Day: December 20, 2019
Elevala volleyball interest growing after 2015 Pacific Games, says Morea
THE Elevala Amateur Volleyball Association competition is picking up interest as it heads into the festive season, says an official. Association president Patrick Morea told The National that the competition […]
Wewak basketball workshop underway
A WEWAK basketball technical education workshop that started on Monday is underway with more than 20 participants. Wewak Basketball Association president James Balangawi hailed the training and said the new […]
Wawens, United to battle for first victory
KUMUL Petroleum National Soccer League opening-round losers Wawens and Morobe United will look to get off the mark when they meet in Lae tomorrow (3pm kick-off). After improving in the […]
Kutubu aiming to continue perfect start
By PARKER TAMBUA NEWCOMERS Kutubu will be aiming for their second win when they meet Tusbab Stallions in round two of the Kumul Petroleum National Soccer League (NSL) at the […]
Eagles eye fair representation
By ELIAS LARI THE Mt Hagen Eagles are aiming to have fair representation from all the four electorates of Western Highlands in the Digicel Cup next season, says an official. […]
Mt Wilhelm Dragons happy to compete in Simon Sia Super 9s
MT Wilhelm Dragons are happy to compete in the Simon Sia Super Nines rugby league tournament in Goroka, Eastern Highlands, this week. Team manager John Gena expressed delight and thanked […]
Former cop jailed 7yrs
By ZEDAIAH KANAU THE police officer who assaulted a university lecturer in 2014 causing serious injuries has been jailed for seven years with hard labour. National Court judge Justice George […]
One dead in robbery
A ROBBERY last Friday at Mutzing in Markham, Morobe, left one dead and two injured, Morobe police commander Supt Alex N’Drasal said. “The criminals are still on the run and […]
Internet prices to be announced
SPECIFIC internet pricing for the Coral Sea Cable will be announced by next week, according to the National Information Communication Technology Authority (Nicta). Chief executive officer Charles Punaha said there […]
New Ireland takes on funding woes
THE National Budget is in deficit and the provinces can not depend on the Government to meet its obligations, New Ireland deputy governor for finance Misbil Nelson says. “We have […]