Day: January 4, 2021
Telefomin tournament going well
A WEEK-LONG soccer tournament in Telefomin’s Telefolip village, West Sepik, ended its round-robin matches yesterday with no incidents of violence ahead of today’s finals. Although the weather during the week […]
Body of tennis mentor to go home
THE body of veteran Papua New Guinea tennis coach and mentor the late Kwalam Apisah will be flown to Lae on Thursday for burial on the following day. The country’s […]
Ex-Hunters join squad
FORMER SP Hunters pair Gairo Kapana and Rex Kaupa have been named in the Central Dabaris’ 50-man train-on squad for the upcoming Digicel Cup season. Led by acting head coach […]
Menjals vow to set example for clubs
NATIONAL Capital District Governor’s Cup team Port Moresby Menjals have vowed to be a model rugby league side. The Ade Kawa-led Menjals, formerly known as Port Moresby Muruks, are a […]
Rake leads side to victory in Morata Offseason league
WAGA Rats rake Charlie Manu led his side to an 8-0 win over Northern Warriors in round five of the Morata Offseason Rugby League premier division at the Kone Tigers […]
Church satisfied with training, sees advantage in game speed
By ROBINSON LEKA COACH Matthew Church says he is so far satisfied with pre-season training as his SP Hunters continue to adapt to next year’s rule changes in the Queensland […]
Treat prisoners as ‘family’ to stop prison escapes: Daki
By PETER WARI MASS prison breakouts can be addressed if prisoners are treated as “family” rather than outcasts, says new Correctional Service Minister Win Bakri Daki. Visiting his Tambul-Nebilyer district […]
Police investigating ‘mysterious’ death of man who died in his sleep
POLICE are investigating the “mysterious” death of a man after a drinking spree in Wewak, East Sepik. Acting assistant police commissioner Peter Philip said there were injuries to the head […]
People urged to go for Covid-19 testing, hospitals to increase tests
By LULU MARK PEOPLE have been urged to go for Covid-19 testing because it is crucial in determining the extent of the spread of the disease, says national control centre […]
Milne Bay was peaceful unlike before, says Barkie
MILNE Bay had peaceful New Year celebrations for the first time in four years, without any major criminal activity, police commander Supt Peter Barkie said. “For the first time in […]