SP PNG Hunters suffered the most heart-breaking loss of their Intrust Super Cup season as Souths Logan Magpies scored in the final 90 seconds to claim a thrilling clash at Bycroft Oval today. The scores were tied at 26-all when the Magpies rolled the dice, chipping ahead and regathering before a switch to the left corner found a gap in the Hunters’ defence. Isaiah Tass kept a perfect record with the boot, converting from the corner for a 32-26 Magpies win. Four minutes earlier, Tass had kicked a penalty goal to take away the Hunters’ 26-24 lead against a finals-bound…
Author: PNG Haus Bung
Dr Yalinu Poya who has just recently graduated from the University of Glasgow in Scotland says that the journey is not quite over yet for her. This incredible young woman who has over the years stamped her name as a renowned Chemist on the world stage with her very high achievements in the field of Chemistry, says there is no time to retreat or to be complacent now. What started off as a dream at 12 years of age back in her hometown in Lae, Morobe Province has now brought her across the world, pursuing studies in the subject she…
Namatanai MP and Forests Minister Walter D Schnaubelt has made an offer for reconciliation with New Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan. Mr Schnaubelt who is also Forests Minister made the offer at the Kavieng Airport on Friday in response to the women in Kavieng District who protested on his arrival demanding that the three MPs including Treasurer and Kavieng MP Ian Ling-Stuckey reconcile and work together for the good of the province. Minister Schbaubelt said he had no problem with the reconciliation. “I’m happy to sit with Minister Ling-Stuckey and Governor Sir Julius for a reconciliation ceremony.” “Let me place…
Minister for Education Mr Jimmy Uguro has advised on Friday that the GTFS funds have been remitted to schools. I am pleased to announce that a total of K25.9 million has been remitted to bank accounts for Elementary and Primary schools as well as Inclusive Education Resource Centres on Wednesday, 25th August, 2021. Out of the K486.3 million allocated for this year, a total of K 268.5 million has been released so far. From that allocation, a total of K 248.4 million has been paid to schools while K217.7 million is still outstanding for Terms 3 & 4. A total…
The sight of Fresh bundles of fish is familiar for many who travel the Magi Highway, in particular Gaire which has become a mini economic hub for commuters along this highway. BSP Financial Group through its Community Project initiative has come to the assistance of the Gaire Community, building its Fish Market and installing a 2000L water tank & pump, a hand wash basin and instalment of a solar kit for the market including a solar LED streetlight for the community in the hope to empower and also boost the local economy. The Retail team from the Waigani Head Office…
Solomon Islands hit band Dezine, a band made up of brothers and close friends who rose to fame in 2009 are currently working on two new tracks; Magic and Lesu Maim which will be released for their fans very soon. The Dezine band is well known across the Pacific and have toured Papua New Guinea, Australia, Marshall Islands, Guam, Indonesia and Vanuatu to host concerts. The band was started by a group of kids namely Urban Rhyme, Ezikeel, JahBoy, Jaro Local, Mi Santana and Sean Rii. “When we were little, our uncle Jacko used to force us to sing and…
18 health volunteers, teachers and community leaders from Buna and Kou Kou gathered in Kokoda this week to train as coaches for an exciting new sports development program tailored for the region’s youth. Kicks 4 Kokoda uses the power of soccer to connect young women and men with the mentors, information, and health services they need to grow, develop, and thrive. With long-established networks and extensive operations in the region, development organisation KTF (Kokoda Track Foundation) has partnered with the Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) and Grassroot Soccer to deliver an adolescent-focussed sports program that educates, inspires, and mobilises…
Well-known former radio and tourism personality Erigere Singin has made history by being elected as the first-ever woman National President of the ruling Pangu Pati at its 26th National Convention in Port Moresby yesterday. Prime Minister and Pangu leader, Hon. James Marape, announced the election of Singin and other party executives after the convention. PM Marape also announced the election of Louisah Hosea as Female Vice-President, Sama Auro as Male Vice-President, and Joe Tep as Church Representative. Singin, from Boana in Morobe, replaces Patrick Pundao. PM Marape thanked Pundao for his service to Pangu over the last seven years “One…
Medical Evacuations in the rural areas are part of a weekly task at Heli Solutions in Mount Hagen. Often times, the helicopter company, at no cost, uplifts many people in the remote areas to towns to access better healthcare. Especially the vulnerable; children, mother’s and the elderly people. The company has now gone a step further by preparing care bags during Medivacs for mother’s that lack basic necessities in the rural areas. The care bags contain basic hygiene products like soaps, baby bath kit, tissues, towels blankets, diapers and sanitary pads. Within the care bag contains Heli Solutions contact numbers…
An official Live Launching of ‘Africa Celebrates Phumi Maduna’ was officially launched over the weekend signifying a breakthrough on the all-male dominated genre of Reggae Music. The Live Launching brought together all women in the Reggae Music movement from the entire African continent and abroad including Papua New Giunea’s very own sensational music artist ‘Danielle’. Sister Phumi Maduna, who is the first African woman to venture into the genre of Reggae said the focus of the whole movement is to promote and empower women in Reggae. “I feel so great and I feel so proud for all the women in…