The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC), in partnership with long-standing partner, Trukai Industries Limited, launched the much-anticipated Trukai Fun Run for 2025 at the Grand Papua Hotel last night in Port Moresby city. This annual event aims to raise funds for Team PNG’s preparation and participation in major international competitions through the sale of Trukai Fun Run T-shirts. Proceeds from this year’s Fun Run will go towards directly supporting Team PNG participation at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau, scheduled from June 29 to July 9, 2025. A contingent of over 160 athletes and officials will proudly represent…
Author: Paula DAVID
Papua New Guinea’s journey toward joining the National Rugby League in 2028 has moved forward with the launch of an enhanced youth competition. This new tournament will bring together the country’s top young players to compete in a high-stakes, 7-week challenge. The new competition, a collaboration between the Papua New Guinea RFL and the PNG NRL Bid, will build on the success of last year’s inaugural weekend of matches in Goroka, which was attended by Prime Minister James Marape. This upgraded version promises to be even more exciting and competitive. The idea behind last year’s competition was to bring the…
Member for Samarai-Murua Isi Henry Leonard officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for a new boat-building project at Galowa village near Bwagaoia Station on Misima Island in the Milne Bay province last Friday. He announced that the project would support the locals in promoting the district’s coastal fisheries program. The boat-building initiative is part of a larger fishing project launched on the Island. Mr. Leonard confirmed that the first phase, including land identification at Galowa village, had been completed. “The landowners have all come to an agreement for the project to take place on their land and have started clearing the area…
As part of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Pacific Sports Program, first aid and sports medicine training were conducted in Papua New Guinea (PNG) recently at Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby. This followed previous sessions focused on coaching and refereeing for rugby league and touch football. The first aid course covered key skills, including CPR, the use of defibrillators, and the management of common injuries such as asthma and allergic reactions. Warrant Officer Class 2 Michael Alison, one of the ADF Sports Trainer Facilitators, shared that stage two of the Sports Trainer Course will concentrate on field behavior,…
The Samarai-Murua District in Milne Bay Province launched its fishing program on Friday at Bwagaoia Station, on Misima Island. The event featured singing groups, traditional performances, and a live band, providing entertainment for delegates and attendees who travelled from nearby islands and throughout Misima to celebrate the occasion. Member for Samarai-Murua Isi Henry Leonard in his official remarks, said he shared a similar vision with others since the closure of the Misima Mines in 2004. It had been 27 long years from 1998 to 2025, and this vision of the people and dream was now becoming a reality. He said…
Following a recent visit from PNG Football Association Futsal and Beach Soccer Coordinator Tonga Esira, there was a strong surge of interest in beach soccer and futsal in Manus Province. The visit has ignited enthusiasm for football lovers, with strong backing from Provincial Administrator Mr. Mame Kasalau MBE, showcasing that both beach soccer and futsal are ready to kick off on a high note. Mr. Kasalau, a member of bronze medal winning team in 1987 Pacific Games in Noumea, New Caledonia has demonstrated a deep commitment to football and pledged his support through the Manus Soccer Association. “I am challenging…
Mama Bank opened a new office on Misima Island in Samarai-Murua District, Milne Bay Province, last Friday. This marks a significant milestone for the Samarai-Murua District Development Authority and local member Isi Henry Leonard, as it reintroduces banking services to the island for the first time since the closure of Misima Mine in 2004. When giving his remarks, Mr. Leonard said banking services was a vital need in the carrying out of business in the district and it was necessary for people and SMEs among other economic activity. The banking system had been lacking since the mine closure and partnering…
Air Niugini is happy to announce that it has resumed its flights to Brisbane, Australia, today, Sunday, 9th March, following assessments of Ex-Tropical Storm Alfred and the reopening of Brisbane Airport. Flight PX003 departed Port Moresby at the regular time of 10:30 AM, arriving in Brisbane at 1:40 PM. The return flight, PX004, will depart Brisbane at 2:40 PM, arriving in Port Moresby at 5:50 PM. With the severe weather conditions in Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales now easing, flights are set to resume. Air Niugini, along with other airlines, had suspended services to Brisbane on Thursday due…
As part of its ongoing efforts to foster the growth of young athletes, the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) is hosting its first Kumuls Blo Tumoro camp this week in Port Moresby. The camp includes twenty-four (24) players predominantly drawn from the 2024 Junior Kumuls and the National School Boys team. Under the guidance and leadership of Joe Grima who was Head Coach of the 2023 -2024 Junior Kumuls and current Coaching and Pathways Manager for the PNG NRL Bid, the three-day camp will include educational sessions from former players, subject matter experts as well as on-field training,…
Following the passing of the late Governor of New Ireland Province, the Late Sir Julius Chan, conversations have been ongoing both in the community and on social media regarding who will be the next Governor. Upon Sir J’s passing the deputy governor, Sammy Missen, automatically took over as care-taker governor, as was the usual practice when Sir J went on duty travel out of the province when he was still alive. Pending a by-election date, yet to be set by the Electoral Commission, the Provincial Assembly will sit on the 26th of March and go ahead with the Election of…