Registry's Netball team's achivement for season 16/17

By Henao Lister

Captains of team one (Henao Lister) and two (Marie Fraghi) with the Registrar, Dr Gelu

The 2016/17 Public Service Netball Association (PSNA) ended with both teams from the Registry of Political Parties going into grand final. This was a great achievement for netball team (TEAM IOPP) after overcoming alot of obstacles in the course of the year. The most obvious one was the financial situation in which the office and many other agencies had in common. As a result the number of agencies participating this season was far less compared to the previous season.  The team had to raise funds through a number of fund raising activities and manage to pay the registration fees in order to participate. All this was shown through the generous support of staff and families of Registry including the Registrar

The Star, Ms. Aishar Robert was unbelievable, young utility player age 17 contributed and played a remarkable performance making certain that every basket was counted. “Wild and incredible” as most supporters described her out of court. The best player of the season in Division 6”.

As we prepared for the games, it was a very colorful combination with little ones from their families and supporters joined to be part of the team. No proper coach and trainer but it was our business to pull the trigger to aim for success.  

President Henao shared and quoted that morning in “Philippians 4.13, “I can do all things through Christ who gives me the strength”. It was the massage for the grand finale. “It’s not your own strength but go out there and display the strength that God gave you that he along will give your victory”. She added, silently right after the game she whispered saying “Thank you Lord for the victory” Always turn back to God and thank him for he makes miracles and wonders in your entire life. Win for both teams was amazing and satisfaction.

Team One- B: Rose, Alu, Anna, Janet, Doreen, Bessie
F: Maria F (C), Marie A, Rose, Maretha

 

 Camping spirit was great for Team one (1) as they led in their division by 15 points to 11 to National Fisheries Authority in the first half in Division 2. Goal Shooter Ms. Maretha Kunia not missing all the shorts gave the good front runner into second half.

The opponents had a perfect shooter but was not capable to score as the defenders Marie & Anna took out most balls back. However, silly mistakes by opponents gave opportunities in the mid court area to race off winning with 23 -18.  Sticking to the game plans and maintaining the accuracy passes gave a high note that it was a clear win. Happy for the hard work and jump for joy in the end of the girls. Premiers for 2016/17

A fight back for Team two (2) in Division 6 as Department of Communication led by 15 points to 8 and it was a struggle in the first half for us as we trailed by 7 points and was upsetting. Silly passes gave more advantage to the opponents but suddenly after two minutes break at half time, given a strong advice by the Captain made perfect with minor quick changes in the second lineup.  

Team 2 B: Roa, Henao (C), Maba, Jacinta, Aishar,
F: Geno, Cheno

Aggressive defenders Roa & Geno made a strong retaliation and diligent mid court girls exercising the training techniques that snatched loose balls miraculously winning by 3 points.

Apparently when walking out of court it was overwhelming and a tremendous fight. Another win by full time score: 23 – 20, we also took out the Premier’s and the minor premiers awards for 2016/17 for Division 6.

The next season 2017/18 will be a tough one for us as most players will be leaving to join other clubs but confidently we are looking forward for another challenging historical season in our division’s 1 & 5 respectively. Despite the upsets and shocks with criticisms we are positive that it will be another great year for the Club. 

On behalf of the club, I take this opportunity to say thank you to the Registrar, Dr Alphonse Gelu, the Management and staff. Our little families, diehard supporters for your great support to end a successful year 2016/17 season.  To those who wishes to leave the club, we have enjoyed your company and best wishes to you and new club.  The faithful members/players of the club, you made me a proud President.

PSNA awards: Best Goal Shooter, Maba Suau, Best Defender: Geno Otto in Team 2, Best Goal Shooter, Maretha Kunia, Best Defender: Alu Ali in Team 1. Mid Court: Nil. Special Awards: Janet Mallian & Margaret Areni (Longtime netballers)

By Henao Lister
President of IPPCC Netball team

The return of former MPs in Papua New Guinea's 2017 elections

Chris Haiveta

By Solomon Puana
Elections in PNG are unpredictable in terms of MPsbeen unseated and returned in the elections. Fourteen former MPs have made a comeback after having left active national politics for some years. They are Member for Manus Open and the Speaker of Parliament – Hon. Job Pomat, Governor for Milne Bay Regional – Hon. Luke Critin, Member for Kavieng Open – Hon. Ian Ling Stucky, Member for Koroba-Kopiago Open and Minister for Immigration and Border Security – Hon. Petrus Thomas, Member for Moresby North-West Open and former Prime Minister – Hon. Sir Mekere Morauta, Member for Markham Open – Hon. Koni Iguan, Member for Menyamya Open – Hon. Thomas Pelika, Member for Naweab Open – Hon. Kennedy Wenge, Governor for Morobe Regional – Hon. Ginson Soanu, Governor for ENB Regional – Hon. Nakikus Konga, Member for Rai Coast Open – Hon Peter Sipai, Governor for Madang Regional – Hon. Peter Yama, Governor for Gulf Regional– Hon. Christopher Haiveta and finally Member for Mendi Open – Hon. Michael Nali.

The Speaker, Hon. Job Pomat lost the Manus Open seat to Ronny Knight in 2012, but unseated Mr. Knight in this completed recent election in 2017.

Hon. Luke Critin returned after losing the Milne Bay Regional seat to Titus Philemon in 2012.

Hon. Ian Ling Stucky made a comeback after 15 years losing the seat to Martin Aini in 2002. Mr Aini retained the seat in 2007, but lost to Ben Micah in 2012. In this election, Hon. Ian L. Stucky won the seat back.

Minister for Immigration and Border Security, Hon. Petrus Thomas has been out of national politics for 10 years and has successfully won the seat this election (2017).

Former Prime Minister and PNG Party Leader Hon. Sir Mekere Morauta retired from active national politics after the 2007 election but decided to make a comeback after 5 years and unseated Michael Malabag this election (2017).

Hon. Koni Iguan won the Markham Open seat back, after he had lost the seat to Paul Izikiel in 2012.

Hon. Thomas Pelika and Hon. Kennedy Wenge have won their seats back. Both have returned to active national politics after 15 years.

Hon. Ginson Soanu was the former member for Kawbum and lost his seat to Sir Bob Dadae. He came back contesting the Morobe Regional seat and won the seat after 15 years out of active politics.

Hon. Peter Sapia lost the Rai Coast Open seat in a by – election and was out of politics for some years. He successfully won the seat back this election.

Hon. Chris Haiveta has held the Gulf regional seat for three terms, then lost to Havila Kavo in 2007. He returned after 10 years and won the Gulf Regional seat this 2017 National Election.

Hon. Michael Nali lost the Mendi Open seat in 2007. He returned after 10 years and unseated Mr De Kewanu in this 2017 election.

More information at www.ippcc.gov.pg