In the spirit of celebrating PNG’s 46th Independence, FairPrice has given away two return tickets to any destination within PNG. A celebration in PNG means coming together to bond, share food, company and culture. It is important that families get a chance to spend time together, especially in these challenging times. “We are a PNG Family Business, owned and run by Papua New Guineans. Independence Day celebrations are important to us” says FairPrice Director, Christopher Elphick. So in partnership with PNG Air, FairPrice launched a social media photo competition for a chance to win two return tickets to any destination…
Author: PNG Haus Bung
Trukai Industries Limited has come on board to show their support to the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football Federation. The company officially has signed on a K60,000 sponsorship supporting three tournaments that are set to run over the next two months. The sponsorship will cover the Pacific Australia Sports National Women’s Championship, the National Affiliate Leagues Championships and the KPHL National Schools Rugby League Championships. The KPHL National Schools Rugby League Championships starts today, Wednesday 22nd September and ends on Saturday 26th September. Games will be telecasted LIVE on EMTV with a delayed broadcast on Sunday. Both the Pacific Australia…
47 aid posts across Oro Province will receive solar fridges for vaccine storage which will boost their readiness to deliver COVID-19 vaccinations. With funding from the PNG-Australia Partnership, Australian NGO KTF (Kokoda Track Foundation) is working alongside the Northern Provincial Health Authority to supply and install the solar fridges to every operating aid post in the province, regardless of how remote their location. Solar fridges are an essential element of the province’s vaccination plan, enabling remote aid posts without access to electricity to store vaccines when they become available, as KTF CEO, Dr Genevieve Nelson explains. “Vaccination is critical to…
NEW YORK: Prime Minister James Marape, MP arrived in New York on Tuesday (21/09/21) to attend in person the 76th United Nations General Assembly. The Prime Minister will be delivering Papua New Guinea’s country statement on Friday, 24th September 2021 at 3:30pm and can be viewed virtually on the UN Web TV, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Besides the main dialogue and debate, Prime Minister Marape has also been invited to attend, virtually, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) Moment 2021. This is a high-level meeting at head-of-state and head-of-government level. He will then attend the bilateral meeting between himself and the…
Prime Minister James Marape, said Papua New Guinea has experienced the impacts of climate change, therefore, he as the leader is qualified to talk about climate change and to call on industrialized nations to contribute more towards reduction of carbon emissions and the conservation of existing rainforest, including the rainforest in Papua New Guinea. The Prime Minister made this comment when meeting with the Hon. Alok Sharma, the United Kingdom’s UNFCCC COP 26 President Designate, to discuss the COP26 Climate Change Agenda. Prime Minister Marape said although Papua New Guinea has a large land mass, we also have close to…
‘Strength and conditioning within PNG itself is a very new concept. For the [cricket] players, it’s definitely brought up their standard and it has no doubt changed the game.’ Meet the Head of Strength & Conditioning (S&C) for Cricket PNG, Meiling Choong. Making history as the first woman appointed to coach an international men’s cricket team (in the S&C department), Meiling has certainly developed her love for this sport science. Initially coaching the Lewas she’s now been in the role for three years and is part of the support team for the PNG Barramundis. ‘The best part about my job…
The Coalition of Parliamentarians to end Gender Based Violence and the Special Parliamentary Committee on GBV offered its congratulations to the Minister for Community Development Wake Goi and Minister for Inter Government Affairs Pila Niningi for the opening of the District Community Development Centre at Walume, Immbongu District of Southern Highlands Province last Friday 17th September, 2021. The opening was attended by Coalition members, Hon. Jelta Wong, Minister for Health and Hon. Powes Parkop, Governor for NCD. The new Centre is a significant step in rolling out the national strategy to end GBV. It is the first time in the country…
19-year-old PNG Muay Thai fighter Joshua Lester is set to fight for the Destiny Muay Thai Super Featherweight Belt on the 30th October 2021 at the Mansfield Tavern in Brisbane, Australia. Lester will be fighting against Michael Lamrock from the Fight Firm Thai Boxing Club and this will be his eighth fight so far since joining Muay Thai Boxing in 2019 winning six of his fights and only losing one. “If I win this fight, I will become the Destiny Super Featherweight Champion,” Joshua said. Joshua has got back into training slowly as he is still recovering from his last…
The shortages of houses in towns and cities of Papua New Guinea (PNG) has reached a critical level that requires urgent attention, a Senior Research Fellow of PNG National Research Institute has warned. In recent years, government departments and statutory organisations have rolled out numerous residential projects to alleviate their employees suffering from this housing debacle. Furthermore, the private sector, through the superannuation industry, had initiated large private sector housing projects. However, the number of houses constructed, whether by public or private sector, in an uncoordinated fashion is unlikely to have an impact on the total housing demand in the…
The inaugural Douglas Guise Tribute 7s in New Ireland province has been hailed a success with the display of talents over the three days tournament outside Kavieng town. President of New Ireland Rugby Union Charlie Melachon thanking the participation of Port Moresby based Brothers club as well Harlequins and Nova Rugby Union clubs said it was indeed motivational. Melachon said the three POM based clubs associated with the late Douglas Guise and being the only out of province clubs participating as exhibition play offs showcased an improved level of rugby in Papua New Guinea boosting an elevated platform for the…