The SP PNG Hunters squad for the 2024 Hostplus Cup Season in the Queensland Rugby League (QRL) is all set to go with Head Coach Paul Aiton stating that he is proud of how the players and staff navigated a tough and enduring pre-season period, to get to this stage. Coach Aiton proudly unveiled his 30-men squad amidst esteemed guests and sponsors of the Hunters at the Stanley Hotel and Suites in Port Moresby recently. “I am extremely pleased with how the squad has come together and is looking forward to round one this weekend,” Aiton said. The SP PNG…
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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, under the EU-funded STREIT PNG Programme, has collaborated with the PNG government through the National Youth Development Authority (NYDA) to establish Provincial Youth Councils (PYC) in the West and East Sepik provinces to promote youth leadership in agriculture. This initiative aims to empower youths, particularly in rural areas, to have a platform to table youth issues, to become good leaders in their localities, and to contribute significantly to the country’s sustainable development through active participation in the agriculture sector. Under this initiative, a series of capacity-building workshops and training sessions…
The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Rugby Football League (RFL), as a full member of the International Rugby League (IRL), is pleased with the completion and the meeting of compliance obligations with the IRL after its 2023 audit submission. Asia Pacific Rugby League (APRL) Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mr. Jeremy Edwards said the APRL Confederation continues to work closely with both the International Rugby League and its members to ensure governance is universally implemented and standards are continually improved. APRL is one of three global confederations that combine to form the IRL. In highlighting one of the sport’s core objectives, Mr.…
The People of the Nakanai District of West New Britain (WNB) province have been urged to unite and work together with the Member and Minister for Oil Palm, Francis Galia Maneke, to develop the new District. Former Talasea Member Francis Marus who had challenged Mr. Maneke’s win in Court said he respects the Court’s decision which has dismissed his election petition. “The right forum to settle election disputes is through the courts not by any other means. I took the matter to court but Court has found that my case lacks substance for the court to progress further and the…
The health staff at the Special Care Nursery (SCN) of the Port Moresby General Hospital can now have ease in making sure that linens which their young patients use will be properly laundered to minimize infections, all thanks to a recent donation of a washing machine. The washing machine was donated by the ex-students of the Sogeri National High School on Wednesday, 21st February. According to SCN Coordinator Dr. Gamini Vali, the gesture brought a sense of relief to the staff because initially a washing machine and a dryer were items needed by the division under the Annual Implementation Plan…
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) is pleased to announce the extension of its sponsorship agreement with Trophy Haus Limited, the leading sports equipment and apparel retailer in Papua New Guinea. The renewed contract was effective from 15th January 2024, and will last for another period of 12 months which includes various benefits for the PNGOC and its members and affiliates. As per the agreement, Trophy Haus Limited will provide Store Credit worth K20,000, a Corporate Discount of 28.5% on PNGOC and Team PNG purchases, and a 20% Discount to members of National Federations. Additionally, Trophy Haus Limited will…
While investigations continue into the Black Wednesday events, the Port Moresby General Hospital’s (PMGH) Maternity section recorded 50% more deaths of newborns in the month of January than they usually have in a month. According to PMGH Head of Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Reproductive Health Dr. Glen Mola, their January routine monthly audit recorded a total of 1285 women who gave birth and out of this, a total of 51 babies died. He said, of this 51, there were 31 fatal deaths in utero (inside the womb), and 20 babies died within a week of birth because of various problems. “Our…
While responding to an emergency in Lae in the early morning hours on Tuesday 27th, an ambulance from St John Ambulance PNG was targeted in a shooting incident. The incident occurred around 1am near the Bumayong Kaisa bus stop while the ambulance crew were transporting a woman in labour to Angau Memorial General Hospital. The ambulance officers faced a dangerous situation when a group of men at the bus stop brandished a firearm towards them. Quick-thinking and focused on their duty, the ambulance continued its journey without stopping, narrowly dodging the potentially lethal bullet. Momase Regional Ambulance Commander Anderson Poumb…
With the national education goal to live no child behind, The Sacred Heart Secondary School in Tapini, Central province will soon get a facelift with hopes of increasing enrolments for grades 11 and 12. The new facilities will help the school to deliver high quality secondary education to students in the district and reduce the challenges associated with travelling out of the district to attain the same level of education. The project was launched recently by the Australian High Commissioner John Feakes alongside the local member for Goilala, Casmiro Aia. High Commissioner Feakes said, Sacred Heart is the only secondary…
Prime Minister James Marape recently announced the Government’s firm commitment to tackling the persistent law-and-order challenges facing the country. This commitment is underscored by the enactment of new legislation and the strategic Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) with Australia, aimed at enhancing the nation’s judicial and security frameworks. Highlighting the government’s proactive stance on law-and-order issues, Prime Minister Marape detailed the recent legislative advancements, including the Constitutional Amendment on Court Restructure. This amendment, which received unanimous support from Parliament in a 94-0 vote during the February session, introduces a pivotal Appeals Court tier between the National Court and the Supreme Court,…