Three Rugby League Competition in Southern Highlands Province (SHP), Erave Rugby League Competition, Aiya Rugby League Competition and Kagua Rugby League Competition are now seeking financial assistance for these competitions. Founder of Erave Rugby League, Emmanuel Eralia expressed this concern on behalf of Kagua and Aiya Leagues as well. The call for support was made to the Kagua Erave District Development Authority (DDA), highlighting that these are competitions based within the district and need funding to further their competition. Eralia stated that the Leagues are all affiliated to Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) through strong dedication and support…
Author: Samuel RAITANO
Up to five PMV buses belonging to operators from Enga and Southern Highlands Provinces have been damaged as a roadblock is being staged along the highland’s highway at Keltiga, Western Highlands Province today. This is understood to be done by relatives of the victims of the recent road accident there, involving a Southern Highlands Provincial Education Division vehicle and a PMV bus from Togoba. Today, vehicles travelling to and from Southern Highlands Province were forced to turn back while some unfortunate drivers had their vehicles damaged and passengers traumatized. Western Highlands Provincial Police Commander John Sagom has been contacted of…
The recent signing of agreement between Southern Highlands Provincial Government and airline company Kobio Aviation Limited (KAL), to expand its operations into Mendi, will see additional air services provided in the province. Kobio Aviation Limited being quite new to alot of people in Southern Highlands Province has received criticisms and questions. PNG HAUSBUNG reached out to CEO of KAL, Kevin Hyllestad who gave a brief background of the company. Hyllestad said KAL currently operates two De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft, specializing in remote area logistics. “Our aircraft are uniquely suited for short, unpaved airstrips, making them ideal for serving…
A nasty vehicle accident happened yesterday morning at Keltiga, Western Highlands Province, resulting in the loss of lives and injuries. The incident saw a land cruiser belonging to Education Division in Southern Highlands Province bumping into a PMV bus from Togoba. The casualties were transported to Mt Hagen General Hospital. Following the nasty vehicle accident yesterday morning at Keltiga, Western Highlands Province, two people have been confirmed dead, and eleven others have been injured. According to Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority CEO Jane Holden, one young boy was pronounced dead on arrival and one female died at Mt Hagen General…
A man from Hela Province has been convicted by the District Court in Mt Hagen to serve 10 years in prison if he does not have K30, 000 to pay fines for smuggling marijuana via Kagamuga Airport. The defendant, Gini Pini from Tigibi, Hulia LLG in Hela Province was found guilty and convicted by Mt Hagen District Court Magistrate Kimberly Berem on Wednesday. The defendant had testified that he did bribe the security guards at Kagamuga Airport to move the drugs out to coastal provinces. Kagamuga Airport police did the arrest upon tip off by National Airport Corporation (NAC) Aviation…
With the current reports by local and overseas media regarding a tribal fight situation at Akom, Enga Province on Sunday, Enga Provincial Police Commander George Kakas has clarified that police reports had 26 bodies retrieved and not more than 50 as initially reported. This was after he first revealed earlier today that there were more than 50 bodies and later had the figure reconfirmed as lower. PPC Kakas says searches for more bodies was going on but 26 have been retrieved in partnership with PNGDF security personnel. Meanwhile, attempts are being made to obtain responses from the Enga Governor and…
53 Men have been confirmed to have been killed on Sunday morning in an ambush by enemy tribes in Wabag, Enga Province according to local Police. Enga Provincial Police Commander George Kakas, confirms that the 53 Men killed were from the Sikin/Kaekin tribes who had gone to stage an attack on the Ambulin/Itokon tribes but were taken off guard, ambushed and killed. This clarifies the recent photos going viral on social media showing dead bodies piled up on a Police truck. It is understood that more bodies are expected to be retrieved today by neighbouring tribes assisted by PNGDF counterparts.…
All shops in the heart of Mt Hagen City, Western Highlands Province, have closed doors today in fear of opportunists taking advantage of yesterday’s chaos in Port Moresby. PNG HAUSBUNG witnessed mobs moving around in groups this morning, keeping eyes out for opportunities to pounce at any shop that gets opened for business today. However, police have been seen patrolling the city streets to ward off any attacks and disturbances in town. Women, children and vulnerable members of the community are urged to stay at home. Meanwhile, calls have been made on the youths and opportunists that the buildings in…
Police in Mt Hagen, Western Highlands Province have prepared for Prime Minister (PM) James Marape’s visit today. Plans for the security arrangements were discussed with all divisional heads of the police force in Mt Hagen, following the end of the year parade at Kimninga Police Barracks yesterday. Provincial Police Commander (PPC) John Sagom who is back in the province after being in Solomon Islands for the last two months as commander of the PNG security contingent for the Pacific Games, said the appropriate security measures have been taken into consideration for the PM’s visit. It is understood that Prime Minister…
The tribal fighting in Wapenamanda, Enga Province which raged for almost two years, has gradually come to a halt, with the warring factions being served with preventative orders, which were accepted by the parties last week. Enga Provincial Police Commander George Kakas, Kandep MP and Minister for Higher Education Science and Technology Don Polye, as well as Enga Provincial Government through its Law-and-Order directorate witnessed the peace efforts. PPC Kakas said there were two different fights around the same time, which amalgamated into one bloody battle, which had seen killings going viral on social and local mainstream media as well…