The Samoa Fetu squad along with their coaching staff and international and local National Rugby League officials, paid a visit today to the Waigani Christian Centre (WCC) in Port Moresby. Braving the rainy weather in the city, the Fetu Samoa Squad spent the 10 o’clock break with WCC students going through introductions, answering few questions and talking to the students about the importance of practicing healthy and fit lifestyle routines. WCC was pleasantly surprised and welcomed the visiting squad. Church Executive and Financial Treasurer of Waigani Christian Academy Mrs. Katherine Polangou was especially excited and pleased with the visitation by…
Author: E'lle- Gore YASI
Almost three months of no flights in and out of Enga province, Air Niugini has announced that flights will resume to its normal route to Wapenamanda on Tuesday 17th October. The Airport was shut down and flights were stopped from travelling in and out of Enga province due to major issues regarding law and order. This action was taken by Air Niugini on mid July. The issue was a tribal fight resulting in over 100 deaths and casualties, Papua New Guinea Defence force (PNGDF) and Provincial Police forces finally stepped in and stabilized the situation. The issue in Wapenamanda has…
Former PNG’s Sprint King and local and international level rugby trainer Nelson Stone is now an esteemed member of the Fiji Bulikulas coaching staff. Stone has represented PNG for over a Decade, winning 3 gold medals and 1 silver medal in the athletics division and retired in 2019. NRL Dolphins Club team coaching staff official Shane Morris was pleased to offer this rare opportunity to the PNG Rep Mr. Nelson Stone. Everything changed for Stone on Wednesday the 4th of October 2023. Mr. Stone was very humbled and stressed the excitement and seriousness of the commitment he has vowed to…
The Opposition Leader, Joseph Lelang, has opposed the Government’s decision to amend the country’s Climate Change Act, saying that the changes are not suitable for the country. Mr. Lelang said amending sections 38 and 39 of the Act to impose a levy or tax on fuel and carbon-content products coming into the country will definitely create worse problems for the people. He said inflation will kill off the small sectors; in fact, many have now closed their doors. Lelang said the importance of Climate Change and its effects cannot be denied, citing the affected marine provinces and parts of the…
Gordons Secondary School today joined 76, 571 Grade 10 students nationwide to sit for the National Exams. 369 grade 10 students at Gordons Secondary sat for their Mathematics and Personal Development papers today. 139 male and 230 female grade 10’s were spanned over 18 classrooms to provide space and comfort for students and to minimize cheating during exams. The Department of Education (DOE) has carried out official checkups to all secondary school to minimize tempering of exam papers. DOE officials will be monitoring schools for maximizing proper conduct during examination. La Salle Technical School’s subject teacher Mrs. Cindy Larry was…
The Pacific International Hospital (PIH) has become very attentive in providing the latest preventive advice on Prostate Cancer. PIH has generated awareness to provide informative material on Prostate Cancer and other cancers in the National Capital District (NCD) and the Highlands actively in line with the Laila Foundation. On August of this year, PIH Cancer case registry was presented at the (PIH) Oncology clinic with the arrival of Dr. Suresh Raghunath and his extensive experience and an array of professional qualifications that strengthen the Oncology Clinic. Prostate Cancer is very common for men reaching early 40’s. This cancer is very…
Enga Province’s wide variety of small and large cultural traditions will now be expressed and showcased in an upcoming Cultural Festival. Kopen Village outside Wabag town is now looking forward to hosting the 2nd Annual Kopen Take Pii Festival and Eco-tourism conservation exhibition. The Festival will commence on the 11th-13th of October. The exquisite festival will be joined by the Enga Governor himself, Sir Peter Ipatas along with the National Cultural Commission (NCC), PNG Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA) and other relevant stakeholders. This festival will coincide with the official opening of Haus Man (Cultural Tradition House for Wabag Men) and…
Prisons in the country are facing limited resources to house inmates and with more people being found guilty if crimes and sent to the prison facilities, this limited resource is now a major concern. These include items like beddings not enough to cater for inmates and prison cubical spaces to accommodate the high number of inmates. This situation has forced Papua New Guinea (PNG) Correctional Services (CS) to move prisoners for their better care and security. The Buimo Prison in Lae Morobe Province, which accommodates almost 1, 000 prisoners is one such facility facing this issue, and is in a…
The police investigation into apprehending the University of Natural Resources and Environment (UNRE) students responsible for the burning of the school’s property during a recent protest, has led to over 50 students arrested and charged. The students were charged for multiple offences including arson, issuing threats, assault, and intentional property damage. More arrests are expected to be made with investigations continuing. Police Commissioner David Manning was furious with the violent behavior portrayed by the university students themselves during the protest. “The country is fed-up of wild and ignorant behavior of youths especially students who think the law will not hold…
The University of Natural Resources and Environment (UNRE) investigation to apprehend students responsible for burning vehicles have been confirmed. Over 50 students have been arrested and charged with more arrests are yet to come. Over 50 student individuals with multiple charges such as, arson, making threats, assault, and intentional property damage. Police Commissioner David Manning stressed the disrespect and violent behaviour practiced by none other than, “UNIVERSITY STUDENTS”. “The Country is fed-up of wild and ignorant behaviour of youths especially students who think the law will not hold them responsible because they students.” “We expected a more sensible and productive…