Day: July 26, 2018
MRA assures new deal for Porgera
MINERAL Resources Authority (MRA) has assured all parties to Porgera Mining that it is committed to completing the review of the revised project memorandum of agreement (MOA). Acting managing director […]
Landowners question delay in MOA review
THE memorandum-of-agreement (MOA) for the Hidden Valley mine in Morobe has not been reviewed and signed by authorities for the last two terms, according to their landowner association. Attempts to […]
State team looking to seal deal on gas fields
A State negotiating team led by Chief Secretary Isaac Lupari is keen to conclude negotiations on three gas fields soon and enter into final investment decisions (FID) by early 2020. […]
O’Neill wants ban on counterfeit bilum and meri blouses
By GYNNIE KERO A ban will soon be imposed on counterfeit products such as bilum and meri blouses to protect the local industry, according to Prime Minister Peter O’Neill. This […]
Tax authorities want to join global system
POLITICAL approval and support from the government is needed for tax authorities to be part of a global reporting system that counters profit-shifting by large companies. Internal Revenue Commission commissioner-general […]
Coffee farmers want pricing sorted
By MARK HAIHUIE THE price has to be right for smallholder coffee farmers in order for the sector to fully realise its potential, according to a local coffee exporter. Superior […]
Now Moresby can go nuts over ENB galip
GALIP nuts from East New Britain are now on sale to Port Moresby residents at Stop And Shop in Waigani Central. The indigenous galip nuts (canarium indicum) has become a […]
Law and order summit gets K10,000 boost
Bank South Pacific (BSP) has provided a sponsorship of K10,000 to support the annual National Law and Order Summit that will be held in Lae next month. The summit will […]
O’Neill targets NRL
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill says they are expressing interest to host National Rugby League games in Papua New Guinea due to large NRL following here. “The reports […]
PNGRFU hails 7s sides following World Cup
PAPUA New Guinea Rugby Football Union Secretary Mike Uiari has commended the national men’s and women’s teams for their performance at the World Cup Sevens in San Francisco in the […]