Naked Koala lead singer Kyrre Waag has again visited Papua New Guinea to a warm welcome. The single 30-year-old singer, song writer and producer never knew he would pursue a career in music growing up, until the age 22 when he discovered his passion for music, and from that day has never regretted his decision. Spending most of his journey visiting popular destinations around Port Moresby, PNGFM was privileged to be graced by his presence. Kyre told PNG HAUSBUNG a little about his musical inspiration during his visit. “My music career has done me wonders, because I was in Norway…
Author: E'lle- Gore YASI
The Papua New Guinea Immigration & Citizenship service Authority (PNGICSA) was pleased to announce the official re-opening of the Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Solomon Islands (SI) maritime border on 31st October 2023, at Kangu in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB). Due to the Covid19 pandemic in 20th March of 2020, the border was closed for almost 4 years restricting casual crossing visits and selling. The event was joined by PNGICSA Chief Immigration Officer Stannis Hulahau, the SI High Commissioner to PNG William Soaki, and the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) Minister for Lands Junior Tumare, and ABG Minister for…
Beautiful Madang Province, known for its rich organic reefs and beaches has come to a devastating moment of late, with countless murders and fatal crimes. Government Authorities have mobilized to maximize their strengths to dissipate the crime rate in and around Madang town. In an October 28th press conference, the Provincial Police Commander Dave Seine strongly urged parents to nurture and discipline their children to know what is right and wrong. Madang Town established reinforcements of 2 police units to patrol Madang Town. The police currently patrol in and around Madang to maintain Law and Order. The murders and crimes…
Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) Leading Digital Print and Documents Solutions Provider Remington Technology in Partnership with Konika Minolta visited the Don Bosco Technical Institution (DBTI) following the PNG EXPO Innovative Conference to witness promising young technicians show case their skills and knowledge. Remington Technology has arranged a partnership with Konika Minolta Business Solution to focus and observe skilled candidates and accommodate for Training Development Programs, certifying young potentials under their development Programs recognized by the Australian Government. The program launch was observed by Remington Technology General Manager Mr Justin Kieseker, Remington Group Chief executive Officer Mr. Peter Godwin, Mr. Andrew…
Puma Energy in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and globally is promoting Compliance at the workplace through a campaign known as,” Be the Face of Integrity” in the month of November. Puma Energy PNG will mark this year’s Global Ethics and Compliance Week by commencing throughout the month of November, as Compliance is non-negotiable internally and with external clients on behalf of the company. The campaign began last week at its Port Moresby head Office and Napa Napa Refinery, to affirm what the company stands for. The campaign host Regional Compliance Officer from Puma Group in India, Punita Khetan, also her…
The Port Moresby Suburban Rugby League once again came alive over the weekend commencing the B-grade and A-grade Semi-Finals and is now set for the Grand Final. The first game was a brutal match between B-grade teams, the Mountain Bulls dominated the Northern Warriors with a successful score of 16-4. And the Marane Rats face defeat against the Bandicoots in a tough game scoring 10-8. The A-grade also experienced a very competitive game between 54 Bears and the Marane Rats, Marane rats face a brutal defeat scoring 10-2, leaving 54 bears to be the Grand Finalists. The weekend games were…
The Grass Skirt Project’s 3rd Annual Hevea Cup and Wellness Expo (HCWE) is set for this year 2023. That’s the word from Grass Skirt Project Co-Founder and Managing Director Mrs Tahina Booth who stated that the event will be held at the Santos National Football Stadium (NFS) on the 10th and 11th of November 2023. This HCWE theme this year is changing attitudes and behaviours while addressing the root cause of gender-based violence through sport.” The press conference was joined by Sir Brian Bell Foundation representative Ian Chan (on behalf of Chief Executive Officer Bronwyn Wright), Stakeholder Coordinator and Rugby…
The PNG Kumuls delighted their home crowd and turned around their fortunes following a poor performance last week to claim the inaugural Pacific Bowl with a 32-12 win against Fiji. Embarrassed last Sunday by the Bati in their 43-16 loss, the Kumuls came out with a new intensity in the final which showed in their determined defence. While the opening quarter of the match was a scrappy affair with both sides making errors, the Kumuls were able to capitalise on the strong breeze at their backs to post a huge 26-0 lead at the halftime break. Their first try came…
The 60th Morobe Agricultural Show will commence tomorrow, Saturday 04th November in the city of Lae and is expected to draw in a huge number of people, including tourists, to experience what the two- day event has to offer. The Morobe show has a reputation of attracting fans from Madang and Highlands regions and from other parts of the country and even from the rest of the world. The opening day event of the show will be led by the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary, the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, students and civilians in a parade into the show…
A young man from Southern Highlands Province is currently in a serious condition at the hospital after being shot on his left cheek after an argument over a mobile phone turned violent. According to the father Mr. Jeffery Tinso, the incident took place at the Mendi Compound in Gabutu in the city of Port Moresby. His son, Mr. Jackson Jeffery, was having a few drinks with his friends in the early hours of Wednesday morning when someone from outside the group came over and allegedly stole his mobile phone which was left on a table. Upon realizing that his phone…