Day: May 19, 2017
What PNG needs is a leader who can unify such a diverse nation
As the grand chief has retired satisfied, I wonder if there is anyone of his calibre to bond and lead this beautiful nation. Leadership that is wholeheartedly devoted to maintain […]
Communication concerns
IT is a concern that the National Disaster Centre is awaiting information from the Madang provincial government to assist further on the evacuation of islanders affected by the Manam volcanic […]
Govt told to prioritise spending
THE Bank of PNG Governor Loi Bakani (pictured) has urged the Government to control and prioritise its spending especially before and after the national election to maintain fiscal prudency and […]
BSP receives award for best private sector employer
THE Bank of South Pacific this week received special recognition for the “2016 Best Private Sector Employer Award” from the Human Resource Institute. The award had stringent criteria which included […]
Alphonse named new head of PNG Ports
THE National Executive Council has confirmed the appointment of Stanley Alphonse (pictured) as the managing director of the PNG Ports Corporation Limited for three years. Board chairman Nathaniel Poya said […]
Health and safety vital for Ok Tedi
THE Ok Tedi Mining Limited has recognised health and safety as important for the company and its employees. Managing director and chief executive officer Peter Graham opened the national mining […]
BSP gets a facelift
THE Bank of South Pacific branch at Downtown in Port Moresby recently received a facelift to provide more spacious customer-service areas and banking chamber. Being one of the oldest branches, […]
Money schemes to be addressed
By JACKLYN SIRIAS The Financial Analysis and Supervision Unit will work with police to address money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, director Benny Popoitai says. Popoitai said the unit was formed […]
Highlands directors ‘stay’
HIGHLANDS Pacific Ltd shareholders have rejected PanAust’s attempt to remove three of its five directors and install three PanAust nominees, according to Highlands. The company in a statement said Highlands’ […]
Quality sandstone found
ExxonMobil Corporation has announced positive results on the Muruk-1 sidetrack well 21 kilometers northwest of the Hides gas field in Hela. The Muruk-1 sidetrack well encountered high-quality sandstone reservoirs southwest […]