Day: January 30, 2018
Deal with the coconut beetle now
COPRA is a lifeline for thousands of small farmers in Papua New Guinea (PNG), providing vital income for some 20 per cent of the country’s population. And so the alert […]
K100,000 in expired and illegal items confiscated
By DOROTHY MARK ITEMS with a total value of more than K100,000 have been confiscated from shops in Madang. Officials from PNG Power, Madang urban health and sanitation, and Customs […]
Workers hope for recognition through labourers’ association
By TONY PALME A BUSINESSMAN in Jiwaka has hailed workers in tea and coffee estates in the province for forming an association to look after their interests. James Alu congratulated […]
Jomik Group taking fire safety seriously
Jomik Group of Companies in Bougainville recently engaged two officers from the National Fire Service to undertake a fire-risk assessment of all their commercial and residential properties in Buka. The […]
Local man makes extra money hosting students
By ZACHERY PER LIKO Alahulo is taking advantage of the growing number of education institutions and businesses in Kafuku, Goroka, by investing in rental accommodation. He started off with a […]
Nickel, cobalt price lifts company performance
HIGHLANDS Pacific recorded a strong result during the final quarter of last year, attributing it to the record production at the Ramu nickel/cobalt mine in Madang. It said the rapidly […]
Bang 36 claim NGI 9s
By JACK AMI PORT Moresby’s Bang 36 edged Central’s SSG Roosters 14-12 to claim the New Guinea Islands Super Nines cup at Kalabond Oval on Sunday. Bang 36, a side […]
Raiders start Ottio fund
The Canberra Raiders have thrown their support behind a campaign by the Widnes Vikings, but have decided to appeal directly to their own fan base to help make the late […]
Morobe tournament uncovers new talent
By JIMMY KALEBE A RECENT soccer and volleyball tournament in Morobe’s Nawaeb district has uncovered talented players who could be provided opportunities to excel, a youth leader says. Esther Albert, […]
Southern confederate accepts 11 Gulf leagues
By JACK AMI THE Southern Confederate of the PNG Rugby Football League has accepted the affiliation of 11 leagues from Gulf. This was after Southern Confederate director Gwaibo Mairi met […]