Day: November 15, 2018
ADB grants loan for airport development
The US$640 million (K2.2 billion) Civil Aviation Development Programme (Cadip) of which US$480 million (K1.6 billion) is a loan from Asian Development Bank will end in November next year. Asian […]
BSP accepts UnionPay cards in move to broaden services
Bank South Pacific (BSP) is now accepting UnionPay scheme cards on its Eftpos and ATMs in the country. The acceptance of UnionPay scheme cards on BSP Eftpos and ATMs was […]
Zucci Mode has the garment for you
CUSTOMERS can buy quality products at locally based tailoring services like Zucci Mode at affordable prices instead of going overseas. Business Development Executive Edith Oroki said customers would not only […]
Some competitions put on hold as Apec takes centre stage
Some sporting competitions in Port Moresby will be put on hold this weekend due to the Apec summits, says an official. The Hohola offseason rugby league competition and the Moresby […]
Morobe schools rugby carnival to kick off tomorrow
THE Morobe schools rugby carnival kicks off tomorrow with more than 100 students expected at SCRUM Oval. Schools from four districts Bulolo, Markham, Huon Gulf and Lae will take part […]
Tigers to run players at Snax 9s, out to ID talent
By LARRY ANDREW THE Snax Nines in Lae will involve 20 teams to the Lae Rugby League Oval today to participate in the three days event. Eight teams are from […]
Sir Julius: We have to be proud
SIR Julius Chan says the thing about the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summits is not about staging the events but what happens after that. Sir Julius was the prime minister when […]
Pence to fly in for summit from Cairns
UNITED States Vice-President Mike Pence will stay in Cairns, Australia, this weekend and travel to Port Moresby for the Apec summits on Saturday and Sunday. Australian media reported that hundreds […]
Cruise ship the jewel in the crown
The 245-metre Pacific Jewel, where mainly journalists for Apec are housed, has 14 decks and berths for nearly 1700 people, ranging from small interior cabins to spacious suites with an […]
Payne plans to discuss stepped-up engagement
AUSTRALIAN Foreign Minister Senator Marise Payne plans to discuss her country’s stepped-up engagement with the Pacific when she meets regional leaders in Port Moresby. She is the country to attend […]