Day: March 8, 2018
Today, spare a thought for our women
Today women around the world celebrate the difficulties and success of women. We in Papua New Guinea should do the same. Today is International Women’s Day, a time to reflect […]
Taureka eyeing digital economy
By Lemach Lavari THE PNG Digital Commerce Association will help the Government develop the digital economy, says president Isikeli Taureka. “The association will bring together individuals and organisations in the […]
Local firms continuing to display wares
LOCAL firms are being given the opportunity to display their products to delegates attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings. Some were at the Laguna Hotel on Saturday showing the delegates […]
Bank keeping its eyes locked on middle income earners
TARGETING the emerging middle income earners is a key growth plan by the Bank South Pacific Group, says chief executive Robin Fleming. The strategy is based on the strong performance […]
Unknowns plague quake recovery
The earthquake which hit parts of the Highlands and Western early on Monday last week left behind a trail of destruction, injuries, loss of lives and massive damage to infrastructure. […]
Sir Charles salutes Australia’s aid to small businessesa
Papua New Guinea Apec Coordination Authority director-general Sir Charles Lepani has commended Australia for the technical assistance provided to micro-small medium enterprises. “MSMEs are a way forward, which PNG can […]
National taskforce planned to provide ICT advise to govt
A NATIONAL taskforce has been planned to advise the Government on information technology and communications matters, says Minister Sam Basil. “The taskforce will be the key national body that will […]
BSP setting K1bil profit mark
By MARK HAIHUIE THE Bank South Pacific Group is expected to record more than a K1 billion profit after tax in the next three years based on its positive profit […]
Bank aiming to retain staff despite growth in efficiency
GREATER operational efficiencies achieved in the Bank South Pacific Group operations is unlikely to lead to redundancies, says chief executive Robin Fleming. He was responding to how the bank would […]
System set to cover regional operations
A BANKING system to be introduced to the Bank South Pacific Group will see “less autonomy” in its businesses operating in the region. Chief executive Robin Fleming said this was […]