The Easter Bunny showed the Post-Natal Ward at Port Moresby General Hospital a lovely surprise in a kind gesture that remembered the moms waiting for their bundles of joy. A well-liked shopping centre, Waterfront Foodworld, kindly provided two boxes of 240 fresh buns to make the new moms smile this holiday season. Shop Manager Danny Tjoeng expressed his satisfaction at being able to cheer people up and stressed how important it is to make moms’ days, especially during Easter. Grace Roland, from Friends of POMGEN Operations and Communications, expressed gratitude towards Waterfront Foodworld for their ongoing support to the hospital,…
Author: Nathan KUMAN
Schools in Madang Province are having severe delays in receiving vital government funds, which affects their capacity to give children with essential supplies. Kusbau Primary School’s deputy principal, Mrs Biel Towili, discussed the difficulties her school is facing in an interview with PNG HAUSBUNG today. She stated concerns around the delays in receiving the components and essential supplies that were bought using the Government Tuition Fee Subsidy (GTFS) which was supposed to cater for necessary resources for students’ education. In 2022, the Government has agreed to cover tuition fees, relieving parents of financial burdens, while also implementing guidelines for project…
Daniel Undaba’s tale is one that stands out in the fast-paced world of digital and visual media as an example of the power of determination and self-belief. Undaba’s story symbolizes the spirit of pursuing goals despite all obstacles. He graduated from Divine Word University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Communication Arts (Journalism) degree. He was born and raised in Mt Hagen, Western Highlands province. Due to his mixed parentage of Manus and Popondetta origin, Undaba’s roots are entwined with a complex cultural tapestry. Even at twenty-three, his young enthusiasm and stubborn determination are like examples guiding the road to…
After an incredible six-year journey, the Lae Tennis Club has become a symbol of hope for young Papua New Guinean tennis players. Glenn Cabasug, the club president and coach, has led the persistent efforts of the group in making tennis available to everyone in Morobe Province, regardless of background or ability to pay. The Lae Chinese Club gladly offered the required facilities for free junior coaching sessions, and the club, which was founded in 2018, immediately gained momentum by forming strategic connections with them. More than five hundred kids have participated in this program throughout the years, giving them an…
The Lae Tennis Club is a refuge of athletic brilliance and neighborhood friendship located in the city of Lae. This grassroots program, started in 2018 and led by Club President and Coach Glenn Cabasug, has become a change agent, providing young talent with a tennis career road to success. A straightforward but profound belief of the club is that talent has no bounds and that everyone should have access to opportunities laid the foundation of the club’s philosophy. Inspired by this idea, President Cabasug and his staff have dedicated their lives to supporting young development, helping hundreds of aspiring tennis…
This Easter Prime Minister (PM) James Marape embarked on a heartfelt trip to the devastated towns of Angoram and Wosera-Gawi to witness himself the destructions caused by the recent natural disasters, and also assured the people of government assistance. The people living in these regions were put to the test by a seismic event as well as flooding, but when the PM showed up to reassure them of the National Government’s unshakable support, they felt a glimpse of hope. Along with his wife, Mrs. Rachael Marape, who is also from the province of East Sepik, PM Marape conducted an aerial…
The Kumul Petroleum Junior PNG Tennis Team has left for Fiji to participate in the West Pacific Regional Championships. With two committed coaches at their side, the team left last Saturday with a strong desire to represent their country. The PNG Tennis Association President, Barbara Stubbings, highlighted the importance of this event for the young players and thanked the sponsors and clubs for their committed support. Stubbings highlighted the difficult selection process the players underwent, stating, “The kids have earned their positions following the PNG Junior Open earlier this year, sponsored by Kumul Petroleum.” With a mixture of talents from…
A drunken brawl at Goroka’s Hoffmans Club swiftly turned into violent altercations that spilled over to the public area in Goroka town. More tensions were raised when attackers targeted local leader, Mr. Jeffery Sasue and took his car keys before running away. The dispute reportedly extended to the Main Market crossroads, resulting in the altercations that broke out this morning between Sasue’s followers and the perpetrators who have not yet been identified. The attackers’ identities are still unknown despite efforts to stop the violence, and authorities are now using information from vehicle registration numbers to locate them. Eastern Highlands Provincial…
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape, urged public servants in Papua New Guinea on Good Friday to put the people first. Speaking at the opening of the new Markham district Administration complex, he emphasized the importance of serving the community with dedication and care. Since taking office in 2019, the government has been working hard to support all districts, including Markham, with more funding than ever before. Prime Minister Marape wants public servants to make sure this money is used wisely to benefit the people. “I want to tell the public that there is so much money being funneled into your…
Port Moresby Racquets Club’s squash courts are excited as the initial Mojo Social competition kicked off last Wednesday night. Sponsored by Mojo Food Co., the event aims to reignite the passion for squash among players and members, providing a platform for fun-filled matches and friendship. The Wednesday night competition, featuring a round-robin format, commenced promptly at 6 pm on courts 2 and 3. Open to members aged 15 and above, participants paid a minor fee of K20 at the bar, inclusive of a K12 court fee. With a four-week duration starting from March 20th, the competition promises weekly prizes to…