Day: January 14, 2021
New Ireland calls for fair share of benefits from Lihir mine
THE New Ireland government has called for a fairer distribution of benefits from the Lihir gold mine. Governor Sir Julius Chan, in a meeting with new Newcrest Mining’s new general-manager […]
Firm needs approvals, permits before starting production
GEOPACIFIC Resources Ltd, the operator of the Woodlark gold project in Milne Bay, says it needs various approvals, permits and licences before it can develop the mine and start mining. […]
Sepik relocate to Lae
By PATRICIA KEAMO FINANCIAL constraints have seen Northern Conference franchise Sepik relocate to Lae for the Women’s National Soccer League season, according to club general secretary Clarence Hukahu. He told […]
Kapi Natto supports campaign
THE Papua New Guinea Football Association’s vision is to develop the sport throughout the country and connect people from all walks of life, says president John Kapi Natto. He said […]
Pole planning goalkeeper clinics
By PARKER TAMBUA PAPUA New Guinea international Ishmael Pole says he is planning to organise regular clinics as goalkeeper coaching is lacking at the junior level throughout the country. The […]
Mead on one-year deal
EXPERIENCED outside back and Papua New Guinea international David Mead has returned to the Brisbane Broncos on a one-year contract for the upcoming National Rugby League (NRL) season. The 32-year-old, […]
Brown looking to capitalise on Wigmen combinations
HELA Wigmen fullback Norman Brown says having six of his Digicel Cup teammates in the SP Hunters’ 2021 squad is a bonus for him and the team. Brown and fellow […]
Pharmaceutical company assists athletes in Chimbu with first aid supplies
LAE-BASED pharmaceutical company Chemcare donated first aid supplies worth more than K1,000 to Athletics Papua New Guinea (APNG) for its training programme in Kerowagi, Chimbu. It is the second time […]
Ialibu teams share crown after scoreless grand final
KENDAL Tarangau and Swamp Cowboys were named winners of the Ialibu Rugby League premier division after a scoreless draw in the grand final in Southern Highlands last week. Mendi Muruks […]
Governor’s Cup boosts Port Moresby team’s efforts to develop, market players
THIRD-PLACE finishers Toks Mafuka Eels say the National Capital District Governor’s Cup has helped them in their efforts to develop and market players. “We have a good number of players […]