Brendon Nima
Brendon Nima after a strong showing in the Queensland Host Plus Cup has been chosen for the Papua New Guinea Prime Ministers XIII side.
Prime Ministers XIII rugby league challenge between Papua New Guinea and Australia is set for this afternoon.
Kick off is at 4pm at the Santos National Football Stadium.
Nima who plays wing says there are many talented backliners in the PNG side and it will be a challenge for him and other players to impress selectors if they want to make the Kumuls side for the Pacific Championships.
The team is focused on defense and Nima says they are ready to take on the Australians.
He adds they have a good mix of players in the side and the team is always full of pride to represent Papua New Guinea.
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The Tawala group representing Milne Bay province presented a traditional dance about hardworking village men pursuing courtship of a woman who chooses a man called Sipoma at Hohola No.3, Ward 7 PNG Power Area. This Celebration is organized by Native Youth Group, for the community at Hohola 3. This is the 3rd consecutive Independence Day, celebrating together as a community.
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The East Sepik Cultural group brought a bit of sass to the arena in pure ESP fashion at Hohola No.3, Ward 7 PNG Power Area. They explained the significance of the East Sepik flag and what each item represents. This Celebration is organized by Native Youth Group, for the community at Hohola 3. This is the 3rd consecutive Independence Day, celebrating together as a community.
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A dance group representing the Kairuku district in Central Province taking part in Independence Celebrations at Hohola No.3, Ward 7 PNG Power Area. Siblings Santje and Brodeus Sarwom take the lead in explaining the traditional attire donned by the group. The Celebration is organised by Native Youth Group, for the community. This is the 3rd consecutive Independence Day, celebrating together as a community.
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A Kiwai dance group from Western Province taking part in Independence Celebrations at Hohola No.3, Ward 7 PNG Power Area. The Celebration is organised by Native Youth Group, for the community. This is the 3rd consecutive Independence Day, celebrating together as a community.
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Papua New Guineans living in Brisbane, Australia turned out in numbers as early as 6am today to celebrate Papua New Guinea's 49th Independence Day.
Organizers were amazed at the turn out this year.
It is estimated that more than 10,000 visitors walked through the gates this morning.
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Pope Francis left PNG shores on an Air Niugini aircraft at 11:45am (PNG time). He is headed for Dili in Timor Leste (East Timor) for the next leg of his journey.
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Pope Francis turns up at the airport in his little white car with the window down, ready to depart PNG.
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School children lined up along the road at the airport to wave goodbye to Pope Francis.
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Stanley Mokuta is the venue security at the Sir John Guise Stadium.
He says this is his first time to experience such very strict security protocols.
Despite some disappointments from the crowd of being locked out, he explained that this is a National Event and involved security protocols from the Vatican as well.
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Pope Francis arrives at the Sir John Guise Stadium, greeted by eager Catholic faithfuls. Some of them came with their Rosary Beads to receive blessings as the Pontiff passes by.
Pope arrives at youth gathering at Sir John Guise Stadium.
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