Prime Minister James Marape announced yesterday(Wednesday, January 25, 2023) that Papua New Guinea will host the World Indigenous Business Forum (WIBF) in October this year, 2023. The WIBF is a forum where indigenous people from all over the world like the New Zealand Maoris, American Indians and Australian Aborigines converge for face-to-face conversations, envisioning, shared learning, mutual opportunity, investment possibilities and a social and economic purpose. I t is a forum that specifically promotes indigenous businesses from all around the world. WIBF provides a platform for exchange of ideas, creation of partnerships and bringing investment to communities, entrepreneurs, and organisations.…
Author: PNG Haus Bung
Nine members of the PNG Athletics distance squad have been on the Gold Coast since mid December preparing for the World Cross Country Championships which will be held in Bathurst NSW on February 18. Finding affordable accommodation during the Christmas holiday period was a challenge and Athletics PNG is grateful for the support of Oceania Athletic Association and the City of Gold Coast through its Gold Coast Attract Programme, without which this extended period of final preparations would not have been possible. The six male athletes (Siune Kagl , Israel Takap , Aquila Turalom , Abel Siune , Dilu Goiye…
At least 124 people died in freezing temperatures in Afghanistan in the past fortnight, Taliban officials say. About 70,000 livestock had also perished in what is the coldest winter in a decade, a State Ministry for Disaster Management spokesman said. Many aid agencies suspended operations in recent weeks after the Taliban banned Afghan women from working for non-governmental organizations. A Taliban minister said despite the deaths, the edict would not be changed. Acting Minister of Disaster Management Mullah Mohammad Abbas Akhund told the BBC that many areas of Afghanistan were now completely cut off by snow; military helicopters had been…
An outback Australian town has re-imposed a controversial policy directed at Aboriginal communities that restricts the sale of alcohol. Under the new restrictions, no takeaway alcohol will be sold in Alice Springs – about 450km northeast of Uluru – on Mondays or Tuesdays. Alcohol can also only be sold between 15:00 and 19:00 on all days except Saturdays. A previous ban ended in mid-2022 after it was deemed as racial discrimination. The leader of the Northern Territory, Natasha Fyles, said the measures were imposed to protect families and children across the town as the town experiences a significant increase in…
On 26 January 2023, two Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornets will take part in a flyover of Murray Barracks, Port Moresby, to mark 50 years since the establishment of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) Headquarters. In the months following the establishment of the Headquarters, PNG defence powers were passed from Canberra to Port Moresby. This anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate the evolution of the PNGDF into the independent defence force it is today. Members of the Australian Defence Organisation posted to PNG will join the PNGDF for the 50th Anniversary parade. The Australian Defence Force’s…
An exciting era is dawning on the Gold Coast and coach Justin Holbrook has revealed he’s ready to put the next generation of Titans stars to the test. However, with depth comes decisions, and Holbrook said the upcoming NRL Pre-Season Challenge matches against their Queensland rivals in the Broncos and Dolphins could ignite several positional shootouts, including the coveted No. 7 jersey. With AJ Brimson likely to start at fullback in Round 1, Holbrook must decide who will play alongside star recruit Kieran Foran, with emerging playmakers Tanah Boyd and Toby Sexton set to be tested. “We haven’t decided on it yet…
Increasing unemployed youth population in Papua New Guinea sparks social disorders of unaccepted behaviors and cannot be remedy overnight. The New Ireland Rugby Union (NIRU) strongly condemns the self-perceived acts of a minority group unlawfully violating an Australian female tourist in the province last week. President of NIRU Charlie Melachon says the challenges faced by youths in New Ireland is growing and the sports government alone cannot solve these problems. Melachon said sports and in his case under the NIRU, he continuously emphasizes the importance of participation and holding together this volatile group of young man through sports. Reiterating the…
Papua New Guinea is set to open four new foreign missions over the next three years. Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko said the four new missions to be set up are in Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand and Switzerland. “The new embassies will be set up to enhance economic trade and agriculture, health and education, starting this year,” he said. “We want to work with Israel closely, through the word of God and also through the aspects of economic empowerment, agriculture, industry, commerce and so on.” Tkatchenko referred to UAE as the new frontier, a centre point for connecting…
Aspiring entrepreneur, James Mamak, believes teaching children and youth in matters of financial literacy and entrepreneurship will break the spell of escalating unemployment. James, a participant in the recent UNDP supported Entrepreneurship and Innovation Course described it, “as a solution to a rising numbers of unemployed youth and social problems on Bougainville and Papua New Guinea.” The training is aimed at fostering employment and entrepreneurial skills, as well as having access to business development and services from the ‘Bougainville Innovation Hubs.’ The Bougainville Innovation Hubs aim is to develop and sustain viable micro, small and medium enterprises across Bougainville and…
The Papua New Guinea parliament’s decision to give Sir Bob Dadae a second term as Governor General has been criticised by many. There had been hopes among some that prominent woman candidate Winnie Kiap might have been chosen. Kiap has had a long and distinguished career as a diplomat. Typically in PNG governors-general have a second term. But RNZ Pacific correspondent Scott Waide said the lack of female representation in leadership positions throughout the country sparked hopes of a woman being appointed to the role for the first time. He said there’s been a lot of criticism online of the…