Day: March 5, 2021
Cocoa growing interests expand
By GLORIA BAUAI THE idea of cocoa cultivation as a commodity is quickly spreading through Highlands with Jiwaka being the newest to come on board, an official says. Peter Bapiwai, […]
District gives bank K2.5mil to provide credit facility
THE Women’s Micro Bank Ltd has received K2.5 million from the Kerema development authority to provide a credit facility in the district. It will enable people to access credit and […]
Pacific countries should sell tuna to Aust, NZ: Official
PNG and other Pacific Island countries need to work together to export tuna to Australian and New Zealand markets, an official says. Chief executive officer of iTuna Intel and Pacific […]
NRL season launched
Team captains attending the 2021 National Rugby League season launch in Sydney yesterday. Back from left: Pictured are Kalyn Ponga (Newcastle Knights), Dale Finucane (Melbourne Storm), Isaah Yeo (Penrith Panthers), […]
Poro aiming to edge Sepik
By LARRY ANDREW NORTHERN Conference winners Poro will be looking to head into next week’s semifinals with a win over runners-up Sepik in the final round of the Women’s National […]
Marlins set eye on season
By ROBINSON LEKA FOLLOWING their Capital Rugby Union admission this year, MBB Marlins are keen on learning and growing in their maiden season at Bava Park in Port Moresby. Club […]
Sepik Futsal Association defers pre-season
By PATRICIA KEAMO THE Sepik Futsal Association (SFA) has deferred its pre-season competition in respect of the mourning period for the late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare. Association president Clarence […]
Digicel Cup franchise acknowledges sponsorship of Bintangor, Sia
THE Goroka Lahanis have thanked franchise owner and Bintangor Trading managing director Simon Sia for continuing to support the Digicel Cup team. Lahanis team manager Benji Filele told The National […]
Lahanis releasing 20 players
By PARKER TAMBUA THE Lahanis will release 20 players from their 46-man train-on squad after their trial match against Waghi Tumbe at the National Sports Institute in Goroka, Eastern Highlands, […]
Chimbu comp suggests camp spot
THE Mt Wilhelm Rugby Football League has suggested that the national men’s and women’s teams should camp at the foot of the mountain to acclimatise before the World Cup in […]