Day: March 15, 2019
Coach pleased to have reliable Rau back for Pride clash
SP PNG Hunters coach Michael Marum said he was pleased to have a player the quality of Junior Rau back for Sunday’s clash with the Northern Pride. Rau is one […]
Port Moresby softball heads into finals
THIS weekend’s games are seen as must-win fixtures as the Port Moresby Men’s Softball Association heads into the elimination finals at Bisini on Sunday. After the regular rounds, Defence are […]
Hohola United face Tamaraws
By JACK AMI HOHOLA United face Tamaraws in the National Capital District Amateur Basketball Association men’s and women’s divisions at Hohola tomorrow. On Sunday, Hohola United are up against the […]
CRU looking foward to hosting 7s tournament
By ISAAC LIRI THE Capital Rugby Union (CRU) will be hosting its Invitational Rugby 7s tournament at the Bava Park in Port Moresby this weekend. CRU competition manager Paul Joseph […]
O’Neill gives Lupari job to probe funding claims
By HELEN TARAWA PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill says Chief Secretary Isaac Lupari will be directed to investigate the allegations of mismanagement, misuse and abuse of funds at the Department of […]
PNG bars Boeing 737 Max
PAPUA New Guinea’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (Casa) has banned all airlines from flying the globally controversial B737-8 Max and B737-9 Max jets into the country. And Air Niugini appears […]
Appointment of UPNG vice-chancellor, council deferred
THE National Executive Council has deferred to next Tuesday the appointment of the University of PNG vice-chancellor and council. A government source told The National that the NEC could not […]
Prisoners riot after inmate hit
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK INMATES damaged kitchen facilities in a riot at a jail after a prisoner was punched by a warder. The commander of the Boram jail in East Sepik, […]
Immigration nabs agents over use of fake receipts
THE Immigration department has referred to police two visa agents who allegedly produced fake bank deposit receipts to lodge visa applications. Chief Migration Officer Solomon Kantha said in a statement […]
Prisons getting serious about escapes and growing food
Correctional Services has released a strategic plan that will try to reduce escapes, teach officers management skills and start farms. The plan is aligned to the Alotau Accord Two and […]