Despite being scoreless throughout the game, the PNG Orchids put up a good fight on home soil after going down 36-0 to the Kiwi Ferns this afternoon in the third week of the Pacific Championship at the Santos National Football Stadium. In an intense first half, the Kiwi Ferns secured four tries each in both halfs with debutant Mackenzie Wiki scoring a hat-trick in the second half. The game, played under fine weather and good ground conditions, has seen the Kiwi Ferns dominate the scoreboard with three tries and two successful conversions. The Kiwi Ferns wasted no time in taking…
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In an NRL headline making move, Veteran Club Captain and playmaker Ben Hunt has officially parted ways with St George Illawarra Dragons, marking a major turning for the club as they get ready for 2025 season. The announcement came from the club on the decision to terminate Hunts contract a year early, allowing him the freedom to explore offers from other NRL clubs. Today, players without an extended contract with their current club can seek out too16 other rival clubs to secure their future in NRL. For the Dragans fans, Veteran and Captain Ben Hunt,34, was given approval by the…
A proud moment for PNG Rugby legend, Adrian Lam, as he arrives in the country to see his son Lachan Lam lead the PNG LNG Kumuls out against the Cook Island on home soil this Sunday 3rd November at the Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby. Lachan Lam was named PNG LNG Kumuls captain for this Sunday’s Pacific Bowl match against the Cook Islands in the Pacific Championships, and to witness on game day, will be none other than father/coach, former Kumuls Captain Adrian Lam. “He’s been named captain this weekend for the PNG Kumuls, which is a massive honor…
Police in the nation’s capital are concerned over the number of illegal settlements popping up in the city when executing their duties. Most of these illegal settlements have been settling on land where landowners had been identified by the courts and eviction has occurred. The Acting Metropolitan Superintendent Mazuc Rubiang confirmed that the vacant land portion at Garden Hills that was evicted in December 2021, is now being occupied by settlers that may cause threat to the genuine people residing there. Mr. Mazuc Rubiang confirmed that makeshift structures have been erected in the area, and more people are moving in…
The next Pacific Mini Games is coming up next year and the Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) is not wasting anytime in preparing to send a contingent from the country to Palau, where the games will be held. The Justification Committee has officially started the evaluation of Team PNG’s sports and athletes for the upcoming 2025 Pacific Mini Games, which will be held in Palau from June 30 to July 9th. The committee aims to lay a strong foundation for the Games by ensuring that Team PNG meets eligibility and performance requirements. With 14 sports featured in the 2025…
In the heart of Port Moresby city, a courageous man is fighting a battle. Mr. Jack Nambari, a 58-year-old elder from East Sepik, is confronting an exceedingly rare and aggressive form of blood cancer called multiple myeloma. His story is one of resilience, faith, and an urgent need for support as he and his family navigate this difficult journey. Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer where abnormal plasma cells accumulate in the bone marrow, pushing out healthy cells. This leads to severe complications like anemia, infections, and debilitating bone pain. In Jack’s case, the symptoms first appeared as…
The Community Coalition Against Corruption (CCAC) has raised alarm over the escalating crime crisis in Papua New Guinea, revealing that 263 people, reported in the media, have been killed in the past year. During a media conference today, Transparency International PNG Chair and CCAC Co-Chair, Mr. Peter Aitsi called on leaders to take responsibility for the crisis and ensure public safety. The conference addressed the ongoing violence, which included recent killings in East New Britain, Enga, and Port Moresby. Mr. Aitsi emphasized that the loss of 263 lives is unacceptable. “This level of violence should not be tolerated in our…