Day: August 7, 2018
Former Kumuls critical of lack of consideration for talent
TWO former PNG Kumuls Joshua Kouoru and Tuksy Karu have called on the Southern Confederation director Gwaibo Mairi and selectors for fair selections of players to represent the region. “We […]
Jamas make most of Scorpions’ injury to win first volleyball title
JAMAS won their first men’s premier National Capital District Volleyball Association title over the Edatec Scorpions 3-1 at the Taurama Aquatic and Indoor Stadium on Saturday. The aggressive recruitment drive […]
Water, sanitation problems force school to shut down
By EREBIRI ZURENUOC A SECOND primary school in Lae has been closed indefinitely by health officials because of water and sanitation problems. The 1118 students of the Gantom Primary School […]
Soldier dies in hospital after he was stabbed in fight
THE soldier stabbed during a fight with civilians at Hohola in Port Moresby on Saturday night died later at a hospital operating theatre, according to chief of staff Captain (navy) […]
Konivaro calls for strengthening of provincial governments
CLERK of Parliament Vela Konivaro says it is unfortunate that provincial governments are left on their own devices in the management of their legislative powers. He called for more interaction, […]
Minister wants libraries established throughout the country
By LUKE KAMA in Kerema EDUCATION Minister Nick Kuman says the Government, through the Office of National Library and Archives, is looking at partnering provincial and open MPs to establish […]
O’Neill hails Australian business link
PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill says the country has an enduring relationship with Australian businesses and the Australian government worth more than US$3.8 billion (K12.3 billion) a year. Addressing the Business […]
WHO finds polio case in Enga
THE Health Department and World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday announced a case of polio in a three-year-old boy from Mulitaka in the Laigam district of Enga. The case is the […]
Apec authority continuing to promote summit awareness
By HELEN TARAWA Apec Coordination Authority will continue its consultation with various stakeholders in the community as it prepares and progresses its plans for the leaders’ summit in November, chief […]
Corruption stops economic progress, says official
BY MARK HAIHUIE CORRUPTION halts economic progress and requires regional cooperation to address it, says an Apec delegate. Chilean delegate Claudia Ortega told The National that this was a topic […]