Day: October 4, 2017
K600-plus per hectare needed to control borer
THE complete eradication and the management of coffee berry borer-infested gardens will cost more than K600 per hectare, an official says. Dr Nelson Simbiken, the principal entomologist at the Coffee […]
Nicta partners with stakeholders to make internet accessible
THE National Information Communications Technology Authority (Nicta) has partnered with international stakeholders to achieve the government’s objective of making internet accessible to consumers in the country. Chief executive Charles Punaha […]
Rubber can boost economy: Kennie
A RUBBER farmer in Papua New Guinea can earn as much as K170,000 a year from cup lump sales alone, according to the PNG Rubber board chairwoman Josephine Kennie. Kennie […]
Ila’ava thanks government for funding agriculture
A SENIOR public servant has thanked the Government for prioritising agriculture as its key economy driver. Department of Agriculture and Livestock secretary Dr Vele Pat Ila’ava said: “The Government has […]
Vision City eyes parking system
THE Vision City mega mall in Port Moresby plans to unveil its new parking system soon. In a statement, the mall management said the new system would ease traffic flow […]
Newcrest’s transparency should be an example to others, says Alkan
NEWCREST’S transparency should be an example to other companies in the sector, according to the PNG Extractive Industries Transparency Industries Transparency Initiative (PNGEITI). PNGEITI’s national secretariat head, Lucas Alkan, said […]
Kumuls hooker dilemma
By PETER PUSAL WITH the Kumuls squad set to be announced today, coach Michael Marum has been faced with the unenviable task of picking his best 24-man squad for the […]
425 athletes attend champs
A TOTAL of 425 athletes from 16 teams representing 12 provinces participated in the National Track and Field Championships at the National Sports Institute in Goroka over the weekend. Track […]
Pepes’ Ovia takes rigours of netball, school in her stride
TWENTY-two-year-old netballer Serena Ovia, pictured, has already represented her country, making her Pepes debut last year. The talented youngster has proven to be more than capable, giving a good account […]
Storm book grand final spot in Moresby South comp
By JACK AMI MORESBY South Rugby League reigning premiers Warako Storm have secured the first grand final spot after edging Koki Eels 1-0 in the preliminary final at the Taurama […]