Day: April 22, 2021
Digicel Cup gets K6.6mil
By PARKER TAMBUA DIGICEL yesterday announced the continuation of its Digicel Cup naming rights sponsorship with a K3.3mil injection into the Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Competition (PNGNRLC) per […]
Kauko, Aldea set for Asia title fight
PAPUA New Guinea lightweight champion Raka Kauko Jr and his Philippine opposite Roldan Aldea are set for Sunday’s World Boxing Association Asia title fight in Port Moresby. The Sir John […]
Soper isolated from Barras
THE Papua New Guinea Barramundis have been starved of international cricket since qualifying for this year’s International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup which will be held in India. The […]
Kokoda Cup carries extra significance
Hello everyone, welcome to the 10th ‘Churchie’s Comment’ for the year in your favourite rugby league newspaper — The National. Rivalry Round saw the SP Hunters take on the Sunshine […]
Coates’ first preference is Aust
By PATRICIA KEAMO KUMULS coach Michael Marum says Bronco Xavier Coates’ first preference is to play for Australia but if he doesn’t get selected by the Kangaroos for the Rugby […]
Souths basketball league to host tournament in Goroka
By PATRICIA KEAMO THE National Souths Basketball League (NSBL) will be hosting its annual tournament this year in Goroka, subject to approval form the national pandemic response controller. League patron […]
Genia backs All Blacks star’s plan to switch codes
PAPUA New Guinea-born Wallabies great Will Genia believes if any Test halfback can make a successful transition to the National Rugby League (NRL) it’s Sydney Roosters target TJ Perenara. Speaking […]
City residents reminded to heed public health safety rules
CITY fathers have reminded residents of Port Moresby that public health safety rules related to the Covid-19 national isolation period remain in force. City manager Bernard Kipit said they would […]
Rita Flynn not taking in patients, says official
RITA Flynn will not be taking in patients, National Capital District health authority (NCDPHA) acting chief executive officer Ken Wai says. “The decision was made in a meeting between CEOs […]
Hospital questioned over judge’s death
CHIEF Justice Sir Gibbs Salika has questioned how a private hospital in Port Moresby had treated the late Justice Nicolas Kirriwon when he was admitted in February. During a ceremonial […]