Day: June 1, 2017
Free healthcare policy a political scam in PNG
HEALTHCARE is an essential human need and as such it composes part of the public debate and policy as to how best it can be provided. In PNG, the Government […]
Thank you BSP
THANK you Bank South Pacific for the reduced HLA (home loan account) interest rate to 3 per cent. I think it’s time BSP set up PNGs first Mortgage Bank. Because […]
Stink smell from fish factory polluting area
I am appealing to the Lae City Authority to kindly look into this fish (BESTA) factory how they are dealing with their waste. It’s been years now as we have […]
Leaders from UPNG alumnae must fund university projects
SINCE the establishment of University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) in 1965, it has produced over thousands of highly professional elites that are now running the country. These alumnae have […]
Policy must protect informal sector: Association
By JACKLYN SIRIAS THE review of the National Informal Economy Policy 2011-2015 should include measures to protect informal sector vendors from police brutality. Sana Dokopa, president of the Port Moresby […]
Technology a boost to financial inclusion: Namaliu
DIGITAL technology enabled the rollout of the national strategy for financial inclusion by the Bank of Papua New Guinea, Sir Rabbie Namaliu says. He opened the Pacific Islands Regional Initiative […]
Be creative to avoid financial risks: Genia
THE country can be a global leader of emerging economies if financial institutions continue to use innovations to help people achieve financial security, an official says. Bank of PNG assistant […]
BSP shareholders meet
By JACKLYN SIRIAS MORE than 100 shareholders attended the Bank South Pacific annual general meeting in Port Moresby on Friday. They included shareholders from big and small companies plus individuals, […]
Hunters players visit farm and receive farming tips
THE Nine-Mile Farm in Port Moresby was visited by members of the SP Hunters rugby league team on Friday. The players spent time learning about the variety of vegetables grown […]
BSP reduces standard housing loan rates
THE Bank of South Pacific has reduced its standard housing loan rates by 1 per cent from 8.45 per cent to 7.45 per cent per annum. The bank offers two […]