Day: November 17, 2021
Muruks No. 7 Winis set to lead Medics in nines tourney
By PARKER TAMBUA MENDI Muruks halfback Milex Winis says he is ready to lead his local team, Hagen Medics, in the upcoming Southern Highlands Nines rugby league tournament. The tournament […]
POMAFL cancels 2021 season over Covid-19 worries
PORT Moresby Australian Football League (POMAFL) yesterday cancelled its 2021 season over concerns around the Coronavirus (Covid-19) on sports gatherings around the country. “After careful consideration, the remainder of the […]
Beni’s deeds honoured, says Kassman
THE late Martin Beni’s deeds in boxing did not go unnoticed and he was awarded and celebrated for his contribution to the sport, according to Richard Kassman. Kassman, who is […]
Nine-year-old helps Eagles climb ladder in Lae comp
By LARRY ANDREW NINE-YEAR-OLD Dang Dang Monmai kept his nerve when he partnered with Willie Tiki to win the open doubles frame and help Gamoga Lawyers Legal Eagles beat Lae […]
SHP nines postponed
By ROBINSON LEKA THE Southern Highlands Nines rugby league tournament has been postponed to next year with organisers rescheduling the event to January following advice from provincial authorities. Tournament coordinator […]
Plan aimed at improving transport system
THE Government’s Connect PNG initiative will improve the country transport system on land, sea and air, according to Minister for Transport and Infrastructure William Samb. He yesterday presented an overview […]
Portal created to pay service providers
FINANCE Minister Sir John Pundari says the department has created a portal to process payments for service providers. He was responding to questions from East Sepik Governor Allan Bird on […]
PM: 90pc of deaths from Covid unvaccinated
PRIME Minister James Marape says more than 90 per cent of the 436 people who have died so far from the Coronavirus (Covid-19) were not vaccinated, describing the statistics as […]
MP queries committee set-up
IALIBU-Pangia MP Peter O’Neill says the establishment of a ministerial committee on the general election is wrong and unconstitutional. He questioned in Parliament under which law the committee was established […]
Association supports minister’s voluntary stance on vaccination for teachers
THE Papua New Guinea Teachers Association is supporting Education Minister Jimmy Uguro’s stance on the Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination as voluntary for teachers. Association general secretary David Numbaming said teachers were […]