Day: September 1, 2017
Manus needs development
I AM saddened to learn that men like Web Kanawi and Peter Petsul did not win the 2017 general election, especially in Manus which is supposed to have the most […]
Agarobe plans commended
I commend Central Governor Robert Agarobe for bringing much-needed services to the rural population of Central. His call to develop the three district headquarters, provide economic empowerment to rural people, […]
Pato in better position to deliver
WAPENAMANDA MP and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Rimbink Pato is now in a better position to continue delivering basic services to his people. Regardless of all the barriers, […]
Malnutrition must be addressed
THE report highlighting the huge economic cost of child malnutrition in the country would surely raise some eyebrows. We boast of being a country with resources galore and hectares of […]
Aust to assist Newcrest facilitate projects in PNG
AUSTRALIA has entered into a partnership with Newcrest Mining Limited to facilitate support on projects in Papua New Guinea. Australian High Commissioner Bruce Davis and Newcrest country manager Peter Aitsi […]
Huawei releases latest smartphones
HUAWEI has introduced to the Papua New Guinea market its latest flagship smartphones – the P10 and P10-plus. The firm entered the Papua New Guinea in 2012 and had grown […]
New accounting standards ‘good’ for local businesses
Two new international accounting standards could have a significant impact on the way Papua New Guinea businesses report their financial results, according to auditing firm, Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG). […]
K2 billion-plus still outstanding: Bakani
ABOUT K2 billion is owed to superfunds by the state, according to the Bank of Papua New Guinea governor Loi Bakani. He said that an option to offset the unfunded […]
Consumer price index sees increase
THE consumer price index average has increased by 5.8 per cent from the June 2016 quarter to the June 2017 quarter, according to the National Statistical Office. “The headline CPI […]
Ok Tedi promotes three women into key roles
OK Tedi Mining Limited has appointed three women to managerial roles. They are Hillary Turnamur as manager Kiunga operations, Beverley Pasen as manager, information and communications technology, and Chantel Christensen […]