Day: December 8, 2017
PNG Barras suffer loss
The Hebou PNG Barramundis suffered a heart-breaking 23-runs loss to Hong Kong in the first match of the ICC World Cricket League Championships (WCLC) round 7 fixture at the ICC […]
Firm to host v’ball comp
By MELTON PAIS A newly launched company, Ace Sports Ltd, will host the inaugural Kairuku volleyball tournament at Inauabui village from Dec 15-22. Tournament director Nick Maino confirmed that 32 […]
Coach looks for discipline, focus
By HUXLEY LOVAI Team NCD weightlifting coach Gavera Morea wants his team of young and talented lifters to remain focused and disciplined if they wish to excel in the sport. […]
Concern for detainees
By DOROTHY MARK A JUDGE has ordered that State lawyers visit and interview the 92 people, including three women and 27 juveniles, detained in an “overcrowded” police station lockup in […]
Civil servant’s judicial review bid dismissed
A JUDGE has dismissed an application by a senior public servant for a judicial review on his suspension, saying the court does not have the jurisdiction to deliberate on a […]
Petrol, diesel and kerosene prices raised by 11t-14t
PRICES for petrol, diesel and kerosene in Port Moresby have increased by between 11toea and 14toea this month. The price of petrol went up by 14toea to K3.43, compared to […]
Fake birth certificates probed
By LUKE KAMA THE National Identity Office is being assisted by police in investigating the illegal production and issuing of birth certificates in Port Moresby. Acting Registrar-General Michael Kumung told […]
Teachers’ rep slams govt response on leave fares
By PISAI GUMAR THE Mamose Teachers Association says the government’s explanation on the unpaid teachers’ leave fares is unacceptable. Regional secretary Michael Aimos said the explanation by the Education Department […]
Police want help in drugs war
CENTRAL police commander Laimo Asi has urged communities in Central to report those who cultivate marijuana in their villages. He told The National following yesterday’s arrest of a 21-year-old Milne […]
Security scare puts yoga and walk on hold
By JACKLYN SIRIAS THE Walk and Yoga For Life campaign has been temporarily stopped until the organisers can address the security issues, says manager Fazila Basari. The last one for […]