Basketball Papua New Guinea (BPNG), in collaboration with FIBA Oceania, has successfully concluded a dynamic three-day strategy session focused on reviewing and strengthening its operational and program delivery frameworks. Led by BPNG President David Peter, the federation continues to gain traction with its commitment to holistic basketball development. The organization’s approach balances the physical and mental aspects of the sport, empowering athletes with strong fundamentals while paving the way toward elite performance through close coordination with FIBA Oceania. At the heart of BPNG’s long-term vision is its flagship community platform, Basketball for Good—a movement that harnesses the power of basketball…
Author: Jordan VELA
Papua New Guinea Lewas captain Brenda Tau has described the PacificAus Sports Cricket Invitational as a celebration of unity, culture, and the empowerment of women through sport across the Pacific. Tau extended heartfelt gratitude to the Australian Government, Cricket Australia, the Australian High Commission, PacificAus Sports, Cricket PNG, and all tournament organisers for their tireless efforts in making the week-long event a resounding success. “On behalf of the PNG Lewas, I want to sincerely thank the Australian Government, Cricket Australia, Australian High Commission, PacificAus Sports, Cricket PNG, and all the wonderful organizer’s for making this tournament a special event,” said…
With Papua New Guinea just months away from marking its 50th Independence Anniversary, leaders and artists came together today to officially launch Meganesia, a unique cross-cultural concert set to unite Indigenous Australian and Papua New Guinean voices on one stage. Held at the National Capital District Commission (NCDC) building, the press conference featured key dignitaries including NCD Governor Powes Parkop, Australian High Commission Counsellor Mr. Nicholas Kittel, and Artistic Director Airileke alongside a panel of international and local performers. “Meganesia is more than entertainment—it’s a cultural handshake. It closes the Asia-Pacific story we started and opens the next chapter: our…
This weekend’s Meganesia concert is set to light up Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby city with a world-class lineup of more than 150 performers from Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Indigenous Australia. Here’s your official list of artists confirmed to perform on Saturday, June 28, from 3PM to 9:30PM. ON THE MAIN PANEL Airileke (Artistic Director) Yirrmal – Indigenous Australian singer-songwriter Kaiit – Neo-soul artist from Australia Mereani – Powerful Pacific vocalis INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS Sam Roem Yosua Roem Bula David Albert (Abang) David Michael Chan Troy Schrieber Phil Bywater Richard Mogu Deline Briscoe Mea Ingram PNG ARTISTS TO…
With music, movement and messages of unity, the India Day 2025 celebration in Port Moresby became more than just a cultural festival, it signaled a growing role for diplomacy driven by people, not just politics. Held in tandem with International Yoga Day, the gathering served as a soft-power showcase of India-PNG relations, while also wrapping up the “Asia and Pacific Story” series of a months-long prelude to Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence anniversary in September. National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop, who has long championed regional integration, used the occasion to highlight the importance of strengthening ties not only between India…
At a recent press briefing in Port Moresby, Dr Harsha Baranage, Secretary of the Sri Lanka PNG Friendship Foundation, offered a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to restore eyesight to a blind patient—and why this type of surgery is one of the most complex in modern medicine. Corneas, the transparent outer layer of the eye, must be harvested from donors in Sri Lanka within four hours of death, then preserved using special storage fluids and chemicals, and kept at low temperatures—ideally −80°C—before being flown into Papua New Guinea. “The eye must arrive viable, intact, and matched to a…
Most Papua New Guineans have never heard of the Sri Lanka Papua New Guinea Friendship Foundation (SLPNGFF), Yet, for over three decades, this community-led initiative has been quietly restoring sight to citizens suffering from corneal blindness—completely free of charge. The Foundation works closely with Sri Lanka’s Eye Donation Society, where corneas are donated voluntarily through a deeply rooted cultural practice of dana—a Buddhist principle of selfless giving. The tissues are harvested within hours of death, preserved in cold storage, and transported to Papua New Guinea in medically sealed conditions. Once in Port Moresby, the Centre for Eye Health takes over.…
Sri Lankan music will take centre stage in Port Moresby city in July, but the concert goes far beyond entertainment. The Sri Lanka Papua New Guinea Friendship Foundation (SLPNGFF) has announced a major Musical Extravaganza featuring Sri Lankan pop star Yohani, Infinity Band, and PNG’s own Rhee Gial, with all proceeds going directly to fund corneal transplant surgeries for visually impaired citizens. Set for Saturday, 5th July 2025, the event is more than a cultural showcase, it’s an act of cross-border compassion. “This is a night for vision! literally and metaphorically,” said Anthony Amerasinghe, President of SLPNGFF. “Every ticket will…
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) has concluded its 2025 Annual General Assembly (AGA), held on Sunday, June 22, at the Gateway Hotel in Port Moresby city. The meeting brought together representatives from national sporting federations and key stakeholders to review the organization’s 2024 activities. During the assembly, members approved both the 2024 Annual Report and the audited financial statements. PNGOC Secretary-General Desmond Kaviagu reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to transparency and accountability, saying that the assembly aligned with constitutional obligations and reflected good governance practices. “The AGA ensures we remain answerable to our members and partners for how funds…
With only two rounds left in the 2025 Port Moresby Corporate Volleyball Competition (POMCVC), the pressure is mounting for teams across all nine divisions to secure a spot in the Top 8 before the finals. The competition has reached a critical point. For some teams, Round 14 is their last chance to make a comeback. For others, it’s about staying consistent and locking in a stronger finals seeding. In the Men’s Premier Division, seventh-placed Brian Bell faces fourth-placed NWTL1 in a key matchup that could decide their finals fate. CPL1, currently sitting third, goes up against Koroboro, who are looking…