The Ramhaga Adventist Primary School in the Huhu Local Level Government of Alotau District, Milne Bay Province received a total of K10,000 worth of food and toiletry supplies along with four fuel drums this week. This timely assistance was provided by the Member for Samarai-Murua Isi Henry Leonard after requests were made to his office. Ramhaga Adventist Primary School is a mission school run by the Adventist Church under the Northern and Milne Bay Mission but has faced tough times from food shortages. Many students from Samarai-Murua district also attend the Ramhaga Adventist School in Alotau district, which prompted Mr…
Author: Paula DAVID
Vodafone PNG has once again come on board this year announcing their support for the 61st Morobe Provincial Agricultural Show. As a White ribbon sponsor, Vodafone PNG will be supporting the event with a total package of K20,350 in cash and Free SIM cards with K200 Free talk-time for all attendees. The cash donation will help the committee with funding the general admission tickets for both days of the event which sees over 100, 000 attendees per year. Vodafone PNG’s Lae Regional Manager, Ronil Anuj described the Morobe Show as a great way to promote connections between farmers, consumers and…
The Sydney Roosters have held off a furious Sharks comeback to claim a thrilling NRLW grand final victory. The Roosters led 24-0 at half-time, before Cronulla came roaring back in the second half to pull within two with eight minutes to play. Dally M Medallist Olivia Kernick looked to have put the game to bed with a 66th minute try, her second of the game. Sharks skipper Tiana Penitani gave her side one last chance with a late try of her own, but that was where the comeback would end, the Roosters holding on to secure a 32-28 win. Roosters…
A new coach could be the spark that the PNG Kapuls need ahead of this month’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Oceania Qualifiers group stage. Warren Moon left the post following their OFC Men’s Nations Cup campaign, where a win, a draw and a loss weren’t enough to see them advance to the semi-finals, missing out on goal difference to Tahiti. Felipe Vega-Arango is the new man in charge and has a squad with no shortage of international experience at his disposal. As well as the OFC Men’s Nations Cup in June, Papua New Guinea also played in the Pacific Games…
The SP PNG Hunters’ comeback and the maturation of players like Judah Rimbu this season, are encouraging signs for the future of rugby league in the country. That’s according to PNG Kumuls Coach Jason Demetriou when commenting on the progress of the sport in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The National Rugby League (NRL) reported that Rimbu, who can play both in the halves and at hooker, became the second Hunter to win the Petero Civoniceva Medal as the Hostplus Cup player of the year for the QRL. This accomplishment added to an incredible season that will likely be capped off…
The Papua New Guinea Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Procurement Commission (NPC) to work together within their respective roles to exchange information, facilitate and monitor business activities by nationals and foreigners in order to deliver their mandates diligently. The MOU was signed by the Managing Director of the IPA Mr. Clarence Hoot and the NPC Acting CEO Mr. Joe Sapa. The NPC is mandated by Government to facilitate the public procurement process in the country by national, citizen and foreign enterprises through the procurement process in compliance with the Public Finances…
Residents in the nation’s capital will in the near future have a new specialist hospital with constructions to start soon following the official ground breaking ceremony held yesterday. The new proposed specialist hospital, which is worth K800 million to construct, once completed will be a 200- bed Level 5 hospital. The new hospital, which will be built at the Gerehu suburb, will significantly boost health care services in Port Moresby city. Minister for Health, Elias Kapavore announced that K30 million has been allocated to begin groundwork, which is scheduled to start next week. He highlighted that the project is part…
The 2024 National Examinations for final year students of secondary and primary schools in the country will commence next week onwards. The Measurement Services Division of the Education Department has officially released the 2024 national examination schedule for Papua New Guinea, outlining critical dates and procedures that examination invigilators, administrators, school principals, students, and teachers must follow. All parties involved are strongly urged to adhere strictly to this schedule to ensure a smooth examination process. Grade 10 Examination Schedule 2024: October 7th (Monday): • Session 1: MATHEMATICS • Session 2: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. October 8th (Tuesday): • Session 1: SOCIAL SCIENCE…
Islanders from around Bwanabwana Local Level Government (LLG) in Samarai-Murua District of Milne Bay Province gathered over the weekend to witness the opening of the Paemolosi Kamsagu United Church on Ware Island. The people travelled from neighbouring islands of Samarai, Logeia, Sidea, Sariba, Basilaki, Anagusa and as far as the Engineer Group of Islands among others to witness this occasion. Ware island has an increasing population of almost a thousand people and is commonly known for its vast fishing activities and religious Christian beliefs. There are three sections of the village on the island and the United Church opening was…
The 2024 Youth National Soccer League (NSL)- Southern Conference for the under-seventeen boys and girls is into its second round of matches at the Sir John Guise Stadium. Competition Coordinator, Leo Jakanduo said they will be playing through the four (4) conference with the Southern Conference already in progress, the Northern, NGI and Highlands conference to kick start this week for both the under- seventeen boys and girls. They have officially registered six (6) teams thus far comprising of a Southern Region Conference team consisting of six boys and six girls, although Mr. Jakanduo added that there are still some…