Day: May 18, 2017
Put’s dream debut sets up big 2017
By MELTON PAIS BACK-rower Nixon Put had a dream debut for Papua New Guinea in the Pacific test earlier in the month. The 22-year-old scored the try that sewed up […]
Nawaeb to play Bulolo in NPL Northern Conference
THE Northern Conference of National Premier League this weekend will see Nawaeb playing Bulolo and Morobe United taking on Lahi United in Lae. Over in Madang, competition leaders, Markham FC […]
Tonga informs games council of withdrawal
The Pacific Games Council (PGC) was advised yesterday, of the Tongan government’s “withdrawal from hosting” the 2019 Pacific Games, citing financial concerns. In the Tongan Prime Minister’s letter to the […]
Labu people apologise to Naru for 2012 poll snubbing
THE Labu people from the Wampar local level government area in Huon Gulf presented food to Morobe Governor Kelly Naru to apologise for not voting for him in 2012. The […]
NDC seeks Manam info
By NAOMI WASE THE Government has allocated K31,000 for the evacuation of Manam islanders and is awaiting more information from the Madang government on how to assist further. National Disaster […]
Men in K5.9mil theft case to file submissions
SIX men convicted of stealing K5.9 million from a security company three years ago are expected to make submissions on their sentence tomorrow. Defence lawyer Edward Sasingian from the Office […]
Schools to get another K37.5mil in grants
THE Education Department will disburse K37.5 million to primary and elementary schools before the end of next week, Secretary Dr Uke Kombra, pictured, says “We started the process yesterday (Tuesday),” […]
Official highlights gravity of berry borer threat
THE Coffee Berry Borer is a serious pest that can destroy the country’s multi-million kina coffee industry, a key industry player says. Wia Trade Enterprise Coffee managing director Dr Joel […]
Anti-graft head needs visa
By GYNNIE KERO The Australian judge appointed to head Papua New Guinea’s new corruption-fighting body cannot be granted a visa because he has not yet applied for one, an Immigration […]
Police urged to undergo medical checks
By JAMES GUMUNO Western Highlands police commander Martin Lakari wants officers who pass their medical test to join the election operation. Chief Superintendent Lakari led the way as police officers […]