Day: September 26, 2017
Small businesses in Lae struggle as they watch decline in sales
By MARK HAIHUIE LAE businesses are struggling with the “increasing difficulties” brought on by the ongoing foreign exchange shortage, according to Lae Chamber of Commerce Inc president Alan Mclay, pictured. […]
PNG fresh produce key to sustaining economy
THE country’s fresh produce industry is worth up to K2.5 billion annually and can sustain the country during hard economic times, Fresh Produce Development Agency general manager Mark Worinu says. […]
Removal of ATM fees applies only in Australia: Westpac
WESTPAC says four major Australian banks have removed fees for automated teller machines (ATM) cash withdrawals made by customers from other banks. A spokesperson, however, said this applied only to […]
Firms worry over forex shortage
BUSINESSES are expecting the easing of the foreign exchange shortage by the Government when the supplementary budget is tabled in parliament in its session beginning today. Bank South Pacific chief […]
City Pharmacy shortage affecting medicines
RELATIONS between City Pharmacy Limited and its suppliers are “very strained” due to the ongoing foreign exchange shortage, company chairman Mahesh Patel says. Patel said some products were out of […]
Coca-Cola boss hopes Treasury will help recovery
COCA-Cola Amatil is “hopeful” that Treasury will introduce measures in the supplementary budget to address the shortage of foreign exchange, general manager Sumindra Bhattacharya says. Bhattacharya said the company was […]
We did it for PNG, says Boas
QUEENSLAND Cup champions the SP PNG Hunters returned home to a hero’s welcome with hundreds of fans and well-wishers gathered to see captain Ase Boas and his history-making team. “This […]
POM book Besta Cup final
By HENRY MORABANG SUPER-substitute Russel Narik has booked Port Moresby a place in next month’s Besta Cup finals with a 1-0 win over Hoods in the final of the Southern […]
Hunters hit hard: Jacks
BRISBANE: He was minutes away from guiding the Sunshine Coast Falcons to a maiden Intrust Super Cup title and now Ryley Jacks has revealed just how physical a contest with […]
Barramundis thump Mavericks in final SACA match
PAPUA New Guinea finished their Queensland/Northern Territory tour on high after thumping the Northern Mavericks by eight wickets in the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) Premier League in Darwin on […]