With a busy period of international events behind it, Athletics PNG is now focusing on its domestic Programme of events for the remainder of the year. The East New Britain association is hosting the PNG Air NGI Regional Championships at Vuvu Secondary school on September 23/24. West New Britain are preparing to send a large team along the New Britain Highway next week to attend this event. New Ireland have also confirmed their intention to participate, as have the Autonomous Region of Bouganville. Invitations have also been sent to Primary and Secondary Schools in ENB and a very good turnout…
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Samarai-Murua MP and Tourism, Arts & Culture Minister Hon. Isi Henry Leonard was officially sworn-in during the 10th Milne Bay Provincial Assembly in Alotau on Friday. Hon. Leonard, re-elected for a second term by the people of Samarai-Murua was the final member of Milne Bay Parliamentary leaders to be sworn in at the provincial assembly. His four provincial colleague leaders headed by Governor Hon. Gordon Wesley, Esa’ala MP Jimmy Maladina, Kiriwina-Goodenough MP Douglas Tomuriesa and Alotau Open MP Ricky Morris were all sworn in earlier last Thursday when the assembly sat for the first time after the 2022 national general…
The Kumul Petroleum PNG Barramundis were back in action at Amini Park yesterday 11th of September as international cricket returns to PNG. The first match between PNG Barramundis and the USA ended in a match tie. USA: 10/205 after 47 overs PNG: 10/205 after 49.5 overs Cricket PNG is hosting USA and Namibia as part of the ICC CWCL2 series, a pathway event to the next ICC One Day International World Cup in 2023. This is the first international cricket in Port Moresby since 2018. Kumul Petroleum Barramundis Captain, Assad Vala was excited “ it is great to be finally…
Save the Children together with the Gulf Provincial Health Authority (GPHA) and Oil Search Foundation have completed a week long COVID-19 Vaccine awareness Training for Health Care Workers in Kikori district Gulf province. A total of 36 health workers consisting of 13 females from rural aid posts, health centers and urban clinics attended the district training. The training was aimed at making sure health workers understood well aspects of the COVID-19 vaccine so they can go back to their communities to help increase the uptake of the vaccine. Kikori District Health Manager Kunsy Donnie highlighted that there were over 200…
The Canberra Raiders sent Melbourne packing from the 2022 premiership race with a 28-20 upset at AAMI Park on Saturday night. Ricky Stuart’s team has now beaten Melbourne five times in a row at AAMI Park and they move on to play the Eels in another sudden-death clash next weekend. After defending their line stoutly for several sets early on, the Raiders cracked the Storm when Joseph Tapine put Jack Wighton into the back field with a delicate offload. Wighton pinned his ears back and then ofloaded a pass which was touched by Nick Meaney before landing in the hands…
Commissioner of Police David Manning said Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Second, has been a constant presence and beacon of hope for Papua New Guinea as it took its first step as an independent nation 47 years ago. “Sadly, as Papua New Guinea gears up for our 47th independence anniversary celebrations we have learnt of the passing of our Head of State, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Second. “The Royal family has enjoyed a long and close history with Papua New Guinea and especially the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary. Papua was annexed by Great Britain in 1884. In 1939 King…
Prime Minister James Marape has appealed to people to take extra care following the massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake which between Morobe and Eastern Highlands this morning. Such was the magnitude of the earthquake that it was also felt in Port Moresby and other parts of the country. PM Marape said national and provincial disaster agencies, as well as leaders, had been asked to assess the scale of damage and injuries to people and attend to these as soon as possible. PM Marape said the PNG Defence Force and Police had also been put on alert to respond to emergencies if…
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape has announced a 10-day mourning period for Papua New Guinea (PNG) as per the program put forth by Buckingham Palace for all Commonwealth countries to pay their respects and tributes to late Queen Elizabeth II, following her recent passing. Marape, in his condolence speech he made at the Government House in Port Moresby, said the PNG has lost her Queen and the country will pay its respects accordingly. “Our deep expression of sympathy for the loss of a steady figure in our nationhood for 46 going 47 years now,” said the PM. “She was Queen…
Nathan Cleary has produced an all-time great finals performance to take Penrith to within a win of their third straight NRL decider with a 27-8 victory over Parramatta. In a sparkling start to the NRL finals, Cleary stole the show with a brilliant 10-minute period in the second half to take the qualifying final away from the Eels. On return from his five-match ban for a dangerous tackle, the NSW No.7 terrorized the Eels with his kicking game and had a hand in all four Penrith tries. An ugly head knock for halfback Mitch Moses, who looked rattled after being…
The Prime Minister, James Marape, MP announced yesterday that he will miss the country’s Independence Celebration, next Friday, 16 September 2022. He advised following the signing of the book of condolence at the government house today that he will be in London for the official mourning period, and the funeral service. “About three years ago, all realm countries were advised of very specific details of the program involving heads of governments and heads of states when our queen dies. This somber and solemn occasion is now before us. These prior sealed plans have now been revealed and activated for our…