We have grown so used to seeing the Agmark Gurias play in semi-finals and grand finals every year that to see them completely knocked out in the rounds is almost unthinkable. But with just two more games to go and the Gurias sitting on six place and a hard match against an in-form Port Moresby…
It is said that you are blessed if you have a sister and for Howard Dus, he has six very supportive elder sisters and his mum. These group of strong women have dug deep and ensured Howard has everything he ever needed. And as a token of gratitude he dedicated to them his Bamboo in…
Image: Boundaries Commissioner McRonald Nale speaking during awareness and consultation for the proposed new electorates in the Southern Highlands A consultation between Boundary Commission and stakeholders from the Southern Highlands was held at the Agiru Centre in Mendi on the 5th of July, 2021 on the possibility of creating new electorates in the Province. The…
The Southern Highlands Medical Students Associations received K10,000 contribution from Cane Constructions Limited (CCL) towards their fundraising campaign to raise K2.5 Million to buy a much-needed Computed Tomography Scanning Machine (CT Scan) for Mendi General Hospital. CCL Project Development Manager Mr. Willie Dus presented the cheque to the SHP Students Union president Jonathan Kila Infront…
One of the most important institutions in the Southern Highlands is Mendi General Hospital, the main referral hospital of the Province. However, the hospital lacks critical infrastructure, medical equipment and machines that is required for a hospital serving a major population base to be effective. The Southern Highlands Medical students attending the School of Medicine…
Media Release: The UPNG Imbonggu Students Association (UPNG ISA) will host its wash out orientation this Saturday at the Gateway hotel thanks to Works Secretary David Wereh who forked out more than K12, 000 to pay for the venue and refreshments. Mr Wereh was among other invited guests that turned up for the orientation last…
From Banz Royals to PNG Hunters; Samuel Yegip and Emmanuel Waine continues to power and propell the engine room. After starring for the Banz Royals in the 2014 season in which they went on to win local competition’s grand final. The pair were rewarded for their efforts and were selected in the Waghi Tumbes 2015…
For thousands of Papua New Guineans, passing out of grade 12 without securing a place in a tertiary institution or a college usually puts an effective end to their education aspirations and dreams. But for Saku Ank, the current Competition officer for the Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Competition (PNGNRLC), it was different. Eleven…
Influential University of Papua New Guinea entity the Southern Highlands Province Students Union (UPNG SHPSU) elected Jonathan Kila as it’s president for 2021 Academic Year at the Waigani Campus replacing 2020 leader Tom Berepu and his executives. After strict screening of voluntary candidates by election officials under eligibility rules, four student leaders in Jonathan Kila…
Benny Kapipi’s Late try inspires Mendi Two to beat Lagatois 10 – 8 at the packed Joe Keviame Oval in the second match of the Hope Cup Challenge The game kicked off in high intensity with the bigger Lagatois pack dominating the middle. Three penalties in succession to the Lagatois took them deep into the…