Port Moresby

JT 9s Resumes

After prolonged deferral caused by wet weather, it is now all clear to complete the two minor divisions.

Sab City Raiders are confident of unsettling champion IMHC Vadavada United in round 2 at 10.40am today.

It's not going to be easy as Raiders need to keep a close check on United's Joanne Lagona and Joan Kuman before they run loose.

These are the two match winners that Raiders Kelly Peter, Cynthia Baia and Flora Yanu must stop at all costs.

Both sides looking forward to win to remain unbeaten after two rounds.

Moore edge out PC in final show

The premier division match grand final of the Private Companies Netball Competition, was entertaining, as the agile Moore Printing team made up of talented and skillful youngsters were too fast in the mid-court, running rings around the Post-Courier ladies to a good start, but in a close contest.

Moore’s Goal-Attack Mary Leka was superb under the rings as she took her team to the lead into the first quarter 6-2. 

Four fishermen found

The survivors, Maku Dai, Frank Doura, Gabi Lohia and Lohia Nou were seen drifting on the waters of Amazon Bay about 251 kilometers away from Port Moresby by road, however, longer by sea when villagers from Domara village in Amazon Bay saw the men. 

The four men had lost their anchor by the storm so used their outboard motor as the anchor. 

Universal Church feeds 1000

The event that has transformed lives of many people has reached out to the needy, sharing food, clothes and the Word of God through the congregations in Port Moresby, Lae and Arawa.

On Saturday 25th February at the main church in Gordons, the Port Moresby congregation received more than 1194 people including more than 200 children, including those in Lae and Arawa. This number is more than the previous event which was just a little over 400 people.

Ps Jonathan explained on the reason why not only to feed those who are in need but also to teach them.

Visa outcomes for PNG achieved

In an official press conference held on Friday 17th February, Australian Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong, announced that the Visa Processing Centre for PNG will be moved from Fiji to Port Moresby. 

She stated that the return of the Visa Processing Centre will aim to approve 75 percent of incoming visa applications within two weeks, in what is described as another major milestone in Australia-PNG relations.  

Corporate Netball nears finals

The competition which has attracted over a hundred teams from the various corporate companies in the city fielding two teams each and played in Divisions as Team 1 and Team 2.

The NCD Private Companies Netball has a long history which started around 2003 with only 8 teams. 25 years on from those humble beginnings this season they have registered 102 teams.

The normal round of matches concluded on the weekend before they go into the play-offs which will feature 17 divisions with two teams in each division to challenge for the grand final playoff set for February 25.

Traffic Accident increasing in NCD

According to Assistant Commissioner of Police NCD/Central Commander Anthony Wagambie Jr, police were quick to the accidents.

Wagambie said the accidents occurred at 5 Mile, Gerehu, Armani and Vadavada. He said these were accidents broadcasted on the police radio.

ACP Wagambie added that police records showed that most traffic accidents that happened on the weekend were alcohol related.

SJA responds swiftly to accident

Chief executive officer, Matt Cannon had led the SJA team to the accident scene after receiving an emergency call that a vehicle had veered off the road.

“Four ambulance units were sent to the scene to help the injured men who were being rescued out of the vehicle by bystanders. The ambulance crews attended to five male patients in their 20s and 30s. We attended to three casualties that appeared to have suffered serious injuries including possible fractures to their pelvis and lower limbs with potential life-threatening injuries.

Gov’t plans for Shanghai-POM direct flight

Prime Minister James Marape made this announcement recently when welcoming the Bank of China officials in Port Moresby.

He told visiting officials from the Bank of China, that amongst our highest trade priorities is the immediate arrangements for direct flights from Shanghai to Port Moresby.

“Our Government is looking for a Chinese Airline that can service the route under a Code Share arrangement with our national airline, Air Niugini.”

Kouoru lauds 9s tourney

Kouoru observing from the sidelines as an official is impressed at the level of skills on display by players from Central village leagues; adding that the best players can be recruited for Gulf Isou and Central Dabaris Development teams as a start.

“Most of the players out here participating have played very well and this will open up the doors to further their rugby league career. I am happy that the tournament has been brought back to expose our young players and must continue,” he said.