Day: June 22, 2018
Call made to move fuel pricing away from S’pore
DOMESTIC fuel prices have been based on Singapore rates for the past few decades and needs review, says Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) commissioner Paulus Ain. This was one […]
Law change eyed to bring mergers under tighter control
THE Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) is looking at a law change to give it the power to approve any large-scale merger and acquisition. Commissioner Paulus Ain said the amendment […]
Coffee competition back after a year’s break
The PNG Coffee Industry Corporation Ltd (CICL) will be hosting the national coffee cupping competition this year after a year off the scene. Acting chief executive Steven Tumae said the […]
Korean envoy seeking greater tourism and fishing ties with ENB
New South Korean ambassador Kang Kim-gu is keen to see the existing relationship between his country and East New Britain revolve into a comprehensive partnership in the fields of tourism, […]
Shipper helps transport athletics equipment
CONSORT Express Lines responded to a request from Athletics PNG recently with the free of charge shipment of two containers of equipment from Kimbe to Port Moresby. Most of the […]
Mioks face Tumbe test
By MELTON PAIS RUGBY league fans in Jiwaka and surrounding provinces will get to see three games at Minj Oval on Sunday with round 12 Digicel Cup triple header on. […]
Phone ban in road law
By MARJORIE FINKEO DRIVERS talking on a hand-held mobile phone while driving face a fine of K2500 if they are caught. Similar fines are in place for texting, reading text […]
Exxon reports damage
EXXONMOBIL PNG Ltd confirmed further vandalism occurred at the Angore well pad A in Hela yesterday. Earlier in the week, armed landowners from the Angore PDL 8 dug up various […]
Abel says Government optimistic about implementing budget
By LUKE KAMA THE Government, through the Treasury Department and Treasury Ministry, is working hard to ensure this year’s budget is successfully implemented, Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Charles Abel […]
Paying out of royalties ‘not easy’
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Treasurer Charles Abel says the State is fully committed to honouring all landowner commitments under the PNG LNG Project but it is not an easy task […]