Following today’s epic 42-20 victory against the Cook Islands, Prime Minister James Marape is convinced PNG has a much greater shot at maintaining a competitive PNG side in NRL. In a congratulatory statement, Prime Minister Marape praised the PNG Kumuls for their remarkable win over the Cook Islands in the Pacific Championships rugby league match held at Santos National Football Stadium. Emphasizing the national pride inspired by the team’s success, Marape said, “Our Kumuls have once again made the nation proud with their exceptional performance.” “Their dedication and teamwork are exemplary, and I am confident they will continue to excel…
Author: Joshua ARLO
PNG Kumuls led 16-14 against the Cook Islands Aitu at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby at half-time. In an intense start to the Pacific Championships clash, the PNG Kumuls edged ahead of the Cook Islands with a score of 16-14 by halftime. The game kicked off with Papua New Guinea asserting dominance as Elijah Roltinga broke through the defense in the fifth minute, securing their first try. However, the Cook Islands responded swiftly, leveling the score with Davvy Moale’s eighth minute try, and Steven Marsters’ accurate conversion pushed them ahead. The Kumuls found themselves in a tough…
Incoming NCD/Central Police Commander Chief Superintendent Benjamin Turi has called on senior officers to return to fundamental policing duties to improve public trust and security. Addressing station commanders and section leaders, Turi emphasized the need for officers to adhere to duty statements and maintain ethical standards. Turi highlighted that many officers had left the force or faced dismissal due to poor support and lapses in conduct. “Police officers must understand their duty statements and work ethically.” Turi stated, acknowledging that previous ethical compromises had contributed to ongoing law and order issues in the city. He urged his team to put…
Tonga triumphed yesterday, Saturday, October 2nd, over the New Zealand Kiwis in a nail-biting Pacific Championships clash. In a thrilling showdown at Auckland’s Go Media Stadium, Tonga XIII edged past the New Zealand Kiwis with a 25-24 victory in Week 3 of the Pacific Championships. Both teams showcased impressive skill, with each side scoring four tries, keeping fans on the edge of their seats throughout the intense match. Tonga XIII’s Sione Katoa opened the scoring in the second minute, followed by tries from Addin Fonua-Blake, Siliva Havili, and Soni Luke, demonstrating Tonga’s early momentum. New Zealand responded with tries from…
Prime Minister James Marape officially opened the new “Hela Unity Market” in Tari, Hela Province, on Friday, November 1, 2024, marking a significant boost for local business and community engagement. The K10 million market, a modernized facility, was established to support farmers by providing a reliable space to sell fresh produce, prepared meals, and traditional crafts. The market also aims to meet the increasing demand for quality agricultural products by offering state-of-the-art facilities, including future plans for livestock sales and freezer storage for animal products. At the opening, Prime Minister Marape, who is also Hela MP, stressed the broader economic…
The KCK Rigo Rice Cup CEO, McSteve Polly, has announced the appointment of Billy Aki as the tournament coordinator for the Rigo Rice Cup 2024 challenge in Port Moresby North-West. Aki, who serves as Chairman of the NCD Suburban Sports Foundation and President of the Moresby North-West Rugby League, brings substantial experience to the role, making his addition a strong asset to the team. In a statement, Polly said the appointment was formalized on Thursday, October 31st, following a formal meeting in Port Moresby. Aki’s wealth of experience, including his work with top-tier competitions like the NCD Governor’s Cup, is…
The ICC’s Future Leaders Programme, aimed at grooming emerging cricket administrators, launched its 2024 edition with a comprehensive workshop held in Dubai from October 20. A key focus of this workshop is fostering female leadership within the sport, and this year’s cohort features 15 mentees from various cricket bodies, including Cricket PNG. Among the chosen participants is Henao Samuel, Participation Programs Manager at Cricket PNG. Paired with Claire Kelly, Managing Director of Gemba Europe, Samuel’s participation underscores Cricket PNG’s role in advancing leadership and inclusivity in cricket throughout the Pacific region. The ICC’s 100% Cricket Future Leaders Programme, now in…
Police officers in the National Capital District (NCD) and Central Province are facing heavy challenges due to an overwhelming population demand, according to outgoing acting commander for NCD/Central, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Peter Guinness. He said with a current ratio of only one officer for every 1, 000 people, Guinness stressed the urgent need for enhanced support and organization to meet public safety needs effectively. He said NCD alone has a growing population of about 1 million plus. To address these concerns, Guinness has proposed a centralized “mega police station” concept that would unite police management and political leaders…
The debate continues over the recent appointment of six King’s Counsel’s, this time, the country’s legal fraternity representative body – the Papua New Guinea Law Society (PNGLS) -has expressed serious concern into unilateral vetting and appointment process of KC’s. Simply put, the PNGLS said bluntly that “we will not recognize these appointments as legitimate.” The six KC’s appointment was published in a recent gazette notice, but the PNGLS in a statement released on Friday November 1st, stated that this unprecedented move comes in the absence of any established system, policy, or legal framework to support such appointments in our jurisdiction.…
The National Statistical Office (NSO) has announced it will officially release Papua New Guinea’s 2023 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures next week. The release will take place at NSO’s office on Level 4 of Twin Tower 2 in Waigani, expected on Thursday afternoon, according to NSO. The event will include a detailed presentation on the GDP estimates by NSO staff, for NSO SET TO RELEASE 2023 GDP Figures followed by an official release by the Minister for Administrative Services, Richard Masare. NSO says this release is set to provide insight into the country’s economic growth over the past year and…