Day: October 11, 2021
Moresby leagues facing dual-registration issues, says official
By JACK AMI DUAL player registration in National Capital District (NCD) rugby league competitions is an ongoing issue which needs to be addressed by local affiliates, according to an official. […]
Pandemic hits boxing hard with fights disrupted
BOXING has been one of the most-affected sports during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to a promoter. Oceania Fight Promotions managing director Maryanne Millie said much of the activities and […]
Coronavirus delta variant forces Goroka league into suspension
GOROKA Rugby League matches will remain suspended for the next two weeks in the Eastern Highlands capital, according to an official. Provincial sports director Leroy Kume told The National yesterday […]
K1.4mil allocated to Eastern Highlands health authority
EASTERN Highlands Governor Peter Numu has allocated K1.4 million to the provincial health authority to assist in the fight against the Coronavirus (Covid 19). He said money approved by the […]
Covid-19 patients sharing oxygen tanks: Doc
FORTY Coronavirus (Covid-19) patients admitted at the Goroka Hospital are dependent on a supply of oxygen and have to share equipment, an official says. Acting incident manager Dr Chris Ope […]
Eastern Highlands sees increase in Coronavirus vaccination
By MIRIAM ZARRIGA THERE is an increase in people getting vaccinated in Eastern Highlands but authorities warn there is still a long way to go to reach their target of […]
Hospital still waiting for sample results
GOROKA Hospital is still waiting for the 28 sample results, suspected to be of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Delta variant, sent last month to the National Control Centre. Eastern Highlands health […]
ABG appoints task force for Covid-19
THE Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) through its executive council has appointed a ministerial task force on the Coronavirus (Covid-19) following a surge of Delta variant cases in other provinces. The […]
Bishop urges church members to get vaccinated
HEAD of the Anglican Church in Papua New Guinea acting archbishop Bishop Nathan Ingen has urged Anglicans to get the Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine. “Plenty people will say God is with […]
PM to appear as witness in O’Neill’s trial
PRIME Minister James Marape is expected to appear as a witness today in a trial over alleged abuse of office by his predecessor Peter O’Neill for allegedly directing payment of […]