Russia has formally annexed four occupied regions of Ukraine, in a move sparking international condemnation. President Vladimir Putin signed “accession treaties” with the regions’ Moscow-installed leaders at a ceremony in the Kremlin’s opulent St George’s Hall on Friday. Watched by members of the political elite, he declared the regions would “forever” be part of Russia. Kyiv reacted by launching a new, fast-track bid to join the Nato alliance. Flanked by his prime minister and the speaker of parliament, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine had long been a “de-facto” member of the security bloc, and accused Moscow of redrawing borders…
Author: PNG Haus Bung
The Autonomous Bougainville Government is aware of the incident that transpired on the morning of September 28, 2022 at the Tonolei Harbour, Buin District, South Bougainville. The early morning assault claimed the lives of two locals as well as an expatriate who were based at the site of the Tonolei Integrated Agricultural Project. Several other persons were also injured during the raid that saw the destruction of several millions of kinas worth of property and the unnecessary loss of innocent lives. The Government appeals for calmer heads to prevail as we work towards a peaceful solution to the issue. ABG…
Coral Sea Hotels & Hospitality is in growth mode, part of this includes changes to the Coral Sea Hotels. Papua New Guineans are familiar with the Coral Sea Hotel offering of ENZO’s Pizza. ENZO’s has traditionally been a feature offering of Coral Sea Hotels, however as the business grows there are changes taking place to accommodate this growth. “The wait is over and one more ENZO’s Pizza outlet opens, to get a taste of our renowned pizzas, said Country Manager Sudeep Geethanandan for ENZO’s Pizza. “So here we are, welcoming you all to the newly opened ENZO’s Pizza at Courts,…
Prime Minister James Marape was pleased with the conclusion of his overseas travels that he had met key leaders of the world’s leading economies and were able to establish dialogue of trade and growth for Papua New Guinea. After concluding the US-Pacific Island Country summit at the White House on Thursday September 30th, 2022 with US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Marape is contented that key bilateral dialogues and conversations were established with world’s leading economic powers. Prime Minister Marape said making connections with these highest offices on earth is indeed positive for our aspirations to advance our country and…
An undertaking by state owned Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL) to increase its PNGLNG equity through a conditional arrangement between PNGLNG partner Santos has raised concerns over the lack of transparency surrounding the whole arrangement and the partial financial transaction that already took place between the parties involved, according to the PNG Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. (PNGEITI). KPHL has offered to acquire five percent (5 %) of Santos equity in the PNGLNG Project with asset valued at US$ 1.4 billion. This includes a proportionate share of project finance debt of approximately US$ 0.3 billion which is the condition upon which…
PNG Prime Minister Xl Men Soccer Team are the champions of the inaugural MSG Prime Minister Cup after defeating host Vanuatu DT 4-1 in the penalty shoot-out in the packed Korman Stadium, Port Vila, Vanuatu last night. The Raymond Gunemba led side came from 2-0 deficit in the early part of the match to equalized and went into the extra-time. Both teams scored a goal each in the both half of the extra time to forced the game into the penalty shoot-out. PNG penalty kickers managed by Daniel Joe, Alwin Komolong, Emmanuel Simon and Paul Paul converted their penalties while…
Prime Minister James Marape has told the LNG Japan Corporation that Papua New Guinea has about 20-trillion cubic feet (TCF) in stranded gas fields, apart from the major LNG projects, waiting to be developed. He said this in Tokyo on Tuesday (September 27, 2022) when inviting LNG Japan Corporation to invest more and diversify in PNG LNG. He made the invitation to LNG Japan Corporation during a meeting with President and CEO, Kyo Onojima, and his delegation in Tokyo on Tuesday (September 27, 2022) during his one-day visit to attend the state funeral of former prime minister Shinzo Abe and…
The Greater Sepik region of Papua New Guinea is leading area in cocoa production in the country, but quality has been a concern compared to other cocoa producing provinces. To address this quality issue, the FAO-led EU-STREIT PNG Programme in collaboration with the PNG Cocoa Board organised a series of capacity building trainings for small fermentary business owners in East Sepik and Sandaun provinces. The weeklong workshops were intensive and conducted simultaneously over five weeks in August and September 2022 in eight different districts of East Sepik and Sandaun provinces namely Angoram, Yangoru-Saussia, Wewak, Maprik, Wosera-Gawi, Ambunti-Drekikier, Nuku, and Aitape-Lumi.…
Trevor Noah is ending a storied run on the famed Comedy Central late-night series, The Daily Show. Noah has hosted the program for seven years after taking over for Jon Stewart in 2015. The host made the announcement of his forthcoming departure to the studio audience on Thursday evening, though no official date has been announced. In a special message to the viewers, Noah revealed that on his seventh anniversary with the series, “One of the one of the overriding feelings I found myself experiencing throughout the night, and even today, waking up was was a feeling of gratitude.” He continued, “There’s so many people…
Seabees supporting Pacific Partnership 2022 (PP22) are currently building a new multifunctional two-room classroom at the Buluma Primary School in Kimbe, Papua New Guinea (PNG). Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Charge’ D‘Affairs Joe Zadrozny said, Pacific Partnership 2022 brought the Seabees back to West New Britain 79 years later. Pacific Partnership was a joint effort between the United States and Papua New Guinea, and included colleagues from Australia, and even Japan. Former adversaries have now become strong allies.…