Day: November 14, 2019
City to kick off NSL title defence
FIVE-time champions Lae City begin their title defence when the Kumul Petroleum National Soccer League (NSL) season kicks off on Nov 30. Fourteen days out, the race is on for […]
Come support our teams
Hello to all our friends and families in Papua New Guinea and overseas. Welcome to the 34th edition of Coach’s Corner in your favourite rugby league newspaper — The National. […]
Wawens help late Laiwaden goalkeeper Gewa’s family
MOROBE Wawens held a gathering on Saturday to thank their players for competing in the Kumul Petroleum National Soccer League (NSL) last season. Club owner Andrew Namuesh presented an undisclosed […]
Salvation Army raises K70,000
THE Salvation Army raised more than K70,000 from its annual Red Shield Charity Golf Day at the Royal Port Moresby Golf Club on Friday. Winners Rimbunan Hijau Group retained the […]
Russell ready for Lions
By PARKER TAMBUA PAPUA New Guinea Kumuls centre-cum-backrower Daniel Russell says he is unfazed about his positional switch for the test against Great Britain in Port Moresby on Saturday. The […]
England’s Rudge enjoys playing in PNG
ENGLAND captain Emily Rudge says she enjoys playing in Papua New Guinea as locals are “fair” when supporting during matches between national sides and international teams. Rudge, who plays for […]
Magistrate rejects move to disqualify himself
A MAGISTRATE has rejected a move by police to disqualify himself from a case because he was allegedly seen talking to a defence lawyer. Alotau District Court Magistrate Otto Avorosi […]
ADB approves K300mil loan for services
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$100 million (K300mil) loan to help the Government provide affordable, accessible, equitable, and high-quality health services. According to ADB, the loan would […]
Six-Mile police has highest number of ‘rogue’ officers
By SYLVESTER WEMURU THE 6-Mile police station in the National Capital District has the highest number of police officers arrested and charged criminally this year. Officer in-charge of the Internal […]
Abel hands reins to Paita, says privileged to serve
OUTGOING Finance Minister Charles Abel says he is proud to have served in the position in the past five months. Handing over the reins to Finschhafen MP Rainbo Paita at […]