After having spent a week-long training session with the Kumul Petroleum PNG Lewas Women’s team in their lead-up to the ICC Women’s T20 EAP (East Asia Pacific) in Vanuatu next week. At the end of the week Price commented that it was great to meet up with the Lewas again after travelling with them to the UAE last year. “The girls are an exciting group, with a good combination of regular and younger players, and they fully deserve their 11th position in the ICC Women’s T20 Global Rankings, ahead of all other Associate Member teams, and one Full Member, Zimbabwe.”…
Author: Nigel-Francis MADO
The Minister for Information Communications & Technology & Member for South Bougainville, Timothy Masiu announced that the country is ready and happy to be hosting two high profile events in the field of ICT next week. This will be the inaugural pacific ICT Ministerial Dialogue on the 28th-29th of this month whilst the Asia-Pacific ICT Tele-community [APT] Policy & Regulation Forum [PRFP-16] will be on the 30th to the 1st of September. “The first of its kind Pacific ICT Ministerial dialogue will see ICT Ministers from across the pacific and top-level officials from development partners including the International Telecommunication Union…
Rabbitohs superstar Latrell Mitchell will miss his side’s Round 27 clash with the Roosters after accepting an early guilty plea to a Grade 2 Dangerous Contact charge. Mitchell was sent to the sin bin in the 79th minute at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday after an incident involving Knights forward Tyson Frizell and was cited on Monday by the Match Review Committee with the charge carrying a one-match suspension with an early guilty plea. As the Rabbitohs have a bye in Round 26, Mitchell will miss the Rabbitohs’ clash with the Roosters next Friday which looms as a potential showdown…
Prime Minister James Marape has issued a warning to all that individuals apprehended in possession of firearms will be subject to life imprisonment. This was his message for the warring factions that are currently participating in the ongoing tribal fights in the Enga Province. “It is of utmost importance for those in Enga to take heed of this cautionary message. As we converse, the entire province is currently under heightened scrutiny.” Prime Minister Marape emphasized that the continuation of tribal violence should not hinder the flow of traffic along the Highlands Highway to vital areas such as the Porgera Gold…
Police in the capital have advised that there were no serious casualties or deaths in the fighting that had occurred over the weekend in the Gerehu Secondary School Cultural Show mayhem. According to Gerehu police, there were several scuffles that had broken out during that time, but thankfully, no one was killed during the incidents. This is contrary to alleged social media reports of one death that had occurred with graphic images of a person with serious injuries circulating online on various social media outlets since the weekend. Meanwhile, this newsroom’s attempts to get in contact with the NCD Metropolitan…
The Prime Minister, James Marape has appealed to the warring factions of Enga Province to cease all hostilities and lay down arms between the ongoing tribal conflict and loss of innocents. PMJM condemned the recent killing of five suspected hired gunmen, whose graphic images were widely circulated on social media platforms. He stated that this act of violence and Jungle Justice underscored the necessity for a more peaceful and just resolution to the conflicts that plague the region. “I want to implore the warring tribes of Enga to abandon violence and also denounce the concept of ‘jungle justice’.” “In my…
Pepsi Cup Capital Rugby Union President, Kori Chan has voiced great delight in the turnout of the capital competition grand final and the overall success. The grand final hosted at the Santos National Football Stadium this year by far has been their biggest one yet, with the President stating that the day was a special tribute to all players and clubs that have come together to make the competition. “Today [Saturday] was a tribute to the players. From the juniors, all the way up to the premier division and the women’s teams.” “It’s a credit to them for all their…
Captivating, authentic, jaw-dropping, and inspirational. Four words that encompass the stunning array of pieces portrayed at the PNG Fashion & Design Week “Fashion for Peace Runway” at the Stanley Hotel. 13 designers got the opportunity to showcase stunning selections of clothing ranging from office wear to everyday casual wear, keeping the crowd in awe for the whole show. The show featured a collection from international designer, Iki Hangana who showcased his Lavender Ephemeron collection and the Peace within Culture collection, a collaborative work by both Founder of the PNG Fashion & Design Week, Janet Sios with international Designer Failepou Peni.…
In front of 6, 000 supporters yesterday at the Santos National Football Stadium, the Kramer Ausenco Brothers fought back from a first half deficit to deny the Credit Corporation Harlequins a back-to-back premiership and go on to claim the Top Dog Title in the Pepsi Cup Capital Rugby Union Competition with a score line of 24-13. In a match befitting of extremely high-level skill and composure, it was evident that this was no easy match for both teams. Following the fanfare, it was straight into the action from the kickoff, both teams looked dangerous but it was the Brothers through…
The Minister for Internal Security, Peter Tsiamalili Junior, has hit back against the outburst by Vanimo Green MP, Belden Namah in relation to the reassurance by the Commissioner of Police to Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) members on their right to escalate the use of force against violent criminals. He stated that the government has given its full backing toward the Police Commissioner, David Manning in his effort to clamp down on crime, domestic terrorism and the legitimate escalated use of force that can and has resulted in criminals being shot dead. He said the Member for Vanimo Green…