Despite criticism from the public about associations hosting fundraising nights to raise funds for their own benefits, the student associations in the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) are committed to their end of year projects and are keen on giving a helping hand in their respective provinces. The UPNG Manus Students Association’s Vice President Isaiah Ioate stated in an interview with PNG HAUSBUNG that project ‘Karai Blo Chauka’ was part of an initiative to fundraise and purchase medical supplies and mobility aids for the people in the Manus Hospital in the month of November. “Karai blo Chauka’ was an…
Author: Tennyalle TAGETE
The St. John National Council Chairlady, Dame Jean Kekedo has stated that tougher laws need to be put in place to protect ambulance first responders so they can go about doing their job in saving lives. “That is why I, and many others, are asking parliament to please support the St John Ambulance (SJA) Bill going to parliament this week.” Dame Jean and the St. John Community are thankful to the Prime Minister, the Opposition for pledging their support for the bill and also thanked Sir Dr. Puka Temu for bringing the Bill to Parliament. This is following the unacceptable…
The Revenue Protection Project (RPP) Team at PNG Power Limited (PPL) in its efforts to generate more revenue for the company, has come up with strategical concepts that will see a crackdown on illegal electricity users, starting in Port Moresby city. According to PPL Management, there are now additional manpower to the existing six teams, meaning that more visits by PPL to clients at any time are expected. The team hopes to identify 1, 000 electricity users before the end of December. PNG Power in a recent statement said that thirty-six electrical-linesmen have undergone an intensive three-day training on professional…
Corporate houses and affiliates of Bel Isi PNG, joined in to support the Walk to Eliminate Violence Against Woman, Gender-Based Violence and Abuse on Woman and Children, which was held this morning at the Konedobu Oval in Port Moresby. Among the distinguished guest panel was Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Santos Foundation, Jodie Hatherly, Managing Director of Steamships, Rupert Bray, and Country Chair for Santos PNG, Leon Buskens and the National Capital District (NCD) Governor and Chairman of the Permanent Parliamentary Committee, Powes Parkop, who were there to witness and led the walk. “This morning I just want to…
A couple will be celebrating their son’s birthday by feeding the homeless to kick off the month of December and Christmas, the season of giving. Glenda Sevua and her Husband Paul Babau will be celebrating son, Jamie’s 2nd birthday on Sunday, 3rd of December, giving out hot meals to the homeless people along the streets of 4mile, Boroko in Port Moresby. “We see a lot of people during our walks and sometimes we give them food,” she said. “We want to feed at least 50 to 100 people with the meal we will be cooking on Jeremy’s birthday.” Glenda and…
Amako Art Gallery’s (AAG) founder, Mr. Warren Veyane, is a persevering Artist who throughout his career fought for the implementation of a Policy for the rights to Art to be recognized nationally and internationally for Papua New Guinea (PNG) Artists. Veyane is 33 years of age and comes from a mixed parentage of Eastern Highlands (EHP) and Milne Bay Provinces and was an Art student for three years at the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) School of Arts in 2010 before leaving school to take care of his siblings. “Due to the passing of both my parents, I was…
Samoa was the biggest mover on the 2023 Pacific Games Medal tally after end of competition on Tuesday in Honiara, but New Caledonia remains in control at first place. More medals will be decided on Wednesday as the different competitions continues, including archery, basketball, golf, rugby league 9s, sailing, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball and weightlifting all continue their competitions. Team Samoa jumped from ninth position on the tally after Monday’s rounds of different matches to third into the second day of medals challenges. They now sit with eight gold medals, one silver and one bronze for a total of…
In its mission to grow the rugby union code in the city, the NCDRU Community continues to push the boundaries in policy and governance, to make the game more accessible for all the city’s constituents. The NCDRU in a statement said that keeping rugby in the exclusive box has been the status quo for decades now and is unsustainable. As such, NCDRU has been at the forefront of advocating mass participation through its programs. The City 7s (the NCDRU’s official sevens season) is one such strategy designed to promote inclusion. NCDRU had initially launched the first City 7s in 2017…
Minister for International Trade and Investment & Yangoru-Saussia MP, has urged the Catholic Church and all stakeholders of St. Michael’s Warabung Primary School in the Yangoru-Saussia District of East Sepik Province to redefine the future of the school in his keynote address at the 70th anniversary celebration of the school on the 17th of November, 2023. “I want to congratulate and thank St. Michael’s Warabung Primary School for its enormous contribution to the district and the country in the last 70 years.” “You have a very proud history and a legacy worth celebrating.” “Importantly, we need to thank God for…
Local singer and songwriter, Sailas Kania Junior well-known by the nation as Saii Kay has revealed that he will be releasing his third solo Album titled ‘Unlove’ today on all streaming platforms including Spotify. The singer told PNG HAUSBUNG that he had been in the music for over 12 years following his exposure to the industry in 2010 after which he sang on his father, Leonard Kania album. Earlier this year, Sai had formed and launched the Minigulai band and that had not enabled him the time to work on his own solo album but he has found the time…