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...
SP Hunters rookie Kingstimer Paraia training in Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast. He and winger Solo Wane each scored a try in the Hunters’ 10-20 loss to Central Queensland Capras in Gladstone on Saturday. – Hunterspic
By PARKER TAMBUA THE SP Hunters have suffered a setback to the start of their upcoming campaign as co-captain Ila Alu prepares to undergo surgery on a fractured collar bone. The lock is the most experienced player in camp, having made 38 appearances across four Hostplus Cup (formerly Queensland Intrust Super Cup) seasons so far for the South Pacific Brewery-sponsored side. Alu left the field in the opening set of the Hunters’ 10-20 loss to hosts Central Queensland Capras in the visitors’ first trial match of the year. “Ila Alu fractured his collar bone,” Hunters coach Matthew Church told The National on Monday night. “We won’t know the recovery time until post-surgery, so we will see how it goes.” Meanwhile, Church said he was disappointed in his side’s performance in Gladstone where his men trailed 0-10 at halftime before a stronger second half saw Solo Wane and Kingstimer Paraia each score a try for the Hunters. He said the Capras capitalised on the Hunters’ errors to gain the ascendency from the get-go. “We are disappointed in the team’s performance in relation to our attention to detail,” Church said. “We gave away possession easily and conceded too many penalties. “These are things that can easily be corrected with the right focus.” Despite the result, Church said there were some positive takeaways from the match. “I am pretty happy with the performances of Sylvester Namo, Dilbert Isaac, Roderick Tai and Samuel Yegip,” the Australian said. “But overall, (there are) plenty (of areas) to improve on.” Church said Anthony Worot, Francis Kembis, Emmanuel Waine and Jamie Mavoko, who missed the Capras hit-out, would play in Saturday’s trial match against Brisbane Rugby League A-grade side, West Brisbane Panthers, at Frank Lind Oval (5.30pm kick-off). He said the coaching team would assess the health of the rest of the squad before they name their team for this weekend’s trial clash against the Brisbane side.
REMNANT AJ Group Limited, one of the contactor who was engaged by the National Housing Corporation to connect the sewage system at the NHC’s new Durand Project site donated a new vehicle to NHC on Friday, 7th June, 2024. The key of the new vehicle that costed the company close to K150, 000 was presented to the NHC’s project management division who will be using the vehicle to do inspection on the Durand project site on a daily basis. NHC Acting Managing Director Abel Tol while thanking the Company Managing Director Andy Minok, he said purchasing a vehicle by the contractor and donating it to NHC was one of the requirement written on the Contract signed. Tol said this company, Remnant AJ Group Limited was awarded a K3. 2 Million worth Project and that was to fix and connect the sewage system from the MacGregor Police Barracks all the way to the main Sewer. This contract was awarded to this named company in July last year and this is one of the few contractors who were engaged by N...
May 17, 2021 By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK POLICE have arrested a gang leader and eight of his accomplices believed to be allies of wanted criminal Tommy Baker during a raid on an island in Milne Bay on Friday. Provincial police commander Supt Peter Barkie said the man was the leader of a group of thugs operating in the waters of Esa’ala district, committing crimes such as sea piracy. “The suspect was arrested on Friday on Fergusson Island with eight other members of his gang during a raid,” he said. “They are all in custody at the Alotau police station and are being processed to determine their charges.” They are expected to appear before the Alotau District Court today. This gang is part of Baker’s syndicate in the province,” Supt Barkie said. “They always assist Baker’s gang, providing logistics, resources, manpower and other assistance.” He said similar gangs which operated in Kiriwina-Goodenough and Samarai Murua were all part of Baker’s syndicate. It is believed that Baker and his g...
May 17, 2021 Main Stories A 40-YEAR-OLD doctor and two others are charged with the murder of Imelda Tubi Tiamanda appeared in the Mt Hagen committal court on Friday. Magistrate Leonard Mesmin read out the charges to Imelda’s husband Dr Simon Temo, Paul Ken 27, and Nombe Kasu, 42, all from Mopa village in the Karinz local gevel government of Mendi-Munihu, Southern Highlands. They were remanded at Baisu Prison in Mt Hagen. The case will be called again on May 28. Magistrate Mesmin said the nature of crime was serious and he had no power to grant bail. “Police also need time to complete their files,” he said. “Police said you killed Imelda, meaning all three of you have contributed to the death. “Therefore your innocence or guilt will be decided once we get all the reports (on) this case.” Temo requested the court that the case be transferred to Mendi for security reasons. Police alleged that Imelda, a University of Goroka student, was picked up by Temo on May 8 at the university an...
Over five million people are expected to cast their votes throughout the country this and next week in the 2022 polls. The Electoral Commission has reported a generally good turn out of day one of polling today throughout the country. Simon Sinai told the NBC Government Talkback Show tonight, all provinces with scheduled polling days today started, except for the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. He said "In general, at least there's one or two electorates have started their polling in all the provinces which is a good sign." Mr. Sinai said the other issues of late start to polls, names missing on the rolls, among others, are common issues in every election. He was responding to questions about certain provinces whose pollings didn't commence as planned for today. Mr. Sinai said "Some issues if you like you know its on the roll and people waiting on the line and some they don't find their names on the roll. Those are common issues. Late starts for a first ...
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