The Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Competition (PNGNRLC), the Digicel Cup competition continues with matches in Kimbe, Kokopo, Lae and Port Moresby this weekend as the nation winds down on the closure of the 2022 National General Elections. Round 14 of the semi-professional rugby league competition will be played this weekend on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th August at the venues mentioned, with the Minj double header now relocated to the Lae Rugby League Grounds for Sunday. This is the only change with counting still in progress in Jiwaka, as a result the double header in Minj has been…
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The NGO Development Council appeals for the restoration of peace in the National Capital, Highlands and other concerned areas during this period. The NDC urges the government and authorities to play a proactive role in ensuring security of all its citizens and residents. During the recent weeks, they have witnessed and received reports of a deteriorating security situation with grave injuries caused, and even deaths. Killings of innocent people and atrocities against women and children have been concerning and should be checked regardless of whether they are election related or not. Communities have been displaced and are constantly living in…
Team Papua New Guinea’s swimming sensation Ryan Maskelyne finished second in his heat with a time of 29.53 seconds knocking off the 29.85 seconds national record and setting a new one for PNG in the Men’s 50m Breaststroke. Maskelyne was exceptional in his respective events since starting last Saturday where he swam the Men’s 200m Breaststroke coming eighth in a pool consisting of World Record and Commonwealth Games Record holders. He also broke the Men’s 100m Breaststroke national record of 1:03:89 (set by himself) clocking a new time of 1:03:31. Swim Team Manager Sarenah Pini said she was happy with…
Papua New Guinea’s leading superannuation provider, National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund), and leading air service provider, PNG Air, have renewed their partnership to provide more value for Nasfund contributors. Through the Fund’s Membership Discount Program (MDP), Nasfund members can now benefit from a K50 discount on one-way airfares. PNG Air Chief Commercial Officer Simon C. Pitt said this partnership seeks to provide outstanding value for Nasfund contributors. “Since the easing of restrictions, we have noted an increase in the demand for travel within Papua New Guinea. As a nationally-owned airline, it is in our best interest to make air travel more…
The National Superannuation Fund, Nasfund, today welcomed 800 new contributing members on Lihir Island. These 800 members, are employees of 200 landowner companies who provide services to Newcrest Mining Limited (NML), through Lihir Business Services (LBS). All 200 landowner companies this week received their Employer Registration Certificates, confirming their membership to Papua New Guinea’s leading superannuation provider. CEO Ian Tarutia welcomed the newly registered employers and praised the management of each entity for the responsible decision to provide a secure financial future for their employees through superannuation savings with Nasfund. “The process in registering our new members is one that…
The extended date for the Return of Writs will mean more money from the public purse will be forked out by the government to ensure the 2022 National General Election process is completed in full. Chair of the Inter-Departmental Election Committee and Secretary for the Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council, Ivan Pomaleu, says the Governor General has extended the date of Return of Writs to 05th August 2022. Secretary Pomaleu said this is because counting and declarations have been slow. By the original date of Return of Writs, it was still impractical for the Electoral Commission to…
Team PNG’s squash trio of Madako Suari Jnr, Feanor Siaguru and Amity Alarcos will reset and turn their attention to the Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles at the Commonwealth Games. Despite results not going their way over the weekend in the Men’s and Women’s Singles, head coach Marc Forster said there were still positives to take away from the performances of the three. “Junior (Madako) needs to keep up the standard and keep solid. Youngsters Feanor and Amity will come away with an understanding now of what it takes to be a professional like the players they’re seeing here,” said…
Team PNG’s table tennis duo of Geoffrey Loi and Tammi Agari remain focused on delivering results come game day. Loi will be competing in the Men’s Singles and Agari in the Women’s Singles. They both will then come together for the Mixed Doubles. “We didn’t want to waste time as soon as we got here and have been making the most of every opportunity to train,” said head coach Rea Loi. “We’ve had training sessions playing against countries like Fiji and Nigeria which is helping us get fully prepared.” “I’m happy with how things have gone so far. Geoffrey and…
Governor General Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae, GCL, GCMG, KStJ, Governor General of Papua New Guinea, has expressed joy and elation at the grand final win of the Papua New Guinea women’s national football team in Suva, Fiji last night. The Governor General and Lady Emeline Dadae had earlier shared a short video on the Government House Facebook page cheering and congratulating the women’s soccer team for advancing to the grand final match with Fiji. Grand Chief Sir Bob, a soccer fan and enthusiast, has been following the women’s team’s progress closely and watching every match on television. “I wish…
Weightlifter Morea Baru bags first medal for PNG. Lifting a total of 273kgs to take out the Silver Medal in the Men’s 61kg. While Team PNG weightlifter Dika Toua took to the platform in what proved to be a highly competitive Women’s 49kg division today. Coming agonisingly close, she missed out on a medal by a mere 1kg Source: Team PNG