Day: June 24, 2020
Deactivation of unregistered mobile Sim card to start: Masiu
INFORMATION Communications Technology Minister Timothy Masiu says the deactivation of unregistered mobile subscribers information module (Sim) cards will start next month. “Deadline still stands as July 31, 2020,” he told […]
Link PNG to resume flights to Tabubil on Friday
LINK PNG, a subsidiary of Air Niugini, will be resuming flights to Tabubil, Western, commencing Friday. According to the airline, the decision to resume flights was made following the latest […]
OFC keen to work with PNGFA
OCEANIA Football Confederation president Lambert Maltock says he is eager to work with re-elected national soccer boss John Kapi Natto to develop the sport in the country and region. He […]
Cricket resumes activities, staff recalled as restrictions eased
CRICKET Papua New Guinea (CPNG) operations are slowly resuming following the end of the nationwide Covid-19 state of emergency (SOE), according to an official. CPNG domestic cricket manager Lakani Oala […]
Duo follow dad’s footstep
By ROBINSON LEKA OLYMPIAN-in waiting Teariki Numa says he is relishing the opportunity to follow in his father Graham’s footstep at next year’s Games in Tokyo, Japan. Numa and his […]
Aust praised for helping PNG athletes
PAPUA New Guinea Olympic Committee general secretary Auvita Rapilla has praised the Australian government for assisting national athletes with A$250,000 (K595,200) ahead of next year’s Games in Tokyo, Japan. The […]
Competition leaders not resting on laurels
By ROBINSON LEKA KUMUL Petroleum National Soccer League (NSL) leaders Vitiaz United say they have a lot of work to do to be ready for the resumption of the competition […]
Rugby union struggling to cope with new measures
ESTABLISHING Covid-19 measures for rugby union in Papua New Guinea is a challenge due to the nature of the sport, according to a medical official. PNG Sports Foundation (PNGSF) chief […]
High hopes on Coates
By PARKER TAMBUA KUMULS coach Michael Marum says he is confident that Brisbane Bronco Xavier Coates will declare his allegiance to Papua New Guinea for next year’s Rugby League World […]
Lae City hopes to toughen squad before league resumes
KUMUL Soccer League defending champions Lae City say they intend to use the rest of the season to strengthen their squad following the exit of a few senior players in […]