Day: January 7, 2019
Junior development crucial, Khalu says
By PETER PUSAL PNG national basketball coach Joel Khalu says junior development is crucial for sustaining the gains the country has made at the senior level over the last six […]
Central team up for NSL
CENTRAL United FC (CUFC), the new National Soccer League hopeful gunning for a spot in the final eight-team Southern Conference leg, staged a three-day sevens tournament at Kaparoko Village — […]
PNGFA Secretariat refutes claim of funding stop
THE PNG Football Association Secretariat has come out to refute the misinformation published in the media recently questioning whether Fifa funding had been cut to the national body at the […]
Marum, Boas praised
By MELTON PAIS Papua New Guinea Rugby League chairman Sandis Tsaka says Logohu Award recepients Michael Marum and Ase Boas are two individuals who deserved their accolades for their service […]
PNG needs to get tough on drug crimes
IT is time to amend the Drug Act 1954 relating to the maximum penalty that can be dished out to those growing, harvesting or being in procession of illegal drugs. […]
Power outage causes ‘expensive exercise’
The recent power outage in Port Moresby has had no major effect on business houses as they had generator backup, but it is an expensive exercise considering fuel costs. RH […]
Mobile services affected due to collapsed tower
A Telikom PNG tower which collapsed in Port Moresby last Wednesday has affected fixed and mobile services provided by Bmobile and Telikom within Korobosea and surrounding areas. The company said […]
Mining firm celebrates safety milestone
Newcrest Lihir operation in Namatanai, New Ireland, recently celebrated five years of loss-time injury (LTI). The company said in a statement that this milestone significantly showed that its safety and […]
Ref Vocale sings boxer Raka’s praises
QUEENSLAND-based WBC referee Brad Vocale says Junior Kauka Raka is the best super lightweight (63.5kg) in the Oceania region but has lacked the fights and exposure to fulfill his potential. […]
Mendi Bulldogs given mercy pass in Ipatas Cup
COCA-Cola Ipatas Cup chief executive officer Timothy Lepa, pictured, has reserved a mercy pass for the Mendi Bulldogs, giving the Southern Highlands challenge three gold passes. Lepa said the Bulldogs, […]