Relentless goal-line defence in the first half has seen the Newcastle Knights hold out the Sydney Roosters 12-10 in a classic match to launch the 2024 NRLW season. The Roosters fought back gallantly in the second half after trailing 0-10 at the half-time break to score the only two tries of the half, but were not able to convert their second try to force the match into golden point. Highlighted as stars to watch before the game, Tamika Upton’s creativity in attack and Jesse Southwell’s commitment in defence were key cogs in the win, with the duo supported by an…
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Fiji’s Iowane Teba breaks through the Uruguay defense for a try on day one of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France on 24 July, 2024 in Paris. Photo: World Rugby / Mike Lee – KLC Olympics rugby sevens men’s defending champions, Fiji, have won both their pool games on day one of the competition. The Fijians defeated Uruguay 40-12 in their opening game, before winning over the USA 38-12 on Thursday morning. Samoa lost their first game 21-14 to Australia, before going down to Argentina 28-12, reducing their hopes of making the next round. Fiji, New Zealand, Ireland, Australia…
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) confirms the final 2024 Team PNG 27-year-old Olympian athlete Mr. John Ume, from Kairuku, Central Province, solidifies his invite to compete in the 63.5kg division for boxing in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The invitation and chance came about as a result of an athlete withdrew from another nation, leaving PNG to fill in the vacant spot. His appointment alongside Coach Peter Morrison to the Paris 2024 Olympic Game is a welcomed addition to the current crop of athletes on route to Paris. Mr. Ume holds experience under his belt, represented PNG…
The Governor General of Papua New Guinea (PNG) in his speech marking the 43rd Remembrance Day Ceremony in Port Moresby city yesterday, paid respected and honoured the sacrifices of the fallen and heroes still alive when speaking at the Remembrance Day Memorial Park at Ela Beach. Governor General H.E Sir Bob Dadae expressed his gratitude for being part of the 43rd Remembrance Day commemoration to honour the ones who gave their lives for the greater good of the country during their time before, during and after the Great War. “They were a people in their own time. Many of them…
The significant 43rd Remembrance Day commemoration for Papua New Guinean (PNG) world war heroes was a successful event this morning at the Remembrance Day Park at Ela Beach Port Moresby. The marching parade led into the initial starting by the Disciplinary forces such as the PNG Defense Force, Police Band and Warders, including the Saint John’s Ambulance Officers and late public servants and scouts in Port Moresby. The event’s master of ceremony Lieutenant Poweseu Kisokau expressed his gratitude to the Director of National Events Rot Wong responsible for making a successful turn out. Sir Kisokau emphasized the government’s intent of…
Female sports have rarely received attention in the Gulf Province and Gulf Netball Association President Marsha Sireh is determined to make this happen behind the scenes. “At the moment we are planning to host a Corporate Dinner on August 2.” “We will be using funds raised from the event to fund our tournament and send a team to compete in Lae.” Sireh recalls her travels to the hamlets and villages, reminiscing how much the women in Gulf adore netball. “Netball is a sport played in almost all rural villages along the coast.” “Some have built their own posts out of…
Coca-Cola in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has announced an amazing new partnership with the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) as the Exclusive Beverage Partner for the PNG National Rugby League Competition (PNGNRLC). Rugby league is PNG’s ultimate passion, and Coca-Cola together with local bottler Coca-Cola Europacific Partners are here to make game days even better. “We’re ecstatic to join forces with PNGRFL and bring some extra fizz to every game,” said Coca-Cola Papua New Guinea Senior Brand Manager Rachel Nainggolan, expressing her joy to join forces with the PNGRFL. “Rugby league in PNG isn’t just a sport, it’s…
Education Secretary Dr. Uke Kombra has challenged all Provincial Education Advisors (PEAs) to increase efforts to ensure all children in their respective provinces receive a high-quality, universal education for 13 years. He stated this during a recent conference, where he raised two issues that the attendees were to consider and devise a plan to overcome. The first is the obstacle of the delay in achieving universal access to education – ensuring a child completes a full 13-years of school. He said this means ensuring all 6-year-olds in every province who are enrolled in school, do not drop out between Prep…
Early Childhood Education is a vital field in education that requires collaboration from all partners in the field to successfully implement. Kindergarten 1 (for children aged 4) and Kindergarten 2 (for children aged 5) make up the new Early Childhood Education (ECE) sector. The ECE is scheduled to start in 2025 when new schools register. The foundation of the ECE curriculum is centred on GOD and the Bible, with emphasis on phonics and attaining key learning areas through established routines, play-based learning, and assessments. In addition, the Ministry for Education will acquire new teachers who fulfill qualification requirements in the…
The stage is set for the 2024 Ela Motors SME Awards Nominations, and now open including digital nominations from July 18th to August 31st, for all Small Medium Enterprises Nationwide. Walk-in nominations and enquiries can now be done at the CT Hub Hauswin, located opposite Hombina Grill and Café on Thursdays 7 am – 9 am, and online nominations can be on the PNG SME Awards. With only 10 categories in the first ever SME awards in 2020, this year 2024 will have an impressive number of 37 awards to be presented from 16 different categories recognizing diverse SME divisions…