Day: June 5, 2018
Lack of consistency a put-off: Maru
SOME investors avoid the country because we cannot guarantee consistency in quality and supply to the market, says National Planning and Monitoring Minister Richard Maru. Maru said it was something […]
Coffee sees good things brewing
THE Lae Coffee Industry Corporation office is the coffee quality checkpoint which certifies coffee before export, says chief executive officer Charles Dambui. He said the office was more than 40 […]
Armed men try to hold up workers at Porgera mine
BARRICK (Niugini) Limited has reported a firearm-related incident at its Porgera mine in Enga. A statement from the company said an armed group of men tried to hold up two […]
Big projects fueling growth in housing market
THE Papua LNG project in Gulf and the Wafi-Golpu project in Morobe will push the growth of the housing market, according to Bank South Pacific. There had been a rapid […]
Mining and petroleum seen as gems in PNG crown
PAPUA New Guinea is one of the few countries in the world where mining and petroleum projects provide socio-economic opportunities to areas they operate in, says the PNG Chamber of […]
Aitape teams set to battle it out in soccer friendlies
By GYNNIE KERO TWO Aitape men’s teams are expected to compete in a series of soccer friendlies in Wewak, East Sepik, next month. During a meeting with the organising committee […]
Jamas survive Telikom scare to maintain pole position
COMPETITION leaders Jamas survived a scare from PTPSL Telikom, holding on to win 3-2 in the National Capital District Volleyball Association men’s premier division at Taurama Aquatic and Indoor Stadium […]
Strikers get K20,000 to boost NSL preparations
By ISAAC LIRI SOUTHERN Strikers were given a boost of K20,000 by Lae-based air conditioning company PNG Cool Air. Southern Strikers team manager Gordon Manub said the sponsorship would help […]
AFL matches postponed as field is treated
PORT Moresby AFL Association (PMAFLA) president Douglas Lai has expressed disappointment at the cancellation of matches over the weekend. The matches were cancelled due to maintenance work to be carried […]
Topal, Toako competitive at US college meet
ATHLETES Annie Topal and Sharon Toako competed well at the NCAA Division Two National Championships recently in Charlotte, North Carolina, securing fourth place overall and a podium finish in their […]