The Gerehu Police Station Commander (PSC) Inspector Hamson Tokally urge drivers to exercise extreme caution along the main roads in Port Moresby city following a serious road accident involving a 25-seater Public Motor Vehicle (PMV) bus. The crash occurred near the National Research Institute (NRI) roundabout, where the PMV reportedly veered off the road, descending into a ditch, breaking into the fence and colliding with a tree in the Port Moresby Nature Park. The impact left several passengers injured, with the driver in critical condition. “Police officers quickly secured the scene while awaiting the National St John Ambulance to assist…
Author: E'lle- Gore YASI
More than a dozen passengers were injured in a serious road accident this morning in Port Moresby city after a 25- seater Public Motor Vehicle (PMV) bus ran off the road and crashed. The serious road accident took place at the roundabout just opposite the Papua New Guinea (PNG) National Research Institute (NRI) at around 7:30AM, when the public transport bus ran off the road and crashed into the fence at the Port Moresby Nature Park. The National St John Ambulance Operations Centre received the emergency call (111) at 7:58AM, reporting a motor vehicle accident involving a PMV coaster bus where…
The Kroton Hela Wigmen clinched a hard-fought 30-26 victory over the Gas Resources Central Dabaris in Round Two of the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup on Easter Sunday, 20th 2025. In a tightly contested match that kept fans on the edge of their seats, both teams displayed exceptional skill, speed, and grit at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby. The Wigmen made a strong start, scoring three tries in the first half, two within the first ten (10) minutes by Kopu Piju (4th minute), Kaupa Sipa (8th minute), and the final third try by Mesino Laki in the 31st minute…
The Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (a/ACP) Joseph Tondop issued a sweeping Emergency Order In a bold move to restore law and order along the volatile Wabag–Porgera Highway. The Emergency order was declared on the Easter Friday, 18th April, 2025 in a statement from the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC). The Emergency Order No. 28, targets escalating tribal criminality, particularly the actions of the Sakare tribe, following the recent hijacking of two container trucks at Yonge, Laiagam District. The order responds to a string of brazen incidents, including the theft of over K2.4 million worth of goods in the…
In what has been seen as a continuous rebellion of defiance, the Sakare tribe’s systematic acts of criminality have pushed Papua New Guinea’s Law enforcement to the brink. The acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, Commander of highlands Western end and Controller of the Porgera State of Emergency 2024/2025 Joseph Tondop has declared the Sakare Tribe along Laigam to Maip Road an “outlaw tribe”. a/ACP Tondop declared this in a recent statement on Friday 18th 2025 issuing the Emergency Order No. 28, following the Sakare tribe’s systematic acts of criminal nature pushing the nation’s Law enforcement to the brink. The Sakare…
The SWG TSI Valley Hunters women’s team put on a confident performance in their Round 2 matchup against Wanderers in the NiuPower CRUW 2025 on Saturday in Port Moresby city. Played at 12:40pm, the Hunters ran away with a 10-0 victory, showcasing disciplined defense and fluent attacking movements scoring two tries in both the first and second half without. The team scored one try and successfully slotted a conversion, keeping Wanderers scoreless throughout the encounter. Referee Mrs. Dulcie, supported by assistant referees Mr. Bradley and Alwin D. maintained a fair and balanced contest, including Manu. I once again serving as…
The SO League Agency and Academy Pathway Program (LAAPP) recognized by the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) continues into round-one (1) after its preseason in three divisions. The SO League focuses on community-based youth, to channel their energy into learning and making new companions under the SO LAAPP through Rugby League following Papua New Guinea’s bid for a PNG Rugby League team into the NRL in 2028 SO LAAPP Northeast Coordinator Mr. Allan Soto on Wednesday 9th April, told PNG HAUSBUNG that more than 200 community-based boys have displayed high interest through forming teams and participating in their…
The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Boxing Union has announced that on the 19th of April, Port Moresby city will see the commencement of the 2025 Kokoda Cup Challenge at the Lamana Gold Club Arena. The announcement today saw the attendance of executive representatives from partners and sponsors including, PNG Boxing Union President Dr. Dideon Kendino, Lamana Hotel General Manager Jacquie Simons and the National Finance Representative, Monica Sariman. Speaking at the event, Dr. Kendino was pleased to announce that the event will run from 11:30am to 5pm, with the official opening for international fights at 2pm. Dr. Kendino further extended…
The Lareva Dragons edged out the GH Vikings in extra time with a 14-10 victory in a thrilling showdown on Friday, March 5th, at Bava Park, Port Moresby in the KCK Rigo Rice Cup Major Semi Finals. The Dragons came on strong in the first half with Naiko Nari scoring in the 2nd minute of the first half, followed by a successful conversion by Cedric Igman, giving Lareva an early 6-0 lead. The Vikings responded in the 27th minute with a try from Stalin Amber but trailed 4-6 into half time with an unsuccessful conversion. The second half saw intense…
The Morobe Pride outclassed the Dust Turfs in a commanding display of skill and resilience in the KCK Rigo Rice Cup Leg 3 Major Semi-Final over the weekend. Despite challenging rainy conditions, the Morobe Pride secured a dominant 16-4 victory at Bava Park, Port Moresby, on Sunday, March 6, 2025. Morobe Pride Patrick Morea, set the tone for the match Opening the scoreboard in the 23rd minute with a try. Just two minutes later, Sharklin .R crossed the line for another try, giving Morobe Pride a 10-0 lead by halftime despite 1 out of 2 successful conversions by Half back…