Day: June 26, 2020
Former boxer’s quest to return to ring short-lived after accident
By PARKER TAMBUA FORMER professional boxer and trainer Kevin Baki’s quest to return to the ring has been short-lived after the 45-year-old had his left arm amputated following an accident […]
Gold medallist Toua confident of PNG’s chance to qualify
NATIONAL weightlifting champion Dika Toua says she is confident of Papua New Guinea’s chances of qualifying in the sport for next year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. The 36-year-old said […]
Digicel Cup on the horizon
Greetings to all our rugby league family and welcome to our 11th edition of Fulltime Reserve, a weekly column to discuss all matters rugby league in our favourite newspaper The […]
Restrictions affect athletes, says coach
By ROBINSON LEKA FORMER Papua New Guinean track star and Olympian Peter Pulu has raised concerns about coronavirus-induced travel restrictions which he says may affect athletes aiming to qualify for […]
Fulfilling commitment
THE Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) and the National Gaming Control Board (NGCB) have pledged to fulfil the Government’s commitment of rewarding Pacific Games medallists despite the Covid-19 impacts. […]
POMRFL thank Manning, authorities for approval
PORT Moresby Rugby Football League (POMRFL) has thanked National Pandemic Controller David Manning and the health authorities for approving the season kick-off which is scheduled for July 12. POMRFL chairman […]
Govt told to explain visit by Chinese businessmen
THE People’s National Congress Party wants Prime Minister James Marape to explain to the people the “mysterious” three-day visit this week by four Chinese businessmen who arrived on a private […]
Brother wants justice
By REBECCA KUKU JENELYN Kennedy’s older half-brother Kiloh says he hopes whoever caused her death will “get the death penalty for the heinous crime he committed”. “It is a painful […]
Church leader defends PNG as Christian nation
THERE is no explicit clause in the Constitution stating that Papua New Guinea is a Christian nation, but there are aspects in there that reflect its recognition of Christianity as […]
Alleged repeat offender walks free
A POLICE prosecutor’s application to have a man accused of repeated offence institutionalised in a mental facility was rejected in the Boroko District Court yesterday. The court also struck out […]