Wayne Bennett says Benji Marshall will bow out of the NRL alongside all-time greats like Allan Langer and Andrew Johns after a stellar 19-year career in the game. The man who Marshall credited for resurrecting his career twice, including in his final season this year, Bennett led the tributes to the veteran playmaker after he officially announced his retirement on Wednesday. Bennett, who reflected on Marshall’s journey as a teenager who moved from New Zealand to Keebra Park High, to a premiership-winner at the Wests Tigers and retiring Rabbitoh, said the Kiwi would go down as one of the greats.…
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The Papua New Guinea Rigby Football League (PNGRFL) and the rugby league family especially from Malaguna, Rabaul in the East New Britain Province are mourning the death of former PNG Kumul Harrison Patiliu.Patiliu aged 66, died at his Malaguna No.1 village in Rabaul on Monday October 4, 2021 after a long illness. PNGRFL Chairman Sandis Tsaka said late Harrison Patiliu was Kumul No. 10 and played in PNG’s first ever Test match against England on July 6, 1975 in Port Moresby. “Harrison Patiliu debuted in that game captained by Paul Chue alongside fellow Islanders Billy Wartovo, Robin Guere, Henry Kavanamur…
Three main issues are currently being experienced at the Goroka Provincial Hospital amidst the increasing number of COVID19 patients being admitted to the hospital. In an interview with PNGFM News, EHP Deputy Director Curative Health Mr Tony Basse says staff to patient ratio at the hospital is demanding at this time after more than 40 hospital workers were infected with the deadly disease. This in turn has affected patient care at the hospital. Mr Basse further says bed capacity has also run out as more and more people get admitted to the hospital on a daily basis, many coming in…
The Central Music Association conducted it’s major and final Musical Awareness on Wednesday the 29th September, 2021. The event took place at the Scout’s Office in Konedobu and attracted participants from all over the Central Province. In it’s continuing efforts to promote the work of Central Province Artists and Promoters, CMA has visited Sogeri, Porebada, Kwikila, Hula and Hisiu Villages with the final campaign bringing together participants from Abau and Goilala. At each campaign event, CMA has been creating awareness on Copyright, Developing Music In Your District, and how to Promote and Market Your Music. Secretary of the Department of…
NAC will be introducing Boarding Pass Scanning System (BPSS) at Mount Hagen (Kagamuga), Hoskins, Tokua and Nadzab airports in November 2021. This system will improve data collection and management at the 21 regional airports which have been one of NAC’s biggest challenges over the years. The introduction of the Boarding Pass Scanning System to the regional airports is an initiative of the current NAC Management to improve the current systems and processes in data collection and management to enable reliable and accurate data which is readily available for business planning, reporting and billing purposes. The scanning system which is designed…
The emergency ambulance service is seeing a significant increase in people calling for ambulances in Port Moresby and at our regional stations. We are attending to multiple COVID-19 cases. Please be patient with our control centre and ambulance staff. We are doing our best during these trying times. You can help us by: – Telling us if you have flu or respiratory illness when before we arrive at your house will alert our crews to wear PPE so they are protected. – Getting vaccinated now! The ambulance is FREE for all PNG citizens needing critical emergency transport to a public…
In light of recent measures being announced by the National Pandemic Controller, we have had to make a decision on the Festival Day. After consultation with different stakeholders and through various meetings with partners, we have decided to postpone the SP PapaGraun Annual Music Festival from Saturday 9th October to a later date in early November 2021. This time will allow us to properly look into enhancing what is already promising to be a showcase like no other! To our ticket holders, Market Stall and F&B Kiosk holder, we advise that your tickets are still valid, and your seats already…
Tragically, Nosaina lost his father Mr. Ricky Pokana last week. Nosaina’s father was a major influence in his life, a talented allrounder, playing for Team Kempa. He was proud of his son, and Nosaina is staying with the Kumul Petroleum PNG Barramundis, to complete the dream his father had for him, playing in the T20 World Cup for PNG. ‘Cricket’s got me to see life in a different perspective. Going out seeing the world, your way of thinking starts to change and you start thinking outside the box.’ Opening bowler, Nosaina is set for their games in the ICC Men’s…
The Storm and the NRL have come down hard on Melbourne trio Cameron Munster, Brandon Smith and Chris Lewis over the white powder video scandal. Munster in particular was hit hard in a clear sign the club’s patience has been tested to its limit. He will be required to spend a month in rehab and abstain from alcohol from a year. Additionally, he was axed from the club’s leadership group and hit with a $100,000 suspended fine. The NRL’s breach notice included Munster is fined $30,000 and suspended for one match, Smith is fined $15,000 and suspended for one match…
The Bank of Papua New Guinea (the Bank) building, ToRobert Haus has gone into a 2-day shutdown from Monday 04 October to Tuesday 05 October as there is one confirmed positive COVID-19 case. The 2-day shutdown will allow for deep cleansing. The ToRobert Haus will re-open on Wednesday 06 October 2021. The health and safety of the Bank’s staff and stakeholders are paramount, therefore, necessary measures are being taken to mitigate the risks of contracting and spread of COVID-19. The Bank has commenced contact tracing including isolating persons of interest (POIs). The Bank is also encouraging staff to get vaccinated…