The red army nation Hekari United FC has gone down 2-1 to AS Academy of New Caledonia during the Women’s Oceania Football Champions (WOFC) League second match of day one on Thursday 01st May. Even though Hekari FC did not expect the loss, they still tried their best and pushed through till full time. Hekari was caught off guard in the first 2 minutes of the game when AS Academy’s Ronaldine Hnaune scored her side’s first goal of the match. Coming back at second half, Hekari pulled through with a penalty goal after AS Academy struck down Gloria Laeli right…
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The SP PNG Hunters will resume the hunt this Saturday, 3rd June when they host the Tweed Seagulls at the Santos National Football Stadium in Round 12 of the QRL Hostplus Cup. The Hunters are in the midst of a four-game stretch on home soil having fallen just short to the visiting Northern Pride last weekend. Running out to an early lead in that game thanks largely to the involvements of halfback Jamie Mavoko, the Hunters were dealt a harsh blow with skipper Ila Alu leaving the field due to injury and two more Hunters players sent to the sinbin.…
A total of 78,966 Grade 10 students in Papua New Guinea have sat the National Written Expression Examination yesterday (June 1st 2023). The exam topic across all 452 high and secondary schools nationwide was “MY BEST FRIEND”. In Western Province, the written expression exam was conducted in six secondary schools and five high schools within the province. In North Fly District, a total of 302 grade 10 students from Kiunga Secondary School sat the exams while in Middle Fly District, a total of 42 grade 10 students attending the Aiambak High School also sat the exam on Thursday 01st May.…
An outstanding performance by the Labasa FC of Fiji saw them secured their first historic win against Kiwi FC of Samoa 6-0 in the inaugural Women’ Oceania Football Championships (WOFC) League played at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium, Port Moresby. Labasa FC and Kiwi FC had the honors to play the first match to open the Inaugural OFC Women’s Club Championships on Thursday 01st June. Eight minutes into the game, Labasa FC proved too good for the Samoan side, scoring their first goal by number 16 Sofi Diyalowa and with the wind on their side, Labasa took no chances and…
Out of the 78, 966 grade 10 students nationwide who will sit for their National Written Expression Exam today, a total of 1, 657 Grade 10 students from six secondary schools and five high schools in Western Province will be sitting for their Written Expression Exam. Western Provincial Education Advisor Mr. Charlie Buia said that all exam papers have already been distributed to respective schools within the province to conduct the exams as scheduled on this year’s academic calendar. He urged students and teachers to observe the exam rules and malpractices should not be entertained adding such practices would result…
After launching the Supplementary Immunization Activities (SIA) last Friday in Kiunga, more than 500 babies have been immunized. Health workers in Kiunga confirmed that vaccines for measles, rubella and polio as well as Vitamin A nutritional supplement have been delivered to children aged five years and below. Parents in North Fly District have been advised that immunizing children is important for their wellbeing. According to Kiunga District Hospital Management Team, six teams comprising of health workers have been dispatched to town including nearby settlements to conduct the Immunization program. This Immunization program is expected to continue for the next three…
As the government continues its support and commitment to improving accessibility to health services throughout the country, Prime Minister (PM) James Marape officially opened the brand-new Level-4 hospital in Kupiano Station, Abau District, Central Province, on Friday, May 26th. He said his Government had identified health as one of its top priorities and was working towards achieving universal health for all citizens. The hospital was built by Santos through the Government’s Tax Credit Scheme (TCS) arrangement at a cost of K20.224 million towards development from feasibility, design and engineering in 2010 to final completion. He said, the construction work started…
Another disappointing loss by the SP PNG Hunters, who were beaten by Kenfrost Homes Northern Pride 22-16 in front of a heaving crowd at the Santos National Football Stadium (NFS) over the weekend on Saturday 27th May. Kicking off a stretch of four games at the spiritual home of rugby league in Port Moresby, the Hunters ran out to an early lead but couldn’t overcome two sinbins and an injury to talismanic skipper Ila Alu. In contrast, the Pride made the most of their opportunities after the break to score three second half tries as the rain began to fall…
Air Niugini announced the safe return of one of its aircraft following an engine shutdown during a flight on Friday morning, from Port Moresby to Goroka. The prompt and professional response of the airline crew, in accordance with established protocols, ensured the safety and well-being of all passengers and crew on board. According to Air Niugini, the De Havilland Dash 8-300 aircraft, operating flight PX160 from Port Moresby to Goroka, experienced a technical issue with the Left-Hand engine, having just departed Jacksons Airport, Port Moresby. The flight crew then immediately initiated the appropriate actions as per the Standard Operating Procedures…
The Eels overcame the absence of their entire grand final forward pack and an early injury to new recruit Joe Ofahengaue to hold out the Cowboys 24-16 at CommBank Stadium. With Junior Paulo on NSW Origin duty and Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Shaun Lane and Ryan Matterson injured, the Eels this week signed Ofahengaue from Wests Tigers but he suffered a calf injury just 10 minutes into his club debut. Hooker Reed Mahoney and forwards Isaiah Papali’i, Marata Niukore, Oregon Kaufusi and Nathan Brown have all joined rival clubs. With Ofahengaue injured, Wiremu Greig was forced to play 47 minutes in just…