In a new city and at a new club, Jake Turpin is ready to reinvent himself in the Red, White and Blue of the Sydney Roosters. The 26-year-old has racked up 60 NRL matches since debuting in his hometown of Brisbane in 2018, with the nuggety hooker a mainstay for the Broncos throughout. Now looking to expand his horizons and propel his career to a new level, Turpin has headed to Sydney’s east and has embraced the move since arriving for pre-season. “I’m loving being here at the Roosters,” Turpin said. “The boys have welcomed me with open arms and…
Author: PNG Haus Bung
The National Court has ordered the return of K1.365 million to Ipwenz Construction Limited (Company) seized by members of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (Police) in Komo in the Hela Province in July 2022. The Company took out Court Proceedings at the National Court (OS No. 180 of 2022) for the release of items and cash confiscated on 2 July 2022 in Komo, Hela Province. The company argued that the funds were part and parcel of a larger amount of over K244 million contract it had secured from the National Government for the upgrade of roads in the Hela…
The Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) received an award from the Papua New Guinea Human Resource Institute (PNGHRI) as one of the Best Performing Public Sector Organizations for 2022. The Governor-General, His Excellency Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae, presented the Award at the Crown Hotel, Port Moresby, today. In accepting the Award, Commissioner General Sam Koim thanked the Chairman and Council of PNGHRI for recognizing the progress made by IRC so far. He said, “I dedicate this Award to all the hardworking staff and management of the IRC who know more about tax than I do. I am just a figurehead…
Prominent Fijian lawyer and political party member Richard Naidu has been found guilty of contempt and scandalising the court. Earlier this year in February Mr Naidu posted on Facebook pointing out a spelling error in a judgement of the Fiji High Court. A few months later Fiji’s Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed Khayum initiated Contempt of Court charges claiming the post was malicious and invited others to mock the judiciary. Richard Naidu’s supporters and human rights organisations say his prosecution is a violation of the right to freedom of expression. Kate Schuetze, Amnesty International Pacific Researcher, called on Mr Khayum to withdraw…
Portugal coach Fernando Santos and playmaker Bruno Fernandes stressed that the news of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United exit has done nothing to distract the squad from their World Cup goals. “Our focus is 100 per cent on national team,” says Bruno Fernandes Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United exit was confirmed late last night Portugal open their Qatar 2022 campaign against Ghana on Thursday Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal team-mates will not be distracted from their FIFA World Cup™ mission by the storm of events surrounding the player’s future. This was the robust message from Portugal coach Fernando Santos and midfielder Bruno…
Air Niugini and BSP Financial Group (BSP) customers can now book and pay for airline tickets instantly and securely online without using their BSP Cards via BSP Pay online payment option. BSP Pay payment solution allows BSP account holders to carry out online payments on registered merchants without using their BSP cards. The only information required is their CIF (BSP ID) and registered mobile number to receive security codes. The partnership has taken an exciting step in diversifying Air Niugini airline ticket payments by accepting BSP Pay as an alternate online payment option. BSP General Manager Digital, Nuni Kulu said…
Nineteen employees of the National Airports Corporation (NAC) have successfully completed a specialised Training Course in Airport Master Planning. This specialised training is provided by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and is designed for aviation management professionals and infrastructure developers. With this specialised training, these officers now have the essential knowledge and skills to effectively contribute to the organisation in the following areas; • Develop an Airport Master Plan that integrates the strategic objectives of the business. • Identify Traffic Forecasting Methodologies used in master planning • Develop and evaluate strategic options and • Design a robust development plan…
Spencer Prior, a former professional football player for Manchester United player in the English Premier League is now the appointed head coach for the PNG National Women’s team PNG Football Association in close consultation with the Oceania Football Confederation are pleased to confirm the official appointment of Spencer Prior as the new PNG Women’s National Football Team head coach. Spencer was preferred ahead of another 2 other shortlisted applicants out of a general field of 15 applications for the PNG Women’s National team head coach position. Spencer holds a AFF/AFC Pro coaching diploma, UEFA B coaching license and other football…
Kairuku Hiri Netball Association (KHNA), an affiliate of Netball PNG officially kicked Start its 15th Tournament at the Rita Flynn Netball Courts, yesterday. This Association was established by Mrs Loi Vele in 2007. Mrs Vele is also the patron of this Association. Acting President Hoi Isaiah in her opening remarks acknowledged the Major Sponsor Hon. Keith Iduhu, Member for Hiri Koiari and support sponsors Niu Power and Exxon Mobil. President Hoi emphasised unity and true sportsmanship throughout the Tournament. Out of the 17 Associations, 9 Associations attended. MC Garry Tauna introduced the 9 Associations in attendance; Hisiu, Kido, Lealea, Papa,…
The National Department of Health with technical support of WHO Papua New Guinea is currently conducting consultation of its draft strategy and guidelines on addressing health impacts of climate change in Papua New Guinea. The workshop has brought Environmental Health Officers from the MOMASE Region to Madang this week, to discuss two important documents for the country: 1. The Draft National Climate Change and Health Strategy and Action Plan (SAP) and 2. Draft Climate Resilient and Environmentally Sustainable Health Care Facility (CRESHCF) Guidelines. This is the third consultation on SAP and second consultation on CRESHCF following provincial consultation in East…