Author: Nigel-Francis MADO

As part of Cricket PNG’s 2024 plans to revive local playing facilities around the country to expand the growth of Cricket for Junior and Senior Competitions, Cricket PNG CEO, Richard Done, Domestic Cricket Manager, Lakani Oala and Talent Identification Manager Rodney Maha traveled to Lae and Alotau to meet with local Associations, CPNG Regional Cricket Managers, and Development Officers. In light of the BSP School Kriket transition into the Malolo (Hard Ball) competition for Under 15’s and Under 17’s female and male teenagers Lakani Oala said that Cricket PNG’s introduction of regional competitions will enable players who perform at each…

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The Prime Minister, James Marape upon hearing news of the newly elected Wewak MP, Stanley Samban has sent his congratulations on his victory. The Prime Minister said that on behalf of the people he was happy and content with Samban’s win and for the peaceful running of the By-Elections. “On behalf of the people of Papua New Guinea and my Pangu Pati, I wish to extend my congratulations to the residents of Wewak for a peaceful election resulting in the victory of Stanley Muts Samban.” “SDP remains a vital part of our government’s coalition, boasting six dedicated members, and we…

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Wewak Open may be seeing a new Member of Parliament take the reins by this afternoon following 10th exclusion this morning. East Sepik Returning officer, James Piapia advised PNG HAUSBUNG that counting is on schedule and could declare a new MP soon. “I am expecting to declare a winner today at 11am, or 12pm to 1pm one this afternoon.” The Absolute majority for the Wewak Open seat is 20, 229 votes, a target that has not been reached as yet. Mr. Piapia said that they are now conducting the 11th exclusion. He added that the By-Elections in Wewak has been…

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A selection headache is sure to follow for Papua New Guinea Kumuls Head Coach, Justin Holbrook as he contemplates the performance by his team following their demolition of the Cook Islands Aitu in yesterday’s Pacific Championship match up. Six new Kumuls were given the nod to debut, all six proved to be very useful. Epel Kapinias, Judah Rimbu, Junior Rop, Cruise Ten, Jack De Belin and Benji Kot all shone in their positions, receiving huge praise from coach Holbrook. “We had 6 debutants and to come away with such a dominant win, everyone’s happy.” Jack De Belin made his international…

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Fetu Samoa captain, Niall Williams-Guthrie can hold her head up high following her stunning performance as captain of the side that came back from a 4-nil to clinch victory at the Santos National Football stadium here in the nation’s capital. Making 2-line breaks, 2-line break assists, setting 2 tries and 16 runs for a total of 166 run meters, 64 of those post contact. One could say she is the total leader package any coach would want on their side. But speaking post-match, her proudest moments weren’t the stats that she racked up during the game or the flamboyance of…

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Preparations is key to success! The sentiment that drives Fijian Bulikula captain, Josephine Maejiirs as they look forward to their match up against a strong Fetu Samoa team. Maejiirs, who is one of the inaugural Bulikulas that made history when they defeated the PNG Orchids at Leichardt in 2019, said although they had a short time to prepare for that match, they managed to pull off a stunning victory and will be looking to replicate that this Sunday at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby city. She believes that it’s going to be a tough match going up…

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Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey on the floor of parliament presented a supplementary budget of K 771mil, pushing expenditure to a record K25, 338 million. During his presentation on the floor of Parliament today, the Treasurer stated that this was all in the context of ongoing Budget repair and a drive to surplus by 2027 with an option to repay all sovereign debt by 2034. According to the Ling-Stuckey, the country’s economy is performing better than others in the region, but faced with global uncertainties, he believes this budget will be able to continue the same trend excercised during both the Russo-Ukrainan…

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Vanimo-Green MP Belden Norman Namah made a serious grievance debate against the bill for an increase of six (6) new ministries. Namah who is also the Permanent Parliament Committee Chairman of Foreign Affairs, Defense and Immigration disagreed with the bill stating that this was a bill that would mean more money would be spent on the creation of many of these Departments and Ministries. “When we create 6 new ministries, there is cost involved. We already have 4 new ministries.” Namah expressed that even with the new Ministries that were introduced earlier this year, the Government have yet to establish…

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Cook Island Coach, Karmichael Hunt has stated that they are really excited to be here in the country and are looking forward to taking on the PNG Kumuls this weekend. Hunt said the Cook Island team has been working hard in training all week and are looking to maintain that energy, heading into the match. “We got a few boys that missed the trip, but this opens up an opportunity for guys that have played at this level to put a jersey on.” “We know that the team we select on Sunday will do us proud.” He said they will…

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Public Servants in Northern province will now have to seek permission from the Office of the Provincial Administrator before travel and this will be ongoing until further notice. According to a released circular, effective on Sunday the 9th of October 2023, the Provincial Administrator, Trevor Magei issued a travel ban on all government officials until further notice. Speaking to PNG HAUSBUNG, Mr. Magei stated that as the management and organization, they are trying to see how best they can manage themselves and their resources. “There has been uneccessary travel in the past and now the circular is in basically it’s…

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