Day: September 22, 2020
Athletes continue training despite suspension of games
NATIONAL athletes are continuing their training despite the suspension of most international meets due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Athletics PNG President Tony Green. He told The National yesterday […]
Tarum praises defence
COACH Leonard Tarum has praised his Port Moresby Vipers’ defence for keeping Digicel Cup reigning champions and former ladder leaders Lae Tigers scoreless for the first time this season. He […]
Tournament ends with teams sharing K17,500
THE MP John Simon-sponsored volleyball and soccer tournaments in Maprik, East Sepik, ended last week with 16 teams across two sports sharing a total of K17,500 worth of prize money. […]
Lelai backs decision to cancel regional event
BASKETBALL Federation of Papua New Guinea (BFPNG) president Karol Lelai has backed Fiba’s decision to cancel the Fiba Under-15 Oceania Championships slated for Port Moresby later this year. Fiba Oceania […]
Federation appoints Aaron as coaching director
THE Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea (BFPNG) has appointed Martha Aaron as national coaching director. Aaron was assistant coach of the national women’s team to the 2017 Melanesian Cup […]
Harlequins register win over Piggies in CRU 2nd round
By ROBINSON LEKA WEEK two of the Capital Rugby Union (CRU) competition saw the Credit Corporation Harlequins beat the University Piggies 17-10 at Bava Park in Port Moresby on Saturday. […]
Resource developers hand over refurbished field to LLG
HIDES Gas Development Company (HGDC) and ExxonMobil Papua New Guinea handed over to the Komo local-level government (LLG) the recently-refurbished Komo Sports Field in Hides last week. Komo LLG president […]
Border clans accepted as LNG landowners
THE people of Eastern Highlands living on the border with Gulf will be included in the next Papua LNG project forum, an official says. Gulf Governor Chris Haiveta discussed the […]
Nine new coronavirus cases reported in city
FOUR women and five men aged between 18 and 60 are the latest reported Covid-19 in the National Capital District – taking the total to 525 including seven who died. […]
Schools preparing for exams despite lack of funding, Covid-19
By PATRICIA KEAMO SCHOOLS in Port Moresby are preparing for the national examinations despite the challenges of adhering to the Covid-19 measures and the lack of funding from the Education […]