The SP PNG Hunters are tremendously proud to announce that their very own Hunter #92, Judah Rimbu, has been crowned the 2024 QRL Hostplus Cup Player of the Year. Rimbu’s received the Petero Civoniceva Medal on Friday 20th September at the Queensland Rugby League Awards in Brisbane’s Town Hall, besting a host of NRL talent including the likes of Trai Fuller, Jake Clifford and Tom Chester. Rimbu’s journey with the Hunters began in 2021 when the club was forced to relocate to the Gold Coast due to the COVID pandemic. Since then, he has amassed 69 appearances in the QRL…
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The Wamp Nga Mt Hagen Eagles came from behind and ended a twenty-six-year drought after defeating the Kroton Hela Wigmen 28-20 this afternoon at the Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby city. Before both rival teams kicked off, a wonderful entrance from the Mt Hagen Eagles let loose a collection of the eagle birds soaring into the sky. As both teams displayed an effortless game of rugby league in front of an electric crowd, supporters cheered their hearts out as the teams battled it out on the field. The Mt Hagen Eagles battled the first half tirelessly with a number…
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…
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.
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…