The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) received a major boosting to help deliver its programs in the country thanks to WR Carpenters.
On Wednesday 16th April, WR Carpenters donated two (2) brand new D40 Nissan Navara, twenty (12) HP laptops, 2 high-end printers and a Maintenace account for consumables to the PNGRFL under their continued partnership.
The sponsorship is in its third year and PNGRFL Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. Stanley Hondina, who said this partnership has assisted the PNGRFL greatly in delivering its programs nationwide.
“On behalf of the PNGRFL Board and Management, we are extremely grateful for this partnership with the WR Carpenter Group of companies. The last 3 years, these branded vehicles from Boroko Motors have taken our game development officers right around the country to deliver our rugby league programs.”
Hondina also highlighted the back-office support through the Group’s other divisions who also assisted PNGRFL.
“The support from Daltron, Courts and Budget Rent-A-Car has been tremendous. It is with this great partnership that we are able to deliver our rugby league programs around the country. WR Carpenter is not new to rugby league in PNG. They have supported us over the past and we acknowledge their contribution to rugby league and nation building.”
Speaking on behalf of WR Carpenter Group, Liza-Marie Brooks, General Manager Boroko Motors, emphasized the company’s strong commitment to supporting rugby league through its diverse businesses.
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with PNGRFL, supporting the growth of rugby league in Papua New Guinea. This commitment reflects our belief in the sport’s potential to inspire communities and unite the nation.”
“It’s not about vehicles and laptops it’s about ensuring the growth of rugby league in all provinces because rugby league is the sport that brings the country together.”
She then added by quoting Nelson Mandela, saying, “Sport has the power to change the world, it has the power to inspire and unite people like nothing else does.”
Before handing the key to PNGRFL Liza- Marie said, “Rugby league in PNG is entering an exciting era, and we’re proud to play a role in shaping its future. We look forward to seeing the game grow and develop at all levels through this partnership.”
WR Carpenter (PNG) Ltd has numerous subsidiaries in PNG including Boroko Motors, Budget Rent-A-Car, Courts, Daltron, Globe, National No1 Tea, Sigri Coffee, Carpenters Shipping, CS Logistics and Eda Assurance. Which has made WR Carpenters the largest employer in the country since 1919.