The excitement of the JT Super 9’s rugby tournament is off the hook with players, fans and supporters all geared to support their teams whether they lose or win in the matches today. Tournament Manager Mr. Moses Kumbi told PNG HAUSBUNG that for this weekend, the men’s Under 20 (U20) division are playing their round robin matches while the Senior Men’s Division will kick off their round robin matches next weekend. He said, they have a total of 147 teams taking part in this year’s tournament with 19 women’s team, 60 teams in the U20s Division & 68 Senior Men’s…
Author: Paula DAVID
The residents and the New Ireland community in the nation’s capital Port Moresby city bid their final farewells to the ‘Last Man Standing’, the Late Governor Rt Hon. Chief Sir Julius Chan, as the casket containing his body arrived at the APEC Terminal at 11:17am after the Lay in State at parliament. Upon arrival at the APEC Terminal, his casket was taken straight to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-27J aircraft, where some members of his family and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) who will provide a ceremonial detail during Sir Julius’s final journey boarded the flight.…
Hekari United (Southern) and the ladies from raining Lae, the Lae City Dwellers (Northern), the winners of two conferences, have now advanced to the Women’s Conference Soccer League (WCSL) semifinals, which will take place in Port Moresby on Wednesday, February 5th. Both teams won their respective quarter final matches in Port Moresby and Lae cities respectively. In Port Moresby, Hekari proved that they are the team to beat in the WCSL with a 9-0 victory against Allies FC. Leading 6-0 at half time, Hekari had difficult time against Allies FC in the second half and managed three goals only. Ramona…
Two important devices to support the kidney transplant program are about to be put into service at the Port Moresby General Hospital, marking a significant accomplishment for both Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the Pacific. The two key machines, the Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) and the Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Device (TDM) were commissioned in a small but significant ceremony at PMGH on 31st January 2025. The HLA Machine is used for compatibility testing between the donor and recipient while the TDM machine monitors the immunosuppressive drug levels post-transplant. The commissioning of the machines will eliminate the need to send blood…
Representing his father, the Late Grand Chief Sir Michael Thomas Somare & his family and the people of East Sepik, Arthur Somare expressed deep sorrow and condolences to the family of Late Sir Juluis Chan, one whom they’ve looked up to and respected. “Em bigpla blo mi na mi come. Because it is our duty and we are obligated, lo come na tok condolences blo mipla igo lon ol pikinini, you Venassa na man blo you, Toea na meri na pikinini blo youpla na ol tumbuna blo Sir Juluis Chan.” (I am here because he is my elder too. Because…
In honor and memory of the Late Sir Julius Chan, the New Ireland community in Port Moresby on Saturday gathered as early as 2pm at the Kopkop College in Gerehu to pay their respects to their Late Governor. In attendance to mark the momentous occasion was the Late Sir Julius’ only brother, Michael Chan, who was with his two kids Kori and Vanessa Chan, along with Arthur Somare and other invited special guest and family members witnessed the gathering. With a heavy heart speaking on behalf of her family, Vanessa Chan thanked the New Ireland Community for their thoughts and…
The Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) of Papua New Guinea and the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in progressing work towards the draw down of the investment promotion and business registration powers for the ABG. Managing Director of the Investment Promotion Authority Mr. Clarence Hoot signed the MoU with the ABG Chief Secretary Mr. Kearnneth Nanei in a momentous ceremony witnessed by key stakeholders and members of the private sector in Bougainville. The MoU serves as a work plan for IPA and ABG to share knowledge and skills to build capacity within…
The Yangoru-Saussia District Development Authority (DDA) is building the new Kamatohu Primary School in the heart of the Sepik Plains. Member for Yangoru-Saussia District and Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru said this is the first time in 50 years the people in this area are getting a school for the education of their children. “Like I said many times, we are working hard since my election in 2012 to reach the unreached and to make sure no one is left behind.” He said, this new primary school and three other new primary schools in the district now…
Providing equal space for women and girls to thrive will contribute a lot to almost every aspect of development of this amazing city of Port Moresby and the nation as a whole. NCD Governor Powes Parkop alluded this during the first ever-official visit to Papua New Guinea by UN Women Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Ms. Christine Arab. Ms. Arab’s first engagement on Tuesday 28th, was at Gordons market which is the largest market ever built in the country and around the Pacific region. Upon her reception, Governor Parkop shared sentiments on issues and challenges women and girls…
During the high-level delegation with TotalEnergies to discuss the progress of key LNG projects in Papua New Guinea, including the flagship Papua LNG project, a new exploration opportunity at Mailu in Central Province, Prime Minister James Marape stressed that employing Papua New Guineans is non-negotiable. The delegation included Mr Mehme Celepoglu – Vice President Oceania and Southeast Asia, Mr Daniel Domine – Managing Directo of Marketing and Services PNG, and Mr Arnold Berthet – Managing Director of Exploration and Production for Papua LNG. The meeting centred on project timelines, workforce development, and the significant economic benefits these initiatives are expected…