While many nationwide celebrated the birth of this great nation, the Port Moresby General Hospital Labour Ward delivered a total of 35 health babies. Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist & Acting Coordinator for the division Dr. Robert Johns said, apart from the usual busy days experienced at the ward, it was a quiet independence day for his team. He said, they received a total of 30 admissions and 5 extra deliveries where from the previous day. “Our load for yesterday, independence blessings, were all okay at birth and none were sent to the special nursery care. And of the 35 deliveries,…
Author: Paula DAVID
The FIBA Under- 17 (U17) Oceania Championship will soon kick off this year in October with only less than 20 days to go. Five men’s teams and four women’s teams will compete in the regional championships with two spots up for grabs at the 2024 FIBA U18 Asian Championships. Reigning champions in both the men’s and women’s competitions, Australia will be out to defend their crowns when the tournament starts on Monday October 2 at Sir John Guise Stadium, Port Moresby. Held across six days, FIBA Executive Director – Oceania, Amanda Jenkins said that the tournament is shaping up to…
The 57th Medical Symposium officially started on Monday in the nation’s capital that saw over a hundred doctors and medical professions from around the country attend this vital gathering to address issues surrounding cancer and the way forward. In the absence of the National Department of Health Minister (NDoH) Dr. Lino Tom, NDoH Secretary Dr. Osborne Liko gave his remarks on his behalf saying, cancer is a real burden but is also a preventable disease when early detected. Dr. Liko said, cancer affects everyone one-way or the other. He said, PNG has the highest number of cancer cases in the…
The Roosters have confirmed Joseph-Aukuso Suaalli (head knock) and Billy Smith (jaw) won’t play against the Storm on Friday night. Suaalli has been ruled out under concussion protocols after failing a head injury assessment against the Sharks while Smith will undergo surgery on a fractured jaw and is set to miss the remainder of the season. Roosters centre Joey Manu (hamstring) will be given until kick-off to prove his fitness after suffering a reoccurring Grade 1 strain in the side’s one-point win over the Sharks. In better news, Sam Walker and Brandon Smith have both been cleared of ankle injuries…
A Kalyn Ponga penalty goal after 89 minutes of drama and chaos at McDonald Jones Stadium has seen the Knights beat the Raiders 30-28 and continue their remarkable late-season charge into Finals Week Two. After extra time was required to separate the two sides, who were tied at 28-28 at the end of normal time, it was a Hudson Young penalty for offside which presented Ponga with the chance to kick his side to a 10th straight victory and confirm a showdown with the Warriors in Auckland on Saturday. It was a finals game without precedent, marred by an allegation…
Eight teams, four weeks, one ultimate prize… countless questions to be answered. Can the Panthers become the first team the Eels in the early 80s to win three straight premierships or can the Broncos claim their first title since 2006? Can the hard charging Knights become the first team to come from outside the top four to win the competition? Or will be revealed through a sizzling September of finals footy and on to Accor Stadium on October 1 for the Telstra Premiership decider where the 2023 champion will be crowned. Each team’s Road to Glory 1st. Penrith Panthers Penrith…
nib Newcastle Knights Captain and fullback Kalyn Ponga has taken out the Danny Buderus Medal as the Knights NRL Player of the Year. Having overcome significant adversity earlier in the season, Ponga bounced back to lead the Knights charge into the finals and claim a record third Buderus Medal (2018 and 2020 previously). The fullback amassed 18 appearances in 2023, notching eight tries, 40 goals and 20 try-assists, highlighted by a spectacular run of form in the later rounds. In a tightly-contested Player of the Year vote, KP edged out Dane Gagai, Tyson Frizell and Leo Thompson who all had incredible seasons…
Fiji’s footballers defeated Solomon Islands 3-0 in Auckland on Wednesday night in the semi-finals of the Oceania men’s Olympic qualifier. The Bula Boys now face New Zealand in Saturday night’s final after the Oly Whites thrashed Vanuatu 8-0 in the first semi-final at Mt Smart Stadium. Captain Etonia Dogalau was the hero for the Fijians scoring twice. Substitute Brendan McMullen scored Fiji’s third at the end. The result is perhaps a small surprise as the Solomon Islanders were in great form coming into the match, beating Vanuatu and Samoa 3-0 and Tonga 5-1 in their group matches. In the final…
Nearly 3000 participants showed up over the weekend converged in Angoram Urban, Ward 14 for the Sepik River Tournament. District Sports Coordinator Nolen Gumaim said the tournament that started on Saturday is their final preparation as they count down the days leading up to the Inaugural Momase Regional Youth Games in Madang. “The event was held in collaboration with the churches and was part of the Repentance Day activities.” “The event was held successfully and all our five LLG’s in Yuat, Keram, Karawari, Marienberg (Lower Sepik) and Angoram (Middle Sepik) in attendance.” “The purpose of the tournament was to engage…
Minister for State Assisting the Prime Minister Justin Tkatchenko MP is in Indonesia this week to assist Prime Minister James Marape MP facilitate the K60 million funding commitment from the Government of the Republic of Indonesia to Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH). Minister Tkatchenko announced this on Friday at PMGH while attending the swearing-in ceremony of the Operation Open Heart (OOH) Foundation board of members. “We secured K60 million for Port Moresby General Hospital on different projects.” “They are going to be rolling them out very shortly as per the Port Moresby General Hospital’s requirements, and we are very happy…