Day: June 7, 2018
New era for Blues
MELBOURNE: It was billed as the start of a new era in State of Origin. And while Queensland showed signs of life after the Big Three, the Maroons’ days of […]
Impact off bench earns Albert spot in first 13
By ISAAC LIRI AFTER returning for the Papua New Guinea Hunters three weeks ago, Stanton Albert, pictured, has earned a spot in the starting side for this weekend’s home fixture […]
Ela Motors take out Lae corporate bowls
By LARRY ANDREW ELA Motors are the champions of the Lae corporate bowls competition after holding out Lae Biscuit Company 10-7 in the grand final on Monday. In the plate […]
Harlies’ suspension lifted
THE Capital Rugby Union (CRU) has lifted its suspension on the Harlequins, allowing the club to compete this weekend. The club was suspended on May 7 after Harlequins loose forward […]
Raminai praises Gold Coast ties
Sports Vice-Minister Wesley Raminai has extended his appreciation to Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate for continuing to see value in the Australian city’s relationship with Papua New Guinea. Raminai, pictured, […]
National Sports Institute gearing up for athletics championships
The National Sports Institute (NSI) is preparing to host the first major domestic athletics competition of 2018 from June 22-24. Teams from all over the Highlands, Morobe and Madang are […]
Moni Plus, Flames to renew rivalry
Moni Plus and Kutubu Security Services Southern Flames will renew their rivalry when they do battle in the Papua New Guinea Men’s Basketball League preseason grand final this week. Moni […]
Sir Julius backs Parkop’s tree-planting initiative
NEW Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan is fully behind the idea mooted by National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop for everyone to plant trees. “The wave of clear felling by […]
Association calls for help with drivers’ licence
THE Public Motor Vehicle Association in Port Moresby has called on the Road Traffic Authority to come up with a plan to help public motor vehicle drivers renew their licences. […]
Saonu wants acting admin while he waits for permanent appointee
By PISAI GUMAR MOROBE Governor Ginson Saonu says he has submitted a name to the Department of Personnel Management for an acting administrator until Cabinet confirms a permanent appointee. “We […]