Topline backrower Jordan Riki has become the latest Brisbane Bronco to commit long-term to the club, signing a three-year contract extension to the end of the 2027 season. The 23-year-old took his game to the next level in 2023 and was a major contributor to Brisbane’s outstanding run to the Grand Final, making 22 appearances and stamping himself as one of NRL’s best emerging forwards. Riki, whose ferocious kick-chase and surging shortside ball carries were consistent highlights of his game in 2023, has now made 67 NRL appearances having established himself as a first grade regular over the past two…
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Veteran flyer Corey Oates will line up for a 12th season in Broncos colours after signing a one-year contract extension with the 2023 grand finalists. Oates debuted with Brisbane in Round 17 of the 2013 season against the Storm and has gone to play 201 NRL games including the 2015 grand final. The 29-year-old has racked up 118 tries to sit fourth on the list of the Broncos’ top try-scorers behind Steve Renouf, Darren Lockyer and Michael Hancock. “I’ll be trying to prove to myself that I’ve still got it and to show the coaches that I’ve still got it…
Thanks to the continued support from the National Government, the Papua New Guinea (PNG) St John Ambulance (SJA) Service continues to provide exemplary care in the region, as evident by the recent study results. The findings of the Council of Ambulance Authorities survey illustrate an exceptional level of satisfaction among service users in PNG, solidifying the ambulance service’s commitment to exceptional care. The overall satisfaction ratings across PNG increased from 97% in 2022 to 98% in 2023. This boost underscores the unwavering dedication to providing topnotch care and service to the community. PNG had a higher patient satisfaction result than…
Following the overnight eruption of Mount Ulawun, West New Britain (WNB), Air Niugini has suspended all flights to Hoskins Airport due to volcanic ash fall on the runway and taxiways, and in the vicinity of the airport. A Stop Press notice was issued by Niusky Pacific earlier today, closing the airport to all operations until further notice. Air Niugini is monitoring the situation carefully, and will issue further updates as the situation develops and more information becomes available. Air Nuigini regrets the inconvenience caused, however the situation is beyond the airline’s control. Passengers holding tickets for flights to or from…
Plans are under to rollout a program that will make custom-made prosthetic limbs that provides more flexibility for amputees who have lost the use of their lower or upper limbs. The “Jaipur Foot Camp Program”, will be implemented by the National Department of Health’s National Orthotic Prosthetic Services (NOPS) and Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) Physiotherapy Department in partnership with a charity society in India called the Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), which is expected to kick off by February next year. The Jaipur Foot Camp Program is one of the activities listed under the 12-Step Action Plan to…
The 2019 Pacific Games champion New Caledonia leads the 2023 Pacific Games medal tally at the end of the fourth day of competition in Honiara on Monday night. They took over from hosts the Solomon Islands late on Monday following their dominance in the pool, during the swimming competition. New Caledonia have claimed eight gold medals so far plus seven silver and eight bronze, for a total tally of 23 medals. The hosts are second on five gold, eight silver and four bronze. But the day belonged to two of the Pacific’s best lifters, who won three gold medals each…
A panel comprising some of the most accomplished players in international rugby league will select the men’s and women’s 2023 IRL Golden Boot winners after nominations were finalised following the recent Pacific Championships and historic England-Tonga series. Golden Cap recipients Darren Lockyer (Australia), Adrian Morley (England), Ruben Wiki (New Zealand), James Graham (England) and Adam Blair (New Zealand), who are among just nine players to have played 50 internationals for their country, will choose the men’s IRL Golden Boot winner. The women’s IRL Golden Boot winner will be decided by Australian Jillaroos great Karyn Murphy, former New Zealand dual code…
The Yangoru-Saussia District MP and Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru said, the district in the East Sepik Province will not implement the 1-6-6 school structure. Maru said, “Yangoru-Saussia District is not implementing this structure and will not invest in it because it is very costly.” The 1-6-6 school structure was introduced in 2018 and comprises of one year for elementary education, 6 years for primary education, and 6 years for secondary education. Maru said the Yangoru-Saussia District was not against this school structure but would not implement it because it was costly. “The question is: what do…
Digicel, PNG’s leading telecommunications and digital operator will be making its customers wishes come true this Christmas’ with grand cash prizes, weekly cash and prizes plus daily prize in its 2023 Christmas promotion. The promotion, officially launched today is dubbed ‘Digicel, Making Wishes Come True’. With this promotion, Digicel will be awarding massive grand cash prizes of K100, 000, K50, 000 and K30, 000 cash to three lucky winners nationwide. Weekly prizes will also be awarded to five lucky winners every week for six weeks. The weekly prizes include; K5, 000 cash, a 5000L water tank, a 3000 watts diesel…
Due to the change in the weather pattern, the country is currently experiencing a strong influenza outbreak which at this time, is yet to be confirmed by the National Department of Health (NDoH) as to the type of strand it is. NDoH Deputy Secretary-National Health Service Standard, Ken Wai said, the type of influenza that were experiencing right is stronger which is affecting many people to have the cough and flu that is also contributing to shortness of breath. He added that, this is not COVID and they are working around the clock to find out the strand or type…