Finalists for the 2022 SP Sports Awards have been announced as of yesterday at the SP Brewery Head office in Port Moresby. A total of thirty-two finalists have made it through with winners of each category to be announced at the inaugural SP Sports Awards at Crowne Plaza Hotel on the 28th of this month. In addition, finalists have been identified under 11 categories with a People’s Choice Award to be presented to the finalist with the highest number of votes. President of the PNG Olympic Committee, Sir John Dawanicura congratulated all the finalists for working hard throughout the year…
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All spot check operations led by immigration officers is ceased temporarily during this election period and business houses are advised to report any suspected operations by persons claiming to be migration officers, the Chief Migration Officer, Mr Stanis Hulahau says. Mr Hulahau made this comments after receiving complaints from some business houses in Port Moresby that some members of the law enforcement agencies pretending to be immigration officers were out doing unsanctioned spot checks operations over the weekend. Investigation is now underway to verify those impersonators and they will be dealt with accordingly. “As we approach the national election, my…
Public Servants who have recently pass out as Police Reservists are released to assist the Royal PNG Constabulary and the Electoral Commission in the conduct of the 2022 National General Election over the period of 12th May to 29th July, 2022. Department of Personnel Management Secretary, Ms Taies Sansan said these officers will be put on their normal pay for the period specified, unless the services of a requested officer are essential to be running the Department’s operations, in which he or she must not be released. DPM released Circular No.7 of 2022, dated 4th of May, to all National…
39 out of the 53 registered political parties today signed the 2022 Code of Conduct for political parties, candidates, scrutineers and supporters during its launch at the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates Commission office in Port Moresby. The Code of Conduct is aimed at improving the integrity of the 2022 National General Elections and sets out written guidelines to govern the conduct of election stakeholders during the nomination, campaign, polling, scrutiny and after the elections. Deputy Electoral Commission John Kalamoroh said the outcome of the election will depend on the cooperation of all the stakeholders and this initiative intends…
Gamoga Lawyers Spirit of Rigo and Koita Warriors had a Mother’s Day to remember, going unbeaten and automatically qualifying for the semi-finals of the Trukai VPL. Both teams are now in the box seat for the first prize of PGK 20,000 on Sunday the 15th of May. Gamoga Lawyers Spirit of Rigo comfortably defeated Panamex PNG and Zara Wanderers. Spirit of Rigo was outstanding in the field, restricting their opposition to lower-than-expected scores. Robert Naime not only leads Spirit of Rigo, he is also top of the bowling charts for the whole Trukai VPL taking 6 wickets for only 12…
Friends of the PNG Red Cross Society (PNGRCS), staff and volunteers together with their families gathered yesterday at the Taurama Beach to celebrate the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day in recognition of the work and support being put forward by staff and volunteers globally. The theme for the celebrations this year is #BeHumanKind and with that the PNGRCS is driving the message of kindness to fellow human beings through little acts of kindness and the celebrations yesterday contributed towards sharing kindness. PNGRCS together with its’ movement partners from the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International…
The Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Competition (PNGNRLC) Appeals Committee has reviewed decisions made by the Match Review Committee on the incident that occurred on Sunday, 24th April 2022 in the Round 1 match between the Bintangor Goroka Lahanis and Kroton Hela Wigmen played in Goroka at the Sir Danny Leahy Oval. Following the Appeals Committee Hearing it was decided that the decision by the Match Review Committee was reviewed and Ake Paluse‘s suspension period reduced from 10 yearsto a 3-round suspension, effective as of Rounds 4 to 6. Paluse will be eligible to play in the Digicel Cup…
The U2 frontman said the conflict in Ukraine was “one man’s war really” as he surveyed the devastation of one town occupied for weeks by Russian forces. His bandmate the Edge argued that “musicians and poets and writers” have an important part to play in telling the story of the war. Bono has said he trusts young Russians to throw President Putin out of office on a visit to a war-ravaged town in Ukraine after a surprise gig in Kyiv. In an apparent reference to Putin, who has claimed he invaded Ukraine to “de-nazify” the country, the U2 frontman said…
Kieran Foran has revealed he fought back tears when breaking the news to his Manly teammates that he will be joining the Titans next season. In an interview withNews Corp, the 31-year-old conceded he always knew he would have to move on from his beloved Sea Eagles but is confident that No.6 in waiting, Josh Schuster, is “ready to step up.” Foran is also confident he can prove the “pessimists” wrong when it comes to concerns about whether his body will hold up. Foran has signed a two-year deal with the Titans reportedly worth $400,000 per season. It will be…
Successive governments formed from a coalition of political parties is a factor behind the lack of service delivery by government authorities in the country throughout the years. People’s National Congress (PNC) Party Leader and Ialibu Pangia MP Peter O’Neill pointed this out when urging voters in the upcoming 2022 National General Election to make the right selection and make their mandate. “Sometimes when we have governments that are made up of so many coalition and partners, we have a situation where we are busy managing politics and forget the priority of managing the country on behalf of the people,” Mr…