The PNG Hunters are set for a thrilling showdown this Sunday 6th July 2025, at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby when they face off against the Townsville Blackhawks in Round 16 of the QRL Hostplus Cup. All eyes will be on the home team with the return of dynamic hooker Judah Rimbu, who reclaims the number 9 jersey. Rimbu’s inclusion should bring renewed energy and structure to the middle, offering sharp service out of dummy-half. His presence is expected to be a key factor in controlling the ruck speed and linking well with halves Finley Glare and…
Author: E'lle- Gore YASI
Central Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Superintendent Joseph Salle has pointed out that the high number road accidents along the Hiritano and Maggi Highways are becoming a concern for the Central Provincial Police Command. PPC Salle stated this in a recent statement following the increase of road accidents along the highway of Central Province, especially in the month of June. PPC Salle confirmed that more than ten (10) road traffic accidents including major and minor cases have been reported in the month of June alone. This has kept police on their toes, including cases in different sections across Central Province highways.…
The Hela Community in Port Moresby city delighted the public at the Hubert Murray Stadium with a thrilling contemporary dance at the Meganesia Cultural Festival on Saturday 28th 2025. The Tari dance group from Erima, Wildlife, in Port Moresby demonstrated the symbolic snake-dance passed down from generations. The dance-lead Mr. Amos Patrick. The cultural dance represents the famous “Tagaldi River” in Hela Province that intertwines from Hela all the way to Purari, Kikori and to Kerema in the Gulf Province. Although the contemporary dance was short, it embodied a spirited piece of culture from Papua New Guinea’s Highlands region. Mr.…
The legendary Quakes Band wrapped up their electrifying return performance with their final song, “Manama Island,” sending the crowd into a roaring ovation at Lamana Gold Club on Saturday night, June 28, 2025. After 20 years away from Port Moresby city, the iconic band came alive at the Party Capital, greeted by a full house of loyal fans from across the city. Their signature blend of old-school rhythms and contemporary sounds reawakened memories for long-time followers, while captivating a new generation of music lovers. Every song ignited a choir, and although the crowd sang off-key, their voices echoed pure devotion…
Papua New Guinea’s international reggae icon, Anslom Nakikus, lit up the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium with a soul-stirring performance at the MEGANESIA celebrations last evening, Saturday June 28, 2025, at the Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby. Following an electrifying cultural display by the Balimo, Hela, Siassi, Motu, and West Papua singsing groups, Anslom took the stage, sending waves of excitement through the crowd. Each singsing group brought its own unique flair to the evening — from the thunderous Kundu drums of Hela to the graceful movements of Motu dancers, and the Siassi group’s traditiinal energy, the cultural pride was…
The office of the NCD/ Central Commander will be fully supporting the police reservist program in Port Moresby city. ACP Benjamin Turi stated this at the recent relaunching of the Police Reservist Program at the Saraga Police Station on Saturday 21st of June 2025. ACP Turi expressed confidence in the Reservist Program in the presence of new and old Police reservists, including Saraga Police Station Commander, Stationed officers, Reservist Program Coordinator, Ruben Giusu and ACP southern Region Joseph Puri. Turi emphasized that his office will initiate support to the Reservist Program to uphold police standard respectively. “You are one of…
The ENB Agmark Gurias edged past the NPL Enga Mioks 24-16 in a closely contested Round 11 fixture of the 2025 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup over the weekend. The Rabaul Gurias displayed a relentless and vicious strategy in attack and defense, leaving the Mioks lost for momentum at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby on Sunday, June 22nd. Though both teams scored four tries each, it was the Gurias’ precision with penalty goals and game plan that secured the win. Despite the Mioks opening the score board with a try by Dobby Michael and a successful conversion, the Gurias responded…
The PRK Gulf Isou secured a hard-fought 20-16 victory over the Wamp Nga Mt. Hagen Eagles at the Santos National Football Stadium (NFS) in Port Moresby. The Gulf Isou displayed a game of hard work and commitment in a thrilling round eleven clash of the 2025 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup on Saturday 21st June 2025. Despite scoring fewer tries, the Isou side displayed exceptional discipline and accuracy in their kicking game to seal the win. Brilliance in the first half saw Isou cross the line three times within a blistering 11-minute window through Kenny Laho, Ishmael Vaieke, and Karis Peter. Sharp-shooting…
The Asila Waghi Tumbe stamped their authority with a commanding 26-16 win over the West New Britain Provincial Government Kimbe Cutters in Round eleven of the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup 2025 over the weekend in Port Moresby city. The Waghi Tumbe displayed a thrilling demonstration of skills at the Santos National Football Stadium (NFS) on Saturday 21st June 2025. The Tumbe outfit proved effective in execution, notching up five tries to secure the win. Tumbe’s Speedster Matthew Jesse led the charge with a thrilling double in the first half alongside Cedrick Kuli. While Ishmael Waine and Scott Francis finished strong with…
The Lae Snax Tigers tore through the Gas Resource Central Dabaris with a massive 30-14 victory in Round 11 of the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup 2025, today, Sunday 22nd June. The Tigers delivered a thrilling performance, creating opportunities in every set play at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby. From kickoff, the Tigers asserted control, with winger Kevin Yako crossing the line twice in quick succession in the 20 minutes, igniting their momentum. An additional two tries were delivered by David Joseph and Mark Alunga adding to the tally just before halftime, pushing the Tigers to a commanding lead. Despite…