Day: February 22, 2018
Why SOEs matter in PNG
QUESTION: Why are State-Owned Enterprises important to a country’s economy and the market it operates in? DARCY: SOEs in PNG provide essential infrastructure services such as power, water, transport and […]
Public warned of finance cheats
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU ONLY the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) has the powers to issue a licence to individuals or agencies collecting deposits or funds from the public, says […]
Foo says airline to invest in hangars to cut costs, upskill local workers
AIR Niugini chief executive Simon Foo says the board and management will be investing in hangars to allow the maintenance of aircraft in the country. He said it would save […]
Women among other Air Niugini aircraft maintenance engineers back from training
TWO women are among a group of 10 Air Niugini aircraft maintenance engineers (AMEs) who have just returned to the country and joined the airline’s workforce. That followed the completion […]
IPA freezes de-registration move
THE Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) has put on hold the de-registration of companies failing to file annual returns due to a system breakdown. In a statement, the authority advised company […]
NCSL wants members’ beneficiaries updated on database
Nasfund Contributors Savings and Loan Society (NCSL) members have been urged to ensure that their beneficiaries are updated on its database. Member services and branch support manager Robert Thadeus said […]
Bougainville communities receive new libraries
Five communities in Bougainville recently celebrated the opening of new school libraries. Nicole Smith, second-secretary, Bougainville programme, with the Australian High Commission, handed over keys for the Kepesia Primary School […]
Stats office workers attend workshop to prepare for census
THE management and staff of the National Statistical Office (NSO) attended a three-day workshop on procurement to prepare for the 2020 census. The three-day workshop which ended yesterday was run […]
Aitsi hails key value of mining industry
THE contribution of the mining sector to national development is important, says Credit Corporation group chief executive Peter Aitsi. On Tuesday, he addressed a dedication service at the Rev Sione […]
McGuire, Gillett set to play
BRISBANE Broncos coach Wayne Bennett is expected to set foot in Port Moresby today ahead of Saturday’s pre-season trial against the SP PNG Hunters. However, the 68-year-old has handed his […]