The Enga Provincial education board have spoken out on recent rumours surrounding the alleged deaths of 12 Secondary School students. In an interview with PNG HAUSBUNG, Acting High schools coordinator, Jamaica Kandis said that according to reports that he has gathered over the past few days, they have only received reports of one student death associated with the clashes. “I am aware of the videos circulating on social media regarding the students.” “From what I have received from the surrounding schools is that there has been one death, not 12.” He added that as per directives from the Provincial Administration,…
Author: Nigel-Francis MADO
Following a convincing 6 wicket rout of the Japan National Men’s Cricket Team on Tuesday, the Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited PNG Barramundis Coach, Nathan Reardon is adamant that they still need to be on their toes to seal the deal in the final matches of their East Asia Pacific T20 World Cup Qualification campaign. The Barras once again proved to be unstoppable in their defeat of Japan, with Semo Kamea taking the player of the match following his heroics with the ball, with 2 wickets for 17 runs. “Look we’re 3 from 3 and as I’ve said we’ve still got…
During his recent meeting with Israeli Minister for Environment Protection Idit Silman, Minister Rainbo Paita took the opportunity to brief Silman on the Government’s Medium Term Development Plan IV and its aspirations to partner with other nations, development partners, non-governmental agencies and the international corporate community on its implementation. During this brief, Silman advised Paita that the Israeli Government stands ready to commit to supporting the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Government and its aspirations to develop the country and improve the quality of life. She said Israel has developed a lot of capabilities in the areas discussed and these could…
A task force has been assembled to look into and find out why the Bank of Papua New Guinea (PBNG) and Puma Energy Limited have issues in resolving issues regarding Foreign Exchange (Forex) and Puma’s businesses. This is following the appointment of both Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) John Rosso and Treasurer Ian Lin-Stuckey to take on the challenge of resolving the ongoing issues, which happens to see no end. Prime Minister (PM) James Marape in a statement said that in the interest of national security, the National Security Advisory Committee (NASC) met last Friday with the following recommendations to the…
Following their win over Vanuatu, Captain of the Japanese Men’s National Cricket team, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming stated that they are hoping to bring their best and be competitive on match day 3 when they take on the Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL) PNG Baramundis in what looks to be the blockbuster of the series. Both Japan and Papua New Guinea (PNG) remain undefeated after match day 2 heading into their clash on Tuesday 25th July, after Japan tactfully dismembered the Vanuatu batting order, and the Barras putting up a bowling masterclass to secure their wins. “I think that PNG were really…
The Japanese Men’s National Cricket team remain unbeaten following a scrappy first innings to hand Vanuatu their second defeat by 21 runs in the ICC East Asia Pacific Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifying finals at Amini Park in Port Moresby. Vanuatu won the toss and elected to bowl first, grabbing their first 2 wickets in the first over of the match as Joshua Rasu claimed both Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake and Alexander Shirai-Patmore. Supun Navarntha became the third wicket in the 3rd over as he was run out by superb fielding by Rasu and Ronald Tari. Captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming played a major…
The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Barramundis have proven that they are still the team to beat after bulldozing over the Philippines in day two the East Asia Pacific T20 Men’s World Cup Qualifying Finals in front of a packed home crowd at Amini Park in Port Moresby, bowling out the Philippines for 45 runs. This was off the back of some resilient batting by the home side, as they were challenged earlier on in the first innings. The Barras won the toss and elected to bat and despite losing two wickets in the first 4 overs, the Barras managed to…
The Japanese Men’s national Cricket team have gone one up after defeating the Philippines by 54 runs in the opening day of the ICC East Asia Pacific T20 World Cup Qualifiers at Amini Park in Port Moresby on Saturday. Japan, who are one of the favorites heading into the EAP finals, showcased that they are not here just to participate and look to be gunning for the only spot for the EAP in the World Cup. A slight overcast hung right throughout the morning promised a beautiful day for entertaining Cricket and delivered it did. Winning the toss and electing…
The Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited PNG Barramundis have shot out of the blocks in their campaign to secure a spot in next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a convincing 9 wicket victory over team Vanuatu on Saturday afternoon in front of a very vocal home crowd in Port Moresby. Coming in heavy favorites, the Barras showed resolve and a stunning debut performance by young John Kariko, who claimed a hat trick of wickets to put the icing on the cake. Vanuatu won the toss and Captain Patrick Matautaava elected to bat first. Nalin Nipiko and Junior Kaltapau took…
The initial stages towards the recommencement of the Porgera Mine will start today following a security forum which saw leaders and security forces kick off talks, hosting an audience in a call to end violence between local tribes, which may hinder the operation of the mine in the future. Prime Minister James Marape during the forum stated that the National Government is working day and night to ensure that the mine is opened in September and may look at working on Sabbath to accomplish this. PMJM appealed to the people of Porgera and the surrounding communities to cease fighting and…