The Catholic Professionals Society of PNG has unequivocally condemned the horrific killing of Lina Numbalihi, a young mother of two, at the hands of a soldier within the military barracks. Catholic Professionals Society of PNG President, Paul Harricknen, stated that this act is completely unacceptable and unethical for our women and girls, regardless of time or place. He emphasized that this is a serious concern for the people. “If it’s not safe in the military barracks, where else can we expect to be secure?” “We join the Law Society of PNG, Churches, civil society, and law-abiding citizens of this country…
Author: Paula DAVID
Prime Minister James Marape has praised the National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) for achieving a record 34,450 new members in 2023, highlighting the growth in job opportunities and the expansion of Papua New Guinea’s private sector economy. Prime Minister Marape emphasised that the surge in superannuation membership is a clear indication of more Papua New Guineans securing formal employment. He attributed this milestone to the government’s efforts in fostering economic expansion and creating job opportunities across various industries. “The addition of 34,450 new members in 2023 is evidence of real jobs being created in the private sector. This demonstrates the strength…
The Provincial Member for Madang, Ramsey Pariwa, has urged the older generation of men in the Trans-Gogol Local Level Government area to abandon the practices of cultism and black magic. He emphasized that Papua New Guinea has transitioned into the modern era, and such outdated and harmful traditions should be completely left behind. Mr. Pariwa said the cult practices is influencing youths to carry around bush knives in gangs referred to as ‘cuttings’ and causing barbaric killings and is causing fear amongst many rural communities in Trans-Gogol areas in Madang district. Consequently, the evil practices of “cuttings’ has also disrupted…
The 2025 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup season will kick off with a blockbuster Grand Final replay set Sunday 13th of April in Port Moresby. Fans will get to see if the Kroton Hela Wigmen can avenge their Grand Final loss to the 2024 reigning Premiers Wamp Nga Mt. Hagen Eagles. This year’s draw will also see Round 1 matches in Lae showcasing the remaining four finalists from 2024, going up against each other to complete a Super Sunday across the country. PRK Mendi Muruks will play KMHL Enga Mioks, and Lae Snax Tigers will take on ENB Agmark Gurias. The WNBPG…
The passion and excitement for rugby league is on with the JT Super 9’s Rugby League Tournament and currently on is the Under 20 (U20) Men’s Division matches at the Moresby South Stadium. In one of the matches today, the Kaugere Bulldogs were just too good for the Elcom Dustees with a thrilling victory of 26 to 5 this afternoon. With only three minutes into the first half, Kaugere Bulldogs wasted no time by scoring their first two tries of the match with one successful conversion. The brothers from Elcom Dustees tried their best to level up but only managed…
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…
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…