Day: February 6, 2019
Goroka’s NSI to open Highlands Conference
The National Soccer League (NSL) Highlands Conference will kick off at the National Sports Institute in Goroka on Sunday. The conference has six franchises vying for the top-two spots to […]
Mental edge key: Marum
By JACK AMI MENTAL toughness will be a key factor if the SP PNG Hunters are to compete well and win matches in the Q-Cup this season. Coach Michael Marum, […]
Kerema 9s attracts 13 sides, organiser invites more to join
THE Kerema Rugby League Nines tournament is set for Feb 22-23 in Kerema, Gulf. Nine men’s and four women’s teams have indicated their interest to participate in the two-day event. […]
Ipatas Cup Eastern End playoffs in Jiwaka
THE Coca-Cola Ipatas Cup (CCIC) competition Eastern End finals start on Friday, says competition manager. CCIC general manager Timothy Lepa said the Western End finals were staged last Sunday with […]
Boxing union waits on committee’s word
THE PNG Amateur Boxing Union has finalised its train-on squad for the Pacific Games and will release the names this week, an official says. PNGABU trainer Mark Keto told The […]
More funding approved for Kudjip hospital
By Rebecca Kuku THE National Executive Council has approved additional funding for the Kudjip Nazarene hospital in Jiwaka to support its operation, says Prime Minister Peter O’Neill. He was responding […]
School principals suspended for charging fees
EDUCATION Minister Nick Kuman is disappointed with school principals and boards who are defying the directive not to charge students any fees. He issued the statement as eight school principals […]
KCH, depts to deal with Manumanu land issue
By HELEN TARAWA PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill says relevant departments including Lands, Defence and Kumul Consolidated Holdings (KCH) will action shortcomings in the administrative inquiry and approval processes of the […]
Gulf police to probe death of soldier
POLICE in Gulf will investigate the death of a soldier who went missing and whose body was found on the beach two weeks ago, police said. Police commander Inspector Silva […]
Proposed curfew in Alotau waits for approval
POLICE are waiting for approval to enforce a proposed curfew in Alotau town. Police in the province are currently carrying out investigations into shootings and deaths, burning of police houses […]