PNG Youth Focus

06/11/2024

Augustine Emil hits back at UMI FM following their "Pay-To-Play Scandal".

By Augustine Emil: Wed. November 6, 2024.

This is total blesphemy, disgrace, and a total shame to one of our pioneer radio stations in the country (YUMI FM).

Radio Stations and Music corelates in all forms and complements each other in all aspects and fronts of existence to survive. Without music, the radio station may not survive. Without radio stations, musicians can't survive either. Their existence goes in parallel for each other.

Taking bribes and engaging in such illicit activities by announcers reveals unfairness to us the musicians and a complete betrayal to your establishment and employee - PNG FM.

This also earmarks total incompetency and blatant corruption in public eyes as what is revealed here may be the tip of an iceberge within a reputable establishment in the media fraternity.

Radio stations should be promoting genuine musical genres, creativity and artistry that promotes songs of inspirations of peace, love, unity, environment and more educational instead of promoting craps and rubbish that is contrary to the sensorship board and the public ears.

The Annual YUMI FM PNG AWARDS is also seen as anothor herenious and an unscrupulous SCAM to use musician's Music, songs, titles and reputation to lure massive amount of money from Sponsors around the country to host this event.

On behalf of fellow musicians around the country, I wanna make it clear that this Music Awards must now be runned by a reputable Event Company or radio station to maintain consistency in fairness to promote the real PNG Music that is blended with our original diversified culture and tradition.

Music should be judged on its originality with no issues of duplication or copycats that resemble few international genres where the market is out there already.

I want to reiterate here that YUMI FM and other radio stations must appreciate the tireless efforts of all musicians around the country for producing music music and giving it FREE OF CHARGE to you for Air plays, advertisments, commercial jingles etc for you to make money to survive on air.

I don't care if I am coming hard here, but I want YUMI FM to take this as a corrective measure and be honest and fair in what ever you do to us and move ahead with heads high.

For my stand on this, it's all up to you whether to BAN all my music to be braodcasted or being airplayed in your system too.

Thank you.
Augustine Emil

04/11/2024

MORE THAN 30 REFEREES TO OFFICIATE KCK RIGO RICE CUP

PRESS RELEASE: MONDAY 04TH NOVEMBER

More than thirty (30) professional referees gathered today at the Rigo Rice Cup Office in Port Moresby, pledging their support for the inaugural edition of the grassroots rugby league competition this year.

The referees had a brief session with the tournament CEO Mcsteve Polly, and deliberated significant points, guidelines and inhouse discussions leading up to the tournament.

These referees were formally signed up by the KCK Rigo Rice Cup host organizing committees, and are ready to officiate matches in the four different pools throughout Port Moresby.

Rigo Rice Cup CEO Mcsteve Polly, during the meeting discussed the importance of fair play and integrity when officiating matches, especially in major competitions that involves more than 10 teams participating.

A female touch judge was also present among the referees. She voiced her concerns about the need for more women in the field, expressing her hope to see more female touch judges working alongside male counterparts which was taken note of by the RRC Team.

Meanwhile, the KCK Rigo Rice Cup will be launched on Saturday the 09th of November, where total number of participating teams will be announced together with their names.

Picture: Few of the signed referees having a photo session with the Rigo Rice Cup Host Organising Committee team in Port Moresby today. Picture by KCK RRC Media

31/10/2024

BILLY AKI TO SUPERVISE RIGO RICE CUP IN POM NORTH WEST

PRESS RELEASE: THURSDAY 31st OCTOBER

We are delighted to announce NCD Suburban Sports Foundation Chairman and President for Moresby North West Rugby League’s inclusion into the KCK Rigo Rice Cup team.

Mr. Billy Aki has been appointment as the tournament coordinator for Rigo Rice Cup in the Port Moresby North West suburb.

This appointment was formalised by the KCK Rigo Rice Cup CEO Mcsteve Polly today in Port Moresby, following a formal meeting with Mr. Aki and the Rigo Rice Cup Team.

Billy Aki has immense experience from various top tier rugby league competitions in the country like the NCD Governor’s Cup, and we are glad that he will be sharing it to our younger generation of rugby league players in his pool of coordination throughout the tournament.

Following this appointment, Billy Aki expressed his full support towards this local tournament and permitted the KCK Rigo Rice Cup to be played at the Kone Tigers Oval for Port Moresby North West pool.

The inaugural Rigo Rice Cup Championship will be played in four different pools in Port Moresby, and will resume after the official launching on November 09th, 2024.

We have more exciting news to share with you all, watch this space.

30/10/2024

Visit Papua New Guinea - Tourism Promotion Authority

30/10/2024

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REGISTRATION NOTICE
Wednesday 30th October, 2024

The tournament organisers would like to announce that registrations are closing fast and so, interested teams are encouraged to call into our office at CopyTech Place, Opposite Jupiter Night Club for registration, or WhatsApp us now on +675 71561688.

Registration fee per participating team is K2000 and it must be paid before the registration deadline today into the following bank account details;

Account Name: RMP Limited
Account Number: 7015995934
Bank South Pacific

Further notice on the registration extension will be formally announced by the tournament organisers on Thursday 31st October.

“We are the biggest grassroots rugby league competition in Papua New Guinea”

28/10/2024

Wentworth Institute of Technology Assistant Professor Yalinu Poya recently returned from Perth, Australia where she was named one of 60 emerging global engineering and international development leaders by the Royal Academy of Engineering.

The honor recognizes those in industry, non-governmental organizations, the public sector, and academia.

Poya—who teaches Chemistry in the School of Sciences and Humanities—was recognized during the 24th Royal Academy of Engineering Frontiers Symposium. Held in partnership with the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, this year’s event carried the theme of “Empowering resilience: integrating innovation, sustainable communities, and climate adaptation strategies.”

“It was an honor to be selected,” said Poya. “The event explored innovative climate adaptation approaches and strategies across various sectors, emphasizing social dimensions, and comprehensive disaster preparedness to foster sustainable and resilient communities in the Pacific and South-East Asia regions.”

Read more: https://ow.ly/uxaK50TTMwT

27/10/2024

MONDAY 28TH OCTOBER
MEDIA RELEASE

KCK RIGO RICE CUP SET TO KICK OFF IN NOVEMBER

The KCK Rigo Rice Cup will stage its inaugural edition starting this year on November.

This Rugby League Tournament aims to be the biggest grassroots tournament in Papua New Guinea with over K300,000 cash prizes to be won in its first edition this year.

Rigo Rice Cup is proudly sponsored by naming rights/platinum sponsors Rigo Rice Limited and Kendekali Lawyers. The tournament is open to other interested corporate sponsors and partners as well who are willing to come on board.

The host organising committees comprises of former PNG Kumul stars, who will be supervising the games in various pools with close collaboration with the tournament organisers.

CEO Of the KCK Rigo Rice Cup Limited Mr. McSteve Polly has announced that necessary office preparations are complete, and teams from all over Port Moresby are currently registering to participate in this tournament.

This tournament aims to work in alignment with the PNG NRL Bid, which focuses more on giving young aspiring talents in the country a chance to expose them on a big stage, while creating a contingent platform for rugby league’s development in the country.

The tournament also aims to be a medium of tourism promotion in Papua New Guinea, promoting and supporting the diverse culture of this great nation.

The Competition is set to kick off on November 09th right after registration closes, and the games will be held in five different venues throughout Port Moresby City.

 Moresby North West: Ipi Park, Hohola
 Moresby North East: Bomana Police College Field
 Moresby South: Bava Park
 Motu Koita: Kone Field

Twenty teams from all tertiary institutions in Port Moresby have been invited to participate in the tournament. The venue for the school teams is still being finalized, and the organizers will provide an update once it's confirmed.

The North West, North East, and Tertiary divisions will commence immediately after registration closes, followed by the Motu Koita and South Side divisions. This schedule will allow us ample time to complete all matches efficiently.

Grand finals will be held at the Sir. Hubert Murray Stadium and live-streamed on multiple social media platforms, through the tournament’s official media partner, Rebel Media Productions Limited.

The tournament encourages teams to field youth players between the ages of 16 and 23, as this will increase their chances of being scouted for opportunities abroad. To ensure a platform for emerging talents to shine, each team may include a maximum of three Digicel Cup players (former or current).

Approved for release,
Mcsteve Polly (CEO)

05/10/2024

TOKSAWE TO EVERYONE

The Biggest Grassroots Rugby League Tournament in Papua New Guinea is now set to go.

Registrations are now open as Limited spaces are available. Therefore, interested teams are advised to start registering before the closing date.

If you want to physically pick up a Registration form then we are located at Gordon's Copy Tek Place, which is Opposite Boroko Food World at Gordons and next to Jupiter Night Club.

NB: The Organising Committee has advised that late registrations will not be accepted. Refer to the Flyer below for more information.

05/09/2024

PNG INVITED FOR BID TO HOST WORLD KICKBOXING CHAMPIONSHIP

PAPUA New Guinea Kickboxing Federation (PNGKF) has been invited for the bid to host the World Kickboxing Championships in 2026.

The bid will be voted and the official decision would be made during the World Kickboxing Federation (WKF) Congress, alongside with the World Championships in Alicante, Spain, from November 18 to 23, 2024.

The PNG Kickboxing Federation has been nominated by the World Kickboxing Federation (WKF) to host the 61st World Kickboxing Championships in 2026.

This prestigious event could see more than 70 countries converging in PNG, while the member countries will look forward to its WKF’s 60th anniversary celebrations.

Chief Stanley Nandex, the founding President of the PNG Kickboxing Federation, expressed his excitement and optimism about this monumental opportunity.

“Since the sport’s introduction to PNG in 1997, kickboxing has gained international recognition,” Nadex said.

“We have produced four world champions, including myself, and several of our fighters who are rated in the Intercontinental, International, and South Pacific ranking system in their own divisions,” the President said.

He highlighted the federation’s track record of successfully hosting major international events, which has even attracted Hollywood directors and martial arts stars to PNG during the past events.

Nandex believes these achievements underscore PNG’s capability to host world-class events, citing the country’s world-class sporting facilities and exceptional hospitality.

“This nomination is a testament to our commitment and organizational excellence,” he said.

“It presents a golden opportunity for PNG and the PNGKF to show the world what we are capable of,” Nadex added.

While China and Colombia are also vying to host the 2026 World Championships, Nandex is optimistic about PNG’s chances.

“The news of our nomination came as a surprise, but we are thrilled,” he said.

“We hope to gain support from other member countries during the voting process at the World Congress,” Nadex said.

He said hosting the World Championships would not only spotlight PNG on the global stage but also bring significant economic and tourism benefits to the country.

“Each World Championship attracts between 4,000 and 5,000 competitors, similar to an Olympic event.

“Athletes of all ages compete in various disciplines, including Kickboxing, MMA, Boxing, Sanda Wushu, Muay Thai, and more, over 5 to 7 days of competitions.”

Nadex emphasized the potential for such an event to promote peace, unity, and positive engagement, shifting the national focus away from internal politics and negativity.

He said the PNGKF is already preparing for this bid by assembling a team of 31 elite athletes — 25 men and 6 women — who are currently undergoing an intensive training program.

“We’ve spent more than two and a half years narrowing down from 300 fighters to select the best of the best.

“Preparing for such high-profile championships requires years of dedication, and I’m proud of what our team has achieved,” Nandex expressed.

Meanwhile, Nadex on behalf of PNGKF appealed for support from the corporate sector and government agencies, especially through the Sports Ministry, to back this event and the bid process.

The estimated cost for the team’s participation in the upcoming World Championships in Spain is around K700, 000, but Nandex sees it as a worthwhile investment for the country.

As a precursor to the 2026 World Championships, the WKF has also granted PNG the right to host the 2025 Oceania Championships in Port Moresby, which will welcome participants from Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Island countries.

“This is a positive development, and if my prediction is correct, the voting at the World Congress could be a mere formality,” Nandex said.

05/09/2024

Wame Blood's front man Johnny Yawari and Digital Story Box takes us all for an amazing journey to Lake Kutubu in Southern Highlands Province, with a 42 seconds scenic preview of the lake and its inhabitants.

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Johnny Yawari and the Wame Blood team filmed this scenes while heading into lake Kutubu for presentation of stationaries, laptops and basic supplies for Gese...