Air Niugini has welcomed the arrival of the awaited Boeing 737-800. Arriving this morning to a small reception at the Jackon’s International terminal. Combining the longest range, lowest fuel consumption and widest cabin in the 100-150 seat category, the Boeing 737-800 will be operated by Air Niugini across its domestic and regional network. The new fleet will deliver more capacity and greater reliability across the domestic network and enable the carrier to fly from capital Port Moresby to new destinations across the Asia-Pacific region. This is the first of an expected 6 planes to be received by Air Niugini and…
Author: Nigel-Francis MADO
In front of almost 15, 000 screaming fans at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby, the PNG Kumuls exacted sweet revenge against the Fiji Bati, putting up a brutal defensive effort to claim the inaugural Pacific Championship Bowl final. The Kumuls with last weekend behind them, battled through an intense barrage of attack from the Bati in the early stages of the second half to cruise to a 32 – 12 victory. It was a tight arm wrestle in the first half, but Edwin Ipape would break the dead lock, bumping through a number of defenders to cross…
After responding to the cry of the people of Hanuabada village regarding the spike in illicit alcohol related incidents and consumptions of home brewed alcohol, NCD Metropolitan Superintendent Silva Sika has advised that police will be compelled to enforce the Distillation Act to address the issue. The Met. Supt. said this following a consultation held with the villagers of Hanuabada this morning, which saw many concerned villagers express discontent with how much damage the illicit substance has brought to their community between the 9 years hiatus by the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC). “Section 45 of the Distillation Act,…
After a year and two months, the Wewak Open seat in the East Sepik Province official has a new Member of Parliament (MP) following the death of former MP, late Kevin Isifu. Stanley Muts Samban, the newly elected Member for Wewak, today was officially sworn in as Member in a short ceremony at the Parliament House State Function Room this morning. Acting Speaker of Parliament Koni Iguan, officiated the swearing-in ceremony for Member for Wewak Open Electorate with the declaration and signing of oath, done in the presence of the Governor of East Sepik Province, Allan Bird, MP and National…
As the days continue to countdown to the Oceania 7s, the PNG Palais are getting ready to take to the international stage once again in a fight to secure a spot in the Paris Olympics. PNG Women’s 7s coach, Cecil Davani told PNG HAUSBUNG that preparations have been going well so far. The Palais have been training for about six to eight weeks now and although they may have a couple of walking wounded in the team, the girls are ready to jet off to Brisbane next week for a full week of 7s Rugby. “We’ve managed to get a…
Australia in its aim to deepen its relationship with Papua New Guinea (PNG) recently donated two new light transport aircraft to the PNG Defense force in the form of two new PAC 750 light transport aircraft. Australian Assistant Minister for Defence, Mr. Matt Thistlethwaite joined PNG Deputy Prime Minister, John Rosso, to formally handover of the aircraft in Port Moresby. In consultation with the PNGDF, the PAC 750 aircraft was selected because of its ability to take off from short and remote airfields. An asset given PNG’s diverse terrain and geography. The new aircraft will enhance existing activities already underway…
With the result of the 27-points deficit loss still stinging PNG Kumuls Coach, Justin Holbrook, getting better for the final game is pivotal to getting revenge against the old foe. The Kumuls have one chance to get back against the Fiji Bati in the Pacific Championships Bowl final this Sunday. Holbrook said that his side wasn’t able to handle the speed off the ruck and admitted that they will need to improve their discipline, something that they have been doing for the past few games. “We just gave Fiji too many opportunities which we don’t want to do this week.”…
Finally, Air Niugini has officially signed a firm order for the purchase of six A220 series 100 jets. The order was announced at a special event in in the capital by Gary Seddon, Acting Chief Executive Air Niugini and Anand Stanley, President of Airbus Asia-Pacific. In addition to this, the airline will lease a further two A220-100s and three larger A220-300s from third party lessors, for a total fleet of eleven aircraft. The eleven new A220 jets will replace Air Niugini’s existing fleet of Fokker 100/70s and Boeing 737s on domestic, regional and international routes from next year onwards. Seddon…
An underground metal movement is slowly growing in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and as the genre slowly starts gaining momentum, local talent emerges as well and young Ryan Hakalitz is a prime example of this positive growth and is evident in his skill as a drummer. Ryan, who hails from the Autonomous Region of Bougainville and New Ireland is an emerging Metal/Rock drummer for the band Red is The New Black, and he is hoping that he can perfect his craft as a drummer. “A lot of people would call it evil and all that but it’s none of that,…
Deputy Prime Minister and Lae MP John Rosso, on behalf of the Government has extended commendations to Lieutenant Colonel Boniface Aruma of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF), for his historic appointment as the second-in-command of one of Australia’s prestigious combat brigades – Townsville’s 3rd Brigade. This is the first time a foreign military officer has been appointed as a deputy commander of an Australian combat brigade and this groundbreaking move aims to strengthen the military ties between PNG and Australia, enhancing collaboration and regional security. Lieutenant Colonel Aruma, an officer in the PNGDF for 27 years, has a…