It ain’t weak to speak: Wayne Bennett

By NSW Koori Knockout

Wayne Bennett's words of wisdom guided Greg Inglis back on track after early post-playing struggles

When Greg Inglis hung up his boots, he thought it would be a matter of simply kicking back and enjoying retirement.
The three-time premiership winner didn’t really know what to expect from his life after football, and it took a couple of years before he truly understood the meaning of a few wise words from seven-time premiership winning coach Wayne Bennett.
“I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I thought I could just retire and move back home, live near the beach [or] live on a property,” Inglis said.

All Family Members Graduated from Unitech

• By Clive Kendi  

An Amazing story of a family, all graduated from the University of Technology.

Dad Wayne graduated with a Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Mum Cecilia Graduated with a Bachelor in Accounting, First Born Stephanie graduated with a Bachelor in Building, Second born Dwayne graduated with a Bachelor in Mineral processing, third born Lois graduated with a Bachelor in Civil Engineering and today the last born Jemimah graduated with a Bachelor in Computer science.

This kind of stories needs to be published in the national papers and mainstream media, it's gonna inspire alot of people.

Proud to call them my family as well.

Boys from the valley - little McRyan & McSteve

21 ENGAN LAWYERS ADMITTED TO THE BAR

A total of 126 Legal Training Institute (LTI) trainee lawyers were admitted to the Bar at the Waigani National Court yesterday.
This means that they have met all the legal requirements to practice law as certified lawyers.
Out of the 126 lawyers, 21 are from Enga Province indicating the positive outcome of the power of education changing the lives of Engan generations amidst the negativity tribal fighting has caused in certain parts of the province.
Tribal fighting is not prevalent nor dominant but takes place in certain parts of the province randomly.
Enga Province will continue to produce tangible results under the political leadership of veteran Enga Provincial Member Sir Peter Ipatas and administrative guidance of Provincial Admistrator Sandis Tsaka.
Enga Province is not just talking. The province is producing results that has been, is and will be positively contributing towards the development of Papua New Guinea in areas concerned accordingly.
*Photo shows some of the 21 Engan lawyers who were admitted to practice law yesterday.

128 Expatriate Doctors at Togoba for free Health Clinic

The Mega Health Clinic that is going on here at Togoba is telling alot of stories. One that stands out is..Our Government has failed miserably by not providing tangible health services to the people of this Nation.. Seeing people of different medical needs turned up for medical checks shows how corrupt our Government is because it cannot provide for its people. A very sad senairo we are facing in this country and will be exposed to the world now

Teen Arrested for Tiktok Video Wearing Police Uniform

A 19-year-old girl, Grace Bob from West New Britain Province, has been charged by Port Moresby police after a TikTok video featuring her wearing a police jacket went viral. The incident unfolded as Bob visited her boyfriend, a policeman, leading to the production of the now-controversial video.

Inspector Ben Wiai, Police Station Commander of 7 Mile Police Station, disclosed that the police Constable, identified as Kingsford Netto, has also faced disciplinary action and will serve as a state witness in the case. Netto alleges that he stepped out of the office momentarily, during which Bob, without his consent, donned his uniform and filmed the TikTok video. Subsequently, Bob allegedly uploaded the video to social media platforms, where it garnered significant attention, as stated by Inspector Wiai.

WHAT'S YOUR EXCUSE?

Accidentally stumbled across a PNG homegrown multinational corporation's office in Auckland. Owner of Mapai New Zealand Ltd, Mr Jacob Luke (from Enga) went from being a mechanic in Mt Hagen to establishing a small trucking company that turned into the largest in PNG and now with business interests in shipping and logistics abroad. No school fees. No degree. No government funding. No rich family. No bank loans. No political connections. No internet. No facebook marketing. No media advertising. Mr Luke started Mapai with none of the prerequisites we use as excuses today. All he had was hard work, discipline, vision and a stubborn determination never to give up. If he can do it, you can do it too. What's your excuse? Don't let it steal your dreams.

Manda Compilation 2024

Photo collections from Mr. Beamin Tombingi Manda while he was teaching in one of the remotest schools in Lowerlai area of Wapenamanda district, Enga Province. He was teaching there for almost 10 years before he was appointed as Head Teacher of the school. Life is full of fun with so many good and bad experiences. These photos will bring back the memories in the many years to come.

PM Marape on Economic Growth amid Opposition Challenges Media Statement

PRIME Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape has responded Opposition critics by highlighting significant economic growth since his government took office in 2019.
"The economy has grown since we took office, lest we forget the recessed economy Mr.O’Neill, in 2018, passed over to my government,” PM Marape said.
He addressed concerns during a period when the Opposition has depicted a negative scenario for the country and its economy, with a no-confidence motion on the horizon.

“We are not economically-illiterate as these power-hungry mob would want the country to believe,” the Prime Minister said.Pointing to historical economic data, he emphasised the recent advancements.
“They only need to look at records of how our economy has travelled over the last 49years.

A BIG TREE HAS FALLEN

Waimin J.Lanao

(27/09/2021 - repost)

Our tribesman, our father, our brother, and elder of the tribe has left us this morning.

Late Itaki Werea passed away at 1:30am at his Wapenamanda residence after being discharged from a medication at Kudjip Hospital last week.
Dad, you departed us too soon leaving us with broken hearts. Death and birth are 2 inevitable things in our lives which we will never run away from. We accept that God alone gives and takes life. I thank God for the short yet colorful life he lived with us his family, friends and relatives, clan, tribe and rest of Wapenamanda.

 

Dad, you left a huge gap in our tribe. We will forever miss you in the times of need
Condolences to brother Joe Itaki, Martin Itaki, Naithan Itaki, Serah Itaki, and rest of the Waipilyakin hausman, Kupakin and Lyokendakin clans of the bigger Waimin tribe. It's a loss to all of us.
May your champion soul RIP.