Day: April 5, 2017
Sir Michael deserved a better send off
GRAND Chief Sir Michael Somare being the founding Prime Minister and the father of this nation should have been given a huge farewell yesterday. There should be a grand public […]
Despite development, our health system is nothing to boast about
COMMENTS by the deputy health secretary (The National, March 28) on the lack of and difficulty in securing the services of at least just one radiation oncologist brought home the […]
Global electronics expands service to PNG
By GYNNIE KERO GLOBAL electronics and technology service provider Oppo has expanded its footprints in South Pacific starting with Papua New Guinea. The firm has been established in Port Moresby […]
Seafloor production machines arrive
NAUTILUS Minerals says the company’s seafloor production tools have arrived and will shortly commence submerged trials. Vice-president PNG operations Adam Wright said the trials would be carried out in the […]
Marum keeps faith
By ISAAC LIRI PAPUA New Guinea Hunters captain Ase Boas is set to play his 50th Q-Cup game against the Sunshine Coast Falcons on Saturday. Coach Michael Marum said to […]
Japanese club signs up Logona
PAPUA New Guinea women’s sevens star Joanne Logona, pictured, has become the first homegrown talent to be signed up by an overseas club. Lagona, who flew out with the Palais […]
Kawa to lead Palais with pride
By HUXLEY LOVAI QUEENSLAND-based Melanie Kawa will captain the PNG women’s team at this weekend’s Hong Kong 7s. Kawa, whose father is from Iailbu, Southern Highlands, and mother from Australian, […]
Cowboys star sees potential in youth
QUEENSLAND Origin and Cowboys great Brent Tate, pictured, had fun teaching young fans from the Life PNG Care the basics of kicking and catching at a recent clinic. Seven PNG […]
Barras showing impresses Patel
PAPUA New Guinea coach Dipak Patel, pictured, said he was satisfied after the Barramundis hard-fought 26-run victory over hosts, United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the second One Day International ICC […]
Swimming clinic upskills officials
A FINA technical officials’ clinic was held at the Taurama Aquatics and Leisure Centre last week. The final two days of the clinic encompassed the Theodist National Long Course Championships. […]