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Published on April 25, 2021

TURBO POWER AND DALY DOUBLE WAY TOO MUCH FOR TIGERS TO HANDLE

Tom Trbojevic partly blamed himself as Manly went winless for the opening month of the season while he watched from afar with a hamstring injury. There's little doubt that Trbojevic is the NRL's most influential player after the superstar fullback delivered his second masterclass in as many weeks to spearhead a 40-6 win over the Tigers on Anzac Day. He earned a 16-minute early mark after recording a try, two assists, two line breaks and 220 metres at Bankwest Stadium, even prompting Fox Sports commentator Michael Ennis to suggest he could dethrone James Tedesco as the NSW fullback come State of Origin time. The Sea Eagles have won 16 of their past 21 games with Trbojevic in their line-up and now seem a genuine finals hope with three consecutive wins banked after taking four matches to get off the mark. "It was very hard [being out injured]," said the 24-year-old, who returned in round six to spark a 36-0 victory over the Titans. "It's been the story the last couple of years for me. When [the team is] not going well, you put it a bit on yourself because you can't be out there helping, you're sitting on the sideline watching. "It was tough [for the first month] but we're lucky enough that we've shown our resolve to fight out of that. We're still not sitting on the table where we want to, we've got a long way to go. "We've really improved as a side and I think it's probably surprised a few people, but we knew we were a good footy team and we just needed to turn it around. "You take any fullback out of any side, they're not going to be as good as they were before. I knew that I could help out the team." But he doesn't expect to become the Blues custodian having previously shown his class in the centres and on the wing. "I think Teddy's well and truly got that spot locked up. He's been the best number one for how many years?" Trbojevic said. "I'm obviously flattered to hear that from a player of the calibre of Michael Ennis, but I'm not really focused on that at the moment." Despite their dominance, the Sea Eagles trailed 6-0 after 29 minutes before shocking the 14,095-strong crowd by piling on three tries within five minutes leading into half-time to seize control. It was only in February that Michael Maguire's side handed Manly a 52-18 loss in a trial match at Leichhardt Oval, but the likes of Tom and Jake Trbojevic and Daly Cherry-Evans didn't play that day. The turning point on Sunday came when Tigers winger David Nofoaluma had a try disallowed for obstruction after ducking behind Luciano Leilua. In the next set, teenage second-rower Josh Schuster brilliantly laid on a four-pointer for Cherry-Evans to kick the visitors into gear before Tom Trbojevic broke clear and gave the captain his double. Trbojevic then repeated the dose to put Cherry-Evans on course for a hat-trick, but the playmaker instead passed to prop Martin Taupau as the cover defence swarmed. And with that incredible blitz, the Sea Eagles had the game in their keeping. Trbojevic bagged his second try in as many weeks by backing up Haumole Olakau'atu in the 52nd minute before beautifully tapping the ball onto Reuben Garrick to help the winger cross the stripe. "I think Tom's got more to come yet personally. He's only been back two games, but it's a good start," Manly coach Des Hasler said. "I think he'll be filthy on a couple of errors that he made. With the way that the game turns, there will be areas that he'll capitalise on further. "[The halves] create the opportunity or create the space and someone like a Tom Trbojevic can finish off the play." Cherry-Evans, who registered three try assists, placed a pinpoint cross-field kick that was caught by the towering Jason Saab to blow out the margin. Five-eighth Kieran Foran claimed his first try in a Sea Eagles jersey since 2015 with seven minutes to cap off the result. It would've been a sweet result for prop Josh Aloiai, who was promoted to start against the team he departed in acrimonious circumstances over the summer. The sides last met on Anzac Day in 2004, with the Tigers winning 30-22 on that occasion. Source: NRL News

Published on April 25, 2021

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Published on April 25, 2021

HUNTERS FALL JUST SHORT IN KOKODA CUP CLASSIC

The SP PNG Hunters will welcome a week off to rest their injured leaders after falling short to Burleigh Bears in a classic Intrust Super Cup clash at Pizzey Park today. The Bears lasted for a 25-18 win before a huge Anzac Day crowd, holding on to the Kokoda Cup for the third consecutive year. The Bears led throughout the match but the Hunters were always a chance to fight back, ignited by fullback Terry Wapi who charged down a kick and scored in the 69th minute. That reduced the margin to three points and the Hunters fans were hoping their team could finish over the top of a Bears squad that played without any interchange players in the second half due to injury. But these Kokoda Cup clashes have become known for their unpredictability. Just when the Hunters looked set to claw past the defending champions, an early kick by Bears five-eighth Tanah Boyd sparked a turnover that led to a 79th minute try to Beau Fermor – the third try for the Gold Coast Titans-contracted player. That closed the door on the Hunters’ hopes of stealing back the Kokoda Cup for the first time since 2017. The Hunters take a 3-2 win-loss record into next weekend’s competition bye, allowing coach Matt Church to rest his captain Ila Alu (hand), veteran hooker Wartovo Puara Jnr (ankle) and powerful forward Epel Kapinias (ankle). Alu was injured early in the second half today and will require scans on his hand while Puara and Kapinias will return for the Round 6 clash with Brisbane Tigers at Bycroft Oval on May 9. “That was a real physical challenge today but full credit to Burleigh because they were outstanding and played smart football,” Church said “They came out with a lot of energy early in the second half and they kept competing. We probably tried to go around them too much rather than concentrating on what works best for us. “Any loss is a learning experience and that’s no different for the players or the coaching staff – we’ll all take something out of this game. We’ll have a weekend off next week and get ready to go again.” The Bears opened the scoring in the 11th minute through Fermor down the left side before Kumuls prop and Bears skipper Luke Page crashed over in the 18th minute to push his team ahead 10-0. Hunters centre Jokadi Bire flashed his footwork and beat two Bears defenders in a strong individual try in the 32nd minute that enabled PNG to move with confidence towards halftime. But Burleigh livewire Guy Hamilton snuck a field goal in the dying seconds of the first half, making the score 11-4 and creating a margin that became handy as the game wore on. Both teams were a combined three for nine on conversion attempts today. Norman Brown scored the first points of the second half when he stormed down the touchline but Burleigh hit back with tries in the 56th and 59th minute which proved crucial. Api Noeme-Matenga scored the second of those tries which forced the Hunters into a sprint to reel in a 21-8 deficit with 20 minutes remaining. The game was preceded by a moving ceremony featuring national anthems and the Last Post in recognition of Anzac Day and its meaning for the Kokoda Cup – which is contested between the Hunters and Bears each year in late April. BURLEIGH BEARS 25 (Beau Fermor 3, Luke Page, Api Noeme-Matenga tries, Guy Hamilton goal, field goal, Josh Rogers goal) bt SP PNG HUNTERS 18 (Jokade Bire, Norman Brown, Brandon Nima, Terry Wapi tries, Charlie Simon goal) at Pizzey Park.

Published on April 25, 2021

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Published on April 25, 2021

DISTRICT COVID-19 TASK FORCE COMMITTEE ENSURE VIRUS TRANSMISSION IS MINIMIZED IN COMMUNITIES

PORGERA DISTRICT, ENGA PROVINCE, SUNDAY 25 APRIL, 2021 – Trading hours for businesses and public amenities like markets in Porgera District, Enga Province, is from 8am to 3pm daily. And any non-Porgera person who has no valid reason to be in Porgera Valley, is being encouraged to leave the district. These two are part of the 14 new measures that have been rolled out by the Porgera District Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force Committee. Although no case of COVID-19 has been reported in the district to date, the Committee took a proactive approach and came up with the 14 measures in efforts to combat the virus in the district. As part of the Committee’s COVID-19 awareness efforts, on 23 and 24 March, 2021, a public address was conducted at several locations in the valley and the neighbouring areas. These areas included Porgera Station, Paiam Township, and down the West Enga Highway towards the Maip-Mulitaka Local Level Government (LLG) area, within the Lagaip/Porgera electorate. Community-based Restoring Justice Initiative (RJI), continued its support for the Committee when it provided fuel to the local Police, so that the awareness efforts continue. Other stakeholders have volunteered and are supporting the awareness efforts as well. RJI Superintendent, Rodney Pokalai said since the awareness on the measures were rolled out to the local community, there have been positive response all around. “People are now seen wearing masks…not everyone but there is positive response, and businesses are closing between 3pm to 4pm,” he said. While the 14-day nationwide isolation measure lapsed on 19 April, Porgera District will continue to observe the new measures for another two weeks, in line with the Enga Provincial lockdown measures. The 14 COVID-19 new measures are: "No Mask, No Service ": Every citizen has to wear masks regardless. Social Distancing - Every person to stay 1.5 or 2 metres apart. Daily business operating hours - strictly 08:00am-03:00pm. Business houses to provide hand wash resources at the entrance points for customers to use (like hand sanitizers). Every day, every time, everywhere, hand washing procedures must be followed. Public Motor Vehicles (PMV) and light vehicles (LV) passenger management; 25 Seater Bus - strictly 15 passengers. 15 Seater Bus- strictly 8 passen Ten Seater/Ute - strictly 5 No increase in bus fares. Any PMV/LV owners misbehave, report them at the nearest Police Station. 7. Maip Boom Gate Check Point daily lock time is 7.00pm. 8. Encourage non-Porgerans with no business are requested to leave Porgera District. Awareness campaign to be enforced at Home. Church and funeral gatherings ensure to follow COVID-19 measures and protocols at all times. No selling of cooked food at public places/markets. No public gathering, including village court hearing, compensation, etc. 1 No hand shaking. Markets at Paiam Town and Porgera Station must strictly follow the daily business operating hours - 08:00am - 03:00pm. Notices on the measures have been placed on public notice boards for the general public and copies have been distributed to businesses. A basic hand wash station has been set-up at the Maip Boom Gate Check Point for Highway commuters. Additionally, the Disease Control Unit of the Porgera Urban Clinic started conducting temperature checks, towards late March this year. Members of the Committee that have been carrying out the awareness include Porgera District Acting Administrator Jerry Maku and his staff, Porgera Development Authority (PDA) Acting Chairman Thomson Kulara, Porgera Police personnel, RJI, staff from the Clinic, and representatives from the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team from the Porgera Mine. District Covid-19 Task Force Committee Ensure Virus Transmission is Minimized in Communities Caption: Porgera Police Station Commander (PSC) Senior Sergeant Jack Kimala speaking to some members of the public at Porgera Station.

Published on April 25, 2021

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Published on April 25, 2021

PRIME MINISTER MARAPE LAUNCHES INQUIRY ON DECLARATION OF PNG AS A CHRISTIAN COUNTRY

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, MP, has launched a constitutional inquiry on declaration of Papua New Guinea as a Christian country at the Gateway Hotel in Port Moresby today. He said as the people were aware, the National Government in its decision No. 23 of 2020, approved the proposal to declare PNG as a Christian country. PM Marape said 75 per cent of Papua New Guineans identified themselves as Christians, and although PNG was known as a Christian country, it was not declared in the National Constitution. “There is a need to redefine and give absolute prominence to our Christian beliefs, " he said. " There is no better way to do that than to declare and entrench our Christian faith in the most-prominent document, the National Constitution. “In our nation of a thousand tribes, I believe Christianity can bind us together as one nation. “This is the national identity or character that we want to declare to ourselves, so that the rest of the world recognises us with that identity. “The National Government will put K2 million to help make the consultation process possible and another K3 million to put up a Unity Pillar monument at the Peace Park.” PM Marape said entrenching the identity of PNG as a Christian country in the National Constitution did not take away the rights of a person(s) as stated in Section 45 of the Constitution, rather it reflects the reality of religion in the country and that is that the majority of the people in the country practise Christianity. “It will not make it illegal to practise other religions or have a different world view, " he said. “The consultations in this inquiry will continue to respect other religions and beliefs, and but at the same time declare our values and principles as a Christian nation.” PM Marape said PNG may not be the last nation in the world to declare itself as a Christian country. In the consultation process, four questions will be asked; 1. Do you want Papua New Guinea to be announced or declared as a Christian Country in our Constitution? 2.Do you want Papua New Guinea to adopt Christian values and principles as one of its national goals or national aspirations through the National Constitution? 3. Do you want Christian values and principles to be upheld and violations to be enforced by the courts? 4. Do you agree? Due to the pandemic, the agencies who will be involved in the consultations will use various means to conduct the consultations nationwide. Consultations maybe done virtually or through the utilisation of provincial and district government networks. Outcomes of the consultations will be put in a report and delivered to the National Executive Council for deliberation and endorsement before being presented to Parliament next year. Government agencies who will be involved in the consultations are Constitutional Law Reform Commission, Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council, Department of Justice and Attorney General and Department of Community Development Religion Women and Youth.

Published on April 25, 2021

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Published on April 25, 2021

8,301 PEOPLE HAVE RECOVERED FROM COVID-19 AS OF FRIDAY APRIL 23 – TOTAL CASES UP TO 10,602

A total of 8,301 people have recovered from COVID-19 as of Friday April 23. So far of the 82,526 COVID-19 tests done to date, 10,602 people have tested positive as of Friday April 23. This includes 102 who have died from COVID-19. A total of 2,199 cases are active within the last 14 days whilst 674 tests are pending laboratory results. Police Commissioner and Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response Mr David Manning has called upon citizens to continue to comply with the measures in the new normal or “Niupela Pasin”. He said recovering from COVID-19 does not mean that the danger is over. The country's COVID-19 cases are still climbing and public support is needed to contain the pandemic from spreading even further. Mr Manning said everyone must continue to: · Regularly wash hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based sanitizer; · Maintain a physical distance of at least 1.5 meters between themselves and others; · Avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth; · Greet others with a smile, a nod or a simple hello - no handshakes, fist bumps or high fives; · Cough and sneeze in their bent elbow and not their hands; · Limit social gathering and time spent in crowded places; · Wear a face mask or face covering in all public places to protect themselves and others; and · Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

Published on April 25, 2021

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Published on April 25, 2021

ANZAC DAY SERVICE BOMANA WAR CEMETERY

Members of the Diplomatic Corps; Commander of the PNG Defence Force; Secretary of the Department of Defence; Veterans and service men and women; The Port Moresby RSL Branch; Ladies and Gentlemen. The commemoration of those who died in war gives us an opportunity to offer our gratitude and to thank them for their sacrifice. This year is another important milestone as we remember the conflict that took place on our soil almost 80 years ago. The Kokoda campaign lasted only four months, but it was of some of the most intense fighting of the war. For Papua New Guinea, Kokoda was the most defining battle in which both Papua and New Guinea were engaged in and we will forever remember the Second World War and its travesties. In our commemoration today we also remember fighting that occurred in Milne Bay, Morobe, Madang, Sepik, Manus, East New Britain, Bougainville, Central, Oro and today their hold everlasting imprints of these travesties and devastation that only wars can cause on humanity. Today we pay tribute to the soldiers, sailors and airmen and air women, and to our war carriers and medical orderlies, who took part in these conflicts. Beyond death on the battlefield, the pain and suffering from the war conflict continues to this day. Physical and emotional damage is carried by many veterans for the rest of their lives. While there are not many veterans from the Second World War still with us, we offer our eternal gratitude for their sacrifice. On ANZAC Day, and on our own National Remembrance Day, we will continue to commemorate the men and women who lost their lives in the defence of our freedom. The horror of conflict in the Second World War also laid the foundations for the building of relations between the our people, and the people of the countries we partner today. With us today, and at services around the nation, we have young people from these countries. They, who have joined us, have come to pay their respects, and we welcome each and every one of you to Papua New Guinea. The spirit of service, and the commemoration of sacrifice, must impart on our young generation. Today, the countries of people who fought and died in the Second World War are friends. We work together to build a more harmonious world. With the uncertainty and prospect of war that confronts the world today. We must be resolute in our commitment to protect our peoples to find peace. I thank our distinguished guests for honouring our shared history with your presence today. Your sons and daughters, who lay in our soil, will forever be respected and will forever be honoured. Lest we forget.

Published on April 25, 2021