Day: November 7, 2017
Cocoa industry eyeing sweet future
THE Cocoa Board is satisfied now that the nation has become a full member of the International Cocoa Organisation. Board chief executive Boto Gaupu said PNG must ratify to derive […]
Firms sign LNG deal for floating base
TWO international companies will now cooperate for a 1.5 mtpa (metric tonnes per annum) floating LNG (FLNG) liquefaction unit in Papua New Guinea, according to Kumul Petroleum Holdings Ltd. The […]
K22mil cocoa windfall for Morobe
FARMERS in Morobe made about K22 million from the sale of 83,000 bags or 5000 tonnes of cocoa last year, an official says. Anthon Ningi, the PNG Cocoa Board manager […]
Authority keen to increase production
THE Cocoa Board is taking steps to ensure there is increased production in the country. Chief executive Boto Gaupu said the country recorded a drop in volume to 33,000 tonnes […]
PNG misses out on Paris world award
Papua New Guinea was one of the 40 countries competing for the 2016-2017 edition of the International Cocoa Awards in Paris, France although it failed to win any award. It […]
Commission warns of buying counterfeit goods in shops
CONSUMERS should not let the taste of immediate needs override their sense of identifying genuine products from counterfeit goods to avoid health risks, according to the Independent Consumer and Competition […]
Almandin favoured
THE barrier draw has appeared to open up today’s Melbourne Cup, with a number of the fancied runners missing out on a top starting gate for the A$6 million (K14,693,537) […]
Punters, casuals urged to have a shot today
By JACK AMI THE Emirates Melbourne Cup is Australia’s most prestigious annual thoroughbred horse race with a stake of A$6 million (K14,693,537) which starts today. Pacific Racing & Sports Betting […]
Lo happy with first try
BY MELTON PAIS GARRY Lo starred with an outstanding performance in the PNG Kumuls’ 14-6 victory over Ireland last Sunday. Lo’s first try for the Kumuls at this World Cup […]
Decision to host RLWC in PNG right, says Dr Peponis
By HUXLEY LOVAI RUGBY League World Cup tournament chairman Dr George Peponis believes that bringing the Kumuls pool matches to PNG was a master stroke on the part of the […]