Pakistan defeated PNG in their final game of the pool stage of the World Cup. After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, the PIH Under 19 Cricket PNG side scored 50 all out, and in response Pakistan chased down the total to win with 9 wickets in hand after 12 overs. Coach Rodney Maha noted it was “another tough day at the office with PNG bowled out for just 50 runs in 22.4 overs. We won the toss and decided to bat after fielding first for the last 4 matches. It has been very tough for the batters…
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Three suspects allegedly involved in a car robbery were caught by police in Port Moresby yesterday. A massive police manhunt ensued when a grey Toyota Camry sedan was reported stolen at Waigani at around 2.30pm. The vehicle was car-jacked by five armed suspects. Police immediately placed their radar around the grass and marshland between Gerehu Stage 5 and Morata. A suspect in possession of a bush knife, was caught near the Morata sewerage pond. He was running when police caught him. Two more suspects connected to this crime were caught by a vigilant community and handed over to police at…
Runner-up of the Dadi Toka Pepsi Cup 9s, Team Waidex say their performance in the tournament is by far one of their best ones as a team despite losing by a 36-25 margin in the Cup finals to TI Vikings in front of a packed crowd at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium last weekend. The 3-day tournament which kicked off last Thursday attracted a total of 32 teams from the surrounding Motu-Koita villages and Kairuku-Hiri as well as from the Moresby-South electorate. Team Waidex from Moresby-South, sponsored by Bixsy Tala of Waidex Limited took part in Pool B winning three…
Air Niugini would like to advise customers that both Australia and Singapore have amended their Covid-19 testing requirements prior to travel to these countries. Effective from Tuesday 25th January, for passengers flying into both Australia and Singapore as their final destination, a rapid antigen test (RAT) administered and certified by a Doctor is now accepted in lieu of a PCR test. For Australia, the rapid test must be conducted within 24 hours of scheduled departure while Singapore, the rapid test must be conducted within 48 hours of scheduled departure. Air Niugini and ISOS will continue to offer free PCR and…
The State Department ordered diplomats’ families Sunday afternoon to depart the U.S. embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, amid heightened fears of a Russian attack on the country. The embassy has also authorized non-emergency employees to depart, according to an internal cable obtained by ABC News. In an updated travel advisory issued later Sunday, the State Department confirmed the drawdown and urged U.S. citizens in Ukraine to consider departing the country now using commercial flights. “These are prudent precautions that in no way undermine our support for, our commitment to Ukraine,” a senior State Department official said Sunday. The department made the decision now…
The Em-Stret Space hosted their first Spill-The-Tea session for 2022 last week Thursday which proved to be a success with host Bryan Earles expressing satisfaction after the session. The session which is held once a month at the E-Space provides an avenue for young people and business enthusiasts to come together to discuss and share ideas on the daily challenges as well as opportunities in the business world. To officially commence the sessions again for 2022, a team of young vibrant content creatives came together to take part in a panel discussion on the topic of Justified Creatives. In attendance…
PNG Football Association like any other sporting federations will reapply to seek approval from Covid-19 Controller to conduct its 2022 football competition and programs. PNG Football Association Competition Director Roosje Suwae said PNGFA is looking to start the Women National Soccer League in March this year but it is subject to approval by Controller. Suwae said for any PNGFA sanctioned competition, PNGFA is requesting or calling on all players and officials to be vaccinated before they can take part in the competition. “We understand vaccination is not compulsory, PNGFA has chosen this approach to get the players and officials and…
Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) has launched the roll out of its COVID-19 vaccine booster program in Tabubil on January 19th following the release of the Booster Vaccination Direction by the Controller. In its continuous effort to protect the workforce, community and operations from COVID-19, the Company, through the Tabubil Hospital, has commenced a major awareness drive to support the booster vaccination program. OTML Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Musje Werror, was the first to receive his booster jab in front of OTML and Tabubil Hospital staff and urged other OTML employees, contractors, and members of the community to get…
Rabbitohs recruit Anthony Milford is facing the possibility of a ‘gap year’ before signing with the Dolphins in 2023 as Souths decide whether to end the controversial star’s stint at Redfern. The Courier Mail reported Milford is still living in Brisbane since the NRL’s decision not to register his one-year deal after he was charged with three counts of assault occasioning bodily harm and one count of wilful damage involving a vehicle. The 27-year-old has stated he will be opposing a series of the charges from an alleged incident last September in the aftermath of the Broncos’ end of season celebrations.…
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Sunday revealed she has canceled her wedding as the country continues to curb a new wave of Omicron cases. Speaking at a regular Covid-19 news conference, Ardern said health authorities have reported nine Omicron cases in Motueka in a single-family household. The family traveled to Auckland to attend a wedding, a funeral, an amusement park, and a tourist attraction last weekend, prompting the country to move to the highest “red light” setting. Ardern told reporters, “My wedding won’t be going ahead but I just join many other New Zealanders who have had an…