Four youths in the Kandrian area of West New Britain (WNB) province were recently apprehended following a robbery attempt of a local shopping centre. Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Superintendent Peter Barkie reported that around 11:30pm on the 25th of this month, six suspects were attempting to rob the Cosco Trading Shop when they were intercepted by police. “On Wednesday night, 6 suspects broke into Cosco trading and held up two Asians and stole valuable store Items.” Upon receiving word of the attempted hold, police were swift to intervene, during the pursuit of the suspects who were armed to the teeth,…
Author: Nigel-Francis MADO
Police in West New Britain (WNB) Province have arrested and charged a senior provincial official following allegations of Abuse of office and Misappropriation by the West New Britain Provincial Administration. The Accused, Phillip Taubuso of Lolobau Island in the Nakanai District of WNB was Deputy Administrator Cooperate Services when the offences were committed between the 20th of June, 2020 and 30th of January this year. According to reports by Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Peter Barkie stated that he used his position to swindle funds purposely for purchasing gifts for the outgoing Provincial Administrator, Williamson Hosea but diverted for his own…
Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako marked his 100th NRL game with a personal haul of 18 points to help his side beat the Dragons 26-12 on Thursday night in Redcliffe. The former Kiwi international continued his excellent 2023 form by scoring his 11th and 12th tries of the season, in addition to kicking five from five off the tee, as Wayne Bennett’s side solidified their standing in the top eight with their seventh victory of the year. Most of the damage was done in a six-minute period midway through the first half, during which time the Dolphins scored 18 unanswered points…
Mr. Samuel Penias has been appointed as the new Acting Secretary for the Department of Finance to oversee all matters pertaining to the country’s financial matters. His appointment was announced following a gazette that was released on Tuesday from the office of the Governor General in accordance with section 31B of the Public Services Management Act of 1995 and upon advice from the National Executive Council. After receiving the recommendation from the Public Services Commission, Penias will serve as Acting Secretary for the Department of Finance for a probationary period of 3 months. Mr. Penias holds a Bachelor’s Degree in…
This afternoon, two legends of Australian Rugby, Matt Giteau and Will Genia touched down in the Nation’s capital to run coaching Clinics for players taking part in the Capital Rugby Union competition. For Giteau, this is the first time the former Wallaby has visited the country and is looking forward to the experience. “It’s a really unique opportunity to be here, as I’ve said I’ve never been here so I’m very excited,” Giteau stated. He stated that he knows rugby league is the more dominant sport here in the country, so their main aim is to assist in any way…
Two centurion Australian Wallabies Rugby players, Will Genia and Matt Giteau, have arrived in Port Moresby today on a two-day visit. Capital Rugby Union (CRU) President Kori Chan said that the visit by the two will be to conduct coaching clinics for selected men and women players as well as coaches and officials today. They will be joined by Aiden Toua who now resides in Port Moresby. “A coaching clinic with selected players, both men and women from the 10 clubs affiliated to Pepsi CRU will be held from 6pm to 7.30pm under lights at the Sir Hubert Murray stadium…
The Student Representative Council (SRC) of the University of Technology have advised that in the coming days, they will be hosting an election to gather the collective views of over 3,000 students in the campus to come to a decision on whether to hold a marching protest against the signing of the U.S-PNG Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA). Speaking on behalf of the SRC, Events Coordinator Mr. Arthur Kondon stated that a forum was held on Tuesday by the SRC and the student body to determine their next plan of action. Kondon stated that amidst all the pressure that they have…
South Pacific Brewery has announced that Rugby League great, Mark Carrol will officiate the SP Sports Awards as guest speaker this year, on the 27th of this month at the Crown Hotel. SP Brewery Corporate Affairs Manager, John Nilkare mentioned that Mark ‘Spudd’ Carroll is one of the toughest players during the peak of his career in the 1990s and is honored to have him officiate on the awards night. Jeff Fenech was earmarked to officiate the awards but due to his health, he will not be able to make it. “We were all looking forward to having Jeff (Fenech)…
The National Capital District (NCD) Metropolitan Superintendent, Silva Sika has advised that police are monitoring the main campus of the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) to ensure the safety of the students following reports of a planned protest that would take place this week on the recently signed defence agreements between the country and the United States. He mentioned that although he has not received any request to stage a protest, he is closely monitoring the situation, to make sure that no one gets harmed should anything happen. “I understand that the students are frustrated regarding the recent incidents.…
The Credit Corporation Harlequins proved that they are still the team to beat this season after stampeding over the Valley Hunters in their Round 7 of the Pepsi Cup Capital Rugby Union Competition. Billy Rapilla’s Men put their front foot forward early on in the game and never looked like slowing down after they stormed through the front gates of the defense with a strong run by Harlies Second rower, Eddie Nipal to open up the scoring in the opening minutes of the match. Valley Hunters stunned by the try couldn’t seem to match up the Harlies in physicality as…