Day: April 30, 2020
Eagles eyeing better season
Hagen side look to improve on fifth-placed Digicel Cup finish By PARKER TAMBUA THE Wamp Nga-sponsored Mt Hagen Eagles are eager to improve on last season’s fifth-place finish in their […]
Fitness priority for CPNG
STAYING fit remains a priority for the national men and women’s cricket teams as squad members continue to train on their own during the state of emergency, says an official. […]
PNGBF keen to host Fiba Under-15 Oceania Championships
THE Papua New Guinea Basketball Federation is keen to host the Fiba Under-15 Oceania Championship in Port Moresby in December despite the Covid-19 pandemic. Federation executive officer Nick Daroa told […]
Muruks consider options after Lae bid knocked back
THE Mendi Muruks are considering their options after Digicel Cup organisers rejected their bid to use the Lae Rugby Ground as their home in the upcoming season, says an official. […]
PNGRU training, education programme targets more people
PAPUA New Guinea Rugby Union’s (PNGRU) training and education programme is targeting more people for level-two accreditation with the goal of raising the standard of competition in the country. PNGRU […]
Government taken to court over mining licence renewal
THE Government has been taken to court over its refusal to renew the special mining licence for the operator of the Porgera gold mine. Barrick (Nuigini) Limited (BNL) on Tuesday […]
Soldiers providing security around country
SOLDIERS from the First Battalion Royal Pacific Islands Regiment (1RPIR) based in Port Moresby are involved in providing security around the country. Commanding officer Lt-Col Mark Kellerton said 117 soldiers […]
Spend money wisely on healthcare: O’Neill
MONEY should be properly spent on testing and provision of personal protection equipment to keep healthcare workers safe, former prime minister Peter O’Neill says. Ialibu-Pangia MP O’Neill said this after […]
Briefs
Classes resume DIVINE Word University’s St Benedict’s Campus in Wewak, East Sepik resumed classes on Monday with strict emphasis on hygiene and social distancing. Campus vice-president Fr Lawrence Arockiaraj said […]
Hardware company donates thermal camera for airport
A NEW thermal camera that can detect temperatures of people at a distance to enable a smoother travel experience is to be installed at the Jackson domestic airport, according to […]