The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) is grateful for the return of international rugby league after a two-year absence. PNGRFL Board Chairman Mr Sandis Tsaka said: “We acknowledge the support of the National Rugby League (NRL) and the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) for supporting the mid-year international matches for the Pacific nations this year.” With the 2021 Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) scheduled for later this year, the PNG LNG Kumuls are looking forward to the mid-year test as an opportunity to build our national team’s preparations towards the World Cup. The PNG LNG Kumuls and the…
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Raiders coach Ricky Stuart said his team “lacked any quality or execution” after they gave away another lead allowing the Warriors to steal victory in the second half. The team from the nation’s capital led 20-12 after the first half, but went down 21-20 after veteran playmaker Shaun Johnson slotted a field goal. The Raiders have now lost five games in a row and have lost seven out of eight second halves, being outscored 107-38 in the final 40 minutes of games. When asked how he saw the clash in the post-match press conference, Stuart slammed his team, taking a…
Besides offering several courses and conducting research in various aspects of renewable energy, The University of the South Pacific has been resolute in supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7 which is to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2022 highly ranked USP on its contribution toward SDGs achievements. USP submitted data for the following SDGs in November 2021 for the 2022 rankings: SDG17: Partnership for the Goals; SDG 4: Quality Education; SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy; SDG 13: Climate Action; SDG 14: Life Below Water…
THE Active City Development Program (ACDP) has shared important information and strategies with a Parliamentary delegation from the Autonomous Region of Bougainville on how to mobilise and make their women folks and youths be health conscious and take personal responsibility for their behavioural choices in life. Women rights advocate and NCD Governor, Hon. Powes Parkop hosted a lunch meeting in Parliament on Friday 22nd, April 2022 with the visiting delegation led by ABG’s Deputy Speaker and Women’s Representative for South Bougainville, Therese Kaeravara and her North Bougainville counterpart, Amanda Mason. The meeting was also attended by ACDP Director, Fazilah Bazari,…
The Pacific Community (SPC) this week took another stride toward combating the emergence of pests, diseases, and health risks such as African Swine Fever (ASF) through the organisation of a regional training focused on strengthening and improving laboratory services to mitigate these threats. The training addresses the timely transport of biological samples, in addition to providing and renewing sample transport certification for participants. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) – Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air virtual training began on 26 April and is being delivered by the Civil Aviation Academy of Australia. The training is taking place as part of…
Air Niugini is pleased to advise that passengers traveling to Singapore now will no longer require pre-departure tests. Singapore also doesn’t require pre-departure testing for passengers transiting through Singapore onto flights to other international destinations. However, should your final destination require a pre-departure test, evidence of this will need to be shown at check-in. We recommend checking for latest information at https://www.airniugini.com.pg/international-travel-restrictions-and-requirements/ , and bringing with you a screen shot of your final destination’s requirements during check-in. Countries that do not require pre-departure tests include, the UK, EU, Scandinavia, Canada, Australia, Brazil and South Africa. Countries that require pre-departure rapid…
The National Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and the PNG Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority (PNGICSA) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to combat illegal activities in the country. Under the Agreement, both organisations will collaborate on information sharing and effectively establish a framework to combat illegal activities and apprehend offenders who violate the country’s laws. NGCB Chief Executive Officer Imelda Agon said the MOU will allow both organisations to conduct joint programmes and awareness to ensure businesses follow proper processes, and regulate and monitor existing business entities owned by foreign nationals or foreign nationals partnering with PNG nationals.…
The Immigration and Citizenship Authority and Investment Promotion Authority this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen the ongoing cooperation between Immigration and IPA. The MOU will solidify the relationship between the two State Agencies to share information, improve compliance in the area of doing business in Papua New Guinea and cooperation on operational matters of mutual interests for the country. Chief Migration Officer Mr. Stanis Hulahau said IPA plays a significant role to attract foreign businesses to do business in the country by issuing the businesses the appropriate registration certificates that enables them to obtain other permits…
The country has welcomed the first two tourists from Dubai after the visitors were convinced by the beauty of Papua New Guinea displayed at the world expo in Dubai. Ruslan Tarpan and Ramil Shaidullin from Ukraine and Russia respectively visited the PNG pavilion at the expo2020 and were blown away by the images and videos about the country. They were also introduced to locally made products such as coffee, honey, artefacts and jewelry, which they purchased. The duo arrived in the country earlier in the week on a 10-day tour to several places in the country including Ambua Lodge in…
Thirty-five students (35) from Central Province attending Kokopo Business College in East New Britain Province will be repatriated back to the province today with the help of the Central Provincial Administration. The students sought assistance from the Central Governor Robert Agarobe following the attack on the school early this week by locals where several causalities were reported. Provincial Administrator Mr Francis Koaba said the parents of the students have made contact with his office and arrangements are underway to repatriate the students. “A charter is arranged now with Air Niugini to repatriate the students as soon as possible for the…