Solomon Islands defeated Papua New Guinea 17–4 in the OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup after suffering a devastating last-minute loss to Tahiti in their first round. The home crowd were in full support as the Solomon Islands made the perfect start with Thomas Amasia scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot in the second minute. Two minutes later Jose Nawo doubled the lead when he turned and shot, the ball creeping across the goal line off the inside of the post. The writing was on the wall for the tournament debutants when Peter Reginald scored his side’s third…
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After passing an evaluation by the Papua New Guinea Medical Board, Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) has been given a three-year license to offer medical services in Western province. This followed a visit by several members of the PNG Medical Board to see OTML’s operations in September and conducted a comprehensive review of OTML’s healthcare services, facilities, and its outreach to the communities. The board was impressed by the company’s extensive social responsibility footprint, noting that OTML’s health services extend beyond the mine site to the Preferred Area and other impacted regions. This includes the Medivac program and ongoing support…
THE U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), partnered with the Santos Foundation, its parent company Santos Limited, and Schlumberger LB to launch a solar-powered mini-grid to provide electricity to the Pimaga Vocational Educational Training Centre (VET). This is the second mini-grid the partnership between USAID and Santos has built in Pimaga. The first was launched in 2022 and currently provides electricity to the Pimaga Rural Hospital to facilitate life-saving blood transfusions and other treatment. USAID Country Representative Nino Nadiradze highlighted the importance of leveraging private sector partnerships to support electrification in PNG, and noted that, “Creative…
The madness goes on! The 321 Lotto Treasure Island Scratch Cards have announced a second jackpot winner, just one month after announcing the first. The lucky family was stoked after realizing they’d struck a massive win. This win has come at a convenient time as this would help take care of various necessities as well as be a boost for the youngest in their family, 19, who has just finished his year 12 examinations. For the 321 Lotto team, it is always extremely gratifying to be able to make dreams possible for their winners. Most successful players who’ve won big…
Papua New Guinea’s Beach Soccer team created its own History in taking part in their first ever international beach soccer match. The Team also scored one of the fastest goals in international Beach Soccer history in an incredible start to the OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup in Honiara. Having never played an international match, the Papua New Guinea players who hail from Fisherman Island off the coast of Port Moresby were expected to struggle against more experienced opponents. But from the kick-off, Demasol Manama blasted the ball into the net with the goal coming after just one and a…
Jillaroos winger Julia Robinson etched her name in the history books with a stunning six-try haul in her team’s 84-0 triumph over the PNG Orchids at Suncorp Stadium. The previous record for most tries in a Test by a Jillaroo was five by Sam Bremner at the 2013 World Cup. On the other wing Jakiya Whitfeld helped herself to five tries as the Jillaroos warmed up for a heavyweight showdown with the Kiwi Ferns in week two. The Jillaroos opened the scoring in the ninth minute when Robinson broke the line and found Tamika Upton in support for a 6-0…
To further solidify their collaboration, The Voice Inc. (TVI) and the University of Natural Resources and Environment (UNRE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen their partnership. TVI’s engagements within the university over the last four years are a testament to its commitment to the institution and the young people it serves. Between 2021 and 2024, the organization engaged students for industrial training and conducted CleanGen Leadership Training programs. It hosted campus events in collaboration with students and the community, fostering student engagement and creating safe spaces for conversations around issues such as Drug and Alcohol Abuse. Additionally,…
As the count down begins for a thrilling first match, Australia and Papua New Guinea will face off at Suncorp Stadium at 5:05pm this afternoon to kick off this year’s Pacific Championships tournament, with the Orchids facing a tough challenge against the top ranked team. The gulf in experience cannot be denied, with the majority of the Orchids side having been selected from national Santos Cup competition which is in its inaugural year, with only skipper Elise Albert an NRLW regular. However, despite the 50-0 scoreline in last Sunday’s Prime Minister’s XIII match, the Orchids put in a strong showing…
Deborah Alois has been welcomed by CPL Group as the Manager for CPL Foundation, the Group’s Philanthropic arm. With an impressive background across environmental management, sustainable development, climate advocacy, youth empowerment, health communication, and anti-corruption work in Papua New Guinea, Deborah’s expertise perfectly aligns with CPL Foundation’s mission to uplift women and girls through education, healthcare, and economic empowerment. Her responsibilities began on July 29th of this year and involve creating and executing strategic plans to further the foundation’s mission. Her key responsibilities encompass program management, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that initiatives are delivered effectively and sustainably. “I…
The Bati and Kumuls, two proud and fervent rugby league nations, will face battle in a titanic match in Suva to begin their Pacific Bowl campaign tomorrow. With promotion and relegation added to the mix in 2024 there is more than just national pride at stake – the winner of the Pacific Bowl playing off against the third-placed Pacific Cup nation for a place in the 2025 Pacific Cup pool. That makes a first-up win even more crucial in front of a heaving crowd at Suva’s HFC Bank Stadium, with free-flowing football sure to be the order of the day.…