The Digicel ExxonMobil Cup Round 7 at the National Football Stadium saw the Wamp Nga Mt Hagen Eagles triumph over the West New Britain Provincial Government Kimbe Cutters in Port Moresby with a strong score line of 12-6. The head-to-head clash in the first half saw the Mt Hagen Eagles Right Centre Desmond Michael two tries back-to-back. His try followed by 1 out of 2 successful conversions by forward lock 13 Mosley Tika, leading with 10-0. The WNBPG Kimbe Cutters responded in the final minutes of the first half with forwards Prop (10) Muka Kalu scoring a try, followed by…
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The Digicel ExxonMobil Round 7 between Rabaul Agmark Gurias and the PRK Gulf Isou saw the Agmark Gurias destroy the Gulf Isou 38-0. The Rabaul Gurias dominated the first half and second half with multiple tries and successful conversions. The first half in the 27th minute saw the Gurias Hooker Jeremiah Dickson put his name in the score board scoring a try following a successful conversion by former SP Hunters and PNG Kumuls Half Back and current Gurias Half Back Ase Boas. This only scratched the surface of tries, as the left side centre Dominic Anis Junior score the second…
A police unit from Malalaua that was tailing a fuel truck along the Kerema Highway in the Gulf province, foiled an armed robbery and apprehended three robbers while one escaped. The robbery was staged between Taval and Keke villages with initially four robbers attempting to rob the fuel truck on foot recently on Tuesday 14th May at 7pm in the evening; however, by the time they were in the process of robbing the truck, the police unit pulled up to the site and the suspect in possession of the firearm escaped. The police unit tailed the fuel truck from a…
Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) recently welcomed and hosted the Minister for Mining and Member for Kundiawa Gembogl, Dilu Muguwa on his first official visit to the Mine on Monday 13th. The visit by Minister Muguwa along with the Minister for Works and Highways Solan Mirisim, enabled the ministers to acknowledge and understand challenges in the mine set-up to determine how the government can support the mine to continue its operations. “The work done by the board of Management, the Management Team, and the employees makes the government proud. OTML recently renewed its special Mining Lease (1), and my visit…
A police unit in Malalaua in the Gulf province recently apprehended three drug smugglers in possession of over 10 kilograms worth of Marijuana in Lese on Tuesday night on a Public Motor Vehicle (PMV) bound for Port Moresby city. The police officers, after attending to a complaint in Lese, set up a random but standard roadblock checkpoint procedure for security checks on the passing PMV’s, this led them to the discovery of a 10kg bag of marijuana with additional smaller packs in separate bags. The drugs were disguised and stuffed among 10kg betel nut bags for transporting, one 10kg bag…
Papua New Guinea Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PNGEITI) has thrown its support behind the Government’s decision to delay the passage of the Gold Cooperation Bill and seek wider stakeholder consultation. Mining Minister Muguwa Dilu at the consultation workshop on 15th April said that all stakeholders would have the chance to provide proposals for amending the controversial Gold Corporation Bill. Stakeholders are expected to submit their recommendations for the possible amendments to the bill in the next 6 months, before it reaches the parliament. PNGEITI Executive Director Mr. Lucas Alkan said there must be transparency in all phases of discussions and…
The Tokarara Secondary School Headmaster Mr. Gabriel Manga urges active students to focus on their studies especially grade 12 students with National Exams just around the corner, including grade 10 students. Acknowledging the Tokarara Secondary School’s most recent encounter of ineligible Grade 8 students requesting grade 9 spots have captivated the attention of Tokarara Secondary School Headmaster Mr. Manga to encourage active students to prevent such outcomes from happening. Mr. Manga expressed appreciation and concern to active students who have been successfully eligible to proceed to the next stage in High School and Secondary School and to keep their focus…
The United State Indo-Pacific Command visited Papua New Guinea to identify and expand further development of joint infrastructure on April 30th – May 2nd, under accordance to expand additional development capabilities within the PNG Defense Force. This scoping mission is in support of the recently signed and ratified defense cooperation agreement. The joint infrastructure will accelerate disaster response, enhance security cooperation, and further strengthen our bilateral relationship as it promotes and improves the capability of the PNG Defense Force, increasing stability and security and security in the region. The joint agreement will see coordination between the U.S team members in…
The Papua New Guinea Rugby Competition remains confident it will overcome the flight cancel and delay issues due to fuel rationing into shortage. With this rapidly evolving situation and despite its challenges, a decision to play games from the original draw that have reduced flight travel will be scheduled in the next few rounds. PNGRFL General Manger of Pathways and Performance Mr. Tony Archer emphasized the need for remaining agile to ensure that the competition continues despite the current challenges encountered. “We are determined to bring exciting Rugby League for our fans and supporters while we navigate the flight issues.”…
The Papua New Guinea Rugby Association celebrated a historic milestone in establishment in its years of governance as it signed a vital 3-year contract with Marsh PNG Limited as its Medical Insurance counterpart for the community space tournaments nationwide. The launching took place at the National Football Stadium in the Presence of Marsh Representative Cliff Sammy, Marsh Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Graeme Murray, PNG RFL representative Saku Ank and PNG RFL CEO Stanley Hondina. PNG RFL CEO Mr. Hondina emphasized despite ongoing programs and events internationally and Domestically in the local and community space, PNGRFL’s ambition to bring about professionalism…