Day: March 23, 2021
Hukahu acknowledges support
SEPIK general secretary Clarence Hukahu has acknowledged business houses, entities and individuals for their support during the Women’s National Soccer League season. He said the financial support they received throughout […]
Isou considering options after ‘disappointing’ performance
FOLLOWING their 28-10 trial loss to the Central Dabaris, the Gulf Isou say they will be looking at several options to help them move on from Sunday’s “disappointing” performance in […]
Toua faces early chance of qualifying for Olympics
PAPUA New Guinea weightlifting champion Dika Toua faces an early chance of qualifying for the Olympics based on rankings with the 36-year-old mother-of-two likely to appear for her fifth Games […]
Basketball federation announces ban on games, training
THE Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea (BFPNG) last week announced a ban on all games, training and gatherings for the sport with the governing body urging affiliates to suspend […]
Lack of funds forces hospital to scale down operations
By JINA AMBA THE Western Highlands health authority does not have enough funds to support its normal operations, says an official. Acting chief executive officer Jane Holden said the Mt […]
Gulf reports 1st Covid case
GULF has recorded its first Covid-19 case in the past 24 hours after reporting none since the outbreak of the virus in PNG, deputy National Control Centre incident manager Dr […]
Marape outraged over airport melee
PRIME Minister James Marape has expressed anger that employees of two security firms fought and threatened safety at the Jackson International Airport yesterday. Marape told The National that he had […]
Australian medical team, Covid-19 vaccines set to arrive today
A TEAM of three Australian Medical Assistance Teams (Ausmat) is expected to arrive in the country today, including the first delivery of the Covid-19 vaccines, according to a statement from […]
Official hails homework initiative
SCHOOLS in Southern Highlands and Hela that have given out assignments to students for the four-week Covid-19 lockdown did the right thing, Catholic agency schools secretary Daniel Beli says. “The […]
St John Ambulance faces pressure as Covid-19 cases rise
The country’s only public ambulance service is under pressure as the number of the Covid-19 cases continue to increase in the National Capital District, an official says. Apart from maintaining […]