Day: August 2, 2018
Locals get 200 seats at summit
Two hundred seats have been reserved for Papua New Guinean businesses at the CEO Summit in September, according to the PNG Apec Business Advisory Council (Abac). The summit will be […]
Competition is good for the country, says watchdog
THE Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) says strong competition is good at this time when the country is “experiencing challenges in the economy”. Commissioner and chief executive Paulus Ain […]
Vanilla price hike in East Sepik improves local economy
By JACKLYN SIRIAS The current vanilla boom at Maprik in East Sepik has greatly boosted the local economy and people’s living standards, says Mayor Paul Dingu. He said prices of […]
Policy talk on digital economy can achieve positive outcome
POLICY talk on the digital economy will achieve tangible outcomes only after the required infrastructure is in place, says PNG Apec Business Advisory Council (Abac) member Wayne Golding. He was […]
Centre giving women a link to the world
THE idea of having strength in numbers, especially for small businesses, was the basis to starting the Pacifika Women Network trade centre which opened last week in Port Moresby. There […]
Report highlights loophole in aviation safety
THE final report into last December’s fatal aircraft accident in Morobe has identified a loophole in Papua New Guinea’s aviation safety effort – there is no established rescue coordination centre. […]
Women on show
By JACK AMI TWO newcomers Kerema and University of PNG showcased their own talent in the Southern Confederation trials at the National Football Stadium yesterday. The trials are in preparation […]
Cassowaries rip Mudmen
THE Cassowaries cruised to a 36-run win over a resurgent Mudmen on day five of the Hebou Shield T20 cricket match at Amini Park yesterday. Sese Bau top-scored with 83 […]
Bau hits form, eyes EAP qualifiers
By MARTHA DERUAGE CASSOWARIES batsman Sese Bau top-scored for his team with an impressive 83 not out runs off 44 balls in their 36-run win over the Mudmen in yesterday’s […]
Finals race heating up
The finals race is heating up in the Intrust Super Cup competition with a big congestion of teams vying for a top-six finish and a chance to play September footy. […]