SP PNG Hunters will reset their focus on an eight-game drive to the Intrust Super Cup finals after trying their hearts out for an unwell teammate in a loss to the Burleigh Bears today. The Hunters wanted to win for Jokadi Bire, who continues to recover from serious surgery in a Gold Coast hospital. The Hunters carried Bire’s name or playing number written on strapping on their wrists. But the Bears, stacked with NRL experience including Gold Coast Titans players Anthony Don and Tanah Boyd, completed a 40-6 victory at Cbus Super Stadium. Junior Rau finished off a slick backline…
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Barras Captain Assad Vala put on a batting masterclass on Saturday in the opening round three match of the Isuzu Cup between Isuzu Black and Isuzu Yellow. Vala showed why he is regarded as one of the best batsmen this country has produced in an innings balanced between control and power as he scored the first century of this years Isuzu Cup. Batting first Black got off to a steady start and were 2 for 40 when Vala strode to the crease after Yellow opening bowler Bobby Diho grabbed the wickets of both openers. Vala took 10 balls to get…
Hundreds of Port Moresby city residents joined the rest of the world in white during the Niupela Pasin Walk and Yoga for Life, and celebrated the International Day of Yoga today (Sunday) in the city. The walk is part of the two-day health and fitness activities lined up in its honour. Led by NCD Governor Hon. Powes Parkop with UNDP’s deputy resident representative Edward Vrkic, students, athletes, expatriates, regular participants and others converged at Murray Barracks as early as 4:00am for the walk to Era Kone. The theme for 2021 United Nations-sanctioned International Day of Yoga is Peace and Harmony.…
The return of Poro Gahekave and Messach Fred to full time training is a tremendous boost to Athletics PNG’s preparations for the World Cross Country Championships and Pacific Mini Games next year. After 18 months back home in PNG since graduating from Lubbock Christian University, Gahekave has returned to the United States where she can properly focus on her training in an environment that is more conducive to the attainment of sporting success. With the cross-country season in the USA being held from August to November this presents the 2019 Pacific Games triple gold medalist with a great opportunity to…
Papua New Guinea has recorded 72 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours ending 12 midday on Thursday June 17, increasing the total number of cases to 16,933. The cases were reported in nine provinces with Hela province reporting the highest of 23 cases followed by Milne Bay with 16 cases. Manus reported 11, Gulf 10, Eastern Highlands four, Morobe and National Capital District three cases each whilst New Ireland and Southern Highlands reported a single case each. Of the 72 cases reported, 50 are males and 22 females. Their ages range from five to 84 years. The country’s…
The Papua New Guinea Council of Churches (PNGCC) declared its support for the COVID-19 vaccination, following a one-day conference in Port Moresby on Thursday. “We define ourselves as churches, living and working together for the common good of people and society, therefore we affirm our support for the COVID-19 vaccination and declare our trust in the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccination as a lifesaving tool which protects human from severe sickness and death due to COVID-19,” said the PNG Council of Churches in a statement issued on Friday. “Our affirmation is guided by the theology of ‘Love for Neighbours’…
SP PNG Hunters player Jokadi Bire continues to improve in a Gold Coast Hospital after surgery. Jokadi is now able to communicate with the doctors and nurses at the hospital with the help of his teammates by his side. Hunters management remain in constant contact with Jokadi’s family, who continue to receive the first updates on his progress. SP PNG Hunters General Manager Scott Barker would like to thank all the supporters of back home in PNG and across the world for their continued messages of support and positivity for Jokadi’s recovery.
An internal memo released to staff showed that the firm’s total revenue jumped by 111% to $34.3bn (£24.7bn) for 2020. The figures underscore TikTok’s continued global popularity. It comes as ByteDance and several other Chinese technology giants have come under increasing pressure from governments around the world. ByteDance also saw its annual gross profit rise by 93% to to $19bn, while it recorded a net loss of $45bn for the same period. The net loss was attributed to a one-off accounting adjustment and not related to the company’s operations. ByteDance co-founder Zhang to step down as CEO Chinese regulators rein…
Kumul Petroleum followed through on its commitment with the presentation of a brand new Toyota Hilux 4WD Double Cab Ute for ANGAU National Cancer Services this week. The vehicle purchased at a value of about K168, 500.00 will provide additional resource to support the work of the unit particularly that of the new Radiation Oncologist provided for, by funding under a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Ministry of Health and Morobe Provincial Health Authority, that was signed on 19 August 2020 to support the improvement of the ANGAU National Cancer Services. At this occasion, Kumul Petroleum Managing Director Wapu…
The annual Miss Madang Pageant, a prestigious fashion event in Madang is set to commence this year on the 24th July at the Madang Resort’s Haus Win Restaurant as was confirmed by Maureen Hill, a pioneer charity supporter and Philanthropists in PNG and Madang. Describing it as the Social Event of the year, Hill said the annual pageant will be introducing a male category which will now be called the ‘Mr & Miss Madang Pageant’ 2021. “We will be having the pageant again this year and we are happy to announce a new title to this event”, said Hill. Madang…