Day: April 14, 2021
Gutuno out for 8 weeks
THE SP PNG Hunters have been hit with the news that in-form winger Brendon Gutuno will be sidelined for eight weeks with a double arm fracture as they prepare for […]
Marum backs Laybutt, says he just needs a string of matches to establish himself
By PARKER TAMBUA KUMULS coach Michael Marum has backed Townsville Blackhawks five-eighth Kyle Laybutt as a National Rugby League (NRL) level player and says the 25-year-old just needs a string […]
Kimbe Cutters confident of season after 42-0 win
By ROBINSON LEKA THE Cutters are confident of a strong Digicel Cup season following their 42-0 win over a Bialla select side in their second trial match in Kimbe, West […]
Chimbu Warriors hopeful for next season following unsuccessful Digicel Cup bid
THE Chimbu Warriors have reset their bid for Digicel Cup re-entry for next year after their initial bid for this year was unsuccessful. Franchise manager Teine Korokoi told The National […]
Suspect shot after robbery
By JIMMY KALEBE ONE suspect was shot and four others were arrested by Lae police after an armed holdup at a store in Lae on March 30, police say. Northern […]
Marape sends condolence message to Queen Elizabeth
PRIME Minister James Marape has conveyed his condolences to Queen Elizabeth following the passing of her husband Prince Philip. Marape in a statement said that Prince Philip and the Queen […]
Police warn people, street vendors of loitering
POLICE have warned street vendors and people to stop loitering around the main bus stops and shopping centres in Lae. Northern Assistant Police Commissioner Peter Guinness said many people were […]
Security firm presents food items to Central, NCD police
THE National Capital District/Central Police Command was presented with food as they continue to carry out awareness on the Covid-19 in the two provinces. Alpha Response Security Services chief executive […]
Firm explains confusion over isolation centre
THERE are two separate Covid-19 isolation centres at NKW Group’s 11-Mile property in Lae, chief executive officer Marlen Brunskill says. Following reports that NKW was using the government-funded isolation centre […]
PNG records 219 new Covid-19 cases, total surpasses 8,800
PAPUA Papua New Guinea recorded 219 new Covid-19 cases at noon on Monday, raising the country’s total number of infections to 8,821. Covid-19 National Pandemic Response spokesman Chief Supt Dominic […]