After receiving word of her nomination, Mama Masalai, Mereani Masani is thankful that she’s been nominated again, this time for the Female Artist of the Year 2021. Speaking after receiving her official nomination letter, she said, “I love that I’m still able to be one of the nominees, I mean honestly over the years more females have come up and I’m very proud of them and I’m very happy that I can still be in the game.” So much has happened over recent years, she mentioned and is happy that she hasn’t been able to stay at the same level…
Author: Nigel-Francis MADO
The media in any country in the world, plays a pivotal role in informing the public, formulating opinions and keeping the ones in authority accountable for their actions. That was the key message given by the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) School of Humanities & Social Sciences Dean Professor Leo Marai, when addressing the Journalism & Public Relations Strand students and guests during the commemoration of World Media Freedom Day on Wednesday 03rd May. He mentioned that as members of this important community, the day outlines the importance of these values and the responsibility ahead that needs to be…
Amidst logistical issues being faced by franchises taking part in the Digicel Exxon Mobil Cup, PNG NRLC Board Director, Lorna Macpherson, General Manager, Leith Isaac and Competitions Manager, Paul Joseph made the announcement of the introduced Pooling System and Draws to be put in use for the remainder of the 2023 season. Macpherson stated that they had met last week to deliberate on the issues faced in the first 3 rounds. She said the board were really determined to see the game continue successfully. The Director mentioned that while the competition has seen much progress, those following the comp can…
West New Britain Police are now content with their work after a positive reception to the safety measures introduced to Kimbe Town following the recent chaos. Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Peter Barkie has expressed relief, stating that the town has gone back to normal and there has been little to no push back by the people regarding the measure introduced. “Everything is normal. Usually there are questions being asked by the Public.” “That’s only natural but, otherwise the public understand the situation and are very cooperative.” He mentioned that at first, people were curious about the curfew because they were…
After an unexpected incident in 2014 led to the burning down of their Office in Port Moresby, the Caritas PNG celebrated the christening of their new office building here in the nation’s capital. The Ceremony was witnessed by 22 bishops of the Catholic Church in PNG and Solomon Islands, who were here to attend the Annual General Meeting. Director of Caritas PNG (CPNG), Mavis Tito stated that it was not an easy task when trying to establish a new office and expressed gratitude to the support given. “Since its establishment, we now have an office of our own to fit…
The Somare Institue of Leadership and Governance (Formerly PILAG) will deliver six training programs to the newly recruited Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) Officer Cadets for this year. For the first time in history the RPNGC will include SILAG Public Service Training Programs as part of the Cadet Training Package at the Bomana College of Excellence kicking off with 60 cadets. To officially formalize this training. SILAG received a check of K228, 000 today from the Bomana Police College. SILAG CEO Micheal Barobe expressed happiness with the partnership and stated that SILAG will strive to train leaders in the…
Police in West New Britain (WNB) are hot on the tails of those involved in the recent riot in Bialla and will not stop until the perpetrators are arrested and charged. Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Superintendent Peter Barkie has advised that, CID officers, after going through footage of the looting, have identified those involved and are working with locals to track down the suspects. It has been determined that most of the suspects have fled Kimbe and are in hiding. “Most of the people involved have left town. There was a raid that was supposed to have been conducted yesterday,…
A total of 26 people have been arrested in Bialla Town following the unrest that occurred almost 2 weeks ago that led to mass panic and distress. West New Britain Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Peter Barkie has confirmed that the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) in WNBP conducted the arrests and have successfully detained all 26 suspects as investigations continue. “Yes, it is a working progress. 26 people have been arrested, this includes a couple of teachers and students.” According to PPC Barkie, CID Officers are still sifting through evidence and CCTV footage to identify the remaining instigators of the unrest.…
The Canberra Raiders NRLW team is close to finalizing its final 24 squad for their inception into the first NRLW season for the club Head Coach, Darrin Borthwick told PNG HAUSBUNG that they are still building the squad at the moment and will all be in camp to start preseason on the 28th of this month. “The Girls will come together over the next 4 weeks then preseason will start. We’re still building the squad at the moment but we still weeks away from the team coming together, which is exciting.” At the same time the Raiders women will be…
Commissioner of Police, David Manning has advised that preparations for the security profile of the visits of Indian Prime Minister, Nahendra Modi and United States (US) President Joe Biden are underway for this month. Mr. Manning stated that at the moment, details will not be released and they are working to ensure that measures are taken to make the visits a successful one. The Indian Prime Minister will be in the country for a two-day visit for the Forum for the India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) whilst US President Biden will be making a three hour stop-over enroute to Sydney, Australia…