Day: January 25, 2021
PETE’S PUNCHLINE
It would be nice if we, the public, received an update from time to time on the progress of preparations for the PNG Games in Southern Highlands. Can our scribes […]
Governor Parkop backs Mendi to host PNG Games
NATIONAL Capital District Governor Powes Parkop has backed Mendi to host Papua New Guinea Games successfully this year. Parkop said at the launch of Southern Highlands Hope Cup rugby league […]
Hanuabada tournament ends on high note
THE Laurabada volleyball tournament in Hanuabada ended on a high note on Saturday with locals packed to watch the finals. The women’s division finals saw Milk defeating Taora three sets […]
Covid-19 restrictions creates opportunities for Hunters, says Hondina
By PARKER TAMBUA PAPUA New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) acting chief executive Stanley Hondina says Covid-19 restrictions has created opportunities for the SP Hunters while they relocate to Gold […]
Ipatas Cup receives match gear from company
THE Coca-Cola Ipatas Cup received a boost of match gear with Puma Energy stepping in to donate match balls to the tournament’s organisers last week. Tournament chief executive and Enga […]
Former Hela Wigmen coach Andiki in box seat to coach Mioks
ENGA Mioks will make an announcement this week on who should take up the team’s head coach role in the 2021 Digicel Cup season. Mioks franchise manager Sam Koi told […]
Brewer extends sponsorship of team for two years despite tough business year
SP Brewery has extended its sponsorship as the naming rights sponsors of the SP Hunters for the next two years. The announcement was made at the Oil Search National Football […]
New board to focus on player base, business model
The new provincial rugby league board for New Ireland says it will focus on developing a networked player base and a business model to attract investment in the sport. Chairman […]
Police officers urged to continue duties despite ruling
POLICE officers in Port Moresby and Central have been warned to continue carrying out their duties and not be distracted by the court’s ruling on Police Commissioner David Manning. Assistant […]
Manning denies authorisation of travelling fee to agents
NATIONAL Pandemic Response Controller David Manning says he is not aware of any travel fees “imposed by PNG authorities at K700 a passenger”. Manning denied that any authorisation of any […]