The signing coincided with the launching of the community based Natural Resources Management Plan (CbNRM). Three clans under The Kimadi Community Empowerment Association (KCEA) compromising of developed a…