A spirit of pride, discipline, and patriotism filled the air at the National Centre of Excellence in Bomana yesterday as the 18th Training Commandants Parade was held, with 225 recruits and 54 cadet officers taking center stage. The parade marked a key milestone in their journey to becoming full-fledged members of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC). Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Training, Mr. Perou N’Dranou, EPS, QPM, urge the recruits to embody the values of integrity, humility, and national pride throughout their policing careers. “When you put on this uniform, you wear the identity of every law-abiding citizen…
Author: Jordan VELA
The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) held its First Commandant’s Parade for 2025 at the National Centre of Excellence (NCE), Bomana – formerly known as the Bomana Police College – marking a significant moment in the ongoing training of future police leaders. The ceremonial event, hosted by Assistant Commissioner Training Mr. Perou N’Dranou, EPS, QPM, brought together cadets, recruits, and training staff for a formal display of unity, discipline, and progress. The parade featured trainees from Cadet Officer Intake 1 of 2023 and Recruit Intake 2 of 2023, both of whom are in the final stages of their training…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) Reggae Sensation Anslom Nakikus became the first national artist to be invited to perform at an international prestigious event, the inaugural One Love Festival at Negril, Jamaica on March 15th, 2025, in celebrating the universal language ‘MUSIC’. The festival was themed as ‘One Earth, One Love, One Humanity’ to inspire a safe space for music lovers all around the world to experience the vibrant soul and life of Jamaca Reggae. The fest lead performers include prominent reggae veteran artists like Ken Booth, Bushman and the Step-by-Step band. In a recent interview with PNG HAUSBUNG, Anslom shared…
Families, couples, and groups of friends gathered at Port Moresby Nature Park over the Easter weekend for a joyful and educational experience during the Easter Family Fun Day held on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th April 2025. With a lively schedule from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, the event combined games, wildlife encounters, and community bonding, making it a standout celebration on the city’s calendar. Although the program was set to start at 9:00 am, but things kicked off closer to 10:00 am as the organizers waited for more families to arrive. Master of Ceremony Michael Evoa, Marketing Officer at…
The signing of the writs yesterday afternoon not only launched the Local Level Government (LLG) elections nationwide but also initiated a critical process for the Motu Koita Assembly – a body unique to the National Capital District and representing the traditional landowners of Port Moresby city. Minister for Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs, Soroi Eoe, emphasized the unique structure and significance of the Motu Koita Assembly. This election will see the voting of one president, one deputy president, and 17 ward members, serving as the representative body for the Motu and Koita people. The Minister reaffirmed that this structure…
During the official writs signing ceremony held yesterday afternoon, Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai delivered critical guidelines for the upcoming 2025 Local Level Government (LLG) and Motu Koita Assembly elections. These measures are aimed at maintaining transparency, integrity, and legal compliance throughout the electoral process. Commissioner Sinai announced that all Chairpersons and board members of Statutory Provincial Authorities (SPAs) intending to contest for any positions – whether president or ward member – must first resign from their current roles. “The board members, including chairmen, must resign before they contest. This is to ensure the integrity of the election,” Sinai stated. He…
Nominations are now open after the Minister for Provincial and Local Level Government (LLG) Affairs, Soroi Eoe, officially signed the writs for the 2025 Local Level Government and Motu Koita Assembly elections. The ceremony held in Port Moresby city, was attended by key government officials, including Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai and Secretary for the Department of Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs, Mr. Dickson Guina. In his address, Minister Eoe emphasized the importance of this election in reinforcing PNG’s third tier of government, empowering grassroots leadership, and ensuring communities are represented by their own. “It is a celebration of democracy…
For the people of Hanuabada village in Port Moresby city, this isn’t just about a blocked road—it’s about survival, displacement, and unanswered cries for help. Three weeks ago, signs of a slow-moving landslide began to appear in our village. At first, it was just water trickling down the hillside. But with each passing day—and every rainfall—our land began to slip. Cracks widened. The ground shifted. And now, a large section of the road just past the Konedobu Tunnel bypass has completely split. “We couldn’t wait anymore. We had to act.” “Our leaders made the decision to block off the road…
Nearly 300 teachers and adult learners across the Namatanai District in New Ireland province have reached a major academic milestone, graduating last week through the Flexible Open Distance Education (FODE) program delivered by the Kokoda Track Foundation (KTF). The series of ceremonies celebrated 293 students – the majority of whom are current classroom teachers – who completed grades nine to twelve while continuing to educate children in more than 114 schools across the region. KTF’s FODE program, now in its second year in Lihir, has expanded to Silom, Lamasong, and Warangansau, thanks to a collaborative effort between KTF, Newmont, the…
Energy surged through the Hilton Hotel outdoor amphitheater as 28 talented dancers battled it out in the first-ever Mtn Dew All-Style Dance Battle, hosted by none other than the 2024 Hip-Hop World Best Dance Crew, WAN SQUAD. The event marked a major milestone in PNG’s growing urban dance movement, drawing over 350 plus passionate spectators in a thrilling celebration of rhythm, passion, and youth culture. Unlike any dance event before it, the Mtn Dew All-Style Battle fused TikTok-era creativity with raw street talent, spotlighting dancers from Lae to Port Moresby. Each participant stepped into a 1v1 arena, performing for one…