Day: July 20, 2021
First team arrive in Tokyo
By PATRICIA KEAMO THE first group of the Team Papua New Guinea contingent for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games arrived in Tokyo on Sunday and settled in at the Olympic […]
PNGOC confirms contingent
PAPUA New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) president Sir John Dawanincura has confirmed that Team PNG is made up of eight athletes and 11 officials, including chef de mission Tamzin Wardley […]
Pipi reaps reward for strong defence leading to Wigmen upset
By ROBINSON LEKA FULLBACK Dickson Pipi bagged the man of the match award after he helped Mendi Muruks edge Hela Wigmen 18-16 in the Digicel Cup in Port Moresby on […]
Clubs failing to pay fees will be removed, says league boss
PORT Moresby Suburban Rugby League clubs that fail to pay their K1,500 affiliation fee by tomorrow will be omitted from the competition, according to president James Paul. He said several […]
Suburban comp teams warned to field women’s team
PORT Moresby Suburban Rugby League has warned all clubs to field women’s team as per Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) requirement. League president James Paul said it was […]
People with Covid-19 symptoms urged to get tested
PEOPLE with symptoms of the Covid-19 are encouraged to go for testing at the nearest health facility, says an official. National Capital District Health Authority acting director for public health […]
Variant spreads fast: Official
WORLD Health Organisation acting representative in PNG Anna Maalsen says the Covid-19 Delta variant is a concern because it has increased transmissibility. “It is at least two times more transmissible […]
Vaccination team facing awareness challenges
AWARENESS conducted on the Covid-19 vaccination is a challenge because many people have already been fed misinformation on its importance and effectiveness, an official says. Alphonse Raiava, the National Capital […]
Fund urges BSP to work with BPNG
NAMBAWAN Super Ltd (NSL) board has called for BSP Financial Group Ltd to work with the Bank of PNG and the Financial Analysis and Supervision Unit (Fasu) to resolve allegations […]
Fisheries authority officers visit Highlands fish farmers
NATIONAL Fisheries Authority (NFA) officers led by the executive manager of aquaculture Jacob Wani spent five days visiting fish farmers in the Highlands to discuss their problems. NFA deputy managing […]