Day: June 5, 2019
Local punters expected to rain in bets for Origin
LOCAL punters are expected to rain in bets on tonight’s State of Origin opener, with the New South Wales Blues slight favourites at K1.85 over hosts Queensland Maroons at K1.95. […]
Tigers remain unbeaten after Digicel Cup round nine
By JACK AMI THE Lae Tigers remain unbeaten leaders in the Digicel Cup after round nine. The former champions started the season with eight wins and a draw to lead […]
Basketballers eyeing basics
THE Papua New Guinea women’s basketball team are focusing on getting the small things right heading to next month’s Pacific Games in Apia, Samoa. Coach Moi Muri told The National […]
Federation grateful to be recognised by PNGOC
THE Papua New Guinea Wushu Federation (PNGWF) says it is grateful to finally be recognised as an affiliation under the PNG Olympic Committee (PNGOC). According to Wikipedia, wushu is a […]
Football coaches ready to inject new blood in next NSL season
By ROBINSON LEKA Eastern Stars coach Anthony Pakakota and his Hekari United counterpart Jerry Allan are prepared to inject new blood in the Kumul Petroleum National Soccer League next season. […]
Second KPHL charity golf challenge launched in Port Moresby
THE second Kumul Petroleum Holdings Charity Golf Challenge, which tees off on June 28 at the Royal Port Moresby Golf Club, was launched in Port Moresby yesterday. The tournament supports […]
Court wants explanation on remandees’ absence
By GIDEON KINDIWA A MAGISTRATE summoned the officer-in-charge (OIC) of Boroko police station cells yesterday to explain why remandees have not been brought to court for the past two weeks. […]
Ex-dean charged with abuse of office, cyber harassment
THE University of PNG pro vice-chancellor and former dean of the law school appeared in the Waigani Committal Court yesterday charged with abuse of office and cyber harassment. The charges […]
Soldiers remove expired goods from barge
PAPUA New Guinea Defence Force soldiers removed expired store goods from a barge that were ordered by a businessman to be sold at the Morehead station in Western, manager Maninanzang […]
Churches laud Marape for ‘put God first’ initiative
By HELEN TARAWA A GROUP of church leaders who met Prime Minister James Marape at his office on Monday have lauded his “put God first” initiative. PNG Council of Churches […]