Day: May 21, 2020
Refinancing activities started: Telco
DIGICEL says the company will not be impacted in any way following the refinancing activities it has started. It said in a statement that at the start of April, they […]
Virus affecting distribution of goods, services, says institute
THE declaration of the state of emergency has adversely affected the movement of goods and people who provide essential services, according to the National Research Institute (NRI). Institute director Dr […]
Economy declining due to absence of major activities: Report
KINA Securities Ltd expects this year to be subdued for the country’s economy as key indicators point towards lower levels of activity in the absence of a major economic boost. […]
Hekari release imports
Uncertainty over pandemic forces NSL franchise’s hand By PARKER TAMBUA HEKARI United say they have released Brazilian pair Vinicius Kryzozun and Erick Joe, and Samoan striker Vito Laloata due to […]
SP Brewery lauds Nightingale
SOUTH Pacific Brewery has commended Rabaul Gurias founder and chairman John Nightingale for his 30-year involvement in Papua New Guinea rugby league. Nightingale — known by many as “Papa Guria” […]
Stadium mulled as temporary venue for netball
The Papua New Guinea Sports Foundation (PNGSF) is considering Port Moresby’s Sir John Guise Stadium Indoor Complex as a temporary venue for netball activities and programmes. PNGSF executive director Peter […]
Lomai: How I came to love rugby league
By PARKER TAMBUA RUGBY League wasn’t the sport Timothy Lomai had dreamt of as he grew up an enthusiast of combat sports and martial arts and represented the country in […]
Federations told to develop back-to-sport protocols
By ROBINSON LEKA NATIONAL federations will now have the task of developing Covid-19 protocols to facilitate the requirements of their sports while considering the use of venues, says a medical […]
Matches behind closed doors an option, says Naipao
PLAYING rugby league matches behind closed doors is an option as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Port Moresby Rugby Football League chairman Dr James Naipao. “The need […]
Bill on establishing corruption commission set for Parlt
THE bill on the establishment of an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) will be tabled for a second reading in Parliament at next month’s sitting. Sir Peter Ipatas, the chairman […]