The 2023 NCD Governor’s Cup Tournament Grand Finals for all the divisions will take place tomorrow, Sunday 31st December, on the eve of the New Year to close off the rugby league matches for this year. The Cup, Plate and Bowl Grand Finals will be held at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium along with live entertainment from Mal Meninga Kuri, ACDP Dancers and Poly Crew featuring Mikes Toto from the Skwatas band, to get things rolling before the matches. The men and women division grand final games will begin with the Bowl grand final, followed by the Plate grand final…
Author: E'lle- Gore YASI
With the fluctuating number of Sin bins, insensitive high tackles and shoulder charge penalties, the National Capital District (NCD) Governor’s cup Waigani games coordinator Mr. John Mauve has urged team management and players proceeding to the finals to fully understand the rugby league rules and policy to better prepare for the Governor’s cup tournament grand finals. “The players should be briefed by the coaching staff or coach about the up-to-date rules as the Governor’s Cup Tournament as it is recognized by the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League.” “This will help avoid unnecessary penalty and disagreement between the referees and…
The National Capital District (NCD) Governor’s Cup Tournament last semi final day is underway following washout games at Waigani Koni Tiger Oval. The remaining top man and woman’s teams of the Cup, Plate, Bowl, and the pennant prices division have fought their way through their competitive pools. Eight teams will battle it out leaving only four teams to secure major semi-finals spots. Four teams of each division are now set to go toe-to-toe for the major semi-finals spots which will determine the grand finalists for each division. According to NCD Governors Cup Waigani Games Coordinator Mr. John Mauve, the major…
The operator of the PNG LNG Project, ExxonMobil PNG once again expressed its commitment to the people of Hela province by sharing the Christmas holiday cheer and joy with the patients at the children’s ward at Tari Hospital. The Tari Hospital ward visitation was joined by the company’s staff, Santa and the PNG LNG Community Ambassador Justin Olam, who shared gifts and taking pictures and putting a smile on the sick children’s faces this Christmas. The visitation to the children’s ward was to ensure that those who were unable to be with their loved ones at home during the festive…
The Gore family of late State Justice Sinclair Gore are preparing to host a Christmas Family fun day for families and friends, purposely to raise funds to transport the Late Mr Gore’s Tomb Stone to western Province. The fundraiser will include activities for children and adults to trap your attention, commencing in December on 9am to 4pm, Sunday 24th December 2023 at Tutu Bay, Taurama Bay. The children will take part in treasure hunts, Tug of War, and much more while adults compete in beer dart, lucky door prizes and live performances with Saugas, Basil Greg, Garry Vaibua and others.…
The annual Rookie Sevens Tournament held over the weekend saw five teams from outside centres attend the four-day tournament that started on the 14th-17th December. Among these teams was the Unitech Reds boys from Lae who competed in the Under 20 division who travelled over with Head Coach John Milba, Assistant Coach and Head Trainer, Darren Maino, and the Team Manager Wimban Bieso. The Unitech Reds Assistant Coach and Head trainer, Darren Maino stated that the Rookie 7s was a great way for outside teams to expose their young talents in their province. “I think the Rookies tournament is a…
The International Hotelier Radisson Hotel Group announced their partnership with the Port Moresby Paga Hill Economic Zone to establish a Radisson Blu Branded hotel worth of K700 million in Port Moreby 19 December 2023. Also appreciating an expressive warm welcome from Prime Minister James Marape, recognizing the significance of Radisson among other companies aligning to Paga Hill SEZ. PM Marape emphasized the right timing of development as PNG is set to prolong for 10 years beginning next year 2024 with an economic expansion, affirming company investments within the upcoming years to experience substantial dividends. “Papua New Guinea is concerned so…
The 2024 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup Draws is out and will kick off on 13th -14th of April next year. The Papua New Guinea National Rugby League competition was proud to announce the 2024 Digicel Cup draws and the return of the Waghi Tumbe after one year absence last year. The games will be hosted at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby with 18 rounds accumulating to 108 matches. The final series will feature six clubs on the 25th of August, setting the grand final on the 15th September. The PNG NRLC General Manager Mr. Leith Isaac stressed his…
Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) Minister Win Bakri Daki expressed PNG’s commitment during the 8th edition of the South Pacific Defense Ministers Meeting (SPDMM) recently held from 4th-6th December 2023 in New Caledonia Capital, Noumea City. The Members of the SPDMM initiative are Chile, New Zealand, Tonga, Fiji, PNG, Australia, and France, whilst the United Kingdom and United States observe. The Ministers came to an understanding of the Pacific Nations historic responsibility to protect the pacific from the ongoing military tension and conflicts, strengthening the bilateral cooperation. Minister Daki was able to converse with French Minister of Armed Forces…
The NCD Governors Cup Tournament is underway again with the qualifying games for the Cup, Plate, Bowl, and pennant prizes. The beginning stages of the Governors Cup of the 8 winners and losing teams have been sorted into the qualifying pool. Waigani currently hosts the Cup and Plate qualifying matches with Gerehu hosting the Bowl and pennant prizes. The Waigani game teams will be sorted into the first and second place to stand head-to-head in the grand final Governors Cup, whilst the second place will prepare for their Bowl Price. The Gerehu Games will identify the winners to play to…