Day: December 24, 2018
Be generous this Christmas
CHRISTMAS is a time of great joy for many Papua New Guineans, especially those who can afford to celebrate this special occasion. The nation’s capital is teeming with beggars, many […]
Tuna seine operators called for licensing
Captains and operators of all tuna purse seine fishing vessels have been urged to call into designated ports for inspection clearance for licensing. National Fisheries Authority (NFA) said this in […]
Rahman wins Air Niugini’s competition
Marcus Rahman, the winner of Air Niugini’s naming competition, received his award from genera manager corporate services Marco McConnell in Port Moresby on Friday. The company said in a statement […]
PanAust expects shakeout of board
A BIG shake-out of the board and senior management ranks of Brisbane-based resources player PanAust will play out next month, reports The Courier Mail. Dr Fred Hess, who has been […]
Tapping into rice farming creates job opportunities, says minister
Agriculture and Livestock Minister Benny Allan says tapping into rice farming will create employment opportunities for local farmers and generate revenue for the country. He said this during first harvest […]
Umings has mixed feelings about beating mentor Waisa
By BENJAMIN KOITAKA BOUGAINVILLE’S Henry Umings made easy work of Tony Waisa to win the Indo-Pacific Boxing Association bantamweight title on his professional debut on Saturday. The 25-year-old started the […]
Storm, Hohola Emerging prevail
By MELTON PAIS THE Coca-Cola Ipatas Cup (CCIC) National Capital District and Central legs ended yesterday, with Border Storm and Hohola Emerging securing gold passes to advance to the regional […]
June Valley Panthers secure sponsorship
By BENJAMIN KOITAKA THE June Valley Panthers have secured long-term sponsorship from a Lae-based company to compete in the Hohola Offseason Rugby League and Coca-Cola Ipatas Cup Central leg. Innovative […]
PNGRFL staff warned to stay out of non-sanctioned comps
By JACK AMI Chairman Sandis Tsaka has warned all Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL)staff not to participate in any non-sanctioned competitions or programmes. Tsaka said it had come […]
Drones pose risk
THE PNG Accident Investigation Commission is concerned about the “illegal” operation of drones near the Jackson Airport in Port Moresby, posing a risk to aircraft. Chief Commissioner Hubert Namani in […]