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ABC News
29-05-2025
- General
- ABC News
Cricket PNG keen to revitalise the game in Lae and create new pathways for players in the Highlands provinces
The village of Hanuabada on the fringes of Port Moresby is regarded as the hub of Papua New Guinea's cricketing world. Over many years it has produced a long line of national team players - men and women. But it hasn't always been that way - turn the clock back a few decades and PNG's second city Lae was at the top of the tree. And now with men's cricket in particular heading towards a tough period of transition, Cricket PNG is keen revitalise the game in Lae, and grow the sport in the Highland Provinces, as they seek out the best new talent. Right now there is only one turf wicket in PNG and that's at Amini Park in Port Moresby, but Henao Samual, who took on the role of development manager just three months ago, has ambitions to see a turf pitch put down in Lae within five years.
ABC News
28-05-2025
- Politics
- ABC News
Tuvalu Climate Minister slams North West Shelf project extension
Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa is staying tight lipped about whether she'll form a new party to contest the upcoming snap election or run as an independent. The life of Australia's largest oil and gas project will be extended to 2070. It's been met with criticism by Tuvalu's Climate Minister Maina Talia. Timor Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta says a meeting with the survivors of convicted paedophile Richard Daschbach's did not influence his decision not to grant the American a presidential pardon. New South Wales has defeated Queensland in the State of Origin opener 18-6 with a spectacular performance. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the United States concludes this week. It recognises the contributions of Asian, American and Pacific individuals have made to American society—in areas like science, government, the arts, business, and civil rights. Cricket PNG is seeking to revitalise the game in Lae, and grow the game in the Highland Provinces, as they seek out the best new talent.
RNZ News
13-05-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
PNG Lewas have ODI status until 2029
PNG captain Brenda Hoi Tau, left, has a chat with fellow batter Naoani Vare at the 2024 T20I Pacific Cup. Photo: Christina Persico/RNZ Papua New Guinea's women's cricket team, the Lewas, have full one-day international (ODI) status for the next international cricket cycle from 2025 - 2029. PNG retained its ODI status because of its Twenty20 International (T20I) ranking. Cricket PNG chief executive Rihard Done said they are thrilled. "Over the last 12 months, we have prioritised our Lewas, sending them away to Kenya and UAE in March 2024, and again in July 2024 to the Netherlands," he said in a statement. "We gambled on those tours paying dividends in retaining our ODI status and that has now paid off. "Itiss a great springboard to continue developing our Lewas and also aligns with our ambition to make the Olympics, either in 2028, or in our own backyard in Brisbane 2032." Cricket returns to the Olympics for LA in 2028. Thailand, Scotland, PNG and the Netherlands are the associate International Cricket Council (ICC) members retaining their ODI status, while the United Arab Emirates will be joining them based on T20I performances. The UAE replaces the United States in the list of 16 teams with ODI status for the 2025-29 cycle. PNG Lewas captain, Brenda Tau, said they are committed to being the best they can be. "This gives us the certainty we need to continue to grow as a team on the global stage." Teams with ODI status need to play a minimum of eight ODIs over a three-to-four-year period to gain or maintain their ODI rankings. The women's one-day world cup will expand to 10 teams in 2029. Meanwhile, PNG has dropped a place in its women's T20I ranking to 13th. Vanuatu is 32nd, Samoa 47th, Cook Islands 57th and Fiji 60th.
ABC News
11-05-2025
- Politics
- ABC News
Oxfam issues apology to Vanuatu government over social media post
There's been an increase in kava smuggling into remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory since the Federal Government lifted import restrictions according to locals and police. Oxfam has issued an apology to the Vanuatu Government over a Facebook post questioning public consultation over a new solar tax bill. Samoa's Police chief is sounding the alarm about the country's growing drug problems, with reports of even school children being caught dealing drugs. The National Geographic's Pristine Seas project is sailing through the Pacific on a months long expedition with a team of scientists, conservationists and documentary makers. Girmit Day Commemorations took place in Fiji over the weekend. Shaista Shameem, Madam Vice-Chancellor of the University of Fiji, says reparations ought to be considered by the Governments of the United Kingdom and Australia. A push by Cricket PNG to establish their national women's team on the global stage has paid off, with the Lewas being awarded One Day International status for another four years.
RNZ News
22-04-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
PNG Garamuts urged to 'fight like warriors' at U19 Men's Cricket World Cup qualifier
The PNG Garamuts ready to depart Port Moresby for Japan at the weekend. Photo: Cricket PNG The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Garamuts are in Japan to compete in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup East Asia-Pacific Division 1 Qualifier. The qualifier will start at the Sano International Cricket ground on 24 April, with the Garamuts scheduled to meet hosts Japan and Fiji in the battle for a spot at the 2026 ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Cricket PNG said the team, led by Gaba Frank (captain) and Dauncey Tom (vice-captain), has undergone an intensive training schedule and a 10-day preparation tour to Queensland, Australia. This was made possible through the PacificAus Sports program as part of the Cricket PNG-Queensland Cricket memoraundum of understanding signed earlier this year. Cricket PNG National Youth Selector Hudson Leka said the team goes with the nation's best wishes as they attempt to earn a world cup spot. "As you head toward Japan, remember you wear more than a jersey. You wear the Kumul's courage, the stars of our destiny, and the fire of our nation," Leka told the players and management during the team's send off in Port Moresby last week. "This is your time. Step onto that field and fight like the warriors you were born to be. The Garamut drums are pounding." The Garamuts earned their place in this elite tournament following a dominant performance at the 2024 EAP Division 2 Qualifier in Samoa, where they defeated Indonesia in the final. Japan and Fiji were direct qualifiers from the previous edition of the EAP Division 1 Qualifier in Australia. PNG will meet Japan in the first game on 24 April, and will play two matches each against both Fiji and Japan.
