The SP PNG Hunters have announced an exciting partnership with K92 Mining for the 2024 and 2025 Hostplus Cup Season. This collaboration marks an exciting development for both organizations as they join forces to enhance opportunities both on and off the field. “We are incredibly excited to announce our partnership with K92 Mining,” said Hunters CEO Scott Barker. “As we embark on the business end of the 2024 Hostplus Cup season, this collaboration presents a wealth of opportunities for our team and supporters alike. K92 Mining’s commitment to excellence and community aligns perfectly with our values, and we look forward…
Author: Paula DAVID
As people of Mulitaka area of Porgera-Paiela District in Enga Province were still in a state of despair and sorrow from the natural disaster, Dr. Sam Yockopua, one of their own sons returned back home as a beacon of hope and source of strength as he donated medical supplies and spent time with them from 12th-14th June 2024. Dr. Yockopua donated 23 cartons of medical supplies weighing 260kg, estimated nearly K60,000 consisting of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, pain killers, ointments and povidone-iodine, bandages and plasters, and other supplies. The donation was presented at Mulitaka Health Centre (MHC) witnessed by representatives of…
In commemoration of World Blood Donor Day on the 14th June, the Sir Brian Bell Centre for Transfusion Medicine marked 20 years of blood donations as well as honour and appreciate donors who make blood transfusion possible. The event saw the presentation of certificates and merchandises to individual donors, to the Don Bosco Technical School and Port Moresby National School of Excellence and partners like Goodman Fielder and many more. Port Moresby General Hospital Director Medical Services Dr Kone Sobi, highlighted the importance of blood donation, the statistics overview in terms of blood donors over the years, the aims and…
An official PNG delegation responsible for combating corruption has updated the United Nations in Vienna, Austria on the country’s progress along with exchanging best practices with international partners. With support from UNODC and UNDP under the PNG Anti-Corruption Project, a major project funded by the European Union, PNG made strong contributions to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) Implementation Review Group (IRG), Working Group on Asset Recovery and Expert meeting to enhance international cooperation, at the United Nations in Vienna last week. Secretary of the Department for Justice and Attorney General and PNG delegation leader to the IRG Dr. Erick…
Maroons coach Billy Slater said the decision to leave Game One ‘super sub’ Selwyn Cobbo out of the side for Game Two came down to the fact the Broncos flyer is ‘not quite 100 per cent at the moment.’ Cobbo played 73 minutes in the backline after coming off the bench in Sydney but will miss the clash in Melbourne with Kurt Capewell returning to the side instead as a bench utility. “Selwyn has been playing with injections and I thought it was best thing for him personally and best for the team for him to have a rest,” Slater…
The newly elected Member for Maprik Open Electorate, Liberth Kapris and re- elected Member for Sohe Open Electorate Henry Amuli, were officially sworn into the National Parliament this morning by the Speaker of Parliament, Job Pomat. The new Maprik MP contested under the People’s First Party led by Member for Yangoru-Saussia Richard Maru, while Amuli was re-elected after a by- election where he contested under the PANGU Pati banner. Amuli thanked all who have been supporting him since he got elected in 2017, up to 2022 and in this by-election. “This is important for me and the people of Sohe.…
The Opposition has expressed grave concerns regarding serious criminal allegations levelled against Police Commissioner David Manning, who has been accused by the alleged rape victim in a video that has been widely circulated. In light of the victim coming forward, the Opposition feels it is necessary for Commissioner Manning to voluntarily step aside while allowing an independent and competent organ of law to clear him. The Opposition noted that now is not the time to express skepticism toward the victim, but sympathy, that a heinous crime has allegedly been committed by the head of Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC)…
Highlighting their commitment to bolstering sports and communities nationwide, Vodafone PNG officially announced yesterday, Tuesday 11th June, its naming rights platinum sponsorship of K250, 000 of the Capital Rugby Union (CRU) 2024 season- as the Vodafone Champion Match between the traditional rival competition in Lae and Port Moresby respectively. Vodafone PNG Head of Marketing Ben George said the sponsorship encompasses both the male and female rep teams, live rep game broadcast, comprehensive analysis, player insights and behind the scenes content directly accessible from Vodafone’s social platforms. George said, “This partnership signifies Vodafone’s pivotal role in advancing the sport, from grassroots…
The Flexible, Open and Distance Education (FODE) will host a total of 8, 300 students nationwide to sit for the grade 12 mid-semester exams in the first week of July. FODE Principal Mr. Anthony Rayappan said, the idea for the students to take up the mid-semester exams is for students to apply through the DHERST online portal to the tertiary intuitions. “This is a very good thing because, the FODE grade 12 students were considered as Non-School Leavers and now this time, they are considered as School Leavers, and they will be considered in the online DHERST selection system.” Mr.…
The Bintangor Goroka Lahanis winger Amos Kafare has been suspended by the Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Competition (PNGNRLC) Judiciary for 3 years after pleading guilty to detrimental conduct. The Match Review Committee referred the player directly to the Judiciary to determine the appropriate penalty. The incident occurred in the match against WNBPG Kimbe Cutters earlier this season. The player was sent off from the field. He was charged with detrimental conduct which involved him making a deliberate and unnecessary contact with a match official. He is suspended for three years and is not eligible to play in any…