Ballot papers for New Ireland is being distributed into the two respective electorates of Namatanai and Kavieng in preparation for polling. This sees ballot papers for Namatanai being delivered under tight police security into the Namatanai open electorate. According to Election Manager and Provincial Returning Officer, Mr. Benjamin Kliawi, 31 boxes containing a total of 55 750 ballot papers is distributed to Namatanai electorate while 21 boxes holding 42 950 ballot papers for Kavieng Open remains in the holding container at the Kavieng Police Station. Both electorates have a total of 52 boxes which contains a grand total of 98,700 ballot papers for New Ireland province. Kliawi further confirms that with the ballot papers distributed to Namatanai, a total of 82 ballot boxes were also distributed, 41 of which are for Namatanai open and 41 for the Provincial seat. Chief of Security for the Province, PPC Chief Inspector, Felix Nebanat confirms that police have been doing 24/7 monitoring and securing of the sensitive materials since its arrival last week Tuesday 21st June. Nebanat says upon the electoral office's request, police had to secure the perimeter of the storage container and oversee the extraction of the ballot papers that were distributed to Namatanai. "The sensitive materials are transported under heavy escort along the 4 hours stretch of the Buluminksi highway to ensure they arrive safely in Namatanai," Nebanat said. Meanwhile Kliawi thanked PPC Nebanat for the close protection and securing of the sensitive materials since its arrival last week. He (Kliawi) also thanked the CEO Administration Mr. Moses Taram and the administration for the support given to his office so far. PPC Nebanat appealed to the voting populace of New Ireland, candidate scrutineers, police scrutineers and other appropriate personnel, to make it their business to know the number of ballot papers there is for their respective LLGs and their districts. "It is critical that you must know the total number of ballot papers so that you can do your personal quality check and or cross examination with the number of ballot papers when it comes to counting. The number of ballot papers shown herewith must correspond with the total number of ballot papers summed during the counting. In that way, you help the police in keeping a tab on the election process in order to maintain transparency,” Nebanat said.

On June 29, the seven clans in the Miruma community of Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) Eastern Highlands Province signed a conservation deed, legally enforcing their rights to protect their land and preserve its biodiversity for current and future generations. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Wildlife Conservation Society, and other organizations partnered with local Miruma community-based organization Wamiufa U5 to help the Miruma community protect their forest, reforest degraded lands, understand wildlife dynamics, and develop conservation livelihood projects. The signing of this conservation deed marks a significant achievement for the Miruma people in their efforts to legally protect their forests. The conservation deed ratifies the Miruma community’s land rights to conserve and protect Mt. Waugareame Conservation Area, an area of about 2603 hectares. By signing the conservation deed, Miruma clan leaders have set a benchmark for similar communities to use their land rights to preserve their unique biodiversity for future generations. Conservation deeds are legally binding agreements that are entered into voluntarily by the community but once signed have the force of law. As part of her first official trip to PNG, USAID Deputy Mission Director for the Pacific Islands, Betty Chung, joined the Miruma village to witness the signing.  “We at USAID want to help communities in Papua New Guinea manage their customary land and sea in a more sustainable way,” said Deputy Mission Director Chung. “We know these natural resources are important to not only your livelihoods, but also to your cultural identity and your future.” PNG has vast tracts of pristine primary forest containing unparalleled biodiversity. The Bismarck Mountain Range, located in the central highlands, is home to the endangered Goodfellow’s tree kangaroo, giant rats, and many species of the bird of paradise. At the heart of the Bismarck Range in Eastern Highlands Province is the remote community of Miruma, comprising seven clans from the Wamiufa tribe with an estimated population of over 4000 people who have a rich culture and passion for forest conservation. Wildlife Conservation Society Country Director, Dr Adrian Tejedor said that this was a milestone achievement in customary landowner empowerment in PNG, one of the world’s 17 biologically megadiverse countries and one of the last frontiers for biodiversity conservation. “Apart from the legal protection of their forest, the communities will enact and enforce rules to ensure that the environment is protected along a new inter-province road that will traverse the pristine montane forest and alpine grasslands of the conservation area,” said Dr Tejedor. Representatives of the Miruma community said the conservation deed represents a significant community achievement made possible with support from USAID, through its PNG Lukautim Graun Program, the Wildlife Conservation Society, and the European Union’s Sustainable Wildlife Management project. Community leaders and members of Miruma welcomed the assistance provided through the USAID and EU funded projects. "It has taken a long process to come this far. For everyone to come to an agreement to give their consent for a conservation area alone is not easy. By developing laws to protect what we have in our forests and on the land, is an achievement,” said Mr. Peter Siune, one of the elders in the Wamiufa Tribe. Led by Cardno International, USAID’s PNG Lukautim Graun Program works with government, non-government organizations, community-based organizations, and implementing partners like Wildlife Conservation Society to support rural and remote communities in PNG to reduce deforestation, conserve biodiversity, and strengthen local livelihoods.

The National Government in partnership with the Church Health Services (PNG) has launched the GoPNG Payroll System Roll-Out to Christian Health Service Workforce in Port Moresby yesterday. It’s a milestone achievement for PNG CHS in partnership with the National Department of Health (NDoH), the National Government, Department of Finance and its Alesco Payroll Service and the partners. It means hundreds and  thousands of doctors, nurses, and community health workers with church-run health services will now be on the Alesco Payroll System like other public servants throughout the country. The launch culminated with the first 362 workers with the National Church Health Services (NCHS) receiving their pay with alerts from the banks for those who are on phone banking. It was indeed a joyful occasion where the Chairman of the NCHS Japalis Kaiok expressed his emotions and thanked the National Government, Prime Minister James Marape and his leadership and vision to have the Government-Churches Partnership Program grow and ensure the issue of pay discrepancies and delays for church-run health care workers are a thing of the past. Mr Kaiok thanked Prime Minister Marape and the Secretary to the Department of Prime Minister & NEC, Mr Ivan Pomaleu who was on hand to witness the occasion. Secretary Pomaleu on behalf of the Prime Minister James Marape and National Government thanked the many church health workers both past and present, those living and dead who contributed immensely to the health care of the country whilst working with many of the different church health run clinics, aid posts and hospitals right throughout the country. Secretary Pomaleu said he is happy to join them in this occasion and can see how happy the church health workforce is when their pay will be paid directly into their bank accounts through the GoPNG Payroll System. He acknowledged the Church Health Services (PNG) for their presence and provision of health services in the country. “I am here representing Prime Minister James Marape and more importantly as Head of the Public Service agency to celebrate a milestone with you all in the Church Health Services (PNG). “It, the church, runs health services which include aid posts, clinics, health centers, nursing and community health worker training colleges, and others like HIV/VCT training and counselling centers, that is so important that I recognize and acknowledge your work. “You have invited the Prime minister, and even though the Head of Government is not here with us, I am more than happy to be part of your achievement and our collective effort towards the provision of health care for our people and am happy to be with you all today,” he said. Secretary Pomaleu said the Government fully supports and is so happy with the work they do to fit in areas where the Government is unable to reach the people and or partner and support the government in the health care provision. He shared a personal experience as a child growing up within a family where his parents were involved in the church health services and his dad in the Education Sector. Secretary Pomaleu said he can remember growing up by living on whatever food their family could produce in the garden and relied on fresh water and continued the work to provide education and health care to the people. “I am a firm believer that what I am saying is what you are and in your own situation you can reflect the kind of work you do that most of the time go unnoticed but the God Lord will reward you all one fine time. “I believe that the Lord said in the book of Exodus that in the 3rd and 4th generation you will live to see some of the fruits of the work and I can say that in your generation you may not see it all, but the next generation will live to see the hard work you do and what we have just launched. "That in itself is the pride that we all must share, our future generation will reap the fruits of our hard work as called upon by our creator and Lord above, to care for the sick, anoint the ill and look after the elderly and sick, in providing basic health care and treatment. “So on behalf of Prime Minister Marape I thank you all for your work and the National Government is happy to help out in ensuring that the Church Health Service workforce is put on the GoPNG Payroll System to stop some of the pay discrepancies and issues faced by our hard working nurses, doctors and community health workers under the many churches we have in our country. “Many of our health workers who work in the church health services throughout Papua New Guinea will be happy and of course celebrating knowing that for the first time. “For the first time we can guarantee the regularity of an income for your work. For the first time you can plan for your family’s financial needs as there is an income on a fortnightly basis,” said Secretary Pomaleu. He said that he was more than happy to share the joy and celebration with the Church Health Service workforce. Secretary Pomaleu said the Government makes laws, sets policies, sets the directions but often times it is the CHS that turns these policies into reality by delivering the health services that are most needed by our people in the rural parts of our country. “Let me remind you all that often times your hands are the only hands that actually touch the lives of our people in our country. “So under the theme: Recapture Christ’s Vision and Mission is toward the delivery of quality health care services, it is fitting for our health workers to emulate the feet of Jesus Christ in making some sacrifices but the commitments to provide health care services to people in most remote parts of our country and that is why we are here to celebrate today. “Despite the hardships, the challenges and the lack of attention and support you need and the risks that you face on a daily basis you have continued to serve this country in the most remote parts relentlessly. “I want to acknowledge the dedication and commitment of all church health workers around and across the country,” he said. Secretary Pomaleu also acknowledged the leadership of the Church Health Services (PNG) for their work and needed continued support. “I want to acknowledge you and add here that the country’s health services are not making a lot of progress and it won’t be unless we are able to empower the church health workers. “I want to encourage and inform you that the leadership of this country under Prime Minister James Marape is behind the Church Health Services and that statement is a recognition of the significant development and contributions that our churches have made to the Health Sector. “Where Government cannot go our churches are there and we are indebted and grateful to you all for that great partnership that we have established. “There was a thought that having church health care workers on the payroll was only a dream but now it is a reality,’’ said Secretary Pomaleu. He added that it is not easy to get to this stage and thanked those who worked hard, consulted and made sure that important decisions were made to launch the entry of the Church Health Workforce into the Alesco Payroll System. “It is now the work of those responsible to make sure that we get everyone in the Church Health Services into the Alesco Payroll System and it may be a while so be patient as we will get there. “We thank those who have been involved to get this in to Finance, Treasury, the National Department of Health, and of course the team from the Church Health Services, that this much awaited activity has come to fruition and as we launch this on behalf of Government, the Prime Minister wants to acknowledge you all for having that hard work and vision to bring us to this point. "I offer a word of congratulations to every one of you and it's a long time coming and it's a very important step. "Well done and to conclude I want to say that the place I grew up in had a health center, had one nurse and she worked hard and we enjoyed it." "Continue to serve those in our remote parts and continue the mission you have all been called upon".

The body of the late member for Sumkar, Chris Yer Nangoi was officially handed over by the National Parliament to the Sumkar District to repatriate Late MP Nangoi to Karkar Island. The casket of Late Nangoi arrived in Madang around 4pm yesterday afternoon via POM and was accompanied by his immediate family, the Deputy clerk of Parliament, Basil Kwaramb, Minister for Education,  Jimmy Uguro and Chief Executive Officer of Sumkar District, plus other senior parliamentary staff. Deputy Clark of the National Parliament , Basil Kwaramb while officially handing over the body of Late MP Nangoi to Sumkar District clarified that, the normal process of handing over the body has not been followed due to the absence of the Madang Parliamentarians and Provincial members. Mr. Kwaramb  however explained that , they have to bypass the recognized processes in order for the family and district to carry out their programs at the district level.

Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai says ballot papers that were produced and supplied earlier to Port Moresby for the seven electorates that were split with the creation of seven new ones will be publicly destroyed. He said when Parliament adopted the Electoral Boundaries Commission report in its last Parliament session in May and voted for creation of seven new electorates and have them certified to be included in the 2022 national elections, the ballot papers had already been printed based on the initial request to cover 111 electorates. "Therefore, we had to seek Australia's assistance again through the Australian High Commission to cater for the increase in the number of parliamentary seats and to reprint the ballot papers for seven affected electorates and seven new electorates. The Australian Government through the Australian High Commission in Port Moresby have taken on board our request and we appreciates the opportunity to work the Australian Electoral Commission on this vital election activity," he said. The affected electorates include: Komo-Magarima in Hela Province, Laigaip_Pogera in Enga, South Fly in Western Province, Kairuku-Hiri in Central, Sohe in Oro, Wau-Bulolo in Morobe and Talasea in West New Britian. The new electorates are: Komo-Hulia, Pogera-Paiela, Delta Fly, Hiri-Koiari, Popondetta, Wau-waria and Nakanai. Mr Sinai said the ballot papers for the affected electorates that were delivered to Port Moresby on 3rd and 4th April this year are securely locked away in a container and will be destroyed on Saturday 2 July before polling on Monday in the presence of the media, security personnel and other key stakeholders including from the Australian High Commission. "Let me assure our international partners and particularly the Australian Electoral Commission that the ballot papers that were delivered earlier to Port Moresby for the seven affected electorates are kept safely and will be destroyed before polling. We have about 1,305,000 ballot papers that need to be destroyed', he said. The Commissioner said any rumours and speculations that these ballot papers are already in the wrong hands to hijack the election process is not true and should be disregarded as the Electoral Commission is the custodian of these ballot papers and will be appropriately disposed.

Athletics PNG welcomed home its athletes and officials this week from the highly successful and record breaking Pacific Mini Games in Northern Mariana Islands. The team of 38 athletes and seven officials touched down at Jacksons Airport on the Air Niugini Charter flight and was met by Athletics PNG secretary Philip Rehder who was among the many families and friends to welcome their heroes of Saipan. In welcoming the team at the Homecoming Function held at the TAC, APNG President Tony Green said athletics total medal contribution of 62 to the Team PNG total (including six from Para athletes) was a rewarding achievement for the athletes and coaches who had been preparing for these games over the past two years under very trying conditions brought on by Covid-19 and restrictions imposed by governments and respective sporting and training venues. He added that in his 30 years of involvement with athletics and preparing for many international events, these games preparations had been the most challenging. With athletics once again topping the medal tally in our regional event with 23 gold, 23 silver and 16 bronze, it was very pleasing the hard work and commitment by everyone involved paid off. All athletes’ performances were outstanding as evident in the medal haul and special mention of Lakona Gerega , Karo Iga and the womens 4*100m relay for their national records as well as Gold Medals. Adolf Kauba and Scholastica Herman were two junior athletes who made a huge impression. The team’s performance is also a reflection of their coaches for the effort and commitment they put in. Head coach Brett Green was instrumental in the athletes wellbeing and focus over the period leading up to and during the games. His professionalism and hard work was supported by Subul Babo, Nelson Stone, Philip Kamane and Malcom Limbai Rehder extended special gratitude to team managers Kylie Martins and Sharon Atuai for their tireless work in getting all the necessary travel requirements in place and meeting other Team PNG travel protocols where required. The success of this team was also attributed to the backing of our major sponsors PNG Air and Prima Small Goods. The support of the National Sports Institute, KCH through the PNG Olympic Committee, PNG Sports Foundation were instrumental in enabling APNG to hold training camps and regional and national championships. These events are important in athletes staying focused and healthy throughout the pandemic period where international events were cancelled and we could not gauge our performances against other athletes in the region until these Games.  

The general public is hereby warned that the spread of fake news on social media has reached a level never seen before in PNG. PNG Department of Information and Communications Technology understands the negative impacts of fake news and is closely monitoring through its Social Media Management Desk (SMMD) activities of certain individuals and groups with malicious intent that are going around doing character assassination of leaders using social media platforms during this election period. Character Assassination is a deliberate attempt to destroy someone's reputation, especially by criticizing them in an unfair and dishonest way when they are not present. All candidates, regardless of who they are have their democratic rights to contest the election and must be respected to exercise their rights. The Department hereby strongly warns those involved in spreading fake news to immediately refrain from such illegal activities or find themselves facing the full force of Law.

Nambawan Super’s Annual Employer Conference 2022 attracted nearly 400 Employer representatives from across the country marking the first time Nambawan Super had hosted a significant face-to-face event, since the pandemic was declared in 2020. Nambawan Super’s Chairman Reg Monagi, remarked that the conference this year successfully connected Employers with the Fund, enabling them to understand and provide feedback on the Fund’s new initiatives, upcoming challenges and opportunities available for both Employers and Members. “Since the onset of the Coronavirus Pandemic, we have had limited face-to-face interactions. But as a Fund, we recognise how valuable these are, and are thankful that it is now possible to welcome our Employers in person”, Mr. Monagi said. “Meeting face-to-face with our Employer representatives from the Government, Non Government, private and civil sectors had enabled us to gain more insights and have the quality conversations we needed to have for the benefit of all our Members,” Mr. Monagi said. “As we return to normal, we plan to continue to offer a hybrid of digital and in-person services. Whilst not everyone can access our services digitally, for those who can it saves time and improves their access to the Fund,” he added. Performance Mr. Monagi opened the Conference with an overview of the Fund’s performance in 2021, stating that the results were pleasing after what was a very tough year for the Fund in 2020. “In 2021, we saw great improvements in returns from many of our investments as the global and local markets started recovering from the tough economic climates brought on by the Pandemic,” he said. “Last year, the Fund achieved a net surplus of K526 million which resulted in the growth of its net assets to K8.8 billion and a declaration of a 6.5% crediting rate for our more than 214,000 Nambawan Super Members.” “Another major factor in the Fund’s growth can be directly attributed to our employers as they contributed an incredible K935 million on behalf of their staff, our Members. The Fund also made Benefit Payments totalling K778 million, through Retirement Savings Accounts, Unemployment Benefits, Housing Advances and Lump Sum Payments on exit,” he added. Initiatives The conference also saw several senior Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) representatives present on initiatives that the Fund is undertaking to improve Member and employer services as well as to continue generating good returns for Members. These initiatives include the upgrading of NSL Branches with construction of the new Daru, Kiunga and Wabag Branches set to commence this year; as well as the refinement and roll-out of the Nambawan Employer Pay system to improve the efficiency of employer remittances; and support for Superannuation and Tax reforms in the Country to better protect the Members savings. Challenges Nambawan Super also informed attendees, that the Fund was strongly focused on adapting its operational and investment approaches to counter the slowing of global growth, which is likely to continue into 2023. Mr Monagi explained that the Fund is expecting to encounter a number of challenges in 2022 and in the future, however, the Fund is always actively looking at effective ways to counteract these challenges to deliver the best possible results for their over 214,000 Members. “Global markets have been volatile as they react to the Ukraine-Russia conflict and resulting fuel, and now food shortages. Globally inflation is rising quickly – meaning the cost of living is increasing,” he stated. “Locally there are also several unfavorable conditions in our PNG market. One of the major challenges that the Fund has already encountered, is that of the State imposed a Market Concentration Levy on BSP Financial Group, which is currently before the courts.” “Despite these challenges, which are already affecting Funds in the region, we are working tirelessly to maximize benefits for our Members,” he added. Delivering for Members Mr Monagi, encouraged Members to remember that superannuation is a long term investment and year-to-year there would always be ups and downs. Members however, should be assured that Nambawan Super has always been PNG’s most consistent Fund over the long term and has always delivered good results for its Members. “As a profit-to-Members fund, generating returns for our Members is our highest priority and we are proud to have continuously provided these services for the last 60 years, establishing Nambawan Super as the most consistent superannuation fund in PNG”, he said. “On behalf of the NSL Board, Management and Staff I would also like to extend our deepest thanks to all of you our stakeholders, employers and most importantly to our Members past and present for supporting the Fund throughout our 60 years of service to the people of PNG,” he concluded.

The 20-year-old Queensland Origin winger, who was already signed with the Broncos for 2023, has locked in for a further two years on top of that with his new extension. Cobbo’s huge show of faith in the Broncos came on the same day the club’s Premier Partner Firstmac announced a massive five-year extension of its partnership until 2027. Cobbo has been one of the standouts for the Broncos this season crossing for 11 tries in 13 matches, as well as making 58 tackle breaks, nine line breaks and averaging 125 running metres per game. The Cherbourg product’s red-hot form saw him win Maroons selection for this year’s State Of Origin series at just 19 years of age. Cobbo, a former School Captain at Murgon State High School, is a graduate of the Broncos Academy system. He joins a host of other young products of the Broncos’ elite pathways to commit long-term to the club including Ezra Mam, TC Robati, Cory Paix, Kobe Hetherington, Jordan Riki, Xavier Willison, Deine Mariner and Blake Mozer. Broncos Coach Kevin Walters said, “Selwyn has a great sense of the game, great skill and anticipation and a feel for the game – he is a wonderful young player and this is great news for the Broncos. “I just love the way Selwyn goes about his work – he’s always got a smile on his face and we love having him at the Broncos. “The environment that Selwyn and his teammates are creating themselves is huge for us and we feel we’re on the right pathway as far as growing our culture as a team and a club.”   Source: Broncos.com.au

Secretary for the Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council Ivan Pomaleu has congratulated Papua New Guinea Weightlifter Dika Toua on behalf of Prime Minister James Marape on being inducted into the International Weightlifting Federation Hall of Fame. Secretary Pomaleu congratulated Toua at a Reception held by the PNG Olympic Committee to welcome back the PNG team from the Mini South Pacific Games held in Saipan, the Northern Marianas and to farewell the Team for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. Mr. Pomaleu told Toua that the Prime Minister would have wanted to congratulate her himself but due to prior commitments, he could not be there in person. “The Prime Minister has heard stories of how you rose up from your humble beginnings in the Hanuabada to making Papua New Guinea become a prominent weight-lifting sport country in the world and that is an achievement that could only be achieved through great sacrifice and hard work,” he said. “You make us proud and show the world that Papua New Guinea people, especially women can achieve anything they set their mind too.” “You started your sporting career at a very young age and at just 16 years of age, you became the first weightlifter to take the stand for women weight lifting, when it was first introduced at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 and became the first female weightlifter to compete in five Olympic Games,” he said. “Your hard work and sacrifice while juggling your family life, has now earned you a place in the International Weightlifting Federation’s Hall of Fame.” Secretary Pomaleu also congratulated the team that represented Papua New Guinea at the Mini Pacific Games. The team finished at the top of the medals tally with 33 gold medals, 28 silver and 9 bronze. Mr. Pomaleu said 23 of those Gold Medals were won by the Athletics team and the team also won the honour of having the Best Female and Male Athletes of the Games as well as the Best Coach.

Australia has supported all of PNG’s national elections as we share a strong commitment to democracy. At the invitation of the PNG Government and the PNG Electoral Commission (PNGEC), Australia will observe the 2022 PNG National Election as part of a wider international election observation effort. International election observers have an important role in elections across the world as their observations improve the transparency and credibility of the electoral process. The role of international election observers is to provide a comprehensive, independent and impartial assessment of all aspects of the electoral process. PNG Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai has accredited the international election observers who are part of the international election observation effort. All international election observers have received an identification card from the PNGEC. International election observers do not interfere in the election process and have signed the PNGEC Code of Conduct for Observers. Observations will be reported to the PNGEC and findings from the international observation effort will assist in improving future elections in PNG. Australia’s support reflects PNG and Australia’s shared commitment to democracy. Any questions about the conduct of the elections should be addressed to the PNG Government and issues will be addressed through PNG’s own rules and mechanisms.

Trukai Industries Limited is proud to support Dika Toua and Morea Baru in their recent successful campaign at the 2022 Pacific Mini Games in the Northern Marianas Islands. Both Trukai Brand Ambassadors performed exceptionally well with Dika taking home 3 gold medals in the 49kg division and Morea bagging another 3 in the 61kg division. Dika was also bestowed the honor of being inducted into the International Weightlifting Federation Hall of Fame, an achievement that both Trukai and the PNG Weightlifting Federation proudly celebrates. Trukai Industries’ Marketing Manager, Maryanne Tom says that the company stands by the great talent that is evident with Dika Toua and Morea Baru. “We celebrate their achievements knowing that their ongoing success is the drive behind the advancement of the weightlifting code in the country.” Trukai Industries has supported the weightlifting sporting code through the PNG Weightlifting Federation for 23 years and as part of the athlete incentive, both Dika and Morea will be paid cash incentives for their medal wins at the recent Mini Pacific Games. The Athlete incentive program was created in 2014 as a great way to motivate our teams to perform at their best at international competitions. At different tournaments, an incentive in kina value is warded to the individual based on their results. The incentive is only awarded if they win a gold, silver or bronze medal. PNG Weightlifting Federation President, Sir John Dawanincura stated “Weightlifting has done it again for PNG. We are proud of the achievements of all our Team PNG weightlifters at the 11th edition of the Pacific Mini Games in 2022, in Saipan, and profoundly proud of our elite Athletes’ performances in Morea Baru and Dika Toua”. These two athletes were awarded best male and best female athlete of the Games, by the Pacific Games Council, at the closing ceremony. We were very pleased to see our new young athletes compete and collect a bag of medals also in both the Mini Pacific Games and Oceania Championships that were run concurrently. We thank Trukai Industries Limited for their continued effort to support the PNG Weightlifting Federation and our Athletes in their sporting journey and sporting pursuit of success over the years, and into the future with the additional commitment of support presented today”. Trukai as the 2022 official sponsor of the PNG Weightlifting Federation is pleased of the achievements thus far and looks forward to building this partnership into the future.