Opposition Leader Douglas Tomuriesa said he is disappointed and embarrassed over the way His Holiness Pope Francis was treated by Prime Minister James Marape over the last three-days during the Papal visit, and the lack of courtesy and respect shown by the Prime Minister. He said the Prime Minister continuously declares PNG as a ‘Christian country’ and prides himself on being a religious individual but he was surprised when the Pope was continuously snubbed by the PM over the weekend since the Pope’s arrival on Friday. “The Pope is the head of the Catholic church, the largest Christian church in the world and he is also a head of state. “PNG not only being a Christian country, but a country that prides itself as a ‘friend to all, enemy to none’, the PM should be according the Pope with the highest level of respect,” Tomuriesa said. The Opposition Leader pointed out that on Friday, the Prime Minister did not welcome the Pope at the airport, a tradition he had accorded to many othe...
By PATRICIA KEAMO CENTRAL Dabaris co-captain Adam Korave has ruled out a return to the SP Hunters as he looks forward to mentoring upcoming players in the Digicel Cup. The former Hunters lock has over a decade of experience in rugby league, including three seasons with the South Pacific Brewery-sponsored Queensland Intrust Super Cup side. Using his experience and knowledge, the 31-year-old said he wanted to help develop young players and help the Dabaris reach the finals of the 2021 season. “Right now, I’m not looking forward for a return to the Hunters squad,” the former Papua New Guinea Kumul told The National on Wednesday. “I’m just trying to help the new players (in the Dabaris) with whatever skills I’ve gained from my previous teams and games that I’ve played. “I really want to help the younger players in the team because most of them are inexperienced at the semi-professional level. “They have a long way to go and I don’t want keep those things which I’ve learnt to myself, I want to pass them on to the younger generation before I retire.” Korave started his rugby league career with Port Moresby Rugby Football League club Dobo Warriors before making his Digicel Cup debut with Port Moresby Vipers where he played for three years. One of his achievements while with the Vipers was helping them win the premiership in 2013 before being selected to join the Hunters squad under foundation coach Michael Marum. “I was selected to join the Hunters camp in 2014,” Korave said. “I was with them for three years and then went away for one year in 2017. “A year later, I joined the squad again.
“ I really want to help the younger players in the team because most of them are inexperienced at the semi-professional level.”
Central Dabari Adam Korave taking on the Gulf Isou defence at Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby. – Dabarispics
“But due to family commitments, I had to withdraw from the squad. “As a co-captains for the Dabaris, I want to help move the team forward in whatever way that’s expected of me as a leader and player. “I want to lead the team this year and reach the finals. “But we’re not looking too far ahead, we’ll just taking it one game at a time as the season progresses.” The other co-captain for the Gairo Pepena-coached Dabaris is Heniga Lapanda. Meanwhile, the Dabaris received the Covid-19 vaccine at Edai Town outside of Port Moresby on Wednesday, making them the first Digicel Cup franchise to receive the jab.
Marape warns against negative comments about visits May 4, 2023 Main Stories PRIME Minister James Marape has cautioned Papua New Guineans about comments they make in the media regarding the visits by United States President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this month. “I appeal to all Papua New Guinea commentators, on both social and mainstream media, to refrain from unnecessary comments and innuendoes about the visits of President Biden and Prime Minister Modi,” Marape said. “Such visits are not easy to put together, as Papua New Guinea is not the only country in the Indo-Pacific that they could have chosen to visit, especially at a time like this. “Let us not take such visits for granted. “I appeal to all commentators on both mainstream and social media to refrain from making unnecessary inferences, especially on matters that they know little of, such as global geo-politics and various other issues.” Biden will arrive in Port Moresby on May 22 for a meeting wit...
FORMER state minister and third term member for Kumine in Chimbu Province, was charged with counts of charges relating to alleged kidnapping.Nick Kuman was arrested and charged by the Police at the Boroko Police Station two weeks ago on September 12, and is facing one count each of the charges of deprivation of liberty and conspiracy to deprivation of liberty.He appeared in Waigani district court on Thursday for mention.Magistrate Paul Puri Nii read out the charges against Kuman during his first appearance at the Waigani district court and gave the police prosecutor one month to prepare all police files, evidences including completing investigations before the matter returns next month on October 27,2022. The district court has also extended his K1,000 Police bail on conditions that he must to not travel out of National Capital District and not to interfere with the state witnesses. Police alleged that between August 1 and August 28,2022 the defendant and his associates allegedly...
April 29, 2022 Main Stories By LULU MARK VANIMO-Green MP Belden Namah says he has supported so many prime ministers during his three terms in Parliament, that it is his turn now to become one too. During a PNG Party fundraising dinner on Wednesday in Port Moresby, the Opposition Leader in the 10th parliament said he was confident of getting the numbers to form the next government. “I don’t have to shy away. “I have made enough prime ministers, so why cannot I become the prime minister (myself)? “I am equally qualified to be the Prime Minister of PNG.” The party is endorsing 75 candidates which includes eight women. The aim is to win 35 seats at least. “Many will ask how come this guy is endorsing 75 candidates. “Well, I do not have the kind of money that my friends have. “But I have God with me. “One man with God is a majority, and I am in the business of rescuing the country.” His party proposes to give a tenth of the national budget to the churches, reduce personal and business...
February 1, 2022 The National Main Stories THE Electoral Commission is way ahead with the preparations for the 2022 general election, says Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai. “All the work plans are done and ready for implementation,” he said. “We have plans for the enrolment of voters, election materials, logistics, ballot papers and ballot boxes.” The commission is now enrolling those not in the common roll, especially the first-time voters. “We are into checking, verifying and confirming each and every voter in each of the council ward,” Sinai said. “Work on electoral roll verification and updating is in progress in the 22 provinces, 331 local governments and 6375 council wards.” He urged every citizen to make sure they are enrolled in their council ward. “We are actually targeting young voters who would be turning 18 year by April when the election writs are issued,” Sinai said. “It is a democratic right for each citizen to vote in an election. “So to take part in the voting ...
May 2, 2022 Main Stories Judge Berrigan By CLARISSA MOI LABELLING the corruption case as the worst of its kind, National Court Judge Theresa Berrigan jailed former National Capital District (NCD) election manager Terence Hetinu the maximum seven years with light labour on Friday. Hetinu, 51, from Kainantu’s Biteve village in Eastern Highlands, corruptly received K184,300 from Michael Kandiu to influence the outcome of the election for the NCD seat in 2017 general election. Judge Berrigan said those entrusted with power and authority in public office, at any level of the public service, must be accountable to the people. “This was corruption of the worst kind, warranting the maximum penalty,” she said. “This case involved gross breach of trust. “It should never be forgotten that free and fair elections are the foundation upon which every thriving democracy rests, ensuring that government derives from the will of the people. “The right to vote is enshrined in the Constitution, and ...
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