Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson declared Sam Walker’s decision to run 90 metres towards his own tryline to wind the clock was an example of the teenage halfback’s game management. With the Roosters leading 22-16 and 20 seconds remaining in Saturday night’s match at Bankwest Stadium, Walker stunned Bulldogs players and team-mates by running backwards until the full-time siren sounded. It was a tactic made famous by former Kiwi star Tony Iro while playing for Adelaide Rams against St George in 1998 – before Walker was born – and Robinson praised the 19-year-old, who earlier laid on two tries and…
Author: PNG Haus Bung
SP PNG Hunters showcased their on-field enthusiasm and intensity before being run down by Sunshine Coast Falcons in a 26-12 Intrust Super Cup loss at Sunshine Coast Stadium today. The Hunters’ first half was among its best in this challenging season of COVID restrictions as forward Benji Kot scored two tries to propel the visitors to a 10-0 lead at the break. This was the energy that coach Matt Church had been seeking from a team that has battled injury, illness and the difficulties of living away from Papua New Guinea throughout the year to ensure the Hunters can take…
The iconic Kimbe Town Market in West New Britain will undergo a major redevelopment to expand trading space and vendor services under a partnership between Australia, New Zealand and the West New Britain Provincial Government. At an event to announce New Zealand’s involvement in the project, and showcase the Kimbe Market redevelopment designs, Australian High Commissioner Jon Philp acknowledged the project’s important contributions to community life in West New Britain and neighbouring areas. “Improvements to market infrastructure and management will enhance the experiences of visitors and vendors at this iconic market and make a major contribution to economic development and…
The Special Parliamentary Committee on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is moving ahead with its efforts to shine a light on the deficiencies in national and local level responses to GBV. They have committed to producing a report for the August session of parliament which will include concrete, practical recommendations for action aimed at reducing levels of GBV across the country and improving responses for GBV Survivors. Their first was to hold public hearings on 24 and 25 May 2021, which brought Ministers and officials to answer questions publicly about the Government’s GBV response. Chair of the Committee Charles Abel reflected: “The…
Today, following the decision by the Government of Japan (GoJ) to announce a state of emergency in Tokyo, the five parties, namely the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) and the GoJ came together for a meeting. During this meeting, the IOC and the IPC were informed by the Japanese side about the impact of this announcement on the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 and supported the policies that were presented by the Japanese parties. The main decisions are as follows: The GoJ today decided to…
Police in Haiti have killed or arrested the gunmen suspected of murdering President Jovenel Moïse, but say they are still hunting the masterminds. At least four gunmen have been killed and six more detained including, reportedly, a US citizen. People were urged to stay calm after they burned cars and seized two “foreigners” who they handed to police. The interim PM has told the BBC that Mr Moïse may have been killed because he was fighting “oligarchs” in Haiti. The president was shot dead at his home in the early hours of Wednesday. His wife, Martine, was seriously injured and…
The COVID-19 vaccines work with your immune system so your body will be ready to fight the coronavirus if you are exposed to it. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, getting the vaccine is a powerful step in taking charge of your health. The vaccine together with the #NiupelaPasin measures will protect you from serious illness and death from COVID-19. Don’t Wait. Get Vaccinated. SOURCE: Papua New Guinea National Department of Health – Facebook
A prison escapee identified as 44 year old Ronald Lunge alias Minjemeri of Yangoru East Sepik province was arrested today in a combined effort involving members of Boroko Police Station and CID Drug Squad. Ronald was convicted for killing his wife when he escaped from the Boram prison in East Sepik province on 13th June 2016. Police intelligence picked up his movements in NCD and after mounting a surveillance, the escapee was recaptured near Manu Auto Port today. He is now locked up at Boroko cells while arrangements are being made to have him transferred back to Boram jail in…
R. Kelly’s trial on racketeering and sex crimes charges has been pushed to August 18 at the request of his defense team. The disgraced singer, 54, appeared in person for the first time in front of District Judge Ann Donnelly who is presiding over his case in a Brooklyn federal court. The jury selection process will still take place on August 9 as planned. At Thursday’s hearing ahead of his looming trial, pretrial concerns were discussed, namely to address possible conflicts involving his attorneys and the defendant’s renewed attempt for release on bail and adjournment of the trial – which is…
Civil servants who have not received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine must go on leave from Monday and they cannot come back to work until they receive at least the first dose of the vaccine. While making a national announcement, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, they are also requiring that all employers and employees in the private sector and statutory bodies receive at least one dose of the vaccine by 1st August 2021. For civil servants, that must be done by 15th August 2021, after which they may…