Author: PNG Haus Bung

The 2022 Digicel Cup Season will finally kick off this weekend as 12 franchise clubs go into their final preparations to take the field come Sunday 24th of April 2022. For the first time in three years, there will be a full 17 round season for the Digicel Cup this year and the PNG NRL Competition (PNGNRLC) in partnership with PNG Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) and their sponsors Digicel PNG and SP Brewery are looking forward to delivering a much bigger and better Digicel Cup competition. PNGNRLC Manager Mr Ora Gairo said all franchise clubs have completed most of the…

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Vodafone PNG tonight officially launched its state-of-the-art network at a Corporate launch event held at APEC Haus, with retail outlets starting operations from tomorrow. Chief guest, Deputy Prime Minister Sam Basil who attended the launch on the Prime Ministers behalf said, “Recently much has been said about the lack of benefits cascading to end-users, especially with falling wholesale data prices and therefore, Vodafone PNG’s entry into the market has been eagerly awaited and couldn’t have come at a better time. “The launch marks a significant milestone in what is expected to be the stimulus needed to spur increased competition, resulting…

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The Allied Tradesmen, Construction and Mining Workers Union of PNG will be officially launching its’ establishment tomorrow at the Sir John Guise Indoor Stadium in Port Moresby. National General Secretary Mr Benjamin Trinity Yalo said the Union which was officially registered by the Office of the National Registrar on February 23 this year is mainly focused on serving and attending to the needs of the blue-collar workforce in the country which includes workers from the oil and gas and petroleum sectors. “The union was established recently under the industrial relations act of Papua New Guinea for workers in the mining…

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Former Attorney General and Esa’ala MP Davis Steven has called on the Attorney General and relevant authorities to file a Supreme Court reference to determine whether the UBS Loan was lawful or unlawful. Mr Steven made the call today in Parliament following the tabling of the UBS report after the completion of the Commission of Inquiry into the UBS Loan saga. He said instead of playing the blame game on the players in this transaction, he pointed out a recommendation made by the commission in the report on page 29. “The commission recommended the following questions be referred to the…

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PNG Power would like to update all our valued clients and customers that the total system power outage was caused by a conductor, snapping off on Transmission Line L401 between Rouna 1 and Rouna 2. Our technical teams are already on site to rectify this problem and have power supply restored. We are in the process to restore power supply and will keep you informed on the work progress. Please call 116 or email callcenter@pngpower.com.pg for more information. PNG Power again sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience caused.

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The Newcastle Knights have announced the re-signing of superstar fullback Kalyn Ponga on a five-year deal worth north of $5 million ending the Dolphins’ pursuit of their marquee man. “Newcastle Knights Captain Kalyn Ponga has signed a new five-year contract, securing his future with the Club until at least the end of 2027,” the Knights confirmed in a statement. “This new deal will commence for the 2023 season, replacing all existing options and clauses from the current contract.” “After 76 Knights NRL games, 35 tries and countless magic moments, Ponga has quickly established himself as a marquee player and genuine…

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Patients are still encouraged to wear masks but new guidance issued by NHS England states the service needs to “adapt” to operating with coronavirus. Social distancing rules in the NHS have been scrapped, according to new guidance issued by the health service. Patients in England will no longer need to be distanced from one another in GP and hospital waiting rooms. NHS organisations have been told to return to “pre-pandemic physical distancing in all areas”, but people will still be encouraged to wear face coverings. The new guidance covers “all areas” including emergency departments and other hospital settings, ambulances, patient…

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Elon Musk defended his offer to purchase Twitter on Thursday, saying during an on-stage interview at the TED conference that he sees the acquisition as nothing less than a turning point for civilization. Musk said the proposed deal is not about the economics of Twitter’s (TWTR) business, but about ensuring Twitter remains a trusted platform for democracy — describing his vision in characteristically sweeping terms. “This is not a way to make money,” Musk told TED chief Chris Anderson. “My strong intuitive sense is that having a public platform that is maximally trusted and broadly inclusive is extremely important to the future of civilization.” The Tesla…

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PNG Air wishes to advise passengers and the travelling public that flights into Tari, Hela Province have now resumed. This follows a suspension that was placed on 1st April due to safety concerns over recent civil unrests in the provincial capital. Passengers can now book tickets to travel online at www.pngair.com.pg, or at your nearest PNG Air, Post PNG Sales Office and Travel Agent. We thank you for your continued understanding and look forward to welcoming you onboard soon. For more information, contact our Call Centre on 16111 (Digicel toll free) or 7411 2644.

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Team PNG has received a cheque totaling K150,000 from SP Brewery Limited (SPB), a timely presentation as the PNG Olympic Committee is preparing to send two (2) Team PNG contingents to attend two (2) major international multi-sport events this year. The K150,000 is an annual commitment by SPB, as part of the brewery’s three-year sponsorship to the PNG Olympic Committee (PNGOC). SPB Managing Director, Ed Weggemans said: “Even though we are dealing with trade restrictions and loss of business, SPB is proud to continue our support to Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee for another year.” SPB has a strong and…

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