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LEWAS VARE & RUMA STAR

The Isuzu Lewas T20 Bash was dominated by the two Cricket PNG Board XI Lewas, Naoani Vare and Tanya Ruma during yesterday’s double header at Amini Park. Both women have been in good touch and were again yesterday, untroubled by the Lewa Legends bowling attack. In the morning game, the Cricket PNG Board XI were sent into bat by the Legends and opened with Naoani Vare and Baia John.They shared in an opening partnership of 64 before John was run out by Hannah Kalua for 34 of just 38 balls with three boundaries. The wicket however did not relieve the pressure on the Legends bowlers as Vare 59 not out and Tanya Ruma 31 not out, saw out the remaining overs to post a highly competitive 1/139. The pressure chasing a large total was immediately evident as the Legends batting order collapsed with only Kari Loa making it to double figures finishing 11 not out. The Board XI bowlers all had miserly figures in the 107 run win and an innings puncuated with four ducks, Mairi Tom was the best with 3/2 off her two overs. The Afternoon game was a much tighter affair with the Lewas Legends batting first they reversed their fortunes putting together a solid 6/126. Captain, Kaia Arua elevated herself to partner Jimmy at the top of the order with the pair getting the Legends off to a great start before Jimmy was dismissed for 34 and the score on 79. Arua went on to make 43 off just 48 balls before being dismissed by Araa, Siaka added 14 before she was also claimed caught & bowled by Araa who finished with 2/27. The run chase was again led by Ruma and Vare, both looking very comfortable at the crease and batting well in partnership with each other. Vare making another 38 runs to add to her 59 not out in the morning game while this time it was Ruma who carried her bat through to victory on 64 not out. The Board XI won the game by 7 wickets, with Ruma deservedly having the honour of hitting the winning runs in the last over of the day. The Board XI picking up both games thanks to their batting dynamos, the Legends bowling attack with some homework to do on these two ( Ruma & Vare) before the their next game on Friday The Isuzu Barras Bash continues today with two games. All games are live streamed and can be viewed at www.matchcentre.cricketpng.org .pg

Published on August 10, 2021

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Published on August 10, 2021

GRAND PAPUA HOTEL, PORT MORESBY WINS ASIA PACIFIC HOTEL AWARDS

The Grand Papua Hotel in Port Moresby is a proud winner of two International Hotel Awards in the Asia Pacific region for 2021/2022. The International Hotel Awards recognizes and celebrates the hotel industry worldwide, with votes cast by travelers, guests and industry players. It is the first year the Grand Papua Hotel has entered the Luxury Hotel Awards and we are proud to have been awarded the following: • Best City Hotel for Papua New Guinea • Highly Commended Award for Luxury Hotel category for Papua New Guinea “It is a prestigious milestone for the Grand Papua Hotel to be recognized as a world class Upscale Hotel providing a high-end product and services in Papua New Guinea”. Says Robert Cohen – Hotel General Manager of the Grand Papua Hotel Grand Papua Hotel is located in Port Moresby’s Central Business District, and offers 161 luxury guest rooms, suites and residences. The Hotel was built in 2011 and continues to provide a high standard in its products and services for business travelers and corporate guests who want an upscale hotel experience with friendly service. The Hotel General Manager Robert Cohen explains: “We continue to take pride in giving our guests reasons for coming back not only to Grand Papua Hotel but also to Papua New Guinea and Port Moresby – this award is dedicated to all our employees and guests” The Grand Papua Hotel boasts an upscale setting and guest experience with the Grand Brasserie, 15th Floor by Chef Krisna, Grand Bar, and Grand Café, Grand Spa, and the Executive Lounge located on the 15th Floor.

Published on August 10, 2021

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Published on August 10, 2021

SME'S URGED TO CONTRIBUTE FOR RETIREMENT THROUGH EDA SUPA

As more Papua New Guineans venture into Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs), it is also important for these SMEs to save for retirement through an approved superannuation Fund. The National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) provides an avenue for SMEs to do so, through its Eda Supa product. During its monthly appearance on Nasfund FM100 Talkback, the Fund’s Manager Business Development Melanie Lavaki, Team Leader New Business Hamilton Riman, and Team Leader Client Relations Raela Wari, provided an overview of Eda Supa, whilst also outlining its client relation engagements with members in the new normal. According to Manager Business Development Melanie Lavaki, the updates provided in this monthly appearance were important, especially given the recent increase in the number of SMEs all across the country. “With the changing dynamics of business in Papua New Guinea, more people are now venturing into the SME space, it is also important that a retirement savings culture is also promoted. As the leading superannuation provider in PNG, our Eda Supa product provides the perfect opportunity for SMEs to save for retirement. Eda Supa also extends beyond SMEs – it is also suited to people within the informal sectors – for our farmers, artists, landowners, and also expatriates. Our engagement on Nasfund FM100 Talkback this month was used to ensure our current, and potential members were aware and informed of the requirements and benefits of savings with Nasfund. The Fund will continue to engage through mainstream as well as social media, to encouraging our people to save for retirement through Eda Supa. This is our part in spreading the gospel of superannuation, to ensure that our people who work today, save today, so that they are ready for retirement.”

Published on August 10, 2021

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Published on August 10, 2021

DENTALIFE AUSTRALIA DISTRIBUTES HAND SANITIZERS

Keeping hands clean is important to help prevent viruses and germs from spreading. Every day, we use our hands for many activities which exposes them to harmful bacteria that can cause sickness. Good hand hygiene is important, especially during this time. Dentalife Australia (a research and development company in Melbourne specializing in dental and infection control materials) working in partnership with Oil Search Foundation (OSF) recently delivered 16,000 units of Handcare hand sanitizers to the Provincial Health Authorities in Southern Highlands, Hela, Gulf, and PNG Biomass in Lae. Dentalife Australia Marketing Manager, Josephine Kelly said, “The donation was made to address COVID-19 and other viral diseases in Papua New Guinea (PNG). We stand united in our support of those on the frontline who continue to work tirelessly to stop the spread of the corona virus.” OSF Senior Health Advisor, Dr Vincent Pyakalyia said, “As the pandemic continues to impact livelihoods in PNG, it is important that care providers practice good hygienic measures. OSF with assistance from partners like Native Industries facilitated the distribution of this sanitizers. This indeed shows our determination in helping to protect healthcare workers in rural communities” “These donations will be useful in preventing the spread of germs especially in hospitals and health centres to maintain sterile conditions. In addition, the people that access the services live in remote areas where having fresh, safe water is a concern. By keeping a few bottles at the front of the door ensures that everyone cleans their hands upon entry. Health workers will also do the same before and after treating each visitor to facilities.” adds Pyakalyia

Published on August 10, 2021

POLE UTILIZING SKILLS TO CONDUCT GOALKEEPING CLINIC

Former Hekari United FC and Team PNG Kapuls Goalkeeper, Ishmael Pole has taken the initiative to conduct a goalkeeping clinic targeting all students in primary and international schools between the ages of 10 and 18. Mr. Pole said that after speaking with the coordinators of school soccer in Papua New Guinea, he is hoping to run the goalkeeping clinic during the term 3 holidays right after Independence Day. Mr. Pole will be going through the basics of goalkeeping with the participating schools. “In goalkeeping, there are diving drills, mostly catching. During the course of this goalkeeping clinic, I will not be coaching on all other positions in soccer but will be concentrating specifically on goalkeeping,” Ishmael said. The Kapuls goalkeeper said that in Papua New Guinea, there are a lot of on-field players but very few goalkeepers. [caption id="attachment_13465" align="aligncenter" width="944"] Pole at a school visit last year with his former team Hekari United FC[/caption] “In the National team, there were only two experience goalkeepers which was myself and my fellow goalkeeping counterpart Ronald Warisan,” he said. Pole added that a lot of players tried out for the position of goalkeeping but needed more experience to make it into the National team. He further added that the Papua New Guinea Football Association only focuses on running other clinics apart from goalkeeping. “With this idea to run goalkeeping clinics without any support from anyone, I want to be able to give back to young interested soccer players.” “I want to help build a lot of goalkeepers so there will be fair competition later on,” said the soccer star. He also confirmed that apart from the goalkeeping clinic he will be running for students aged between 10 and 18, he will also be running a similar clinic for students above 18 years. This clinic for students over 18 years is set for the 16th August 2021 and will be at the Bisini Soccer field which is open for interested individuals. He said it is also open to players who are attached to the Port Moresby Soccer Association or any other soccer clubs eager to learn the basics of goalkeeping in soccer. For both the Goalkeeping Clinic, there will be a fee charged for those schools or interested individuals who want to take part. Fees for the respective clinics will be posted on his official Facebook @ Ishmael Pole.

Published on August 9, 2021

MARITIME BOUNDARIES AND COVID IN THE PACIFIC FORUM SPOTLIGHT

Leaders of Pacific regional countries and territories have agreed that the region's maritime boundaries need to be recognised globally in perpetuity. They met in a Pacific Islands Forum virtual summit on Friday marking the regional body's 50th anniversary. New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern emerged from the summit saying they had "endorsed a declaration on maritime zones" to protect the ocean jurisdiction of Pacific countries against sea-level rise. Maritime boundaries are taken from points on land, and Pacific countries are seeking to assure their ocean dominion if shorelines diminish. Ardern said the declaration will be presented to the United Nations, adding it will be part included at the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). "Some of our Pacific Island neighbours, if sea level rises continue, will lose their territory. This is a way of, as Pacific Island leaders, demonstrating our interpretation of the United Nations Convention on the Laws of the Sea." Vaccine logistics Ardern confirmed Covid-19 was also on the agenda. "As you can absolutely understand, given the impact that Covid is having on the region as we speak whether it's the economic impacts through the loss of tourism or those who are facing directly the devastating health impacts." Ardern said it was clear across the region that forum members were at varying stages of immunisation, with the Pacific having gone from a period of the beginning of the year when there was an issue of supply of vaccines to a situation now where it was a matter of co-ordinating vaccine distribution. She praised the bi-lateral work between Pacific Island neighbours to ensure everyone had the supply they need. The summit found leaders pledging to support one another as vaccination programmes continue. Micronesia notably absent from Pacific Forum summit Leaders of Micronesian countries were notably absent from the Pacific Islands Forum virtual leaders summit. The only Micronesian leader attending was Nauru's president Lional Aingimea. Earlier this year the Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, and Nauru gave notice of their intention to withdraw from the forum. This was due to discord over the selection of former Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna as secretary-general over Micronesia's candidate, which broke a gentleman's agreement on revolving the role. Hosting the virtual meeting, forum chair, Fiji's prime minister Frank Bainimarama, apologised to Micronesian leaders for grievances caused by the selection process, and appealed to regional unity. But uneasy energy lingers at the forum, as evidenced by Aingimea opting to drop out of the meeting while Puna was speaking, While the forum meeting was underway Palau's President, Surangel Whipps Jr, was meeting with top US officials in Washington. [caption id="attachment_13445" align="aligncenter" width="951"] Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison wolfs down some food during a Pacific Islands Forum leaders virtual summit, 6 August 2021/ Photo: Supplied[/caption] Meanwhile, Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison was observed to be eating during the segment of the Pacific Forum summit which media were able to watch. Pacific journalists who shared screenshots which included Morrison and his breakfast criticised the Australian leader for doing something that is considered "extremely rude in many Pacific cultures" during an important meeting. SOURCE: RNZ NEWS

Published on August 9, 2021

MARIE STOPES PNG: MORE MUST BE DONE TO ELIMINATE UNSAFE ABORTION IN PNG

Marie Stopes Papua New Guinea, the country’s largest provider of family planning and sexual and reproductive health services, is calling for more to be done to eliminate unsafe abortion in PNG. “Last week, we read with sadness the news about a young lady, only sixteen years old, who lost her life because of an unplanned pregnancy. We send our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and community affected by this terrible tragedy,” said MSPNG Country Director, Dr David Ayres. “Unfortunately, this is not the first time a young woman has died because of an unplanned pregnancy in PNG, and it won’t be the last.” Globally, approximately 121 million unplanned pregnancies occur each year, 73 million of them end in abortion, and 22,000 of those will result in death, due to unsafe practices. At least 10 million of the unplanned pregnancies are among adolescents aged 15-19. “In some countries, abortion is legal. In others it is legally restricted. Some societies have quite liberal views of abortion, while others frown upon it,” Dr Ayres said. “What we know, however, from the available data, is that women around the world will seek out abortion services regardless of the legal situation, regardless of what society thinks about it, and regardless of prevailing cultural and religious beliefs.” “And what we also know, from the data, is that when abortion takes place in a restricted environment, it is often unsafe. This is what is happening in PNG.” “What we saw last week is the result of an unplanned pregnancy which led to an unsafe abortion. As Dr Yockopua suggested last week, the black market for misoprostol is one part of the problem. People resorting to traditional herbal or other dangerous solutions is another part of the problem.” “Because of lack of understanding, and because of stigma, many women who experience complications from unsafe abortion do not seek medical attention until it is too late.” Marie Stopes PNG is particularly concerned about the increasing number of women who are coming to MSPNG clinics after attempting to end an unplanned pregnancy with self-administered misoprostol. “The medication is being sold without prescription “on the street” or “under the counter” to young women who are provided with little or no support about how to administer it or what to look out for,” Dr Ayres said. “They listen to their friends or do a Google search. When things don’t go to plan, the consequences can be dire. Best case scenario is they come to our clinic so we can provide them with post abortion care. The worst-case scenario is the outcome we saw last week.” “Misoprostol has many life-saving uses, including in the treatment of miscarriages, for post-partum haemorrhage, and in those situations where medical abortions are necessary.” Even though Misoprostol is much safer than traditional abortion practices, MSPNG is encouraging the appropriate authorities to investigate and address the Misoprostol black market. “We believe, from the anecdotal evidence at our clinics, that the illegal sale of Miso is a growing problem,” Dr Ayres said. Unsafe abortion practices in PNG will likely continue to result in the deaths of young women throughout the country, unless further work is done to prevent unplanned pregnancies. Dr Ayres encouraged people to access family planning. “Last week, Professor Mola said his best advice was to plan every pregnancy carefully and use family planning.” “We fully support that. At MSPNG we are working tirelessly to provide family planning to everyone who wants it, irrespective of their age, marital status, or any other factor. We know that by increasing the uptake of family planning, we are reducing unplanned pregnancies, and ultimately contributing to saving lives.”

Published on August 9, 2021

“GO BACK” NUMBER ONE ON TOP 100 COUNTDOWN

Just after releasing their Rumination EP (Extended Play) in July last month, Stagajah Band’s new single ‘Go Back’ has earned the top spot in the Apple Music’s ‘Top 100 Papua New Guinea’ most played songs. Songwriter and rapper Gaix said the band members are happy to see a song from Papua New Guinea make it to the number 1 position rather than an international artist taking out the spot on the Top 100 most played songs. “We are asking fellow Papua New Guinean artists to get their songs (quality songs) on this platform so Papua New Guinea music can be recognized globally,”said Gaix. Gaix said the aim is to get Papua New Guinea talent out there to be heard all over the world. “It all comes down to working in unity and putting aside differences, by trying new things and welcoming new friends also,” said the songwriter. “The song ‘Go Back’ is about losing a loved one. The lyrics are about trying to make up for your lose and trying to go back to fix things but then you realize it is too late,” Gaix added. The recent lockdown period inspired them to write their new EP which includes the song ‘Go Back’. “During the lockdown period, a lot of people went into isolation and quarantine and it gave them time to think critically about the challenges and hardships going on in the daily lives. This was the inspiration behind our new EP.” ‘Go Back’ is not their only song on the countdown as ‘Tehine’ also sits on the 15th position, ‘Yu Nau’ on the 53rd position, ‘Tsomi Haluma’ on the 65th spot, ‘Awi’ on the 82nd spot and ‘Asa Sumba’ on the 90th spot.

Published on August 8, 2021

ALOTAU COMMUNITY RALLIES BEHIND SCHOOL

Alotau resident Rebecca Kwayaila came up with the idea to start an Appeal for Cameron Secondary School after she learnt that the school had to send its’ boarding students home because they could not cater for them anymore. “I live opposite the school and I was concerned about boarding students being told to become day students so I wanted to do something to help them out.” “I created a Whatsapp group and facebook group for people to assist and donate in cash and kind for us to present to the school,” said Rebecca. Rebecca has advised that she received overwhelming support from the community in Alotau. Her family had started off the appeal by putting the first K1000 and together with contributions coming in from the other locals in the community, they have been able to raise over K3000 in cash. Rebecca also reached out to Trukai Industries who responded to her and donated 50 bags of rice towards the appeal. A few kind individuals within the Alotau community also contributed foodstuffs including yams and other garden produce. Rebecca and her team of volunteers visited the school yesterday and presented the donations to the school. The Deputy Principal – Academic, Ms Miriam Nawi thanked Rebecca and her team for the timely donations and said that the food items will greatly assist the school in feeding the students who are boarding at the school. “I am blessed to have also received donations from families who don't have children attending the school but have given because they care.” “It is a blessing to know that such families do exist.” Mrs Nawi also expressed her thanks to Rebecca and her family for coming up with the initiative for the appeal. "We should have more people like her and family,” Ms Nawi said.

Published on August 8, 2021

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