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A FRIENDLY cricket match between a combined Defence Cooperation Programme (DCP) and Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) team and the Hanuabada community has highlighted the strong people-to-people connections between defence personnel and local communities in Port Moresby. Played at Murray Barracks on Friday, July 24, the 20-over match was contested in a spirit of friendship, teamwork and sportsmanship. While Hanuabada claimed victory on the scoreboard, the community also

Defending champion Cory Crawford will lead one of the deepest fields ever assembled for the PNG Open when the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia returns to Royal Port Moresby Golf Club later this month. The August 27-30 championship marks the opening event of the 2026/27 Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia season and features eight Tour winners from the past two seasons, and players representing seven different nations, highlighting the growing strength and reputation of one o

K92 Mining Limited has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting local sports and youth development in Eastern Highlands Province with a K200,000 sponsorship to the Bintangor Goroka Lahanis Rugby Football League Club. The cheque presentation was held at the K92 Mining site on Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026, and was received by Eastern Highlands Provincial Governor, Simon Sia, who is the main franchise sponsor of the Bintangor Goroka Lahanis and has supported the club for

David Bishop, Head of Corporate Banking - Corporate South presenting BSP's support of K80, 000 to PNG Swimming Inc. president Ryan Pini. BSP Financial Group is proud to continue its longstanding partnership with Papua New Guinea Swimming Inc. (PNGSI) in 2026 through a sponsorship of K80,000 as the Naming Rights Sponsor of the BSP Kundu National Aquatic Excellence Programme. This support enables PNGSI to deliver ongoing athlete development initiatives, educational programmes,

AS excitement builds ahead of the Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) 2026, BSP, the South Pacific's International Bank, has officially launched its South Pacific regional campaign, "Backing Every Try, Backing Every Customer". The campaign highlights Bank South Pacific's role as the Official Exclusive Banking Partner and Major Sponsor of the Rugby League World Cup 2026 and reflects the Bank's commitment to supporting customers, communities and economic opportunities across the Sout

Westpac staff members from the Vanimo branch dressed in their uniforms during a sports day on June 27, 2026. The bank brought together employees and their families from across the country in Port Moresby for the sporting day and a gala night, celebrating teamwork, wellbeing, connection and the strength of its people. The day was organised by a committee of Westpac PNG employees, reflecting the Bank's focus on bringing its people together and supporting a strong, connected tea

The Papua New Guinea Boxing Union has raised serious concerns over the lack of financial support for the national boxing team to the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games. PNG Boxing Union President Dr. Gideon Kendino said the team has been put at a disadvantage. Dr. Kendino said athletes are being asked to contribute to the travel, while officials travel without paying. “It is very unfair that our athletes have to pay to represent their country while 12 general team officials

The Johnna Ambane Oval in Minj will be buzzing again this weekend as local fans brace for a blockbuster double header. The action kicks off at 1pm when a third-placed, fast-improving Wamp Nga Mt. Hagen Eagles host traditional arch-rivals East New Britain Agmark Gurias. The Eagles will be eager for avenge their narrow loss to the Gurias in Rabaul, in Round 3. In the main event at 3pm, new competition leaders and 2025 grand final runners-up PRK Mendi Muruks will lock horns with