Day: April 6, 2018
Land issue
I WRITE in regards to the article in Tuesday’s (April 3) issue on Page 6: ‘Land title now gives villages right to deal with illegal tenants’. The first paragraph goes: […]
Pari land sales
I MAKE reference to a statement on Tuesday (April 3) by Justin Tkatchenko, Minister for Lands and Physical Planning, when presenting the incorporated land group (ILG) certificate to the Tubumaga […]
There has to be a better way to save roads
TALKS about the installation of weighbridges on major roads in the country to help reduce damage and prevent accidents should have been done years ago. Discussions at a two-day workshop […]
Food processor keen to help youths work
By ZACHERY PER A local food-processing company is focused on creating employment to boost economic wellbeing of farming families. Director of Niugini Food Processors Mathew Jim Liu said his company […]
Govt owes K230m to Defence Force super
By LEMACH LAVARI The Government owes K230 million to the Defence Force retirement fund, according to the fund’s trustee. Chief executive officer of Comrade Trustee Services Ltd John Auna told […]
Forex reserves expected to hit K7b
FOREIGN-exchange reserves are expected to be at about US$2.2 billion (K7.1 billion) by the end of the year, according to the Bank of Papua New Guinea Monetary Policy Statement. “The […]
Govt looking externally for K1.5bil to finance deficit
THE Government is expected to source about K1.5 billion from external sources to finance the K1.9 billion deficit in the 2018 national Budget, according to the Bank of PNG (BPNG). […]
Employer contributions will be taxed: Nasfund
THE employer’s contribution to a worker’s superannuation fund at Nasfund will be taxed when the employee retires and the fund is withdrawn, said Nasfund chief officer member services Charlie Gilichibi. […]
Untaxed tobacco products hitting govt revenue
By MARK HAIHUIE GOVERNMENT revenue is limited with ongoing sales of untaxed tobacco products, according to British American Tobacco PNG. The company contributed more than K400 million in tax last […]
First medal for PNG
Morea Baru celebrating after winning the silver medal yesterday in the men’s 62kg division at the Commonwealth Games weightlifting competition at the Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre. Baru finished with […]