The PNG Kumuls are gearing up for their crucial Pacific Bowl Championship clash against the Cook Islands Aitu this Sunday, November 3rd at 3:00 PM, at the Santos National Football Stadium (NFS) in Port Moresby. The match is set to be a thrilling encounter as the second-placed Kumuls face off against the third-placed Aitu. Following a strong performance in their previous match, which saw the Kumuls triumph 22-10 over the Fiji Bati, the Kumuls are eager to maintain their winning momentum. However, the team welcomed additional changes including Benji Kot, Finley Glare, Morea Morea, and Sanny Wabo, who are expected…
Author: E’lle-Gore YASI
The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Orchids are gearing up for redemption in a crucial match against the New Zealand Kiwi Ferns tomorrow, Sunday 3rd October at the Santos National Football Stadium (NFS) in Port Moresby city. In tomorrow’s Pacific Championships Cup match, the Orchids aim to bounce back from their recent 84-0 loss to the Australian Jillaroos in their first match. The Orchids have made several changes to their squad, bringing in new faces and making strategic adjustments. Shae Yvonne De La Cruz steps into the fullback position, pushing Mala Mark to the wing following Jenny Wesley making her Test…
The 2024 National Kenu and Kundu Festival starts today in the vibrant town of Alotau in the beautiful Milne Bay Province. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Milne Bay Tourism Authority, Mr. Modakula Kunuyobu, revived the festival back to life after four years of absence due to COVID- 19 pandemic and poor management. The festival from November 1st to the 3rd, is a grand celebration of the rich cultural heritage and customs that thrive in this region, bringing together local communities, cultural groups, businesses, and government agencies in a colorful display of tradition, art, and unity. The first day of…
The Australia Awards PNG 2025 cohort has been designated the “Somare-Whitlam Scholars” to honor Papua New Guinea’s 50th year of independence, announced at the Australian High Commission in Port Moresby on the 24th of October 2024. The historic and official launch of the Somare- Whitlam name was announced at the Australia High Commision, in the presence of significant leaders, including members of Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare’s family, Kinoka Feo the Minister for Higher Education, Joe Sungi the Minister for Public Service, and Australian High Commissioner to PNG, John Feakes. In their remarks, Australia’s Minister for International Development and the…
The Fiji Bati clinched a dominant 56-6 victory on home soil over the Cook Islands Aitu in Week 2 of the Pacific Bowl Championship in an exhilarating showdown at HFC Bank Stadium, Suva. With fine weather and on excellent field conditions, the Fijians showcased their power and precision, outscoring their opponents with a staggering 10 tries to 1. Despite an early breakthrough by Cook Islands’ Rua Ngatikaura who crossed the try-line in the 10th minute following a successful conversion by Steven Marsters to give Cook Islands an early 6-point edge, this was quickly countered with Fiji Bati scoring four (4)…
7 suspects involved in the shootout massacre on Tuesday 22nd of October in Sirunki surrendered to police yesterday at Tambitanis area near Surinki, Enga Province. The local leader in Surinki yesterday surrendered 7 suspects involved in the shootout in Surinki resulting in 6 people being instantly killed on the 22nd of October. The Enga Provincial Police Commander chief Inspector Fred Yakasa told PNG HAUSBUNG that investigation carried out is slowly making progress. The Enga Police personnel under the command of the PPC Yakasa on Friday paid a surprise visit to Tambitanis community to collect suspects involved in the recent shootout…
PNG Ports Corporation Limited (PNG Ports) delivers a net profit of over K100 million, for the third consecutive year exceeding K100million. The State-Owned Enterprise reported a Net Operating Profit after Tax (NOPAT) of approximately K110,053,586 for the 2023 fiscal year, indicating a notable recovery following the severe effects of the COVID pandemic on the maritime sector. PNG Ports has declared a dividend of approximately K27.5 million to Kumul Consolidated Holdings for the 2023 fiscal year, contributing to nearly K320 million in total profits over the past three years, including K102.6 million in 2021 and K104.5 million in 2022. According to…
Papua New Guinea Women’s Rugby League (PNGRFL) naming rights of sponsor Santos celebrated 70 years of operation and announced its continued support through a 3-year multimillion-kina sponsorship signing to the PNG Orchids on Friday at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby. The event was attended by the Santos Country Chair PNG Mr. Leon Buskens, PNGRFL Chief Executive Officer Mr. Stanley Hondina and PNG Orchids Chairlady Celestine Ove. The sponsorship by Santos will focus on junior and school rugby league development coaching and staff, technical, travel and accommodation including international fixtures for the Orchids leading up to the 2026 World…
The United Nations Papua New Guinea (UNPNG) celebrated United Nations Day 2024 today with a discussion panel and theme, “United for you, how you can work with the United Nations to a better PNG.” The event had the attendance of Primary and High school students, student representatives of the University of Papua New Guinea, including the United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRC) Mr. Richard Howard, UNDP Resident Representative Mr. Nicholas Booth and esteemed heads of UN Agencies, at the Sir John Guise Stadium, Port Moresby. The event shared significant discussions on challenges in all aspects of local community-based issues in PNG.…
The recent violent payback attacks along the Laiagam-Sirunki Highway have resulted in nine individuals dead and many others severely injured in Enga Province, triggered by an unresolved death case. This is according to the Acting Assistant Commissioner for Police (A/ACP) Joseph Tondop and Command Highland Western End. According to a recent statement from A/ACP Tondop on the 22nd of October, these incidents mark a revenge plot in tribal violence. The recent conflict on Tuesday 22nd of October is tied to the death of Mulapin Kulyapane in March 2024, who was brutally killed, sparking a cycle of retaliatory violence that is…