Day: August 7, 2017
New law allows probing of money crimes
THE Financial Analysis and Supervision Unit (Fasu) has a role to investigate and identify threats of money laundering activities in financial institutions in the country, director Benny Popoitai says. He […]
Hunters stay on top
By HUXLEY LOVAI THE PNG Hunters kept their position at the top of the Q-Cup ladder with a 20-4 win over the Ipswich Jets on Saturday. The round 22 fixture […]
Kari returns home
By HENRY MORABANG THE PNG Weightlifting Federation has welcomed the return of its prodigal son Steven Kari. Weightlifting federation chief and PNG Olympic Committee president Sir John Dawanincura said this […]
Football helps with inclusion
THERE are various sporting programmes that promote social inclusion and one example is the Just Play initiative of the PNG Football Association. The programme is significant as it provides people […]
Wigmen upset Tumbe
By JACK AMI HELA Wigmen scored a hard-fought 30-24 win over the Waghi Tumbe in their round 11 Digicel Cup fixture at the National Football Stadium on Saturday. In the […]
Women to help juniors
THE Port Moresby Women’s Softball Association is inviting all the clubs and individuals who are willing to field teams in the junior competition this year. PMWSA president Jenny Paak said […]
Southern squad named for zone champs
The Southern Confederate has confirmed the final 18-men squad for the Under-16 and U18 divisions of the national rugby league zone championship in Lae this month. The U16 and U18 […]
Lower growth projected
By MALUM NALU THE economy is projected to grow by 2.7 per cent this year – slightly lower than the 2017 budget estimate of 2.8 per cent. The Mid-Year Economic […]
Petrol, diesel and kerosene prices increase by between 4t, 8t
PRICES for petrol, diesel and kerosene in Port Moresby have increased by between 4toea and 8toea this month. The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission said petrol price went up by […]
Mining sector dominates increase in employment by 3.6 per cent
TOTAL employment increased by 3.6 per cent up to March 2017, reflecting an increase in jobs in the mining sector, according to a report. The Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook […]