New Zealand’s prime minister says Cyclone Gabrielle, which has pummelled much of the North Island, is a weather event not seen “in a generation”. Chris Hipkins’ government has declared a state of emergency – only the third in New Zealand’s history. About a third of the country’s population of five million people live in affected areas. Many people are displaced and some were forced to swim from their homes to safety after rivers burst their banks. Others have been rescued from rooftops. About a quarter of a million people are without power. Falling trees have smashed houses, and landslides have…
Author: PNG Haus Bung
Michael Marum, Governor of East New Britain, hosted a successful farewell dinner for delegates of the Pacific ICT Dialogue on behalf of the government and people of ENB. The Pacific ICT Dialogue was a high-level event that brought together representatives from across the Pacific region to discuss common challenges and opportunities in the field of information and communication technology. The event was a success, thanks in part to invaluable support of Governor Marum and his team, and stake holders. The farewell dinner provided an opportunity for attendees to reflect on the productive discussions and resolutions made during the event, and…
From the moment Craig Young’s Saints marched in to Redfern Oval on February 13, 1982 and whacked their way to a 9-7 win over Souths in the inaugural Charity Shield, the annual pre-season clash has packed more punch than your average trial game. For four decades these two fierce rivals have squared off with one goal in mind – making a statement of intent for the season. And if you can make that statement at the expense of a sworn enemy, then all the sweeter. Back in 1982, the Rabbitohs and Dragons played for a $2000 purse, with the rest…
Papua New Guinea will be sending 1000 seasonal workers for employment under the Labour Mobility Program in New Zealand, which represents a massive quota increase from the 81 who are currently employed. Minister for Foreign Affairs Justin Tkatchenko MP announced this after his virtual conference meeting with the authorities of the New Zealand Government today. Minister Tkatchenko, who is currently in Auckland after accepting an official invitation by his New Zealand Counterpart Hanaia Mahuta MP, said the objective of increasing the number of Papua New Guinean seasonal workers has been achieved. He acknowledged the New Zealand Government for the support…
The Pacific ICT Dialogue held at the Gazelle International Hotel in Kokopo, Papua New Guinea was officially concluded on Monday (13/02/23) by Prime Minister James Marape. The Prime Minister was accompanied by a delegation of high-level Government officials, including the Minister for Treasury Ian Ling-Stuckey, Vice Minister for State Enterprise Raphael Tonpi, Governor for ENB Michael Marum, Member for Kokopo Hon. Ereman Tobaining Jr and Member for Rabaul Graham Piniau. The Pacific ICT Dialogue was a gathering of Pacific leaders and experts in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), aimed at discussing the common challenges and opportunities facing…
Minister for Foreign Affairs Justin Tkatchenko MP says the Government of Papua New Guinea will support The World Indigenous Business Forum to be held in Papua New Guinea in October this year. Office of The Minister for Foreign Affairs & National Events Hon. Justin W. Tkatchenko CBE BEM OL, MP Minister Tkatchenko, speaking from Auckland today where he is currently on a four-day visit said, Papua New Guinea has plenty to learn from New Zealand as the country hosted the Forum in 2018. In a meeting with the Co-Chair for Te Ohu Wai Ao Trust (a traditional Maori indigenous association)…
The Rescue Fire Fighting (RFF) Team at Nadzab Airport in Lae Morobe Province is now operating out of the newly built Fire Station. The RFF Team started using the new Fire Station after it was recently commissioned by NAC Acting Managing Director Joseph Tupiri and the NAC Senior Management Team. This newly constructed fire station was built as part of the Nadzab Airport Redevelopment Project (NARP) which is jointly funded by the Government of Papua New Guinea and Japanese International Cooperation Agency-ODA Loan. Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting is an invaluable service in PNG’s aviation industry provided by the…
Craig Fitzgibbon, who coached the Cronulla side to second position on the NRL ladder in 2022 in his first year as head coach, has signed a new long-term contract to remain at the Sharks until at least the end of the 2027 season. Already contracted for the 2023 and 2024 seasons, the new deal will now see Fitzgibbon remain at the Sharks for a further three years. While focused on the upcoming NRL season, Fitzgibbon was excited about the opportunity presented and to what the future might hold. “This is a tremendous opportunity for us to build on what we…
Papua New Guinea Women’s National Team coach Spencer Prior has named star midfielder Rayleen Bauelua as captain to lead the team against Panama on Sunday. The match to be played at North Shore Harbor Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand, is the opening match for the FIFA Intercontinental Play-off. Prior said, the 28-year-old Loaua villager from Murat Local Level Government in New Ireland province is a hard worker both on and off the field. “Rayleen is going to captain the team given her output, work rate, and leadership qualities she has displayed in the team during camps in Australia and New Zealand,”…
Twenty thousand kina has already been raised by an ‘English Channel Swim’ fundraising event for Cheshire Disability Services. The K20,000 represents 20 percent of an overall K100,000 fundraising goal. The swim is being supported by the Steamships Group, with 100 percent of all sponsorship money going towards initiatives that will directly benefit people with disabilities and the families who support them. Swimmer Neil Papenfus, a General Manager in Steamships’ Logistics Division, is registered to swim the English Channel in October. “I love swimming, I love challenging myself physically, and I love the work that the team at Cheshire Disability Services…