Four police officers have been arrested and charged accordingly to the full extent of the law after the rape of a 22-year-old woman from the Central province whilst she was in custody at the Saraga Police Station in 6mile, Port Moresby city. The Commissioner of Police David Manning addressed this concern today June 6th, 2025, describing their actions as a disgrace to the police uniform and abuse of trust of the communities they sworn to serve and protect. Commissioner Manning confirmed the apprehension of the officers and expressed his outrage, stating that three officers were responsible for the offence. Their…
Author: E'lle- Gore YASI
National Capital District Metropolitan Superintendent Warrick Simatab emphasized the alarming cases of woman and girls being victims of sexual assault in different parts of the National Capital District (NCD). Met Supt. Simatab emphasized the concern, addressing the crimes as serious and the Police command’s strong steps to stop these cases. Women and girls living in the city have been victims of violence of all aspects recently according to police reports. “We are increasing patrols in high-risk areas like bus stops, markets, schools, and settlements.” “No woman or girl should feel unsafe walking in the streets, going to school, to work,…
The new National Capital District (NCD) Metropolitan Superintendent Warrick Simatab urged the public to follow simple phases to eliminate the concerning issue of congested roads, due to the high number defective and unroadworthy vehicles. On behalf of the NCD Metropolitan Police Command, Met Supt. Simatab emphasised this concern on Tuesday 03rd June 2025, cautioning all private and business vehicle owners, including Taxi and PMV operators about the growing danger and disorder on the city roads. Met Supt. Simatab stressed the ignorance of many people of basic road safety rules and must stop, as it encourages crowded streets and freeways due…
Jiwaka Police arrested a wanted suspect from Hela Province for attempted murder at Hohola (Hox) 4 in Port Moresby. Jiwaka Provincial Police Commander (PPC), acting Superintendent, Laimo Asi confirmed the suspects capture on Monday 26th May 2025, and his detention in Jiwaka police cell. According to PPC Asi, the suspect had used a sharp machete or Bush Knife as the weapon to chop-off his wife’s right leg at Hox-4 and has been on the run for eight months. PPC Asi emphasized that the suspect would appear in Jiwaka court following formal charges before his case is transferred to Port Moresby…
Mono Murtus Brothers Coach Mr. Tony Kili has embraced an 8-10 defeat in the KCK Rigo Rice Cup Semifinals against the SS Dolphins, stating that the team will be back for third-place curtain raiser in the KCK Rigo Rice Cup Grand final. Coach Kili had stated this in an interview with PNG HAUSBUNG in his home community in Hohola, Port Moresby city. Despite failing in their objective to compete in the KCKRRC Grand Final, Mutrus Brothers now stand by for the K40, 000 third prize money. With hardship faced by Mutrus Brother on the field, Coach Kili acknowledge and commended…
The Raiders looked to have produced a long-range effort to close out the half, however hooker Owen Pattie was in front of the kicker when the play began all the way back on halfway. The penalty handed the Roosters one set of six to extend their lead and they capitalised when James Tedesco scored on the stroke of half-time. The try ensured the hosts entered the breakup by eight despite Canberra’s dominance throughout the opening 40. The Raiders have held on to secure their fifth come-from-behind victory over the season and climb to second on the ladder. The Roosters threw…
The Lae Snax Tigers held their focus to secure a hard-fought 24-18 win over the Kroton Hela Wigmen today Saturday 31st May 2025, in Round 8 of the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup 2025. The Snax Tigers demonstrated their swift retaliation with resilient defence and attack against the Wigmen at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby, leaving no room for error in critical periods. In a tightly contested encounter, both teams went try-for-try in the opening half. The Wigmen struck first through Siki Konden and Woodie Kawage, while the Tigers responded with tries from Bobby Joel and Carlos Lung. Despite two…
The Asila Waghi Tumbe delivered a dominant performance in Round 8 of the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup 2025 today at the Santos National Football Stadium. Despite trailing 6-10 in the first half, Waghi Tumbe effortlessly overpowering the Gas Resource Central Dabaris 30-10 in the second half. After a promising start by the Dabaris, who crossed the try line twice by Cyril Seiba and Peter Bongro with two tries and only one successful Conversion, the Waghi Tumbe responded with intensity and precision with a first-half breakthrough by a well-finished try from Ishmael Waine, setting the tone for the Tumbe’s comeback. The second…
The 26-year-old Skipper for the Mono Mutrus Brothers Mr. Pokapen Pes expressed satisfaction and eagerness to play in the KCK following the KCK Rigo Rice Cup Semi Finals on Sunday 1st June 2025. Pokapen was also fulfilled alongside his Team, following the KCK Rigo Rice Cup Roadshow, describing it as a real competition ready to stand beside the top tier rugby league competitions in Port Moresby. Speaking on behalf of his team, Pokapen from Monokam District in Enga Province stressed this while interviewed by PNG HAUSBUNG on semi-final preparations at the KCK Rigo Rice Cup Head Office in Gordons, today,…
The KCK Rigo Rice Cup sets its course to its Major Finals with an impressive Road show today around Port Moresby. The roadshow began from Unagi Oval in Gordon and went through Parliament drive, Central Waigani, 4-mile, 3-mile, Manu Auto Port, Sabama-Kaugere, Koki and Hohola, sharing awareness and excitement for the upcoming finals. While the road show consisted of eight (8 vehicles including an escort by an NCD Police unit, was led by the KCK Rigo Rice Cup Chief Executive Officer himself, Mr. Mcsteve Polly. Meanwhile, all the four final teams, Mono Mutrus Brothers, SS Dolphins, Morobe Pride and Talai…