Day: February 24, 2021
Vipers edge Mendi One
HALFBACK Presley Soto scored a golden-point try to help the Port Moresby Vipers beat Mendi One 4-0 and retain the Hope Cup at Tente Oval in Southern Highlands on Sunday. […]
Hundreds participate in Hope Cup walkathon
THE second Hope Cup, an initiative of NCD Governor Powes Parkop and Southern Highlands Governor William Powi, which started in 2019, attracted hundreds for the 12-kilomtere walkathon from Oiyarep village […]
Tubusereia cricket utilises social media
USING social media to help develop cricket in Tubusereia village, Central, and focusing on junior development has proved effective, says an official. Herea Lohia, founder of “Cricket in Tubusereia”, a […]
POMRFL reminds clubs to settle outstanding fees before AGM
THE Port Moresby Rugby Football League (POMRFL) has reminded clubs with outstanding fees to settle their debts prior to the annual general meeting (AGM) on Saturday. POMRFL operations manager Meke […]
East Sepik focusing on preparations for PNG Games
By PATRICIA KEAMO THE East Sepik Grassroots Games Committee has released its 2021 calendar of events with the focus on preparations for this year’s Papua New Guinea Games in Southern […]
Ongoing blackouts due to blockades
PNG Power Ltd managing director Flagon Bekker says the ongoing disruption to power and water supply in Port Moresby was due to blockades in the water inlet to the turbines […]
Hospital ready to help out
THE Pacific International Hospital in Port Moresby is prepared to cater for Covid-19 patients, an official says. Hospital chief executive officer Sandeep Shaligram told The National that the hospital had […]
PM urges everyone to wear mask, follow measure as cases rise
PRIME Minister James Marape is urging the people to wear masks at all times and practise Covid-19 control measures following a surge in cases recently. “We are having a second […]
State withdraws appeal against immigration boss’ reinstatement
By KARO JESSE THE State has withdrawn its appeal filed against a National Court decision that ordered the reinstatement of deputy chief migration officer, enforcement and compliance, Stanis Hulahau. State […]
Work with communities, says officer
WAIGANI Police Station commander acting Insp Bill Werake says maintaining mutual understanding and trust with the community is vital to peace and good order. According to a statement from the […]