Day: February 23, 2017
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CONGRATULATIONS to Nigel Dabinyaba, the first PNG footballer to sign a professional contract since the 1990s, for scoring twice in his first two starting appearances for Penang in the Malaysian […]
Questions for MPs, voters
AS we approach another national election, there are important questions aspiring MPs and voters need to ask themselves before polling day. The performance of MPs and expectations of voters in […]
Upgrade on hold
By JACK AMI PLANS to increase the capacity of the National Football Stadium from 15,000 to 25,000 for Papua New Guinea’s three scheduled Rugby League World Cup matches have been […]
Envoy commends mine
CHINESE Ambassador Li Ruiyou has commended Ramu NiCo Management’s operation, hoping it will become a model in economic cooperation and friendship between China and Papua New Guinea. He visited the […]
Malaysia, PNG trade increasing, envoy says
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU TRADE relations between Malaysia and Papua New Guinea have been increasing from year to year, according to Malaysian High Commissioner to PNG Jilid Kuminding. He said PNG’s […]
Trukai to install hulling mill in Lae
TRUKAI Industries Limited will be installing a hulling mill in Lae this year to facilitate the processing of locally-grown rice, according to the company. Chief executive officer Greg Worthington-Eyre, pictured […]
Hardware Haus meets suppliers
By JACKLYN SIRIAS THE Hardware Haus Tradies Night launching last Thursday gave corporate customers the chance to meet key suppliers. Hardware Haus general manager Steve Beattie said during the launching […]
Koim explains energy summit
WITH the potential for further expansion and development of the country’s oil, gas and energy sector, stakeholders will be staging the country’s inaugural petroleum and energy summit next week to […]
U17s did PNG proud: Kamake
By HENRY MORABANG AN injury-time goal by New Zealand substitute Oliver Whyte may have ended Papua New Guinea’s impressive run at the Oceania Football Confederation Under-17 men’s championship but coach […]
La Fleur props up PNG b’ball
DRIVING through Hohola always triggers fond childhood memories for Australian women’s basketball star Annie La Fleur. “I can remember climbing up mango trees with my brother and cousins and being […]