Hela Province was in high spirits recently, with a mass graduation ceremony coupled with the voluntary surrender of firearms. These events were commended by James Marape who attended these events in person, where he praised the Hela Governor Philip Undialu for his exemplary leadership. Over 3,000 young people in second-chance education and graduated from their Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) and small business training courses as well as high school completion through the Flexible Open Distance Education (FODE) programme, took place in Tari. “On Christmas Day, we witnessed a graduation programme that brought back many people to school through TVET,…
Author: Helen-Jennifer BUBUWAU
The Waganghalu & Buhaluc Villages in Labuta Local Level Government (LLG) in Nawaeb District in the Morobe Province had a peace reconciliation ceremony recently that will now allow service to flow into the area and especially the upgrade of Labuta Coastal Highways. Speaking to the masses that gathered to witness this occasion, Nawaeb MP Theo Pelgen said three years of differences among the two villages was far too long a time period and that this had slowed the progress of development. “We stand here today to see off the pains, sufferings and the differences that have kept us apart for…
Mr. Robert Banasi’s small daughter was admitted to the Modilon General Hospital in Madang. His young girl was running a high fever and when he went to fetch water to cool her body, he was dismayed to find that the taps had run dry. “I had to go over to my Big Paps house to get water for my daughter in the hospital.” This dire situation prompted Mr. Banasi, to start an appeal, through his social media platform and network, to provide an alternative water source, specifically for the Children’s Ward at Modilon General Hospital. “We received overwhelming support from…
Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) Prime Minister James Marape (PMJM) has pledged K10 million to the Jiwaka Provincial Government (JPG) to revitalize the ailing coffee industry. He made this pledge during the launching of the North Waghi District Five-Year Development Plan in Banz, North Waghi recently. This are part of ambitious plans to transform Jiwaka, the home of the Great Waghi Valley, into the Agriculture Powerhouse of the country by 2025-the year that PNG will mark its 50th Anniversary of Independence. This substantial financial support will aid in rebuilding the deteriorating coffee plantations including the renowned Wahgi Mek, and provide price…
Gelegele Resettlement Sports Oval in the Rabual District was the venue of the initiation of the National Rugby League PNG’s Mini & Modified Games in East New Britain Province recently. NRL PNG National Program Coordinator Martin Ingirin Jnr was on hand to launch this program and he explained that the mini mod concept uses modified rugby league rules and targets kids in the ages of 7 to 12 years old. A total of 120 kids in the age categories of 10, 8 and 6 were present at the launch and to trial out the program. “The mini mod encourages primary…
“People can achieve great things without government support.” This was a statement of National Capital District (NCD) Governor Powes Parkop, when commending the congregation of the Christian Brethren Church (CBC), who officially opened their new infrastructure along Gado and Wilhelm Places at Morata 1 over the past Christmas weekend. The NCD Governor said he was very impressed with this self-funded development and the new church building was a testament to what the people are capable of, having built this facility that have a seating capacity of more than 500 people. “Today, I am opening the new Chapel of the Christian…
Fighting at Taikone in the National Capital District, between Engans and Keremas, flared up again on Christmas night, Monday 25th December 2023. Badili Police Station Commander (PSC) Jerry Obert, speaking to PNGHAUSBUNG this afternoon, said Police were quick on the scene and were able to disperse the rowdy crowd and bring the situation under control. “Two suspects in last night’s fight have been locked up.” “Tensions are still high but Police are maintaining a presence in the area.” He said he will be meeting with the fighting factions this afternoon, or sometime in the near future, to get to the…
A substantial number of locals in East New Britain have been certified in Financial Literacy this year, through Kada Poroman Microfinance Limited (KPML). KPML Marketing Manager Joe Totabu, when presenting the latest certificates recently, said around 400 locals now have Financial Literacy Training (FLT). He then presented FLT Certificates to 66 individuals from the Vunapalading and neighboring wards in the Inland Baining LLG of Gazelle District. Mr Totabu told the participants that the basic FLT skills acquired are part of the national government’s financial inclusion program. “This is a policy direction from the national government to the district levels.” “…
A substantial K3.73 million in disaster relief supplies were flown into the country by the Indian Government to assist displaced from the Mt. Ulawun volcanic eruption in West New Britain Province. On hand to witness and officially receive these crucial supplies was the Nakanai MP Francis Galia Maneke, the First Secretary to Indian Ambassador to PNG Mr. Ravindra Nath, as well as representatives from the Office of the WNB Governor and PNG Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Speaking on behalf of the displaced people and the Marape Rosso Government was the Nakanai MP who conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to India for…
The Member for Rabaul, Dr. Allan Marat extended warm festive greetings to all of the people in his electorate, sending heartfelt Christmas and New Year wishes. “It is an honour to serve as your Member of Parliament, and I am grateful for the trust you have placed in me.” He said Christmas is a time of love, joy and togetherness and a time to reflect on blessings received throughout the year and to extend kindness and compassion to those around us. “It is my hope that this Christmas brings happiness and warm memories to your homes, and that you find…