Emmanuel Waine speaks with genuine emotion about his upcoming PNG LNG Kumuls debut against Fiji in the Pacific Test on Saturday. Of mixed parentage from Jiwaka and Simbu, the 25-year-old is following in the footsteps of his trailblazing uncle to represent the Kumuls – something he never thought he would achieve. “My uncle, Goie Waine, was Kumul #128 and made his debut in 1990 against New Zealand in Goroka,” Emmanuel explains. “When we were growing up, he used to say to me and my seven brothers, ‘I was once a Kumul, but I don’t know if you guys will make…
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Jacob Alick will be playing in memory of his grandmother when he pulls on the PNG LNG Kumuls jersey for the first time on Saturday in the Pacific Test against Fiji. “It will be a very proud moment for myself and my family, just to represent my grandmother,” the 22-year-old told PNG Kumuls media. “She was born in Daru but she passed away maybe 10 years ago now, so I didn’t really get to grow up too much with my PNG culture. “So, for me, this week is about learning a lot about the culture. I’m looking forward to learning…
The Tumbawinlam Haus or Nimamar Council Chamber was officially opened by New Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan amidst much needed showers of blessing after months of a dry spell on Lihir Island. The event marks an end to a milestone achievement for the people of New Ireland and personally for Governor Sir Julius Chan who fulfilled his mission of establishing 10 Council Chambers across 10 LLG’s in a space of 1 year and 3 months. The bright orange coloured Council Chamber is perched magnificently up on the Potzlaka Government station hill, making its striking presence known to all who travel…
Liam Horne, 24, who plays for Norths Devils, will live out a childhood dream when he runs out for the PNG LNG Kumuls against Fiji in Saturday’s Pacific Test. Born in PNG and raised in Australia, Horne re-visited PNG as an adult for the first time just before the COVID pandemic began. “My Mum’s from Hula and Gaire (Central Province),” he told PNG Kumuls Media. “I went there in October 2019 for the first time and back again for Christmas that year. It was one of the best times of my life, to be honest. I took my girlfriend back…
It is with great sadness that Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League received news of the death of Kumul #120 Philip Boge at the age of 55, he passed on at home in Hanuabada village. Born Philip Dou Boge on August 19th 1966 at the Port Moresby General Hospital, he was the younger brother of the late pioneer Kumul #20 Dikana “Ten Gun” Boge. Late Philip “Boogey” Boge idolized his elder brother Dikana and made the cut to don the Kumuls’ jersey playing at fullback and centre, and he went on to captain the side in 1994. Boge debuted for…
Santos is helping to equip Papua New Guinea’s next generation of oil and gas technicians with international qualifications. Ten females are among 25 novices who have joined the Santos 2022 Apprenticeship Program following a rigorous selection process which will see them train at the Institut Teknologi Petroleum Petronas (INSTEP) in Malaysia – 900 applications were received for the 2022 Program. Upon completion of the technician training at INSTEP, the apprentices will earn a Pearson Business Education Technology Council Level 2 and Level 3 UK qualification. Santos Country Chair for PNG, Leon Buskens when welcoming the apprentices, said: “You have joined…
Public Servants and employees of Public Authorities are released to cast their votes in the 2022 National General Elections during the polling period from 2nd July to 22nd July 2022 according to the Election Schedule released by the Electoral Commission. Department of Personnel Management has released Circular Instruction No.8 (https://dpm.gov.pg/index.php/documents/circular-instruction-8-release-of-public-servants-and-employees-to-cast-their-votes-in-the-2022-national-general-elections/) dated 4th May 2022 to all National Departmental Heads, Provincial Administrators, Heads of other Public Authorities and all Public Servants advising them on the release of Public Servants and Employees to be given the opportunity to cast their votes. Secretary Ms. Taies Sansan said, this will require that permission is…
The Lae City Authority (LCA) through the office of the Chairman, Lae MP and Deputy Prime Minister Hon. John Rosso will introduce the school bus service program in the city. The program aims to provide safe and reliable transportation to all students from elementary up to secondary school for both private and public schools in the city. Pick up in the morning and drop off in the afternoon at designated spots. So that parents and guardians can have some breathing space to save money. Students are not late for teaching and learning. They will be at school on time so…
A small but significant event made Las Kona come alive last week as NGI Divisional Commander, ACP Perou N’dranou and New Ireland PPC Chief Inspector, Felix Nebanat converged at the remote Kumim Village upon the invitation of the SOR Waipap clan who gave their customary land to establish a Police Post. For the first time in history, the landowners were moved to tears in an emotional ceremony that captured their hearts desire to see police presence is maintained in the area. “Since logging came in with Police deployment, we have seen a drastic decrease in the level of crimes in…
As he packed his bag before heading into Kumuls camp for the last time, David Mead reflected on the first occasion he wore the PNG jersey as a 19-year-old in 2008 and the opportunities representing his country had provided for him in the game. Mead wants other young PNG players to have a similar experience and that is why the long-serving Kumuls captain told team-mates on Tuesday that he was calling time on his decorated international career after Saturday night’s Pacific Test against Fiji at Campbelltown Sports Stadium. The 33-year-old is yet to made a final decision about his NRL…