Day: March 6, 2020
Pre-season starts
By ROBINSON LEKA THE Capital Rugby Union (CRU) kicks off its pre-season 15s at Bava Park this weekend, with an Under-17 division expected to be trialled. CRU match coordinator Pepe […]
EPF using sports to mould students
Equal Playing Fields (EPF), a charity organisation specialising in gender equality outreach and awareness, has incorporated sports to engage and educate schoolchildren. EPF volunteer coordinator Brian Singut said the schools […]
CRU to develop women’s rugby
THE Capital Rugby Union (CRU) is determined to develop women’s rugby in Papua New Guinea following the successful hosting of the Cassowaries’ test match in Port Moresby. CRU official Paul […]
Poll shows mixed reactions towards prostitution
PEOPLE around the country have mixed views on the issue of prostitution, with some saying the human body is sacred as it is regarded as God’s temple. In a poll […]
Recruitment team ‘stood down’ over claims of bias
A DEFENCE Force team on a recruitment exercise around the country has been suspended following reports of bias in favour of applicants from the Highlands region. Defence force chief of […]
Magistrate adjourns case of woman facing murder charge for a month
A WOMAN charged with murder had her case adjourned for a month by Waigani Committal Court magistrate Tracy Ganaii yesterday. Janet Dolo, of Tiribi village, Erave, Southern Highlands, allegedly killed […]
Bus driver pleads not guilty to murder, causing injuries
A PMV bus driver pleaded not guilty to causing the death of a pastor and injuring some of his passengers in the Waigani grade five court yesterday. Joel War, 37, […]
Customs commissioner clarifies role
PNG Customs is not the mandated regulatory agency to deal with counterfeit products in the country, Customs chief commissioner Ray Paul says. In response to queries about how these products […]
Board hearings in prisons give opportunity to assess applications
Parole Board decisions affect the livelihood of victims, detainee applicants and their families, Department of Justice and Attorney-General secretary Dr Eric Kwa says. He said by having board hearings in […]
Covid-19 to impact lighthouses project
By FOLKEN WAKO THE construction of lighthouses in the Momase will be affected by the rapid spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) in the world, Nawae Construction Limited (NC) chief executive officer […]