From across Papua New Guinea
The Basketball National All Stars Championships that was scheduled to take place in Ialibu in the Southern Highlands Province in September, has been postponed to October. The confirmation of the deferral was made by the President of the Basketball Federation of PNG, David Peter Friday this week. The championships are now scheduled for October 25th […]
Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea [BFPNG] will not be participating in the coming FIBA U15 Oceania Cup in Gold Coast on November 11-16, 2024. BFPNG made this decision due to the challenges faced in meeting the key deadlines for the team and player eligibility. The BFPNG President David Peter reiterated the importance of PNG’s […]
New PNG Kapuls Coach Felipe Vega Arango has arrived in the country early this morning. PNG Football Association President John Kapi Natto, General Secretary Gordon Manub and Executive Liason Manager Ahmjad Tekwie were at the airport to receive the coach, his wife and daughter. The Spanish coach will help Kapuls in their OFC FIFA World […]
Governor for Central Rufina Peter has made an announcement to host a charity corporate fundraiser to raise funds for communities along the Kokoda track in the Mount Koiari area and the Kapakapa Ghost Mountain track in the Rigo District, Central Province. The Governor has already tracked the Central side of Kokoda track and will also […]
Ok Tedi Mining Limited [OTML] has announced the extension of its contract with landowner company Fubilan Catering Services [FCS] for an additional five years, valued at US$116 million [K420 million]. This extension will allow FCS to continue provide catering services to the mine operations and FIFO camp in Tabubil. Under the renewed contract FCS will […]
The PNG Kumuls will aim to defend the Pacific Bowl this year when they face Fiji and Cook Islands again, as the NRL released the draws today. In a major development, the 2024 edition will see the introduction of promotion and relegation with the winners of the Pacific Bowls to play off against the third-placed […]
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia backs the Pacific Policing Initiative, which was endorsed by leaders at yesterday’s Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting in Tonga. Australia will allocate approximately K1 billion [AUD 400 million] over five years and provide substantial long-term support to ensure the initiative delivers for Pacific countries. “This policing initiative continues […]
PNG Kumuls and Leeds Rhinos veteran Rhyse Martin has inked a 2-year deal with Hull Kingston Rovers starting next year. Martin will depart Rhinos at end of this year’s playing window after spending 6 seasons with the club since joining Betfred Super League Championships in 2019. Hull KR revealed the signing on Wednesday via their […]
The student body of The University of Papua New Guinea presented the petition to the Prime Minister James Marape and the government at the University’s Forum Square on Friday. The petitions presented by the representatives of four regions; Highlands, Momase, NGI, and Southern Region focus on areas include high inflation, Law and Order issues, Foreign […]
The Secretary for the Department of Personnel Management [DPM] and Chairperson of the Somare Institute of Leadership and Governance [SILAG] Board, Taies Sansan said they are in the process to amend Section 35 of the Public Service Management Act to make SILAG certificate compulsory for public servants. Ms Sansan elaborated on this during the mid-year […]