Day: March 28, 2018
‘Govt improve on financial management’
THE government has become more disciplined in financial management despite a recent decline in its international credit rating, says Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Charles Abel. He was responding to […]
Gaming board staff train to improve work performance
Forty staff from the National Gaming Control Board have received training to improve their work performance. Chief executive officer Imelda Agon said she was happy with the leadership programme. Agon […]
Hunters reload
BACK-to-back losses has seen a change in the SP PNG Hunters halves with Charlie Simon named at halfback for their round 4 fixture against the Tweed Head Seagulls on Sunday. […]
Rivalry to set softball championships alight
This weekend’s Papua New Guinea National Softball Championships are set to ignite the rivalry between former title holders Lae Reds, Madang Kings and reigning champions Port Moresby Melonas. PNG Softball […]
Lewas’ World Cup bid backed by state, NGCB
A NEW sponsorship has been agreed to between Cricket PNG and the National Gaming and Control Board to aid the City Pharmacy PNG Lewas’ bid to qualify for the T20 […]
Five to tune up at track classic
FIVE members of the Papua New Guinea athletics team preparing for the Commonwealth Games will have their last lead-up competition tomorrow at the Queensland International Track Classic at the state […]
Super savings taxed: Nasfund
By MARK HAIHUIE SAVINGS for superannuation fund members are taxed before being paid as the employers’ contribution component, says National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) chief executive officer Ian Tarutia. He said […]
Possibility of housing for superfund members seen
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Treasurer Charles Abel says the government is able to partner with superfunds to provide affordable housing for members. He told the Nasfund employers conference yesterday that […]
Varied investment portfolio boosts results
THE varied investment portfolio of National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) was one of the main reasons for its positive financial results for last year, says chief executive officer Ian Tarutia. He […]
District eyes 12,000ha of oil palms
THE Huon Gulf district expects to plant oil palms in Wampar after acquiring 12,000 hectares of land which would have been used for squatter settlements, MP Ross Seymour says. Seymour […]