The excitement in Vanimo is reaching its peak as the Miss Bird of Paradise Sandaun Pageant enters Day 4 of its journey to crown the province’s inaugural queen. The provincial pageant, a highlight of Sandaun’s jubilee celebrations, has captured the attention of locals, drawing large crowds and vibrant community support. Backed by the Vanimo Green River District Development Authority, the pageant has five stunning contestants vying for the crown: – Kristiina Konie (Miss Bewani Palm Oil Development Ltd) – Tia Nalaik (Miss Golden Medallion Hotel) – Natasha Fulieng (Miss Telefomin) – Carol Hwena (Miss Vanimo Free Trade…
Author: Jordan VELA
A young mother’s life changed overnight when she was handed the keys to a brand-new kit home after winning Trukai Industries’ Win Your Own Home promotion in Lorengau, Manus last Friday. The lucky winner, 30-year-old Pauline Simahun, married with two boys, could hardly contain her emotions as Trukai staff presented her with the house key at Papindo in Lorengau. Pauline, who is originally from Morobe and East New Britain, is married to Steven Simahun of Loniu village, Manus. “I am grateful to Trukai for the house, I never thought I would win. I only entered with two tickets at Papindo…
Cricket Papua New Guinea (CPNG) has confirmed that Barramundis player Kipling Doriga has appeared in court in Jersey in the United Kingdom (UK) this week following an incident that occurred on Monday, August 25. Doriga pleaded guilty to the charge of robbery when he appeared before the Magistrate’s Court on the morning of Wednesday 27th August. He has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to return to Jersey’s Royal Court on November 28th for sentencing. In a statement released today, CPNG said the matter is being treated as an individual case and will not impact the team’s ongoing participation…
Basketball fans in Port Moresby are set for a major sporting showcase tomorrow as the Golden Jubilee Masters Basketball Competition heads into its Cup Major Semi Finals at the Taurama Aquatic Indoor Stadium. The tournament, which celebrates friendship, fitness, and community spirit, will feature four back-to-back clashes between veteran teams competing for Cup and Bowl honours. Court 1 Schedule for Saturday, August 30, 2025, 6:00 PM: KSS Flame vs Tamaraws (Women’s Cup Semi Final) 6:30 PM: KKS Flames vs Tamaraws (Men’s Cup Semi Final) 7:00 PM: Exodus Legends vs Next +40 (Women’s Cup Semi Final) 7:30 PM: O.T.H.G vs Next…
Barramundis have suffered a heavy defeat in the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League A, going down by 160 runs to hosts Jersey at the Farmers Cricket Club in St Martin, Jersey. Batting first, Jersey posted 261 runs in 49.1 overs, with an outstanding innings from Asa Tribe, who struck 175 runs from 156 balls. His performance anchored Jersey’s innings and earned him the Player of the Match award. In reply, PNG struggled against a disciplined bowling attack and were bowled out for 101 runs in 30.2 overs. There were moments of resistance from Vagi Guba (41 from 79 balls)…
Two Papua New Guinean women, Hannah Kuwimb from Mt Hagen and Kathy Araea from Alotau, have been selected to take part in the 2025 FIBA Oceania WiLEAD Program, a regional initiative aimed at developing female leaders in basketball. The program, hosted in Canberra and supported by PacificAus Sports, brings together 15 emerging leaders from eight national federations across the Pacific. It includes online learning, keynote sessions, in-person workshops, and internship placements intended to strengthen collaboration and elevate women’s roles in the sport. The Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea (BFPNG) confirmed the announcement, describing the selection as a significant achievement…
Strength and conditioning coach, Anthea Murray is playing a crucial role in preparing Papua New Guinea’s National Women’s Cricket Team, the PNG LEWAS, for the Women’s East Asia Pacific World Cup Qualifiers in Fiji, starting September 7. Working closely with Head Coach Mahuru Dai, Murray is ensuring the athletes are physically ready to compete at the highest international level. The team will travel to Brisbane on August 31 for final preparations. Murray’s journey into high-performance coaching began in 2022 when she earned her Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) Level 1 certification, supported by the Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee…
The Australia Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and PNG National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) came together to launch WAN KANTRI a 60-minute documentary film on the how our forefathers gain independence from the Australian Government with a bright blend of interviews from individuals making a mark for the PNG future moving forward. The film was launched yesterday 27th August 2025 at APEC Haus. WAN KANTRI blends rare archival footage, political history, and deeply personal accounts from citizens who lived through the country’s 1975 transition from Australian administration to sovereignty. Narrated by NBC’s Maureen Orea, the film revisits the optimism and challenges of the…
The long-standing partnership between the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and Papua New Guinea’s National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), strengthened by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2022, was showcased last night at the advanced screening of WAN KANTRI at APEC Haus in Port Moresby. The extraordinary 60-minute documentary, co-produced over more than a year, takes viewers on a powerful journey through Papua New Guinea’s history, spirit, and traditions, while looking ahead to the next 50 years of independence. Distinguished guests included Sir Robert Igara, Dame Meg Taylor and Sir Moi Avei, were among those who attended the screening last night.…
The Nasfund Contributors Savings and Loan Society (NCSL) has introduced a digital platform designed to make financial services more accessible for its members. The new system, called MyNCSL Online, allows members to check account balances, download statements, transfer funds, and apply for loans remotely. Higher-tier loan options and an Adhoc Remittance feature for growing savings are also available through the platform. NCSL officer Richard Deregi recently demonstrated the service at Stocks & Partners, registering employee Elizabeth Renagi as a new member and signing her up for MyNCSL using a Wokabaut tablet. Renagi said she was able to access her membership…