Month: November 2017
Funding a boost in fight against violence
STAKEHOLDERS fighting to eradicate violence while observing the 20 Days Activism programme received the good news that for the first time gender-based violence and children received an allocation in the […]
Location for LNG plant convinient, says Emmet
THE Western LNG plans to supply energy into the domestic market through its supply chain, according to Horizon Oil chief executive Brent Emmet, pictured. He mentioned this at the Papua […]
Skills training gives Samuel a chance to help village youths
By Lemach Lavari A SMALL village businessman says the skills learnt from the Small and Medium Enterprises Corporation’s (SMEC) garment and textile programme will benefit people back home. Samuel Maila, […]
Demand for SME loans increasing
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU THE demand for loans from the National Development Bank to assist small and medium enterprises has been increasing by 20 per cent annually, managing director Moses Liu, […]
Asset protection vital for PNG
THE insurance industry in Papua New Guinea has grown in recent years with a number of companies emerging in the market. Insurance complements economic growth by giving security to companies […]
Telikom told to charge reasonable rates for services in East Sepik
EAST Sepik Governor Allan Bird has urged Telikom PNG officials to charge consumers reasonable rates for the services they are providing. The company recently launched its 3G/4G LTE network services […]
Govt’s 100-day plan progressing
Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Charles Abel says the Government’s 100-days 25-point plan has made progress in addressing foreign exchange and driving investment costs down. Abel said significant reforms in […]
Extractive sector raises concern over credit scheme
By Lemach Lavari DEPUTY Prime Minister and Treasurer Charles Abel says the extractive industry is concerned about the retention of the infrastructure tax credit scheme. Abel said concerns over the […]
Western LNG construction date set for 2020
THE construction phase of the Western LNG is projected to commence in 2020, according to a brief on the project by Horizon Oil chief executive Brent Emmet. Emmet said the […]
K600mil eyed for Ok Tedi project
ABOUT US$200 million (K600 million) will be spent on the relocation of the in-pit crusher by Ok Tedi to enable greater access to mineral ore. Ok Tedi chief executive Peter […]