“The Olympic Movement aspires to contribute to a peaceful future for all humankind through the educational value of sport, in particular youth,” said Bozkir in the appeal. “The Games will bring together athletes from all parts of the world in the greatest of international sports events as a means to promote peace, mutual understanding and goodwill among nations and peoples — goals that are also part of the founding values of the United Nations. For the second time, the IOC Refugee Olympic Team will participate under the Olympic flag in the Olympic Games in Tokyo, acting as a powerful symbol…
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CAPACITY building programs are an integral part of the Pascoe Promotions SME strengthening platform, covering numerous niche markets and aspects of business. This week’s POM City Markets will introduce a new workshop-style event featuring industry experts and trailblazers to share their experience and advice with up and coming SME’s. Mentor Moments will feature its first guru Chef Alice Futter on Saturday July 17 from 12.30pm to 3pm at the National Museum and Art Gallery, who has worked around the world for the past 25 years as a chef and barista and recently as an entrepreneur here in Papua New Guinea…
A new terminal project worth over K3 million which is jointly funded by the District Development Authority (DDA) and PNG Sustainable Development Program (PNGSDP) will now allow for smooth operations of flights in and out of Western Province and also give a facelift to airline services provided to the travelling public. Member for North Fly James Donald says not much changes have taken place in the past years for the benefit of the people in Western Province, however, with the support of key stakeholders, change is now evident for a better future for all. Speaking at the groundbreaking…
Catholics around Papua New Guinea today commemorated and celebrated the feast day of Blessed Peter Torot who was the first Papua New Guinean to be beautified as a Martyr for PNG on the 17th January 1995 by Late Pope John Paul the 2nd. At the St Peter’s Chanel Catholic Church in Erima, Port Moresby, the feast day was celebrated with a Eucharistic Service Mass facilitated by Father Michael who was the main celebrant and the choir led by the Parish Youth’s and the NGI Choir Group. During the Homily, Father Michael highlighted that Blessed Peter Torot had a very strong…
On this day, two Hall of Famers were born, Nathan Friend set up one of the most spectacular tries of all time and Great Britain suffered a massive defeat at the hands of the Kangaroos. 1902 Hall of Fame forward Vic Armbruster was born near Ballina on the NSW North Coast. Armbruster was one of the best of the many NSW players to head to Queensland in the 1920s. He was 20 when he won selection for NSW in the only interstate clash of 1922. A tall second-rower, Armbruster settled in Toowoomba in 1924, and made an immediate impact on his new…
Papua New Guinea has recorded six new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours ending 12 midday on Friday July 9, increasing the total number of cases to 17,340. The cases were reported in four provinces: National Capital District reported three cases whilst Jiwaka, Madang and Morobe reported a single case each. Of the six cases reported, four are males whilst two are females. Their ages range from 18 to 55 years. Five out of the six cases were experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 at the time of testing. The country’s COVID-19 cases now stands at 17,340 with 179 known deaths.…
Wildfires are raging in the west of the United States as the region is hit by a heatwave that has brought record temperatures to several areas. Communities have been told to evacuate as firefighters struggle to battle the blazes in the extreme conditions. Two firefighters in Arizona died when their aircraft crashed while responding to a wildfire. Meanwhile, Las Vegas matched its all-time temperature high of 47.2C (117F) on Saturday. Firefighters battling the many wildfires in the region say the air is so dry that much of the water dropped by aircraft to quell the flames evaporates before it reaches the…
Australia has suffered its first death from Covid-19 for months as NSW sinks deeper into crisis. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed a woman aged in her 90s had died after contracting the virus “within the home setting”, urging residents to adhere to restrictions to avoid endangering their loved ones. “Tragically, we’ve seen one older person die and I want to extend my deepest condolences to their families and loved ones,” she said. “I can’t stress enough that every time we risk breaking the rules, or even just going about our business and not getting tested when we need to, the…
Firefighters struggled to contain an exploding Northern California wildfire under blazing temperatures as another heat wave hits the U.S. West this weekend, prompting an excessive heat warning for inland and desert areas. On Friday, Death Valley National Park in California recorded a staggering high of 130 degrees Fahrenheit. If verified, the 130-degree reading would be the hottest high recorded there since July 1913, when the same Furnace Creek desert area hit 134 degrees, considered the highest reliably measured temperature on Earth. The Beckwourth Complex — a merging of two lightning-caused fires — headed into Saturday showing no sign of slowing…
NSW are unfazed by the challenge of having to win three State of Origins in Queensland to complete an historic series clean sweep, with Blues coach Brad Fittler declaring: “We will play anywhere, anytime”. Gold Coast will host Origin III after the ARLC was advised by the NSW Government on Saturday that it would not allow a major event with a crowd to be held in Newcastle next Wednesday. The Blues have had to travel to Townsville and Brisbane for the opening two matches of the series and were looking forward to receiving the State of Origin Shield on NSW…