200 local firms receive K51m

 MORE than 200 local Papua New Guinean companies have been engaged with the 2015 Pacific Games to date. 

They have shared in K51 million already spent by the Games Organising Committee (GOC).

GOC chief executive officer Peter Stewart revealed that when he addressed the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry breakfast last Thursday. 

Stewart said many local businesses have benefitted from business opportunities and more can benefit from it right up to the two weeks of competition.

Games contract areas that are yet to be awarded include medals, sports equipment, overlay items, venue maintenance services, sound systems, broadcast equipment, operational vehicles and venue catering.

“We have already awarded K138m in contracts to businesses but still have K22m waiting to be contracted and therefore we encourage business houses to keep an eye out for tender advertisements put out in the media and on our website to register their interest”.

“As well as being service providers, there are still sponsorship options for businesses interested to come on board to support the Games. We have 20 sponsors who have contributed K64m, which is a tremendous effort and I thank each and every one of them for their contribution,” Stewart said.

He provided a brief on venues and an update on upcoming milestone events which is the Volunteer launch, the Games Relay and the launch of tickets sales.