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SP Hunters first win after losing streak
Featured Rugby League Sport 15/04/2019 Fidelis Sukina 39 Views Intrust Super Cup 2019, SP PNG Hunters By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby The SP PNG Hunters have overcome a five-game losing streak after defeating Central Queensland Capras, 28 points to 10 at Rockhampton on Saturday at McIndoe Park.
Ase Boas Moves into Five Eight Position
09/04/2019 Fidelis Sukina 77 Views PNG Hunters By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby The SP PNG Hunters have slumped to their fifth straight loss on Saturday succumbing to the North’s Devils Power in 26 points to 6 loss, at the Devils home ground. Head Coach Michael Marum has pulled the plug on Justin Yoka’s three game appearance sighting that the five eight was weak in defence.
Port Moresby suburban league catering for the growth of rugby league
09/04/2019 Fidelis Sukina 50 Views PNG, PNG Rugby league By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby Port Moresby has three Papua New Guiana Rugby Football League affiliated competitions: the Port Moresby Rugby Football League, Moresby South Rugby League and the Port Moresby Suburban League. The Pom Suburban League was established eight years ago to give opportunity to the growing interest of rugby league in the city.
Three Hunters sidelined for team protocol breach
Featured Rugby League Sport 28/03/2019 Fidelis Sukina 67 Views Intrust Super Cup 2019, SP PNG Hunters By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby THREE SP PNG Hunters players have been sidelined from running onto the field this weekend after they breached team protocol. The three players did not return to camp after the team’s third loss against the Sunshine Coast Falcons on Sunday. It was not the change expected after a hat trick in last weekend’s match. “We’ve got changes in the lineup.
PNG to attend U’18 Oceania Rugby Union Cup
Featured Rugby Union Sport 27/03/2019 Fidelis Sukina 44 Views Oceania Rugby Union Cup, PNG Rugby Union By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby Not as popular as rugby league, rugby union globally hosts regional and overseas tournaments sanctioned by world rugby. The most common sport format associated with the code is the sevens.
Ase Baos Back in Five Eight and three Players Disciplined
Featured Rugby League Sport 27/03/201927/03/2019 Fidelis Sukina 41 Views PNG Rugby league, SP PNG Hunters By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby Ase Boas returning to Papua New Guinea is a blessing for the SP PNG Hunters, with the former captain named in the starting line-up this weekend.
Toea and Lerkin at Track Classic in Brisbane
25/03/2019 Fidelis Sukina 62 Views By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby Pacific Sprint Queen, Toea Wisil and Hurdler, Ephraim Lerkin, competed at the Queensland Track Classic in Brisbane on Saturday evening. The Classic is one of the Premier events of the Australian domestic calendar and the last major event before the season closes with the National Championships in Sydney. It was not a good outing for Wisil who was in lane nine and finished seventh overall in her race.
Yoka to debut and Paul returns
By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby Justin Yoka will become Hunter No. 73 when he makes his debut in this Sunday’s Rnd 3 Intrust Super Cup clash against Sunshine Coast Falcons at the Oil Search National Football Stadium in Port Moresby. Yoka was spotted by Coach Michael Marum while playing for the Highlands Confederate during the National Championships last September in Port Moresby and is in the starting line up at five eight. Wawa Paul makes a return to the wing.
Ila Alu injured and out for eight weeks
14/03/201914/03/2019 Fidelis Sukina 8 Views Rugby League, SP PNG Hunters By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby The SP PNG Hunters have had a tough first game in the Intrust Super Cup competition. In addition to their first-ever scoreless loss, they also saw an injury to one of their forwards, Ila Alu. It wasn’t the start the Hunters were hoping for. The 23-year-old from Central and Chimbu has been reduced to the sideline with a sling.
No major changes in Hunters’ line up for Sunday’s home game
14/03/2019 Fidelis Sukina 34 Views SP PNG Hunters By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby The SP PNG Hunters have not made any major changes to the team from that which took the field last weekend, with only one player returning from suspension, and one sidelined with an injury. They are expecting an added boost to motivation from the home crowd on Sunday when they take on the Northern Pride at 3 pm.
Swap code session bridges sports in Port Moresby
Cricket Featured Rugby League Sport 14/03/2019 Fidelis Sukina 9 Views Cricket, PNG Barramundis, Rugby League, SP PNG Hunters Pictured: The SP PNG Hunters and the PNG Barramundis had spent the morning swapping skills from their respective codes. By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby IN what has been a first for sporting codes in the nation’s capital, a ‘Swap code’ session was organized yesterday by SP Brewery, in efforts to further promote the codes of both Cricket and Rugby League.
Hohola Off-season Tournament: A Stepping Stone for Young Talents
Rugby League Southern Sport 05/03/2019 Fidelis Sukina 1 Views By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby It is always a healthy crowd that turns out for the Hohola Off-season tournament in the nation’s capital Port Moresby. The off-season competition is a stepping stone for some young talented players in the city suburbs who wish to pursue a career in rugby league. It was a dry and dusty afternoon at Ipi Park, Hohola Off-season grounds, but it was an anticipated turnout by the crowd.
Hekari United Remains Undefeated in Southern Conference
By Fidelia Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby Hekari United remain undefeated in the southern conference. The championship side defeated the last placed, Star Mountain FC, over the weekend with two goals to one. It was first versus last in the southern conference of the National Soccer League on Saturday with Hekari United undefeated so far in the competition, taking on Star Mountain FC, who have been win-less.
SP PNG Hunters: Players Qualification
Featured News Rugby League Sport Sports Scene 12/02/201912/02/2019 Fidelis Sukina 0 View By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby The SP PNG Hunters team is made up of players with different qualifications both on and off the field; some of the players have the passion for rugby league but are trained professionals in other fields as well.
Lack of Interest from PNG Women in Rugby Union
08/02/201908/02/2019 Fidelis Sukina 3 Views By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby The Sport of rugby union is struggling to get women interested in the sport, the lack of numbers by women to form teams show the sport needs a juniors program to get the interest of women into the sport. A try by Palais sevens speedster, Fatima Rama, was trending high on Facebook, shared with much enthusiasm among Papua New Guineans.
Boas Brothers’ combination yielding results in the Uk
International News Rugby League Sport Sports Scene 07/02/201907/02/2019 Fidelis Sukina 0 View By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby Last weekend saw round one of the Championship, the UK’s tier two rugby league competition, the competition where former SP PNG Hunters are currently in, so far a good start by the Featherstone Rovers but they went down 17-16 to Bradford Bulls. ‘Contrasting weather to Papua New Guinea.
Hunters competitivness in opposed sessions questioned
Featured News Rugby League Sport Sports Scene 07/02/201907/02/2019 Fidelis Sukina 0 Views By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby It’s no secret the hunters have no trial match, and their solution is opposed sessions against themselves starting this Sunday. But a team that trains together knows the game plan, the question of a competitive session amongst teammates opposing each other does not seem like the best way of unearthing a player’s full potential.
PNG Likely To Host Regional Oceania Rugby Union Tournaments
01/02/201901/02/2019 Fidelis Sukina 0 View By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby With modern and impressive sporting facilities, Papua New Guinea has gained the attention of regional sporting bodies, with major international and regional tournaments considering PNG as hosts of upcoming events.
PNGRFL locking in Airways as their accommodation partner for 2019
01/02/201901/02/2019 Fidelis Sukina 2 Views By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby For the past five seasons, the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League has been paying for flights and accommodation for visiting teams that play the SP PNG Hunters at the Oil Search National Football Stadium. Earlier this week, the PNGRFL signed on a new accommodation partnership that will ensure visiting teams are well looked after in PNG.
Brain Kepi, a Singing Boxer
01/02/201901/02/2019 Fidelis Sukina 0 View By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby Boxing is a sport that keeps people fit and motivated, and for some, boxing is for fitness rather than as a full time sport. There is a young Papua New Guinean singer who is also a boxer. It’s the same person but this time his raining in punches and not lyrics. We spotted the young singer, skipping the beat and throwing punches as a sparring partner to proboxer, Junior Kauka Raka.
Hekari beat FC Bougainville
By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby The main game in the Opening round of the National Soccer League Southern Conference saw a spirited FC Bougainville lose to championship winning team Hekari United 1-0. The crowd anticipated an entertaining match, and the match did not disappointed FC Bougainville in green braved the red and white stripped giants Hekari FC. Hekari won 1-0 in a match that had the crowd in a frenzy.
Young Pro Boxer Prepares for Oceania Championship
24/01/201924/01/2019 Fidelis Sukina 3 Views By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby Preparing for a pro boxing bout takes courage and determination along with training. A young boxer is preparing for a chance to be the Oceania Champion when he takes on an Indonesian opponent in March. A boxer in training, not an amateur boxer, but an outstanding Professional Boxer in the making.
Hunters looking for new spine for 2019
News Rugby League Sport Sports Scene 14/01/201914/01/2019 Fidelis Sukina 23 Views By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby With players from the 2018 season moving on with contracts overseas and elsewhere, the SP PNG Hunters are looking for new players to fill into key positions. The 2019 is season set to start on the second week of March and the coaching staff have been watching closely at potential players in the train-on squad.
Boxing legend Martin Beni encourages PNG pro boxers
Featured News Sport Sports Scene 14/01/201914/01/2019 Fidelis Sukina 9 Views By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby In 1974, just before independence, a boxing match was held at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium where a young Professional boxer from Kairuku, Martin Beni knocked out his opponent Colin Cassidy, the Australian lightweight champion in the 6th round, a match that is etched in PNG Boxing History.
Kato Ottio’s Family Fulfills his Dream of Building A Home for his Mother
09/01/201909/01/2019 Fidelis Sukina 10 Views Kato Ottio By Fidelis Sukina – EM TV Sports, Port Moresby Tomorrow will mark One year without one of Papua New Guineas rugby league great, whose life was cut short last year (2018) dying at the tender age of 23 years old. The Family of Kato Ottio has embarked on ensuring his dream comes to fruition – his wish of building his mother a home.
PNGNRLC will be launching website to market rugby league talent
Featured News Rugby League Sport Sports Scene 07/01/201907/01/2019 Fidelis Sukina 0 Views By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby PNG has a lot of rugby league talent to go around. The standard has been improving steadily but the major concern is if players are being marketed well for the overseas market. 2019 looks promising for young rugby league talent in Papua New Guinea.
PNGRFL expected to announce Hunters coaching staff for 2019 onwards
By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby The SP PNG Hunters will be looking to renew their Queensland in trust Super Cup participation for the next five years. They are also with a coach, who is off contract; the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League is yet to name the new coach of the Hunters for the 2019 season and beyond. SP PNG Hunters supporters and players are eager to find out who their coaching staff will be for the year 2019 and onwards.
Credible Rugby League Competitions Key to International Recruitment
By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby Having credible local rugby league competitions in Papua New Guinea is the key to having players competing in the international market against countries in the Pacific for NRL Contracts. This was highlighted by the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League. A lot of questions have been raised on rugby league forums on social media, on why Papua New Guinea Players are not being recruited extensively from local clubs and competitions.
NAQIA Struggles with Government Funding but Focused on Protecting the Agriculture Sector
24/12/201824/12/2018 Fidelis Sukina 1 Views agriculture, Agriculture PNG, NAQIA By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV News, Port Moresby Pests and disease continue to plague crops and livestock in Papua New Guinea, but it is manageable to local farmers. However if the pests and diseases are brought in from overseas, its NAQIA the Agriculture and Quarantine Inspection Agency that’s has to be in the forefront to contain and eradicate the threat.
Ipatas Cup Southern Leg Challenge Kicks Off This Friday
By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby The country’s biggest off-season competition, the Coca-Cola Ipatas Cup begins its annual tournament this weekend in NCD. This Friday, the Southern Leg of the tournament will kick-off with the NCD challenge, and the Central Challenge to follow next Thursday. The Coca-cola Ipatas cup Southern Leg is set to kick off with 16 teams in the National Capital District challenge vying for a gold pass into the Ipatas Cup.
Policy reform and infrastructure needed to grow digital economy
Pictured – Huawei consultant, Simon Tsang at ICT workshop in Port Moresby, Wednesday, December 12, 2018. By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV News, Port Moresby Papua New Guinea’s slow progress in the growth of ICT needs Government reform – that is in policies and infrastructure that need to be built to cater for the growth of the internet.
Rookie Sevens: Deaf Rugby Union Exhibition Match Could Be A Stepping Stone in PNG
By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby Sports is a cross-cutting activity that does not discriminate race gender and ability, as long as you can play you have the opportunity to showcase your capabilities.
PNGFA President vowed to ensure soccer reaches the rural population
By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV Sports, Port Moresby Newly elected Papua New Guinea Football Association President, John Kapi Natto, recently came out publicly at the Eastern Papua Carnival Soccer tournament, on the situation of the PNGFA since the split in the association in 2016, and the unification recently this year.
Kraft Heinz : Ox and Palm Price is Because of Quality
By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV News, Port Moresby Papua New Guineans love their Ox and Palm, but over the past 30 years the price has risen, and some people have been resorting to stealing at supermarkets, because they cannot afford it, but love its taste. Kraft Heinz Ox and Palm, the producers of Ox and Palm, say the quality of the product is the reason it is expensive, importing the quality premium beef is one of the reasons for its high cost.
Ox and Palm Returns to Fiji After 10 Year Ban
By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV News, Port Moresby A ten-year ban on Ox and Palm has been lifted, after a company from Fiji has come to Papua New Guinea to clarify the issue on Ox and Palm being a biosecurity risk to Fiji. After having witnessed the production and process of Ox and Palm, 13 stores in Fiji will now be selling all the four brands of Ox and Palm, the red, blue, orange and Barbecue. Look again closely, no that is not PNG’s Ox and Palm.
Ancilla Dommini Sisters Celebrate 100 years of Service in PNG
By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV News, Port Moresby Churches play an important role in Papua New Guinea, and the Catholic Church has long since established schools and hospitals under each of their congregation and orders.
APEC Preparations: Final Touches
With the APEC leaders summit Meeting just a week away the final touches are being put to some structures around the city, at the entrance to the Jacksons Airport. There is a new structure that will welcome delegates and visitors to Port Moresby and it is slowly taking shape with much anticipation from the public.
Fiji Defeat New Zealand to Claim 2018 Oceania 7's Title
The Fiji Airways Fiji Men’s Sevens team successfully defended their title at the ANZ Stadium in Suva, Fiji, and remain the Oceania Rugby Sevens Champions after defeating the All Blacks Sevens team in a thriller 17 points to 12 in sudden death. Fiji is currently ranked second in the HSBC World Sevens series standings, just behind South Africa.
PNG First in Pacific to have Passport Verification Software
Papua New Guinea now has the software to detect fake passports. The Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Authority has been given the software through the International Organisation for Migration, funded by the Department of Home Affairs Australia. This will ensure PNG cuts down on transnational crime. Within 10 seconds, a person can be identified as being in possession of a fraudulent passport document.
Cancer Statistics Alarming in PNG
The Papua New Guinea Cancer foundation, helps in bringing across awareness to the public on the reality of cancer in the country, it is quite alarming and often people do not really know they have it until it reaches ‘stage four’ – the final stage, where even radiotherapy cannot save a patient. It is heartbreaking to know the country lacks facilities and adequate drugs to help cancer patients, who often they die a painful death.
Local Company claims Independence Boulevard as it brainchild
A local company Womku Limited, is calling on the National Capital District to allow them to meet and express their concerns regarding the Independence BOULEVARD. Representatives of the company came to EMTV office today (19 October, 2018) and presented their design of the Boulevard claiming it is their brainchild and want recognition from NCD for the initial concept.
Roads in Enga Province in Good Condition
By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV News, Port Moresby Having little to no maintenance on national highways is something that the Department of Works and the local people in Papua New Guinea see as a success. One road that has been standing the test of time is in Enga Province. It’s a stretch of road that has been in good condition for the past six years. VIDEO
Israeli Company Donates Five Vaccination Refrigerators to Enga Province
Israeli Company Donates Five Vaccination Refrigerators to Enga Province By Fidelis Sukina – EMTV News Proper Storage of vaccination kits is a big problem in the country, with a limited number of storage facilities for vaccines in PNG. An Israeli Company called ‘Any Way Solutions’ has donated five vaccination refrigerators to the Enga Province.
New South Wales Under 23 in Port Moresby
The Under 23 New South Wales Countryside arrived in Port Moresby today(October 11), and had a soft training run at the National Football Stadium. The players looked determined and breezed through plays with precision. They are confident in their preparations, after having a trial run against the Australian Defence force team in Brisbane.
Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited Pays Final 2018 Installment Dividend
Kumul Petroleum Holdings limited paid its final instalment dividend to the National Government for the year 2018. In a small ceremony today (04 October,2018) at the Treasury office in Port Moresby, the payment was announced by KPHL Chairman Sir Moi Ave, Managing Director Wapu Sonk, and Deputy Prime Minister, Charles Abel. KPHL manages state equity in various Petroleum projects in the country. The primary project being the PNG LNG Project.
Constitutional Law and Reform Commission pilot a partnership program with the Civil and Identity Registry
In order to maximize on opportunities to help the rollout of the NID Program, the Constitutional Law and Reform Commission will pilot a partnership program with the Civil and Identity Registry at the Tewai Siassi Development Authority. While the Civil Identity Registry is collecting customs of the Tewai Siassi District, the NID team will be registering all the members of the district.
Community Facing Health Problem Because Of Sewerage Overflow
Imagine living near the smell of sewerage and having no choice but to accept it, however horrid it is. The residents of Imaina Street, Hohola Four are living testimonies of having to live next to a blocked sewerage main which overflows and is posing a health risk. They are searching for a permanent fix to the problem, but so far have had only short-term solutions done by Eda Ranu. The sewerage flows over and splashes on the ground, the smell is just unbearable.
Statistical Office Needs Accurate Data
The People of Papua New Guinea continue to use data that is outdated. And as the 2020 National Census draws closer, the National Statistics Office is looking to collect data using a Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing technique. The office has been lacking proper support over the years and will be looking to improve census data with the new technology. Clear and accurate data in Papua New Guinea is scarce.
Government Sectors Urged to Share Data
Sharing of data between government organizations is important; the matter was highlighted in the recent Civil and Identity Registry, Bill review. Government sectors were urged to share the data available that was relevant to service delivery. With the scarcity of adequate real-time data available to Government agencies, there must be sharing of the little information available between these agencies and the provincial governments.
Electoral Roll and Voting Issues Still Not Addressed By Authorities
Recommendations to improve the electoral roll and voting are still not being considered, and are once again being presented in a seminar. The National Executive Council has given 18 months to the Constitutional Law and Reform Commission to report on the views of the public on that particular matter, for the review of the Organic Law on National and Local Level Government Elections.
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