Day: June 30, 2020
Sir John pledges support
PNGOC head vows more focus on helping sports SIR John Dawanincura has pledged more focus on supporting national federations following his re-election to a third and final term as Papua […]
Indoor cricket set for restart
Welcome to another week and an article that shows we’re getting closer to the end of the tunnel. This weekend sees the resumption of indoor cricket. They are into the […]
Lo looking forward to code switch in Europe
By PARKER TAMBUA PAPUA New Guinea Kumuls winger Garry Lo says switching from rugby league to rugby union in France will be a challenge – but one he is looking […]
Olam keen to improve performance in NRL
MELBOURNE centre Justin Olam says he still needs to improve his game in light of the new ruck rules which were introduced at the resumption of the National Rugby League […]
Judicial review over Manning appointment stayed
THE Supreme Court yesterday stayed the hearing of a judicial review over the appointment of the Police Commissioner David Manning. Justice Collin Makail granted stay to an appeal filed by […]
Police, State liable for K2.5mil in damages done to villagers
THE Madang National Court last Tuesday ruled that police and the State are liable for K2.5 million in damages to be paid to villagers of Bagabag Island in the Sumkar […]
Female constable in court for using insulting words
By ZEDAIAH KANAU A FEMALE constable appeared in the Boroko District Court charged with using insulting words and assault against another female officer over allegations of animal cruelty caused by […]
Doc: Don’t turn away patients due to pandemic
THE Covid-19 pandemic should not be used as an excuse to turn away patients from hospitals, a senior doctor says. West New Britain provincial health authority (PHA) chairman Dr Mathias […]
Basil presents K70,000 for unitech’s ‘development needs’
NATIONAL Planning and Monitoring Minister Sam Basil has handed over a cheque of K70,000 to the University of Technology as the Government’s support to cater for the investment and development […]
Honesty vital in appointments: Former chairman
THERE must be checks and balances in the appointment process of public officials, says former chairman of the Public Services Commission (PSC) Rigo Lua. “There has to be a very […]