Prime Minister (PM) James Marape met with the Tongan Prime Minister Hon. Siaosi Ofakivaha Sovaleni discussing further development initiatives to strengthen ties during the current 53rd Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting in Nuku’alofa, Tonga on Monday, August 26th, 2024. PM Marape expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Sovaleni for meeting him while overwhelmed as the host of the 53rd PIF Leaders Meeting to meet and hold discussions with him and his PNG delegation. Prime Minister Marape highlighted the PNG-Tonga relations in the people-to-people relation which began with the spreading of the word of God by Tongan missionaries as notable…
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The Kroton Hela Wigmen narrowly defeated the ENB Agmark Gurias delivering a thrilling game with a final score of 22-14, securing their place in the Top 6. The elimination finals of the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup 2024 delivered a thrilling rugby league clash at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby on Sunday, August 25th. The Wigmen displayed their drive to win attacking early in the match, scoring two quick tries within the first 20 minutes. Siki Konden opened the scoring in the 15th minute, followed by a try from Norman Brown just four minutes later, giving the Wigmen a solid…
The Lae Snax Tigers emerged victorious with a narrow 10-8 win, securing their spot in the top 4 of the tournament. A fierce elimination match was displayed between the Lae Snax Tigers and the PRK Mendi Muruks at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby on Sunday, August 25th. The Tigers started strong, with Jacky Winas scoring an early try in the 4th minute, followed by a successful conversion just two minutes later, giving them a 6-0 lead. The match then turned into a defensive battle, with both teams struggling to gain the upper hand. The Muruks responded in the…
The Papua New GUINEA SP Hunters delivered a masterclass performance in Round 23 of the Queensland Rugby League Cup, overwhelming the Western Clydesdales with a decisive 46-12 victory at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby. A crowd of 7,952 supporters were energized by the fine weather and the excellent ground conditions, the Hunters showcased their dominance from the start, demonstrating why they are a force to be reckoned with in the finals footy. The match began with a glimmer of hope for the Western Clydesdales as Drew Timms crossed the line in the 5th minute, securing the first…
The Inaugural Santos Women Rugby season “Power Meri” Round 4 saw the Gas resource Central Dabaris take on the East New Britain. The 60 minute game was a battlefield which took a quick turn in favour of the Central Dabaris scoring 5 tries and three successful conversion from the five tries. The first half had both teams attempting to gain yards but were fairly matched in defense and attack until two tries and one out of 2 successful conversions were scored by the Central Dabaris, leading half time 10-0. The Second Half then had the Agmark Gurias come out strong…
The Kumul Genius (KG) will host a 3-day show from November 15th to 17th, at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby, promoting education empowerment in Port Moresby. This new Port Moresby show will engage field 1 and 2 of NFS, with features such as the Dream Start Competition, Tadigu Music Performance, Company Engagements, Significant speakers, Culture and much more, while fully exercising the KG Platform “Tap & Go” Card. The KG online “Tap & Go” Card introduced early this year will be the vital requirement for any student willing to partake in the 3-day event, as the card will…
The Santos Cup, Papua New Guinea’s national women’s rugby league competition, will celebrate this week the Inaugural Power Meri Round, recognizing the significant contributions of women to rugby league in Papua New Guinea through the Power Meri Round. Round 4 on August 24th and 25th, the Santos Cup will feature Power Meri Round matches in Port Moresby, Goroka, and Minj, among other various activities, events, and digital content honouring women in the sport. PNG women are making significant contributions to PNG’s national sport in roles such as players, coaches, trainers, physiotherapists, match officials, media personnel, administrators, and executives. The Santos…
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) hosted a Family Fun Day across Port Moresby, Lae, Kokopo, and Mt. Hagen recently, recognizing the efforts of its staff, The event brought together colleagues and their families for a day filled with engaging activities, delicious food, and live entertainment, reinforcing the strong community spirit within the company. Tim Solly, Sales and Commercials Director of CCEP PNG, in thanking the staff and their families at the event, stated that CCEP believes that their strength comes from the connections built, not just at work but also within our extended families. “This Family Fun Day is a testament…
The SP Hunters emerged victorious over the Brisbane Tigers in round 22 with a commanding performance that showcased their offensive skill and defensive resilience at the Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby yesterday. The Hunters set the pace early in the game with Sanny Wabo crossing the try line in the 4th minute, followed swiftly by Solo Wane in the 8th minute. The Tigers’ Tom McGrath was sin binned in the 8th minute with a high tackle leaving his team to face an uphill battle from the start, leaving them temporarily a man down. This then led to Alu adding…
The Unite States (US) and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have celebrated the first anniversary of the Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA), which began in August 2023. This agreement has deepened and strengthened bilateral relations and regional security, with senior U.S. officials visiting PNG to discuss development and plan projects. U.S. Ambassador Ann Marie Yastishock emphasized the DCA as a symbol of the strong partnership, noting significant progress in military cooperation and a commitment to regional peace and stability. “Over the past year, we have made significant strides in enhancing our military cooperation, and we remain committed to building on this partnership…