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SAUSAGE SIZZLER FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT TEAM PNG

A sausage sizzle fundraiser was held recently within the vicinity of the Pacific Palms Property at Ahuia Street Gordon’s and will continue to be held every Friday. This is to help support the Athletes of Team PNG for the Tokyo Olympic games in Japan this year. Secretary General of the PNG Olympic Committee, Auvita Rapilla said that they are grateful for this initiative from Media Partners Ltd with the sausage sizzle. Mrs Rapilla further said that Team PNG is our team, they represent the country and are our flag carriers in the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and Pacific Games and they are our national pride so we do our bit to support our Athletes where we can assist in any way to help them achieve this goal and represent our country. The game this year is the Tokyo Olympics and there is a targeted squad that is preparing and a few more Athletes also need to try their best to qualify for the games. After being postponed last year due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Tokyo Olympics have been rescheduled to begin on July the 23rd and run will run through to the August the 8th 2021. “I know it has been difficult with the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges that come with it but the Athletes are doing the best as they can under the circumstances to prepare for these games so we are doing everything we can with the support of our sponsors and partners to raise the funds to send off Team PNG." The sausage sizzle fundraising will take place every Friday and the hot dogs are going for K5. With just K15, you can get a Hot Dog, a can of soft drink and a Team PNG vehicle bumper sticker.

Published on April 27, 2021

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Published on April 27, 2021

CHRIS COBB RELEASES NEW SONG IN TIME FOR MOTHER’S DAY

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and with the event celebrated every second Sunday in May, many will be out next week looking for a special gift that special woman who plays that role in your family; be it your wife, girlfriend, mothers, sisters, aunties, and grandmothers. PNG chart topping artist Chris Cobb and Music Producer Emmanuel Muganaua aka DJ Toxic Mahn have released their latest single titled ‘Mama’ just in time for this important day that's celebrated worldwide. “Mama was created off the back of a conversation we were sharing about our mother’s and the memories that we treasured with them." “While we were telling stories about our mother’s and at the same time listening to some Jazz music, Toxic Mahn created a riff which I really liked so we decided to record something." Chris said he then started writing lyrics inspired by the conversation they had just had about their mothers but also reflecting on where they currently are with their careers and acknowledged the never-ending support that has helped them get to where they are now. “From the very simple words of our mother’s - If you believe in your heart, you can achieve anything." Cobb added that before the night ended, DJ Toxic Mahn produced the music and he started singing in their vocal booth to this brand-new song which he best describes is a song that is about appreciating all the women we have in our lives. “We have Mothers, but we also have partners, and we also have daughters who will one day be wives or partners and become Mothers, and the cycle of the importance of women around us will always continue." Cobb continues to showcase his diversity across musical genres with ‘Mama’ which has a southern American blues feel and is the first of his singles where the lyrics are all in English. This new release follows from his two chart topping singles, ‘Planti Tumoro’ and ‘Nobody Like You’. Mama has been released to streaming platforms such as Spotify, iTunes, Amazon and Apple Music and should be available to listeners by next week.

Published on April 27, 2021

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Published on April 27, 2021

ASPIRING YOUNG MUAY THAI FIGHTER AIMS FOR WORLD TITLE

Young and promising PNG Muay Thai fighter Joshua Lester has one goal set right now and has his sights on the Muay Thai World Title. The 19 year old is hoping to fight for a belt by the end of this year and hopes to continue fighting and training when he returns to PNG from his studies. Muay Thai, or sometimes referred to as ‘Thai boxing’, is a Martial Art and combat sport that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques known as the ‘art of eight limbs’ as it is characterized by the combined use of fists, elbows, knees and shins. Young Lester who comes from a mixed parentage of Milne Bay, Manus and Solomon Islands is the eldest sibling of two who attended the Mt Hagen International School and later graduated from the Port Moresby National High School in 2019. He is now currently studying Aircraft Engineering in Brisbane Australia. [caption id="attachment_7549" align="alignnone" width="444"] PNG's Joshua Lester in action during the Infliction fight series against Nicholas Talbot in Burleigh Heads, Gold coast, Australia. Picture Courtesy: Sharon Richardson Photography.[/caption] Under the coaching and guidance of Daniel Bell from the Ironfist Gym in Australia, Joshua joined the Muay Thai gym early last year but prior to that, he did a little bit of training at the Primal Fitness Gym located here in Port Moresby. “I had four fights so far since I joined Muay Thai and my recent fight was on the 10th of April, two fights last year and two fights this year." This aspiring PNG Muay Thai fighter so far has won three of his four matches. Joshua said that in the competition, there are two fighters, a referee, trainers, and most times you qualify when the coach deems you ready. Joshua is not the only Papua New Guinean taking part in Muay Thai, another aspiring fighter is Jonathan Tuhu who has fought all over the world and is one of Joshua’s greatest inspirations in this sport. Mr Lester has been training hard for his upcoming matches and his next fight is the ‘Allen Bell’ open match which is scheduled for the 8th of May this year. [caption id="attachment_7550" align="alignnone" width="483"] Joshua Lester defeats Maverick Day at the Mount Warren Indoor Sports Centre, Beenleigh, QLD, Australia. Picture courtesy: Adams A1 Photography[/caption]

Published on April 27, 2021

4 DEAD IN MADANG ROAD ACCIDENT

4 passengers have died while 12 others have been hospitalized at the Madang Provincial Hospital after sustaining injuries when the PMV truck they were on tipped over at the Murukanam Bridge in Madang Province over the weekend. “Around 4:20pm, there was a call from travelling passengers along Murukanam bridge stating that there was a PMV Dyna accident up there with a lot of casualties.” That is from the Madang Provincial Hospital Emergency Physician, Dr. Juith Gawi “We sent our team to go up and do the assessment there.” “All the patients were brought to Mugim and the main Hospital.” Dr Gawi said out of the people that received injuries, 2 received head injuries while the others received multiple body lacerations with soft tissue injury. He said all of which are manageable, and observations were done throughout the night. Dr Gawi said that ward round was done on Monday morning and those that are well enough will be discharged. (Audio of Madang Provincial Hospital Emergency Physician, Dr. Juith Gawi) [audio mp3="https://pnghausbung.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/MADANG-PMV-ACCIDENT_.mp3"][/audio]

Published on April 27, 2021

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Published on April 27, 2021

LA SALLIANS TO MARK DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBS

The La Sallian movement will celebrate its 75 years of existence in PNG this year. Preparations are already underway to meet the costs of hosting the event which will be celebrated in August at De La Salle secondary school, Port Moresby. A fundraising drive started yesterday at Saint John the Apostle Parish, Tokarara and will move to other parishes within NCD in the coming Sundays. The fundraisings will be parish based. National Coordinator Grace Wrakia said the first Australian brothers arrived in PNG in 1946 and this year will be their diamond jubilee. "The Lassalian movement comprises of teachers/educators at all levels of education who are partners of the De La Salle brothers. "We exist in 10 provinces in the country in all our regions. "As the partners in the schools they (De La Salle Brothers) teach in, the schools they no longer teach in and in schools that never heard of De La Salle brothers, we will come as one to celebrate," Wrakia said. Wrakia said they plan to visit the Mainohana Secondary in Kairuku District, Central Province to pay tribute to two pioneer teachers who were laid to rest there. "Its an important year for us and we invite ex-students, former teachers, current staff and students to attend and celebrate the program at De La Salle Bomana. Caption 1: La Sallian National Coordinator Grace Wrakia Caption 2: Partners of the La Sallian movement during the fundraising last Sunday at Saint John the Apostls Parish, Tokarara. Caption 3: Kids cooling off with their favorite juice as their parents host a fundraising drive to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the La Sallian movement in PNG.

Published on April 27, 2021

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Published on April 27, 2021

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Published on April 27, 2021

CRICKET FIRST SPORT TO ANNOUNCE QUALIFIERS FOR COMMONWEALTH GAMES

Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa and a country from the West Indies join England in qualifying for Birmingham 2022; Qualifier to determine final participant Cricket is the first discipline to announce qualifying teams for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games as the sport makes a landmark re-entry to the prestigious multi-sport event scheduled from 28 July to 8 August next year. The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) made the announcement on Monday as women’s cricket features in the Games for the first time in 22 editions and cricket for only the second time ever, the first occasion being a men’s ODI competition in Kuala Lumpur in 1998, which was won by South Africa. The six qualifiers who join home team England in the eight-team Twenty20 competition are Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa and a country from the West Indies. They have secured qualification as a result of their standings in the MRF Tyres ICC Women’s T20I Team Rankings on 1 April 2021. As per the qualification process, the winner of a designated Qualifying event will determine which country from the Caribbean region gets to participate as athletes will be representing their individual countries and not the West Indies as they would at ICC events. The last participating team will be decided through a Qualifying tournament to be held by 31 January 2022, details of which will be announced in due course. The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will see 4,500 athletes from 72 nations and territories compete across 11 spectacular days of sport. Birmingham 2022 will be the first major multi-sport event in history to award more medals to women than men. The Commonwealth Games cricket tournament will take place at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium, with tickets set to go on sale later this year. [caption id="attachment_7524" align="alignnone" width="498"] Picture sourced: Getty Images[/caption] ICC Acting Chief Executive Geoff Allardice: “We are incredibly proud and excited to be part of Birmingham 2022 and it is a fantastic opportunity for us to continue to grow the women’s game globally. “We are committed to maintaining the momentum that saw 86,174 fans packed into the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup last year and Birmingham 2022 gives us another global stage on which to showcase the women’s game. “On behalf of the ICC and its Members, I thank the Commonwealth Games Federation for their support and look forward to seeing some superb cricket at Edgbaston.” Commonwealth Games Federation President Dame Louise Martin: “It is an exciting milestone to be announcing the first teams to qualify for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Cricket is a sport that is synonymous with the Commonwealth and we are so excited to have it back in the Games for the first time since the men’s competition at Kuala Lumpur 1998. “The debut of women’s T20 cricket will be an historic moment for Commonwealth Sport and a wonderful showcase for women’s sport across the world. Congratulations to the teams that have now booked their spot to compete at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium for what I am certain will be an unforgettable tournament.” England captain Heather Knight: “We’re really excited about hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2022 and it offers a big opportunity for women’s cricket, both in England and Wales and around the world. “With direct entry into the competition confirmed, we’re one step closer to being on the pitch in Birmingham, and the prospect of potentially winning a medal is something that will be at the back of our minds across the next 12 months. “It’s going to be a fantastic competition, a real chance to showcase the women’s game to a huge audience and it’s one we’re thrilled to be taking part in.” India captain Harmanpreet Kaur: “It’s great to be confirmed a place in the Commonwealth Games. We are raring to go, confident of doing well after having made the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Australia last year. “It is an awesome opportunity for both the women’s game and cricket to make a mark at the prestigious multi-discipline Games and we hope to return with loads of good memories.” South Africa captain Sune Luus: “Participating in the Commonwealth Games will be an awesome experience for the teams and a tremendous opportunity to take cricket to new audiences. “We have been constantly improving as a side and will go into the event hoping to emulate our men’s team, which won gold the only previous time cricket featured in the Games.”

Published on April 27, 2021

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Published on April 27, 2021