The inaugural women’s rugby league competition the ‘Santos Cup’ saw the Bitangor Goroko Lahanis crowned as champions after defeating the minor premiers, the Central Dabaris 8 to 6 in an epic footy grand final showdown today. The first 30 minutes of the match saw both teams hustle it out under the raging heat at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby to a half filled stadium. Both the Dabaris and Lahanis tried the hard yards to see only two tries from the Lahanis and one try from the Dabaris side. A nice step from Dabaris number four, Joan Kuman…
Author: Paula David
Northern Governor Garry Juffa unequivocally condemns the brutal attack on the Popondetta General Hospital staffer, Marina Kambakle, a nursing sister who has served Oro tirelessly since 2016. On the same afternoon another key worker pharmacist Presley Aku and Heo Rose Kona were also held at gun point by faceless cowards on the outskirts of Popondetta town. Governor Guffa said such animalistic acts of terror toward our health worker are not only an affront to the principles of humanity but also undermine the essential services that these professionals provide to Oro and Papua New Guinea. Health workers, teachers and public servants…
The Opposition may have been unsuccessful in their Vote of No Confidence (VoNC) motion against Prime Minister (PM) James Marape on Thursday 12th September, but that does not mean it’s over for them. In fact, the Opposition is eyeing November 26th, when Parliament resumes, to bring about another VoNC against the PM. Leader of the Opposition, Douglas Tomuriesa, declared that they will continue to pursue the Vote of No Confidence until it is done correctly, even though they lost fair and square yesterday. “I thank the people of Papua New Guinea (PNG), our family members, friends and supporters,” said the…
With the Vote of No Confidence to resume at 10am this morning, people have started gathering in front of the Parliament house entrance waiting for Parliament to resume. In the meantime, the Parliament floor of chambers is empty with only two parliament staff members distributing the agenda papers on the members desks.
Police personnel are already stationed along the routes towards Parliament. At the roundabout at Port Moresby Arts Theatre, National Library, National Archives, towards the back and front routes to Parliament Police are monitoring. Members of Parliament just arrived now to Parliament, in several coaster buses and in private cars. A tough combined police team, deployed from the Highlands, along with Court Sheriffs and Parliament security are manning the back route to Parliament along the roundabout near the Port Moresby Arts theatre. Other vehicles with no passes or employees from either the National Judiciary or Parliament are being stopped at the…
The PNG Emergency Medical Team (PNGEMT) and the National St John Ambulance Service successfully provided medical support during Youth Festival on Monday 9th September, at Sir John Guise Stadium attended by over 20, 000 Catholic youths. Over 150 health and ambulance personnel were deployed during the Sunday Holy Mass and on Monday to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participants. Dr Gary Nou, PNGEMT Lead for the Department of Health and health commander for the Papal Visit, stated that the health response went smoothly. As a joint deployment, members of the PNGEMT and the National St John Ambulance Service…
National Capital District (NCD) City Manager, Mr. Ravu Frank has commended the University of Technology for its commitment to producing high quality engineering training at the University. Mr. Frank expressed high commendation to Chancellor Sam Koim and Vice Chancellor Professor Ora Renagi for initiating a first ever professional accreditation program for engineering training in the country. The City Manager, a civil engineer by profession, made the remarks while welcoming members of Engineers Australia who were on transit to Lae on Tuesday 3rd of September 2024 for the accreditation review program. “On behalf of NCD Governor and the NCDC Board I…
As the country gears up to celebrate it’s 49 years of Independence, the Yangoru-Saussia District in East Sepik Province is also preparing to host a big 49th Independence celebration on Monday, September 16. Local Member and Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru said: “This is a good time to reflect on the progress we have made as a country and as a district over the last 49 years. It is time to come together and thank God for His blessings over the last 49 years despite our sinfulness.” “We, the people of Yangoru-Saussia District have come a long…
The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command recently hosted Papua New Guinea (PNG) for the Bilateral Defense Dialogue (BDD) to discuss and strengthen their defense relationship. The BDD serves as a forum for bilateral consultations between PNGDF representatives and USINDOPACOM to strengthen cooperation and advance defense programs that enhance relations between security forces, encourage greater regional military cooperation, and promote the common interests of both countries. The Dialogue focused on military cooperation, civil-military operations including disaster relief, and training and education opportunities, such as professional military education. Humanitarian assistance, along with support for ongoing health, sustainability, and economic programs in the region, is…
The Opposition Leader Douglas Tomuriesa strongly expressed disappointment over Prime Minister (PM) James Marape’s treatment towards Pope Francis’s visit to the country. “I am deeply disappointed and ashamed over the way His Holiness Pope Francis has been treated by Prime Minister James Marape over the last three-days during the Papal visit, and the lack of courtesy and respect shown by the PM.” “I join many of our citizens in expressing my embarrassment over how Mr. Marape has handled the Pope’s visit without any respect.” He said, “The Prime Minister continuously declares PNG as a ‘Christian country’ and prides himself on…