Papua New Guinea’s national men’s cricket squad sharpened their competitive edge yesterday 10th July 2025 in a crucial 50-over trial match held at Amini Park in Port Moresby city. The session was part of the final evaluation phase for the Barramundis Train-On Squad, ahead of two major international tournaments: 50-over ODI tournament in Jersey, United Kingdom this August ICC T20 World Cup Qualifiers in Muscat, Oman. The match brought together 25 top players under the national selection radar. The squad will soon be narrowed to 20 contracted athletes, and from there, the final 14 will be chosen to represent PNG…
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Two young leaders from Papua New Guinea’s Special Olympics program have returned from a regional leadership training in Singapore, equipped with fresh knowledge and determination to promote inclusion and challenge the stigma faced by persons with intellectual disabilities. Japheth Narrey and Eunice Wanjumoe, accompanied by mentor Jenny Luff, completed a three-day leadership and advocacy training organized by Special Olympics Asia Pacific. As members of the Regional Athlete Leadership Council (RALC) and the Regional Youth Leadership Council (RYLC), the trio represented Special Olympics PNG (SOPNG) at the international workshop. Special Olympics is a global movement that uses sport, leadership, and health…
Port Moresby Nature Park has made history as home to the 17,000th species photographed for the world-renowned National Geographic Photo Ark project — Papua New Guinea’s own Raggiana bird-of-paradise. National Geographic explorer and photographer Joel Sartore visited the Nature Park in April as part of his mission to document 25,000 animals in human care to promote biodiversity awareness and inspire global conservation. “Birds-of-paradise are living works of art,” said Sartore. “We preserve art in museums. These species deserve the same level of protection.” The announcement coincides with Papua New Guinea’s 50th year of independence, making the national bird’s selection even more…
Queensland Maroons captain Cameron Munster delivered one of the most emotionally charged performances in State of Origin history last night, leading his side to a series victory just days after the passing of his father. After going down one game to nil to the New South Wales Blues in Game One in Brisbane, the odds were firmly stacked against the Maroons. The Blues featured a powerful halves pairing in four-time NRL premiership-winning halfback Nathan Cleary and 2024 Origin-winning halfback Mitchell Moses, widely regarded as two of the best in the game today. In a bold move, Queensland coach Billy Slater…
National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop has strongly condemned the violent unrest that erupted in Port Moresby on Tuesday, calling it a serious threat to law and order and demanding urgent reform of the city’s public transport system. The violence, reportedly led by Public Motor Vehicle (PMV) drivers and their relatives following the fatal stabbing of a crew member, saw parts of the capital descend into chaos, causing widespread fear and disruption for city residents. Governor Parkop expressed sympathy for the victim’s family but firmly denounced the retaliatory attacks, stating: “While I share the public’s grief and outrage… it does…
The Governor for National Capital District (NCD) Powes Parkop highlighted the significance of ‘One City, One Country, One Future’ at the official launching of the PNG Story Month celebration at the Sir Hubert Murray stadium in Port Moresby city in the lead up to the 50th independence anniversary, beginning with the Southern Region. The month-long celebration is part of a broader national storytelling initiative that began in May and continues through to September, exploring PNG’s cultural and historical journey through the voices of its diverse regions and communities. Addressing crowd in attendance, Governor Parkop reflected on the Southern Region’s deep-rooted…
Nathan Cleary is once again at the center of controversy ahead of tomorrow’s State of Origin decider. At just 27, he has already accomplished more than many of the game’s greatest names, including several NRL Immortals. Yet, despite his accolades, critics continue to argue that Cleary will never match the legacy of Andrew Johns, widely regarded as New South Wales’ greatest ever halfback. But unlike Johns, who debuted in Origin in his late 20s and only reached his peak in his 30s, Cleary is still years away from what many believe could be his prime. The Penrith playmaker already has…
South Pacific Brewery (SP Brewery) has confirmed a K5000 contribution to support preparations for this year’s National Mask and Warwagira Festival, an event that celebrates the diverse cultural heritage of East New Britain. Scheduled to take place from July 9th to 12th in Kokopo, East New Britain Province, the festival is one of Papua New Guinea’s iconic cultural events, showcasing traditional dances, masks, and customs from across the region. SP Brewery’s Regional Sales Manager for the New Guinea Islands, Leon Schulz, said the company was pleased to assist. “This festival aligns with our goal of fostering unity and celebrating cultural…
For the first time in Pacific Games history, every national team participating in the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau is supported by a dedicated safeguarding officer. This proactive move, led by the Pacific Games Council, signals a regional shift toward prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of athletes and officials. Complementing this initiative is the Safe Games Team, a group of four regional safeguarding champions representing Tonga, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, and Palau. Leading the team is Roshika Deo, Team Up’s GEDSI and Safeguarding Officer, who is also the Games’ official Safeguarding Team Leader. In a key step toward stronger…
A kaleidoscope of colours, rhythm, and reflection unfolded at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium yesterday 05th of July 2025 as Southern Region Day officially opened the month-long PNG Story celebrations in honour of Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary. Under the uniting theme “One Drum, Many Echoes,” the Southern Region showcased the full strength of its cultural pride and creative expression, drawing crowds from across the city. Twelve singsing groups and six cultural string bands from the provinces of Central, Gulf, Western, Oro, and Milne Bay lit up the stadium grounds with traditional dances, chants, and musical storytelling as part of…