Day: March 24, 2022
Opic review vital for growth: Exec
By PETER ESILA THE purpose of the review of the Oil Palm Industry Corporation (Opic) Act of 1992 is to promote and develop the industry in the country, an official […]
SMEs a ‘sleeping giant’ for PNG
The Government has allocated K200 million to small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) to empower businessmen and women to engage in business activities. To empower SME business activities, certain organisations have agreed to […]
Government will offset rise in fertiliser cost: Marape
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU PRIME Minister James Marape says consideration will be given to the agriculture sector to help with relief support. The Prime Minister was responding to a question from […]
Aust lifts embargo on flights to Cairns
AIR Niugini says the Australian government’s embargo on passengers travelling on direct flights from Papua New Guinea to Cairns has been lifted effective from March 31. According to the airline, […]
Kapinias shifts to Seagulls
FORMER SP Hunters front-rower Epel Kapinias has joined Wynnum Manly Seagulls for the Hostplus Cup season. The middle forward, from Rabaul, East New Britain, had played the past three seasons […]
PNG rule out Muta
By PATRICIA KEAMO INSPIRATIONAL skipper David Muta has been ruled out of the Papua New Ginea Kapuls’ crucial match against Fiji today (3am kick-off tomorrow, PNG time) due to injury. […]
Vipers select Kerowagi’s Andy for development
By ROBINSON LEKA PORT Moresby Vipers have selected Kerowagi Coffee Cup player Timothy Andy for their development squad following a strong performance in his select side’s tour of the city. […]
Murema resigns as Moresby South league boss
BROWN Murema announced his resignation as Moresby South Rugby League chairman during the JT Super Nines Cup at Moresby South Stadium on Sunday. He made the announcement in the presence […]
Fight night deferred after passing of patron
OCEANIA Fight Promotions (OFP) says it has deferred Sunday’s fight night at the Sir John Guise Stadium Indoor Complex to a later date. OFP director Maryanne Millie told The National […]
Raka: Micah was key to bringing out best in us
By ROBINSON LEKA NATIONAL lightweight champion Kauko Raka Jr has paid tribute to Papua New Guinea Boxing Council president Ben Micah following his sudden passing in Port Moresby last week. […]