Day: June 5, 2020
B’ville to resume training despite NSL’s indefinite suspension
By PARKER TAMBUA BOUGAINVILLE say they will resume training tomorrow despite the Kumul Petroleum National Soccer League’s (NSL) indefinite suspension due to the Covid-19 state of emergency (SOE). Coach David […]
Martin trades skills
PAPUA New Guinea Kumuls captain Rhyse Martin is plying his trade for the Leeds Rhinos in the English Super League and it wasn’t long ago where he was making a […]
Call for authorities to clarify domestic travel restrictions
PAPUA New Guinea Volleyball Federation president Kila Dick has called on authorities to clarify domestic travel restrictions as the governing body prepares for this year’s national championships in Lae. “At […]
Revenue decrease by K2.2bil
THE latest economic forecast indicates a K2.2 billion decrease in internal revenue, according to Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey. Ling-Stuckey said in parliament yesterday that this was the result of the significant […]
Bird wants police minister to explain fund distribution
EAST Sepik Governor Allan Bird wants Police Minister Bryan Kramer to explain why there is not enough funding for provinces. He asked for an explanation for the K380million allocated to […]
Order means judicial review of appointment will go ahead
THE appointment of David Manning as the Commissioner of Police will proceed to a judicial review after the Supreme Court dismissed the State’s application for leave to appeal the decision […]
Commission urges PMV operators to seek approval for fees
PMV operators should not charge fees as they please but seek approval from the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) first, says commissioner and chief officer Paulus Ain. Ain said […]
B’ville preparing for polls with K13mil budget
BOUGAINVILLE Electoral Commissioner George Manu says they are preparing for the fourth Bougainville elections and writs will be issued on June 17. “The election budget is K13.5 million and we […]
Floods ravaged villages
By LULU MARK NORMAL activities by more than 800 people in several Orokolo villages in Kikori, Gulf have been put on hold for weeks as they wait for flood waters […]
Flight returns, brings huge relief
By ZACHERY PER THE resumption of flights into the remote Karamui area of Chimbu by North Coast Aviation (NCA) has brought relief to the people. “After 13 weeks of not […]