Day: November 22, 2017
Government’s role is to support, not run businesses: Abel
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Treasurer Charles Abel says the role of government is to create an enabling and supportive environment for businesses to flourish which in turn will generate wealth […]
State loans create jobs: Barker
LOAN facilities taken by the Government for construction of infrastructure is a big opportunity for employment creation, according to Institute of National Affairs’ executive director Paul Barker. However, Barker said […]
Roads and airstrips seen as vital for agriculture
ROADS and airstrips are vital for the agricultural sector, according to Institute of National Affairs executive director Paul Barker. He said these were priorities in the National Transport Plan, however, […]
Outspan boss underscores need to increase coffee production
MORE coffee crops need to be planted to position Papua New Guinea for the progressive increase in global demand for both commodities, according to Outspan Papua New Guinea general manager […]
Airport to be extended to cater for Boeing planes
By Lemach Lavari THE Kagamuga Airport in Mt Hagen, Western Highlands, will be extended to accommodate Air Niugini’s Boeing aircraft, according to the airline. Air Niugini acting chief executive Marco […]
Roads will raise farm productivity and boost growth, says Nali
A CABINET minister wants to see more agricultural activities take place to take advantage of the existing roads around the country. Works and Implementation Minister Michael Nali was speaking during […]
Marum proud of Kumuls
By MELTON PAIS KUMULS coach Michael Marum says he was proud of his team’s effort at the rugby league World Cup on his return home yesterday. Marum, who returned with […]
Kwarula gets admin development award
WOMEN’S 100m hurdles gold medalist in the 2015 Pacific Games Sharon Kwarula, 30, is back in Papua New Guinea after earning her associate’s and bachelor’s degree in the United States […]
Kapa to become PNG’s second ODI umpire
PAPUA New Guinea cricket umpire Alu Kapa has been appointed to officiate in the upcoming International Cricket Council’s One Day Internationals between Papua New Guinea and Scotland as well as […]
Walo follows parent’s footsteps
By HENRY MORABANG, ISAAC LIRI and LARRY ANDREW TEAM Morobe’s 28-year-old hockey skipper Roberta Walo is not a new face to the game. Her parents played the sport which eventually […]