Day: May 1, 2020
Bank launches new home loan rates
KINA Bank has launched a new home loan rates with a three year fixed rate of 5.47 per cent and the standard variable interest rate of 5.95 per cent. Kina […]
Tentative kick-off date set
ORGANISERS of the Digicel Cup have tentatively set July 4 and 5 as possible dates to kick off the country’s premier rugby league competition. This will, however, be subject to […]
Kuk puts lives ahead of sport
OIL Search Papua New Guinea Orchids centre Amelia Kuk says she will put rugby league on the back burner to help save lives if coronavirus cases rise. The qualified nurse […]
Lifters still stranded
By ROBINSON LEKA PACIFIC and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Dika Toua and fellow champion weightlifter Morea Baru are training in New Caledonia as they continue to make the most of […]
Light at end of the tunnel
Greetings to all our rugby league family and welcome to our fourth edition of Fulltime Reserve, a weekly column to discuss all matters rugby league in our favourite newspaper The […]
PNGOC re-opens doors to public
THE Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) re-opens its doors on Monday with restrictions on visitors, especially stakeholders and partners, to manage health risks during the Covid-19 State of Emergency. […]
Court orders repatriation of Indonesians
THE Daru District Court has ordered the repatriation of five Indonesian fishermen to Indonesia after suspending their sentences for illegally fishing in Western, Magistrate Gami Madi says. “The court on […]
Reinforcement sent to Trobriand Islands after villagers attack local police
POLICE reinforcement were sent to the Trobriand Islands after villagers allegedly attacked local policemen for preventing them from selling betel nuts in Milne Bay, acting Southern region police commander Chief […]
Elimination expected to start today
THE elimination process for votes in the Menyamya by-election in Morobe is expected to start today or over the weekend, according to PNG Electoral Commissioner Patilias Gamato. He said counting […]
Change in harvest season benefits pandanus farmers
THE once seasonal pandanus nut has become a year-round crop according to vendors in Goroka, Eastern Highlands. Regular sellers Solake Dickson from Kamex village and Joylene Albert from Kaveve village […]