On Anzac Day Australia will reflect on the legacy of World War II, and recall the shared history and celebrate the special bonds created between Papua New Guineans and Australians during the conflict. These bonds are embodied in the iconic Kokoda Track, a monument to the friendship, courage, endurance and sacrifice that both countries demonstrated during World War II in defence of our shared values. While Covid-19 has interrupted the thousands of trekkers who would usually walk the Track, the PNG National Museum and Art Gallery (NMAG) continues to preserve, protect and promote the military and cultural heritage of the…
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Papua New Guinea’s COVID-19 cases has now surpassed 10,000 prompting calls from the Controller of the National Pandemic Response, Police Commissioner David Manning for citizens to strictly adhere to measures in the New Normal or “Niupela Pasin”. “Our battle with the surging COVID-19 outbreak is at a critical stage and I urge every citizen to strictly comply with measures in the New Normal,” said Mr Manning. The measures in the new normal which Mr Manning made reference to are as follows: 1. Clean hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based sanitizer; 2. Keep a physical distance of…
This just in, 245 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in the Last 24hrs increasing the total number of COVID-19 cases in PNG to 10, 197. Death toll remains at 91. The new cases reported are from 30 districts in the 22 provinces with ages ranging from 8-80yrs old. Continue to practice COVID-19 safety protocols and keep listening to the news on this station follow our news website: pnghausbung.com
The annual National Souths Basketball League Tournament has been tentatively booked and is set to take place from the 1st – 4th July 2021 in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province. This is a competition that has been running for over 13 years. The basketball competition is one of a few grassroots tournaments that engages majority of youths from all walks of life from rural communities in the Southern Highlands and Hela Province. “It has a very rich history in being the platform where many young talents have emerged, not only in basketball but other sports such as rugby league and soccer.”…
Upcoming PNG male artist into the local Music Industry, Daniel Tuhiana, better known as ‘Tuhiana’ currently on the airwaves said that he has big plans on a new EP album and singles that he is hoping to release soon. Tuhiana, whose hit single ‘Tingim Yu’ which featured Tarvin Toune and has been one of the most voted and requested songs since February and to current is still in the Top 4, Top 8 and the Top 20 countdowns respectively on the YumiFM Radio Station. Turning 24 this year in June, Daniel who comes from a mix parentage of the Autonomous…
Newcrest Mining Lihir has sponsored five Lihirian students this year for high school studies at the Lihir International School (LIS) as part of its continued investment in Lihir, Namatanai district, New Ireland province. These students are in the second batch of sponsored Lihirian students attending LIS under Newcrest Lihir’s School to Mine High School Scholarship program. The sponsorship now brings the number of sponsored Lihirian students at LIS to 10, with mostly girls. Hellen Kiapron, Madlyne Ratoh, Evelyn Lamam, Mary Arau and Jonathan Kambek are proud recipients of the scholarship. They are former grade eight students of Samo, Urban, Palie,…
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says Papua New Guinea continues to benefit from the reforms set in place by former Prime Minister, the late Sir Mekere Morauta. He said this in Parliament on Tuesday (April 20th 2021) when paying his respects to Sir Mekere, who passed away last December, and was buried at Independence Hill in January. PM Marape said monumental among Sir Mekere’s achievements were reforms in the country’s financial institutions and State-owned enterprises. “Sir Mekere served as our country’s sixth Prime Minister,” PM Marape said. “He was, before politics, a very-distinguished public servant. “He stands among giants of…
A new partnership between The University of the South Pacific (USP) and the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) will enable the two institutions to work collaboratively for quality Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) delivery and better employment outcomes for Pacific people. Australia supports the work of USP as a key regional training centre for skills in the Pacific and the virtual signing yesterday reaffirms the longstanding partnership between USP and APTC, building on previous agreements signed in 2014 and 2018 respectively. Over the years, the USP-APTC partnership has resulted in several key outcomes, including the establishment of a…
The PNG LNG Project, operated by ExxonMobil PNG, announced the renewal of its sponsorship of the PNG Kumuls Rugby League team and its domestic programs through a virtual signing ceremony in Port Moresby today. EMPNG’s sponsorship is a three year initiative that enables the PNG LNG Project to retain the Naming Rights of our national team, the PNG LNG Kumuls. The PNG LNG Project and ExxonMobil PNG started sponsoring the Kumuls team in 201 3 to aid the development of rugby league in the country. The company is proud to see the team succeed in its various international competitions over…
SP PNG Hunters hooker Wartovo Puara Jnr will work as hard as he can to overcome an ankle injury and claim Hunters’ history in the Intrust Super Cup Anzac Day showdown with Burleigh Bears at Pizzey Park on Sunday. Puara has been named in the Hunters’ team to play for the Kokoda Cup – which is up for grabs each year when PNG and the Bears meet in late April. This match falls on Anzac Day and the Hunters hope that is enough time for Puara to recover from an ankle injury suffered in last Saturday’s impressive 32-12 win over…