Day: July 19, 2018
Goroka airport incident
THIS is concerning the incident that occurred at Goroka by CASA 235M, which was reported in The National on May 28. Aircraft safety is paramount. The Aircraft Investigation Commission (AIC) […]
PNG Power looking at K100m saving from gas
By Lemach Lavari Electricity from the gas-generated power station in Port Moresby will save PNG Power Ltd about K100 million, says the company. Acting managing director Carolyn Blacklock said the […]
Climate change worrying farmers in Morobe
Climate change is affecting soil fertility and fresh food production, according to farmers at Wau in Morobe. Two real-life cases are those of tomato grower Joseph Michael at Maus Kuranga, […]
Barker wants more transparency in govt involvement in extractive sector
THE accuracy of economic forecasts are undermined due to a lack of transparency surrounding State involvement in the extractive sector, says Institute of National Affairs executive-director Paul Barker. Barker, pictured, […]
Abac wants Apec results to last
THE business aspect of the 2018 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation is under the Apec Business Advisory Council PNG, whose members are made up of corporate leaders in the country. Abac PNG […]
Clan plans for nine hydro power project
THE declaration of nine hydro power projects by Finschhafen landowner company Kuwec Q Power Ltd (KQPL) in Morobe is signalling the start of the multi-million kina power project. However, the […]
Coffee group hails government’s road plans
THE industry coordination committee overseeing Productive Partnerships in Agricultural Project (PPAP) has acknowledged Government for an invitation to identify coffee economic roads for consideration in the 2018-2022 third medium-term development […]
Local veges hailed as top class
By PISAI GUMAR Fresh vegetables grown by farmers in Wau, Morobe, are as good as those imported from overseas, says NKW Fresh general-manager David Stewart. The company, through its positive […]
Vegetables turning into lucrative business
FRESH vegetable producers in Wau, Morobe, have shown their appreciation to Fresh Produce Development Agency (FPDA) and NKW Fresh Company for providing a sustainable way to make a living. Production […]
Growing risks facing region main focus of trade officials
GROWING risks facing regional growth will be a pressing theme when Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) trade officials meet in Port Moresby next month. The risks stem from recent trade tensions […]