The Papua New Guinea (PNG) SP Hunters hosted a “Meet and Greet” at the Range View Plaza in Waigani Port Moresby to share time with their fans and supporters thanks to Epiphany limited Marketing Agency. The SP Hunters hosted a meet and greet today 10 am to 12pm, to build their confidence after recent byes and games away from home. The SP Hunters now face their three final games into round 23 at the National Football Stadium (NFS), Port Moresby. SP Hunters players, Wendel Kipsy, Zachariah Selu, Bruce Bawase and Gairo Boro were delighted to be joined by fans and…
Author: E'lle- Gore YASI
As part of its member engagement activities, staff from PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) recently took part in a stakeholder engagement, hosted by ExxonMobil PNG (EMPNG). This advocacy session, facilitated by EMPNG’s Government Affairs team, provided PNG CORE staff with an appreciation of work done by the PNG LNG Project operator, particularly through their external affairs and stakeholder engagement. PNG CORE Chief operating officer Pansy Taueni-Sialis said it was an informative session which provided insights on what happens in the PNG LNG Project especially around benefit sharing agreements, licenses, ongoing trade and investment relations, landowner benefits and…
Many people can only speculate about what it might be like to win large in the lottery. But in the case of this fortunate woman, her self-assurance could have been the key to her enormous K10,000 instant game victory. The woman, 39, who, wished to remain anonymous for security purposes, shared how she was confident in winning, stating she believed she eventually would win the lotto. It all began last Friday when her 41-year-old husband travelled out for work. Later that morning, her oldest daughter was sent by her to Tango to get 321 top-up and her Esipay so she…
Tisa Community Finance Limited (TCFL) is now officially TISA Bank. The TCF, a key subsidiary of our group, has been granted a banking license by the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG). The TFCL has now become a fully-fledged commercial bank, TISA Bank Limited, thanks to this achievement. The Chairman of TISA Group George Tai expressed his delighted to announcing this major milestone in their journey. TISA Bank is dedicated to cutting-edge financial solution services that are customized to meet the various demands of Papua New Guinean people, companies and communities. Rooted in the values of the parent organization, Teachers…
The East New Britain (ENB) Agmark Gurias defeated the Kroton Hela (KH) Wigmen 22-16 in a match with some drama at the Queen Elizabeth Park in Rabaul in the round 16 of the 2024 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup Season. The ENB Agmark Gurias took the victory over the Wigmen with 6 points thanks to Guria’s winger Chris Benjamin scoring his second try in the final 79th minute into fulltime. The Wigmen and Gurias saw a heated first half, where a penalty was forced out of the Gurias within 10 minutes of the game where Wigmen’s Solomon Pokare successfully executed the goal.…
The Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) has sent a detachment to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2024 in a first from 43 years. Pacific friends have come together over the shared values of sustaining peace and stability across the Indo- Pacific region, from the rugged and jungle-covered mountains of Papua New Guinea to the flat and arid terrain of northern Australia. The PNGDF brings with it two PAC-750 aircraft, typically used for training and other utility tasks, a small but significant footprint. Pitch Black PNG pilot Lieutenant Cameron Hosea highlighted the importance of interoperability with other participating nations. “We…
The Papua New Guinea owned Paradise Foods on Wednesday proudly launched their new biscuit product the “Teisti Biscuit” at the Paradise Food Head Office Kawai Site in Port Moresby. The official opening was attended and presented by the Paradise Foods Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. Michael Penrose, Chairman of the Board Mr. Anthony Smare, official guest Prime Minister James Marape and Key Stakeholders. Chairman Mr. Smare acknowledged the presence of PM Marape and expressed gratitude to accept the official cutting of the ribbon. He further emphasized the challenges taken up by the management and staff of Paradise Foods, to tirelessly…
Australia has partnered with Women’s Micro Bank Limited (WMBL) to support PNG’s agriculture SMEs, by providing loans through the Revolving Fund Facility funded by the Australian Government. Attendees at the recent Credit Guarantee Corporation (CGC) Agri Trade Expo in Port Moresby heard that these loans were providing opportunities for business expansion and stronger supply chains. The Revolving Fund is an K8 million investment by the Australian government and managed by WMBL creating an affordable credit facility designed to provide short-term loans to exporters, SMEs and women-owned and women-led SMEs. Coffee exporter, Kosem Ltd in Jiwaka, shared their experience as recipients,…
Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru urged local investors to invest in the Sea Park Development Project (SPDP) opposite APEC Haus in Port Moresby during the groundbreaking ceremony of the phase one of the project- the Azure Residences. The K2.2 billion investment of the SPDP includes the development of the Azure Residences, Era Kone Hotel and Walk (Phase 1.5), Era Kone Residences (Phase 2), and the Fountain (Phase 3). “We need Papua New Guinea (PNG) investors to partner the investors at SPDP in this exciting journey.” “I am calling on our super funds- Nasfund and Nambawan Super, our…
Twenty seven-year-old rugby league forward, Muka Peter has signed a one-year contract with the Rugby Club Salon XIII- the Jaguars in the French Rugby League Elite 2 competition all thanks to the Wantok Sports Agency. Maku, who hails from the Simbu province and residing at the Tokarara suburb in Port Moresby city, will soon be making his debut with the Jaguars in the 2024 French Rugby League Semi-Professional Elite 2 Season from September to April 2025. Forward, who plays with the West New Britain (WNB) Provincial Government Kimbe Cutter’s, told PNG HAUSBUNG that the opportunity would not have been possible…