Day: December 28, 2021
U19 cricket squad to go into quarantine
THE national Under-19 men’s cricket squad will go into a three-day quarantine tomorrow at a hotel in Port Moresby before departing for the World Cup in the West Indies on […]
POMRFL awards presentation deferred
THE presentation of individual awards for the Port Moresby Rugby Football League have been postponed to next year with the league’s administration giving time for teams and players to spend […]
Kumul five-eighth eyeing first World Cup appearance
PAPUA New Guinea Kumuls five-eighth Kyle Laybutt is eyeing his first Rugby League World Cup appearance as he aims for an injury-free season with Townsville Blackhawks next year. The 26-year-old […]
Foundation in payment talks
By PATRICIA KEAMO PAPUA New Guinea Sports Foundation chief executive Albert Veratau says discussions are ongoing with the Government on payment for the usage of its venues for Coronavirus (Covid-19) […]
Komara challenged to do better
GULF Province Sports Trust chief executive Lawrence Lahari has challenged Gulf Komara to “go the extra mile” next season in the National Soccer League. He said that last Wednesday during […]
Two killed, 35 homes burned in retaliation
TWO people were murdered and 35 houses were razed in Angoram during the Christmas holidays, East Sepik commander Supt Albert Beli says. “Two arsonists have surrendered to the police,” he […]
Women leaders want support
WOMEN in Hela want to see better support for the survivors of family and sexual violence during a meeting with Australian High Commissioner Jon Philp. “Women in Hela are important […]
Police shot dead man who kidnapped 20-year-old woman
By MIRIAM ZARRIGA A man who kidnapped and held a 20-year-old woman against her will two weeks ago was shot dead by police while trying to escape. Porum Watni, 20, […]
Inmates, warders get Christmas presents
INMATES at the Lakiemata prison in West New Britain received Christmas gifts last week – taken from funds allocated by the Talasea district for a prisoners’ rehabilitation programme. Talasea MP […]
School in New Ireland gets K3million support from Govt
A SCHOOL in New Ireland received K3 million from the Government during the 90th anniversary celebration of first Adventist missionaries in Murat on Friday. Prime Minister James Marape attended the […]