Day: October 1, 2018
Illegal miners warned they face K10,000 fine
CONDUCTING unauthorised mining activities in the country can result in a fine of up to K10,000 or a prison term of four years, according to the Mineral Resource Authority. MRA […]
Cronk inspires Roosters
SYDNEY: Cooper Cronk was brought to the Sydney Roosters to win a premiership and, last night — with one arm dangling uselessly by his side — he did just that. […]
Martin leads Bulldogs to club title
SYDNEY: The Bulldogs ran away with a commanding 42-18 win over the Redcliffe Dolphins in the Intrust Super Premiership on the back of forward firepower and some Josh Cleeland magic. […]
Duo keen to face Aussies
By JACK AMI PRIME Minister’s 13 debutants Daniel Russell (South Logan Magpies) and Kyle Laybutt (Mackay Cutters) said they were honoured to be playing for Papua New Guinea against the […]
Cronk heir Lam re-signs with Roosters
LACHLAN Lam — the heir apparent to Cooper Cronk’s halfback throne — gave the Roosters a timely boost on the eve of the grand final by signing a new deal […]
Bears, Bulls share Suburban title
THE Port Moresby Suburban Rugby League grand final between the Mountain Bulls and 54 Bears was called off prematurely after fans invaded the field with the score at 8-8 at […]
Big Rooster gets behind Moresby T20 league
By MELTON PAIS THE Port Moresby Cricket Association (POMCA) has joined forces with Big Rooster to run the biggest T20 competition in the country. The competition is a POMCA initiative […]
Trio to compete at Youth Olympic Games in Argentina
By JACK AMI A small contingent of Team Papua New Guinea athletes will compete at the Youth Olympic Games in Argentina this week. Golfers Natalie Mok, pictured, and Terence Coleman, […]
Air Niugini should be commended
AIR Niugini’s Boeing 737-800 aircraft landed short of the runway and into a lagoon in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia on Friday. The 35 passengers and 12 crew were able […]
Abel hails outcome of bond issue
Papua New Guinea has raised K1.6 billion (US$500mil) in a 10-year inaugural sovereign bond issue at 8.375 per cent, which concluded on Friday. Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Charles Abel […]