Day: August 24, 2017
Government services
I WANT to write about what I observe and feel on the ground as a result of government policies and decisions. This government must be praised for having a policy […]
Business holds key to PNG’s growth
SERVICE delivery may be a function of the public sector, with parliamentarians setting the cue these days, but it is largely driven by the private sector. The development agenda is […]
Observing aviation safety, security vital, says CASA
THE government has been urged to realise the importance of the aviation industry to national economic growth and sustainability. Rob Collins, the board chairman of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority […]
Colgate man still selling toothpaste after 43 years
JOHN Noki is known in Mt Hagen as the “Colgate toothpaste man” because he has been selling that product around the city for the past 43 years. The 56-year-old walks […]
O’Neill: Many success stories
Prime Minister Peter O’Neill, in recognising the various challenges and opportunities his tenure will undergo in the next five years, discussed his thoughts and priorities with the Business Council of […]
Alluvial mining policy ‘in focus’
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU MINING Minister Johnson Tuke will ensure there is a policy for alluvial mining so that the interest of the people are a priority in regards to mining […]
Sir Julius has faith PNG’s economy will recoover
NEW Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan says the country will recover from the current downturn in the economy. He attended a function on Tuesday which saw the formal handing over […]
Govt to address mining ownership issues
MINISTER for Justice and Attorney-General Davis Steven says his priority is to deal with the outstanding ownership issues in the mining sector. He acknowledged the work being done by the […]
Pacific Energy to acquire and manage aviation fuel distributor
THE Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) has allowed Pacific Energy Aviation PNG Limited to acquire 100 per cent shares of PNG Grounds Services Limited – a subsidiary of PNG […]
Total to buy Maersk’s oil and gas business
PARIS/Copenhagen: Total is buying Maersk’s oil and gas business in a US$7.45 billion (K23.15bn) deal which the French major said would strengthen its operations in the North Sea and raise […]