Day: May 24, 2018
Water connected to rent-to-own houses
By ZEBEDEE GIAME WATER PNG has partnered with the Papindo Group of Companies to fully supply water to the company’s new ‘rent-to-own’ 24-house compound in Lae’s Buimo suburb. Water PNG […]
Possible impact from US-China trade standoff seen
POSSIBLE adverse consequences from the US-China Trade standoff will impact PNG as well other economies in the region, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) policy support unit director Dr Denis Hew says. […]
The Telikom merger: What’s behind the decision
GYNNIE KERO talks to Kumul Telikom Holdings chairman ANDREW JOHNSON on the reasons behind the merger of three state owned telecommunications companies. Q: Why the merger? JOHNSON: What we are […]
Govt warned against tax hike
By Lemach Lavari Increasing tax rates on companies in the extractive industry will not necessarily result in more Government revenue, says a taxation expert. Papua New Guinea’s tax rates on […]
Statutory authorities’ funds vital
By MARK HAIHUIE Statutory authorities need to have adequate funds to carry out their mandated roles, Institute of National Affairs executive director Paul Barker says. He said this yesterday when […]
‘Developing nations can add to growth in the region’
By MARK HAIHUIE DEVELOPING nations in Asia-Pacific region can contribute to regional inclusive growth strategies even though they may lack in this area in their own domestic setting, Apec policy […]
Report records increase of GDP in Apec member economies
GROSS Domestic Product for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) member economies has increased from 2016 figures of 3.4 per cent to 4.1 per cent, according to a report. The […]
Sausage factory shut again for failing to meet city standards
By ZEBEDEE GIAME A SAUSAGE factory at 2-Mile in Lae has been closed indefinitely for non-compliance to Lae City Authority food and sanitation standards. The facility was initially shut down […]
Toyota flying skills winners to Japan
FOUR winners of the Toyota Tsusho South Pacific Holdings’ group skills contest will travel to Japan in October after winning in Port Moresby on Tuesday. “Long live Fiji,” said Toyota […]
United out to upset giants
THE stage for the National Soccer League grand final is set for a David-Goliath battle between Besta PNG United and Toti City FC in Lae. The Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium […]