Day: October 9, 2019
Taekwondo PNG gets new coach
TAEKWONDO Papua New Guinea has appointed Master Andy Rutten as its technical and Olympic coach to head preparations for the Oceania Taekwondo Olympic Qualifiers on the Gold Coast in Australia. […]
Admin row creates doubt among clubs
A ROW over the administration of the taekwondo governing body has created uncertainty among local clubs following allegations of mismanagement raised by former Olympic coach and manager Edward Kassman. Kassman […]
Clubs urged to register interest for NSL comp
THE Kumul Petroleum National Soccer League (NSL) has called on clubs to register their interest to compete in the 2019-2020 season which kicks on Nov 16. There will be men, […]
Segeyaro, Lam ruled out
KUMULS coach Michael Marum has called up SP Hunters skipper Moses Meninga and Wartovo Puara as replacements for James Segeyaro and Lachlan Lam ahead of the World Cup Nines in […]
Digicel Cup players seen as role models
PORT Moresby Vipers team manager Steven Johns says semi-professional players are rugby-league ambassadors and has warned that the Digicel Cup franchise does not tolerate ill-discipline. Johns’ comments came after the […]
Tobacco manufacturers warned to understand law
HEALTH and HIV-AIDS Minister Elias Kapavore has warned tobacco manufacturers and retailers coming to the country to understand the Tobacco Control Act. Kapavore said tobacco manufacturers who promoted and advertised […]
Govt shelves plan to bring in Cuban doctors
By REBECCA KUKU THE Government has shelved a plan to bring Cuban doctors to serve in the country because of opposition to their overseas missions here and overseas, says Health […]
District authorities advised to help police through department
By REBECCA KUKU POLICE Minister Bryan Kramer has advised district authorities to channel through the police department any funds to buy vehicles, guns and uniforms for officers serving in the […]
Transport affects court
POLICE prosecutor Constable Shellian Pius is concerned about people on remand not being brought to court because of the lack of transport. “Most on remand at the Boroko Police Station […]
Man, 22, committed to stand trial over murder
A 22-YEAR-OLD man has been committed to stand trial at the Waigani National Court for murdering another person at Tatana village, National Capital District, earlier this year. Waigani Committal Court […]