The Eels have dominated the Raiders to take a 40-4 victory and progress through to a preliminary final against the Cowboys next week at Queensland Country Bank Stadium. It was not only the Canberrans’ worst defeat of the season, but their biggest ever finals defeat. Parramatta young gun Will Penisini opened the scoring after a horror error from Jordan Rapana handed his rivals the ball in strong field position. But young gun Xavier Savage had to best his teammate with an “ugly moment” of his own. What seemed like a nothing play turned into a four-pointer for Tom Opacic after…
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Fiji expect their men’s rugby sevens team to win. After bringing home two Olympics Golds, which are so prized the team’s faces are minted on the nations $7 notes, silver at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games was never going to cut it. Losing to New Zealand at the World Rugby Los Angeles 7s final last month was another disappointment. The new head coach, Ben Gollings must’ve been starting to sweat but now the Flying Fijians are world champions again after their 29-12 victory over New Zealand in Cape Town on Monday. The Melrose Cup, or the “World Cup” is the most prestigious…
Roger Federer, one of the greatest players of all time, will retire from top-level tennis after the Laver Cup in London this month. The 20-time Grand Slam champion has not played since Wimbledon 2021, after which he had a third knee operation. “My body’s message to me lately has been clear,” Swiss Federer, 41, said. “I have played more than 1,500 matches over 24 years. Now I must recognise when it is time to end my competitive career.” He added: “To the game of tennis, I love you and will never leave you.” Federer has struggled with a knee problem for…
A recent joint security and crisis management forum was facilitated in Porgera specifically to address the ongoing law and order issues in the mining district. This was organised by community group, Restoring Justice Initiative (RJI). The joint law and order security forum was held on 6 September 2022 at Aumbi and included participation from stakeholder partners in the district from the disciplinary forces, business houses, mine landowners and community leaders. Enga Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Acting Superintendent, George Kakas also attended. The forum highlighted the need for all stakeholders to play an active role to support community law and order,…
South Pacific Brewery has affirmed our support for the Goroka Show for yet another with a donation of K10,000 to the Show’s organising committee. Speaking at the cheque presentation was SP Brewery Highlands’ Region Sales Manager Aaron Japu who explains that the sponsorship dates to 1975. “SP Brewery has been supporting the Goroka Show since the year 1975 because SP Brewery is committed to giving back to our people.” He added that the Goroka show is the biggest event in the Highlands region and SP Brewery is delighted to continue our support. “SP Brewery will have a booth set up…
Kina Bank will increase business lending rates by 0.25% effective from 1 October 2022. Kina Bank’s CEO Greg Pawson confirms the changes in rates reflects not only the macro environment in PNG but the global inflationary pressures. The changes in the lending rates are in line with the Central Bank increase of the Kina Facility Rate (KFR) from 3.00% to 3.25% due to the rising pricing of domestic goods and services owing to imported inflation. Kina will apply a 0.25% increase in the Indicator Lending Rate (ILR) to reflect current market conditions. Mr. Pawson said, ‘As the country comes out…
Hearing the words ‘Finals Week 2’ might be enough to bring on cold sweats among some Eels fans this week, as Parramatta look to avoid their season ending in the second week of the playoffs for the fourth year in a row. On each of their four trips to the finals since their Grand Final appearance in 2009, the Eels have failed to advance past week two, and after losing 27-8 to the Panthers in last week’s Qualifying Final they find themselves in familiar territory once again this season. Parramatta skipper Clint Gutherson said while that unwanted record may be…
It gives me the greatest pleasure to be here this morning on behalf of Prime Minister Marape to officiate at this flag raising ceremony to commemorate and celebrate Papua New Guinea’s 47 years as an Independent Nation. Our Prime Minister is unable to make it as he is away attending to the funeral of our Queen in England, accompanied by the Governor General. He sends his apologies. This occasion provides yet again, that opportunity for us to reflect on our development achievements and challenges over the past 46 years and rechart a meaningful course for progress in the next 50…
The 28-year-old Papua New Guinea international established himself as a favorite with the Broncos’ fanbase during his inaugural season in the capital and scored two tries in 15 appearances. Next year will mark Albert’s fifth season in the UK after moving from his homeland in 2018. And the Papua New Guinea international revealed he is thrilled to have the opportunity to play at the Cherry Red Records Stadium again. “I really enjoyed my first season in London,” said Albert. “Playing for the Broncos in 2023 was something I was keen to sign up to, so to be approached by Mike…
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today reaffirmed Papua New Guinea’s relationship with United Kingdom and the Commonwealth calling it “very important” after he had a conversation with PNG’s new Head of State and Monarch, King Charles III. While in London and getting ready to join the formal events that are part of the funeral rites for Queen Elizabeth, Prime Minister Marape will join Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae in the events with other world leaders to farewell the late Monarch – Britain’s longest-serving royal who has served for 70 years as head of state in the UK and the Commonwealth of…