Stepping in to fill the void left by one of the game’s biggest stars, Tristan Sailor could be forgiven for being all at sea as fullback for the Broncos. The 25-year-old is just seven games into his career, the last two of those filling in for Reece Walsh in wins over the Warriors in Round 13 and Dolphins in Round 18. Given that Sailor hadn’t played an NRL game since midway through 2020, there has been plenty to like about his composure at the back. “He had a hand in a couple of tries and was very safe at the…
Author: Tasminnie ISIMELI
PNG’s Legal Training Institute (LTI), in collaboration with Australia’s Victorian Bar recently, completed its most recent course on Civil and Criminal Advocacy. The workshop was supported by the Australian Government through the PNG-Australia Partnership and provided LTI students with the practical skills and knowledge they need to be effective courtroom advocates in civil and criminal law matters. This year saw the highest number of students involved with over 150 participating, 50 percent of those being women. Chief Justice Sir Gibuma Gibba Salika opened the workshop and told the students “Listen and learn, the sessions will be intense so be prepared…
The National Department of Health (NDOH) Secretary, Dr. Osbourne Liko is making a call to the public to report health workers involved in harmful practices such as penile (penis) injection with oil to increase its size. The NDOH through the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Nursing Council and Medical Board of PNG has said no health worker should be involved in such practices. This call came about after revelations were made by doctors at a recent panel discussion on penile fibroma or ‘cobra head’ hosted by UNFPA in Port Moresby, which revealed that the number of men suffering from penile fibroma…
The Koki community in the Moresby South electorate of Port Moresby city, now has a new police station to help them clamp down crime in the area that is notorious for ethnic clashes and riots. National Capital District (NCD) Metropolitan Superintendent, Silva Sika said that the opening of the new police station can now deal with law and order in the community. “You do not need to go to the town police station or the Badili police station to place reports on crimes in the area.” “You now have a police station at your doorstep.” Sika said that Port Moresby…
The SP PNG Hunters couldn’t claim a win over premiership leaders Burleigh Bears in Round 17 of the QRL Hostplus Cup, falling short 30-22. Despite the end result though, the Hunters impressed going toe-to-toe with one of the competition heavyweights. The Bears played with an attacking mindset right from the get go, kicking short off the tee to regather and immediately apply some early pressure to the Hunters line. The Hunters defended the opening sets strongly but as fatigue set in Burleigh quickly took their advantage. After 15 minutes play time, the Bears led the Hunters 12-0. Despite being on…
SP PNG Hunters Head Coach Stanley Tepend was delighted with last week’s performance and is eager to host the Burleigh Bears on Saturday. “We’re all really looking forward to the challenge,” said Tepend. “We’ve been good the last few weeks and it’s a great test for us to go up against one of the competition heavyweights.” “They got the best of us earlier in the season and we’re excited for the chance to get some payback on home soil this weekend.” Tepend paid tribute to his team’s improvements over the last few weeks and is excited for what lies ahead.…
BSP Financial Group Limited is continuing its support for the PNG Cancer Foundation Trupla Man Outreach Prevention & Education Program this year with another K20, 000. The Trupla Man Outreach Prevention & Education Program is focused on encouraging the conversation of health and lifestyle choices among menfolk with the aim of raising awareness on men’s cancer and cancer presentations. BSP Corporate Sponsorship Manager Amelia Minnopu when handing over the cheque said that the bank recognises the health issues faced by men in PNG and are grateful for the work that the PNG Cancer Foundation does in the communities. “The awareness…
“More and more women are coming forward to report sexual crimes at the Family and Sexual Violence Unit at the Waigani Police Station.” 2nd In charge of the Waigani FSVU, Mary Louise Avu said that they receive about 20 new cases each day. “We usually get women coming in to report cases however we get about 2-3 men coming in to report their partners.” “More men are coming forward due to awareness we carry out where we inform the community that men too suffer abuse at the hands of their partners, and it is ok to come forward and report…
A total of 25 male and 12 female national squad members from Athletics PNG are at training camp at the National Sports Institute this week as part of the team’s preparations for the Pacific Games. Head Coach Brett Green has taken charge of the programme, assisted by Luke Donatini (hurdles and jumps) , Subul Babo and Allan Akia (sprints) ; Philip Kamane and Malcolm Limbai (middle/long distance). Cairns based Team PNG Head Physiotherapist Matthew Natusch is also attending the camp to screen all the athletes and identify any issues that need addressing. The team has been deeply saddened by the…
BSP Financial Group Limited continues to support sports in Papua New Guinea when they presented a cheque of K73,425 to the PNG Paralympic Committee for the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships in July, in Paris, France. A team of 3 will be representing PNG which includes a coach and para–Athletes Dorna Longbutt who will be competing in Javelin and Shot Put and Regina Edward to compete in Discus and Shot Put as well. Both athletes have qualified through the World Para Athletics Minimal Standard Process, with neither of the two PNG Athletes requiring wildcard entries. Dorna Longbutt, winner in the…