The SP PNG Hunters will play their second home game this Saturday at 3pm when they take on the Brisbane Tigers in Round 3 of the QRL Hostplus Cup. Their return to Port Moresby this season following a challenging relocation period on Queensland’s Gold Coast is a major boost for the club as they look to continue what is a promising start to the year. The pride and passion of Hunters fans in Papua New Guinea is well renowned and the Hunters will be looking to give them something to cheer for in their first home game of 2023. There…
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In commemoration to World Oral Heath Day celebrated on the 20th March 2023, the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) hosted an awareness program to mark the day at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences to create awareness about the significance of oral health & to educate individuals about the different oral hygiene practices that one should be following on a daily basis. UPNG Dental Students Association President Lazarus Wamp said that the PNG Dental Association usually carries out this awareness program but for this year they took the initiative to celebrate this day. He added that oral diseases…
As a strong advocate of promoting the development of sports in the country, Theodist has once again renewed its commitment with a sponsorship of K50, 000 toward the PNG Olympic Committee as part of their annual sponsorship efforts. Theodist National Sales and Marketing Manager Mr. Kevin Anderson said, the company has supported the PNGOC not only through financial assistance but also through participation of its staff in coaching, team management and officiating at international levels. “Our partnership with PNGOC goes back a very long way and we have been working as a sponsor partner for over 20 years now and…
A murder suspect who had been on the run since February has been arrested after a dawn raid was conducted by Madag Police officers. The murder suspect was alleged to have murdered a man from Jiwaka province in February. Madang Provincial Police Commander Superintendent David Seine Jr said police officers were quick to respond to information provided by some good community leaders that led to the apprehension of the alleged murder suspect and four others at the Public Tank outside Madang town. He said the suspect was on the run after he was allegedly involved in the murder of the…
The NCD Schools Rugby League Association will kick of its 2023 season a week after its initial starting date in the month of April. President Arnold Gende said, before the season kicks off, they will have a tour of the participating 4 schools and all interested must attend the meeting because important agendas will be discussed. “Schools from the Moresby North East side are to meet with his team and the PNGRFL Officials at Gordons Secondary, Moresby North-West will meet at POM National High School, Motu Koita schools to meet at Hagara Primary school and all Moresby South schools taking…
An epic 22-22 draw between the SP PNG Hunters and Souths Logan Magpies saw both teams treating the locals at the Logan Metro Football Fields to an intense and competitive 80mins of football on Saturday night. Relying on a power game through the middle, the Hunters hit either side of the ruck as Wesser Tenza directed traffic smartly from dummy-half. Souths-Logan compressed their defensive line to combat the Hunters momentum but couldn’t clean up a clever fifth tackle kick from five-eighth Sakias Komati which forced an error. The Magpies threatened to ride their momentum into the ensuing kick-off set when…
After crushing Hostplus Cup new-comers the Western Clydesdales in Round 1 last week, the SP PNG Hunters will take on the Souths-Logan Magpies this afternoon at 6:30pm in the hopes of securing a bac-to-back win. Despite a host of changes to the playing squad and staff, as well as the added challenge of travelling to Toowoomba for that clash, the Hunters made a statement in the 20-10 win. Errors and ill-discipline are commonplace at this stage of the season, but it was the Hunters resilience and effort in defence that most impressed against the Clydesdales. Spine players Sakias Komati, Jamie…
Gulf Provincial Leaders have renewed their oaths to serve the people of Gulf with more emphasis placed on “going rural.” The provincial leaders from Kikori District MP Soroi Eoe, Kerema MP Thomas Opa and Governor Chris Haiveta made their oaths during a small but significant event witnessed by the provincial Asembly members recently in Kerema town. With the focus of the leaders themed “going rural”, the leaders swore oath to ensure that there is unity in their term of leadership with the focus been captured in their plans. Member for Kikori and Minister for the Department of Provincial and Local…
The member for Kikori Soroi Eoe has taken up the role as acting minister for the Department of Commerce and Industry (DCI) while continuing his mandated duties in the Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs Department as Minister responsible. The National Executive Council (NEC) made the announcement in light of a court decision that declared incumbent Minister Henry Amuli’s elections as member of parliament null and void. The NEC directive is solely for stability whilst the Amuli continues to contest a National Court decision. Minister Eoe met with divisional heads of DCI over the weekend for a briefing to discuss…
Divine Word University’s (DWU) President Father (Fr.) Philip Gibbs challenged 837 graduates to contribute to nation building in PNG through thoughtful decision-making and committed service during the universities 41st graduation ceremony last Friday. He stressed the importance of “pasin diwai”- the duty of care shared by the university and its alum within the workforce and community – and referenced a quote from a farmworker Caesar Chavez which ties it into this notion: “The end of all knowledge is service to all.” Fr. Gibbs stated that graduations is a celebration of not only their achievements but also who they are as…