Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga plans to leave a decision on his No.1 halfback until as late in the World Cup as possible, with Nathan Cleary to get his chance against Scotland this weekend. Cleary replaces Sea Eagles captain Daly Cherry-Evans in one of seven changes to the side which beat Fiji 42-8 last weekend, and will make his Test debut alongside Panthers team-mates Isaah Yeo and Liam Martin. Rabbitohs back Campbell Graham, Bulldogs playmaker Matt Burton and Roosters prop Lindsay Collins will also pull on a Kangaroos jersey for the first time in Coventry. Eels prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard is the…
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Following its annual general meeting (AGM) on Tuesday 18/10/2022, the PNG Resource Governance Coalition (PNGRGC) has now elected Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) as the coalition’s new president. In addition to TIPNG as the President, the following positions on the PNGRGC Council were voted in the 2020 – 2021 AGM; Center for Environmental Law & Community Rights (Vice President), Consultative Implementation and Monitoring Council (Secretary), and Institute of National Affairs (Treasurer). All officer bearer agencies will serve in these roles for the next 12 months. “PNGRGC looks forward to being more innovative and is prepared to take bold steps in supporting…
More sweet days ahead for Papua New Guinea’s very own chocolate company, Queen Emma Chocolate following the signing of a new partnership to improve its cocoa quality, supply, and production. The signing of a new agreement between local food leader Paradise Foods Limited (PFL), parent company of Queen Emma Chocolate, and the Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access Plus (PHAMA Plus) Program reinforces their long standing partnership and builds a stronger and sustainable export market with high-quality value-added cocoa products produced from cocoa sourced from cocoa farming families across PNG. Through Australia’s and New Zealand’s support, PHAMA Plus will assist…
Fifteen Air Niugini staff have completed training last week on how to support victims of family and sexual violence (FSV) within the workplace. The two-day training conducted by Business Coalition for Women as part of the Bel Isi Program, focused on raising awareness of the issue and equipping volunteers with the knowledge on providing support and protecting those who may be faced with family and sexual violence. Some areas covered include counselling, legal, welfare, Interim Protection Order(IPO), hospital and accommodation among others. Air Niugini Chief Executive Officer, Bruce Alabaster said such a training is important as it ensures airline staff…
Redcliffe Dolphins player Liam Hampson has been found dead after being reported missing while holidaying in Spain. The 24-year-old Hostplus Cup player had reportedly been missing for 30 hours. National media are reporting that Barcelona Police confirmed this morning that they found a body believed to be Liam on the floor of a nightclub in Barcelona. The reports are also suggesting his death was an accident. Liam’s father Brett confirmed the news on Facebook this morning. “Waking up to the news no one wants to hear, we are devastated to find out that Liam had an accident and sadly has…
More than 12,000 people across 20 communities in Morobe Province now have better health standards and livelihood opportunities, with the official opening today of new solar systems and water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) facilities. Australian High Commissioner to PNG, His Excellency Jon Philp joined the community in Nasing, Finschhafen District, Morobe Province at the opening ceremony today (Wednesday 19 Oct). The new WaSH facilities in 20 communities across the districts of Finschhafen, Markham, Tewai-Siassi, Huon, Bulolo and Nawaeb include gravity-fed water supply for the communities, 80 laundry and shower areas, and 80 latrines, separated for males and females. In partnership…
Sports Minister Hon. Don Polye has commended the Papua New Guinea Guinea Kumuls for a sterling performance despite going down to Tonga 24- 18 in their World Cup match yesterday morning. He says the match has proven that the Kumuls are right up there with the best in the world and strengthens PNG’s bid for inclusion in the Australian NRL competition. “I was up early this morning to watch the game on TV with thousands of patriotic Papua New Guineans in every corner of our country, from Daru to Kavieng, and from Vanimo to Alotau,” Minister Polye said. “The Kumuls…
The exercise on recording and documenting the different customs of Papua New Guinea was launched at Bereina station, in the Kairuku District, Central Province this week. Lead agency, the Constitutional and Law Reform Commission (CLRC), began the exercise with the recording of the customs of Nara, Gabadi, Kuni, Kuni-Maipa, Roro-Waima, Mekeo, and Kaopo language groups by interviewing elders, chiefs, community leaders and village court magistrates this week. CLRC Secretary Dr. Manage Matui said the exercise is part of CLRC’s mandate on developing the Underlying Law or the indigenous legal system, or jurisprudence of PNG. The customs including the customary laws,…
A SME owner has thanked the BSP Financial Group Limited for collaborating, recognising and acknowledging SMEs efforts, especially women in business who continue to break barriers and create opportunities for other local businesses. CEO of EmStret Holdings Limited – Vani Nades made these remarks when presented the 2022 SME Awards First Runner-up Award in Port Moresby this week (Tuesday 18th October 2022) during the BSP Leadership and SME Immersion presentation by Australian Rugby League Club – The Brisbane Broncos. The award comprises a K20, 000 cheque with BSP Merchandise and an evening with BSP Staff, fellow SMEs and Brisbane Broncos…
As further proof that you can now 3D-print anything, a company called Natural Machines has introduced a 3D printer for food. The “Foodini,” as it’s called, isn’t too different from a regular 3D printer, but instead of printing with plastics, it deploys edible ingredients squeezed out of stainless steel capsules: “It’s the same technology,” says Lynette Kucsma, co-founder of Natural Machines, “but with plastics there’s just one melting point, whereas with food it’s different temperatures, consistencies and textures. Also, gravity works a little bit against us, as food doesn’t hold the shape as well as plastic.” The Barcelona-based startup behind the machine…