The country’s Treasurer has said that Papua New Guinea (PNG) has met the economic reform benchmarks that was reached with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the beginning of the year. Treasurer, Ian Ling-Stuckey stated that out 18 reforms that were set out in his presentations, 17 have been met with one still in the works due to a minor delay. “17 have been met and one has had a minor delay as the updated Medium-Term Revenue Strategy has been agreed to by the Ministerial Economic Sub-Committee of the NEC, but not considered yet by the NEC itself.” He said…
Author: Nigel-Francis MADO
Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly recently, the Minister for Internal Security Peter Tsiamalili Junior, emphasized on several key points that he believes the Secretary General should consider his Secretary-General’s New Agenda for Peace and the evolving role of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) in achieving lasting peace and security. He mentioned four key points, which included Support for Preventive Diplomacy, Peace by Peaceful Means, Climate-Peacebuilding Nexus and the Importance of Multilateralism. The Minister highlighted the crucial importance of preventive diplomacy in averting conflicts and tensions between nations and within nations. He emphasized the need for de-escalation, mutual understanding, and…
They may have gone down to a star-studded Australian PM’s XIII side by two scores, but that did not dampen the fiery Papua New Guinean fighting spirit when they succumbed to the Australian side 30-18. The home side put up to strong challenge and despite the loss, were happy to have made the country proud. In his first stint as the coach of the PNG National side, the grin on Justin Holbrook’s face post-match indicating promising signs for the Kumuls come next month as they head into the Pacific Championships. Holbrook when speaking with PNG Hausbung stated that the home…
The Australian Prime Ministers XIII continue their run of victory against rival PNG following a 30-18 victory following a final try to fullback Tyrell Sloan. The Aussies were pushed to the limit by the opposition in a tight affair which had everyone at the Santos National Football Stadium on their feet. The home side took the lead early through a Nene Macdonald try in the 4th minute after the Australians fumbled the ball in goal. The visitors hit back through Murray Taulagi a few minutes later. Although they have the lead it has been a pretty ordinary performance as the…
It was an attacking master-class by the Australian Women’s PM’s XIII as they piled on the points against an error riddled PNG Women’s PM’s XIII this afternoon at the Santos National Football Stadium to run out victors. It was the home side that got the game underway and the visitor who put up a show, Australian PM’s XIII Centre, Cassey Tohu-Hiki registering the first 4-pointer this afternoon in just the first minute, racing away to score in the 1st minute. The home side stunned by this try to reciprocate in the first half, but errors around the ruck and and…
In a hard fought battle on the pitch this afternoon, the Papua New Guinea Defense Force Women were able to hold of a resurgent Australian Defense Force Women’s team to secure a 10-nil victory. Kicking off the match, both teams looked threatening in attack, but loose carries and ill-discipline around the ruck seemed to hurt both sides. However the home team managed to string together a few plays and attack the defence line showing signs of promise. Returning to the pitch in the second half, hard running saw PNGDF’s Winnie Steven barge her way over the Defence to put the…
The final day for preparations heading into the Prime Minister’s XIII Match up against the Australian PM’s XIII and Justin Holbrooke’s men are looking to accept the challenge in the Australian team, although not at its full strength, is capable of wreaking havoc around the park. Taking it slow this afternoon at the final captains run, it looks like Holbrooke could have a few tricks up his sleeve.Central Queensland Capras and Kumul enforcer Valentine Rimbu said, speaking personally, at this point in time he is ready to put everything on the line in tomorrow’s match. “I’m here to put my…
It was what every little Papua New Guinean kid could every dream of as hundreds of kids turned out this morning at the Santos National Football Stadium in the capital to take part in the League Bilong Laif clinic, and what better way to do it then with their heroes from the NRL. As part of their outreach program, there to take the kids through some drills and other skills, the Australian Prime Minister’s XIII led by captain Cameron Murray, were there following their morning captains run to meet and greet the Kids. The NRL PNG (League Bilong Laif) program…
For the first time in five years, both the Australian Prime Minister’s XIII Men’s and Women’s teams both touched down at the Jackson’s International Terminal yesterday to a warm welcome as mad Rugby League fans flocked to the Airport to catch a glimpse of their NRL heroes. Australian Prime Minister’s XIII Coach Mal Meninga following their arrival in Port Moresby stated that they were glad to be back in the country to participate in the invitational match since 2018. Starting of their journey in Marlburgh, he said they were lucky enough to get together and come up with all other…
Following the suspension of the Commander of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force by the National Executive Council (NEC), Transparency International has expressed grave concern over inconsistency in the Government’s handling of investigations of breaches and apparent wrong doings by public office holders. The suspension of CDF Major General Mark Goina over delays in conducting investigations into those that were harmed in the deadly exercise at Kupiano, which left 3 PNGDF personnel killed. TIPNG Board Chair, Peter Aitsi stated that the country has a right to know the reasons as to why the Government has suspended other holders of public…