Day: November 7, 2017
Big three won’t be beaten, says Kear
A TIER-two country will not defeat a member of the big three – Australia, New Zealand and England – at the 2017 Rugby League World Cup, according to veteran Wales […]
MP happy with Games preparation
By ISAAC LIRI WEST New Britain’s Talasea MP Francis Maneke is happy with the PNG Games preparation going on in his province. During a recent press conference, Maneke acknowledged Governor […]
Parapella win corporate touch title
Parapella men and On Track Tribes women bagged the Corporate Touch Port Moresby premierships yesterday at the PNG Football Stadium. The reigning premiers, Parapella, made it a back-to-back 12-8 win […]
China offers to conduct tests to identify 10 burnt to death
POLICE say the Chinese government has offered to conduct tests to determine the identification of 10 Chinese burnt to death on Manus in September. Crimes Directorate Assistant Commissioner Victor Isouve […]
Pari villagers still waiting for oil-spill report – six months later
THE National Maritime Safety Authority (NMSA) is waiting for government agencies for a report on the oil spill at Pari village near Port Moresby in April, says manager Pawa Limu. […]
Aussies give our police officers course on bombs
TEN participants from the three PNG disciplined forces have returned to the country after attending a bomb training course in Australia. Australian Federal Police (AFP) Sergeant Michael Cooper said participants […]
Indian K2.36 million assistance a boost for schools
INDIA has given to Papua New Guinea a grant worth around $US750,000 (K2.36 million) comprising mostly computers and office equipment for schools. Indian High Commissioner Nagendra Kumar Saxena handed over […]
Assault stops issuing of mosquito nets
By DOROTHY MARK THE distribution of mosquito nets in Bogia, Madang, did not eventuate yesterday after a staff member responsible for the job was attacked by some drunks. Operations manager […]
Arrest warrant issued after police officer misses court
By Alphonse Porau Waigani Committal Court has withdrawn bail and issued a warrant of arrest of a police officer who failed to turn up in court yesterday. Magistrate Cosmas Bidar […]
Governor funds school toilet
THE New Erima Primary School yesterday opened two toilets funded by National Capital District Governor Powes Pakop. NCD executive officer for the education division, Simon Temane, commended Parkop, said that […]