Day: February 21, 2018
Safety of fisheries observers a priority
THE issue of the safety of PNG fisheries observer’s onboard overseas tuna vessels is serious and must be addressed swiftly. Last week, East Sepik Governor Allan Bird told Parliament that […]
Firms working together to boost tourism
TWO tourism businesses in East New Britain are working together to provide services and products to tourists visiting the province. Rabaul Discovery and Eco Tourism Tours has engaged Maku Gifts […]
Tuke wants ministry to be united for the people
By LEMACH LAVARI Mining Minister Johnson Tuke says the ministry must be united to serve the interests of the people. He said this at the dedication service of the ministry […]
Amean to lead
By ISAAC LIRI SP PNG Hunters captain Ase Boas will miss Saturday’s highly anticipated pre-season trial against the Brisbane Broncos, says coach Michael Marum. The 29-year-old playmaker, who led the […]
Madang in danger of missing out
By ISAAC LIRI MADANG FC’s OFC Champions League campaign is uncertain, according to franchise board chairman Dr Miok Komolong. Half the contingent that was scheduled to arrive in Auckland New […]
Ok Tedi boss says protest illegal
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU OK Tedi Mining Ltd managing director Peter Graham has described as “illegal” the sit-in protest by some employees yesterday. Graham told The National that the protest did […]
Nari backs galip nut as newest earner
By PISAI GUMAR The galip nut can become a billion-kina industry for the country, says National Agriculture Research Institute (Nari) director Dr Sergie Bang. He said this when launching the […]
Link PNG resumes POM-Mendi flights
By PETER WARI LINK PNG has resumed its services to Mendi in Southern Highlands after being suspended last October over election-related violence. Link PNG is a subsidiary company of Air […]
Highlands Pacific reveals exciting Star Mountain findings
HIGHLANDS Pacific has declared maiden mineral resource at its Star Mountains exploration project in Western. The company said the region was one of Papua New Guinea’s most exciting and prospective […]
Oil Search posts K978mil profit
OIL Search has announced a profit of US$302.1 million (K978.48 million) for last year, a figure that is almost three times the company’s recorded profit for 2016. Increased global gas […]