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…
Author: Paula DAVID
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…
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, following his successful election as the leader of Japan’s governing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Prime Minister Marape also took the opportunity to express his gratitude to outgoing Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, for his unwavering support and contribution to strengthening the bilateral relationship between Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Japan during his tenure. Prime Minister Ishiba, a former Defence Minister, is set to officially assume office this week after winning the LDP leadership election last Friday, where he secured 215 votes to defeat…
The National St John Ambulance (NStJA) yesterday officially opened the newly constructed wing of the National Ambulance Education College at Baruni in Port Moresby city. The state-of-the-art facility was made possible through the generous support of ExxonMobil PNG (EMPNG) and coordinated through the National Department of Health (NDoH). The new wing boosts the Ambulance Education College’s capacity by 50%, allowing up to 45 students to train across two classes simultaneously. This modern facility features high-fidelity simulation rooms, practical training spaces, and a simulated ambulance, creating a realistic environment for ambulance students to develop lifesaving skills. The College serves as the…
The fighting in the Porgera Valley of Enga province has seen a lot of people displaced and services disrupted including the hospital in Porgera, however, with the two-month State of Emergency (SOE) in place, this vital service is now being provided from the provincial capital, Wabag. Wabag town will now be the main centre for all medical supplies to be transported to the Porgera valley to provide medical services to the people needing it after the hospital there had to close its doors. This was revealed by Acting Health Minister and Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources Jelta Wong when…
President of the Allies Football Club has called for an appropriate chain of command after a series of unethical events took place last week that had them removed from PNG Football Association’s sanctioned tournament, the Southern Region Club Championships where the top two women’s and men’s teams will take part in the National Club Championships. Allies FC President, Joy Mataenge said, last week Thursday’s (September 19th) game was called off by the referee after getting consent from both captains from Allies FC and Hekari FC to end the game some minutes before full-time. Mataenge said, they had some issues to…