The referee blew time on an enthralling half of football, with both sides throwing plenty at their opponents. Penrith absorbed a mountain of pressure through the middle stages of the half, with Parramatta throwing plenty at their opponents and coming agonisingly close on multiple occasions. The momentum started to shift in the final five minutes of the period, with Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary starting to open up some holes in the defence. The Eels, however, scrambled desperately to stay within two at half-time. Panthers 6 – Eels 4. Penrith have closed out the contest to secure their fourth win of…
Author: Aseneth WAIDE
The Sea Eagles have produced a razzle dazzle first half showing, piling on four tries and having two disallowed as they take a 22-6 lead over the Broncos. Captain and halfback Daly Cherry-Evans has had a hand in each try as he attempts to convince Maroons coach Billy Slater to stick by him for Origin II in Perth. Lehi Hopoate was electric at fullback, while rookie winger Clayton Faulalo was having the game of his short NRL career, scoring two tries and bombing a third after losing the ball over the line. Manly have won four games in which they…
The Dolphins or Roosters … or will it be the Cowboys, or even French club Catalans in the Super League? Daly Cherry-Evans has officially closed the door on re-signing with the Sea Eagles, meaning he’ll either retire at season’s end or play on with another club in 2026. The Roosters and Dolphins are the two NRL clubs that are most likely to pursue DCE, but CODE Sports is reporting that the star half is open to a move to France to play for Super League team Catalans; while a former Maroons teammate reckons he’s a done deal at the Roosters,…
Coca-Cola is once more bringing its Share a Coke campaign giving individuals a chance to create a personalized can apart from the popular names that are already available such as ‘Michael’, ‘Grace, ‘Susan’, ‘Nigel’, ‘Serah’ and ‘Jack’, to group nicknames like ‘Wantok’ ‘Bestie’, ‘Susa’ and ‘Olgeta’. Coca-Cola will be hosting over 50 personalization pop-up stations across PNG from 21st June where consumers can make their very own personalized can. Rachel Miryam Nainggolan, Senior Brand Manager, Frontline Marketing – Coca-Cola Papua New Guinea, expressed enthusiasm about the Share A Coke Campaign, saying that it was more than just acquiring a personalized…
Title: Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (2025) Director: Christopher McQuarrie Genre(s): Action, Thriller Rating: MA Run Time: 2hrs 50mins Star(s): Tom Cruise • Hayley Atwell Grace • Esai Morales • Pom Klementiaff When the consequences of his actions from the past catch up to him, IMF Agent, Ethan Matthew Hunt and his team are now on a race against time to stop a rouge artificial intelligence known as the ‘Entity’, plotting to destroy humanity. Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning serves as the final installment of the almost 30-year-old franchise. It seems Tom Cruise has once again proved that age is…
Experts and cultural leaders are raising alarm over the growing misuse and exploitation of Papua New Guinea’s traditional knowledge both locally and internationally. This was a major concern addressed during a national workshop held this week by the National Cultural Commission (NCC), where the draft Pasin Ples Policy 2025 was reviewed and validated. The policy aims to provide legal protections for cultural heritage and indigenous knowledge systems which have often been commercialized without appropriate consent or benefit to local communities. NCC Board’s Chairman, Leo Marai stated that the Pasin Ples Policy is an active step taken to safeguard PNG’s traditional culture from…
The 10th World Summit on Arts and Culture is currently taking place in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from May 27 to 30, 2025, providing Papua New Guinea (PNG) with a significant opportunity to showcase its rich and diverse cultural traditions. This event allows PNG to learn from the experiences of other countries, foster enduring international relationships, and discover how arts and culture can aid in national development—both socially and economically. The insights gained from this summit are anticipated to be instrumental in shaping and guiding the development and execution of cultural policies in the country. The summit aims to create new…
WaterAid, together with Queen Pads, CPL foundation Inc and the UN Population Foundation (UNFPA), hosted their annual Menstrual Hygiene Networking event yesterday to provide opportunities and solutions for issues women and girls in PNG face in relation to menstrual health, hygiene, and sanitation. Carolyn Uberawa, a tax advisor with the Internal Revenue Commission, briefly spoke on the recent policy, Goods and Services Tax (GST) Zero-Rating of Essential Goods – a policy which does not charge GST on selected items, menstrual products included. She stated that it is a massive tax relief for PNG Citizens, and for women and girls, the price…
WaterAid, together with Queen Pads, CPL foundation Inc and the UN Population Foundation (UNFPA), organized their yearly Menstrual Hygiene Networking event today to provide opportunities and solutions for issues women and girls in PNG face in relation to menstruation, health, and sanitation. Speaking at the event on Menstrual Health Media Advocacy, Elizabeth Oswyn from Oky Toky Radio, emphasized the impact media can have in promoting menstrual health and hygiene awareness. “Using media platforms to advocate for better menstrual health can significantly amplify our messages and reach a broader audience as we see a lot of girls here in PNG lack information on…
Cardinal Sir John Ribat had the honor of representing Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Oceania during the recent conclave and the funeral of the late Pope Francis in the Vatican City. Cardinal Ribat recounted that during the funeral of Pope Francis, more than 100 leaders from around the globe gathered to pay their respects. “This assembly included not only heads of state but also representatives from various faiths, such as Muslims and Baha’is.” “All attendees took part in this significant event. Pope Francis was a widely acknowledged and respected leader, embodying that role throughout the ceremony.” “His importance was also…