Day: October 18, 2017
Huawei launches new smartphone
HUAWEI yesterday introduced its new Huawei Mate 10 series to the Papua New Guinea market. Huawei’s director consumer business group South Pacific Michael Townsley said the product was launched in […]
Usino village farmer pleased with watermelon harvest
WOMEN in the inland pipeline area of the Ramu NiCo project in Usino-Bundi district, Madang are beginning to reap rewards from the vegetable seeds supplied by the Community Affairs Department […]
LNG expansion in Papua New Guinea progressing
OIL Search Limited says in its third quarter report that work has been progressing on the next phase of the liquefied natural gas expansion in the country. “Engineering studies are […]
Oil Search will remain loyal: Botten
By MARK HAIHUIE OIL Search Limited remains “strongly committed” to Papua New Guinea despite the Government selling its shares in the company, according to managing director Peter Botten. Botten said […]
Oil Search on track to increase, deliver production
OIL Search Limited has recorded a nine per cent increase of 7.91 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe) in its third quarter, taking its production to 22.72 mmboe. According to […]
Accurate data needed for insurance regulation
THE insurance market in Papua New Guinea needs accurate data necessary for adequate regulation, according to Pacific MMI chief executive Lauren van der Gaag. Van der Gaag said that the […]
Pacific MMI appoints new CEO
INSURANCE company Pacific MMI has appointed Laurens van der Gaag as its new chief executive. Van der Gaag was the general manager before he left the country last year. He […]
Agriculture key to boosting PNG’s economy, says Fleming
AGRICULTURE can allow the economy to be less dependent on the government budget, Bank South Pacific chief executive Robin Fleming says. Fleming said the sector was “extremely important” as it […]
Marum positive on Boas
By ISAAC LIRI PAPUA New Guinea Kumul coach Michael Marum is positive that playmaker Ase Boas will be ready for their rugby league World Cup campaign. With just 10 days […]
Apisah gets Grand Slam grant
PAPUA New Guinea’s top tennis player, Abigail Tere-Apisah, pictured, was a proud recipient of the Grand Slam Development Fund — a US$25,000 (K80,428) grant. Apisah was an additional player along […]