Day: February 9, 2017
We must beware of cons, protect our rainforests
REDUCING Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD) is a good way of paying poor countries to protect their forests because global deforestation accounts for a fair percentage of all CO2 […]
First petroleum, energy summit to attract 500 delegates
ABOUT 250 participants have confirmed to attend Papua New Guinea’s inaugural petroleum and energy summit this year. Chairman of the organisng committee Peter Koim said the event themed ‘Unlocking PNG’s […]
Nasfund focuses on member services
NASFUND’S focus for this year is to enhance its members’ services, chief executive officer Ian Tarutia says. He said the fund’s aim would be to raise the bar from where […]
Highlands Pacific appoints Douglas as non-executive director
HIGHLANDS Pacific Limited mining executive Ron Douglas has been appointed the new non-executive director of the company. Douglas, (pictured) will take office in March this year after the current chairman […]
Corporation to roll out business support services
BUSINESS support services and programmes will be rolled out in Porgera, Enga, by the Small to Medium Enterprise Corporation. This would follow on from signing of a memorandum of understanding […]
Nasfund appoints Kina as fund administrator
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU NASFUND has appointed Kina as its fund administrator. Nasfund chief executive officer Ian Tarutia said the arrangement would see Kina provide an important function of the fund […]
Uni opens banking facility at campus
By JOY NEMO BSP and ANZ ATM facility was reopened at the University of Papua New Guinea yesterday. This facility was rendered inoperable last year by during the students’ unrest. […]
Economy to improve slowly
THE national economy is not likely to improve greatly in the first half of the year, says Alan McLay, the president of the Lae Chamber of Commerce. But he believes […]
Mead is All Stars fullback
KUMULS captain David Mead is set to play fullback for the World All Stars in this weekend’s pre-season representative rugby league game against the Indigenous All Stars. The 28-year-old, whose […]
Joel hoping to be No.9 for Hunters
By ISAAC LIRI HOOKER of the 2016 Digicel Cup premiers Lae Snax Tigers Noel Joel has his eyes fixed on a healthy competition for a hooker spot in the PNG […]