Day: December 20, 2018
Eight set for Central leg
By MELTON PAIS THE Central leg of the Coca-Cola Ipatas Cup starts today at the Papua New Guinea Football Stadium, according to Southern tournament director Simon Maima. Maima, pictured, said […]
Morata Rugby League officials launch Governor’s Cup
BY MELTON PAIS MORATA Rugby League officials launched the National Capital District Governor’s Christmas Cup at Kone Tigers Oval yesterday. Tournament director Jackson Namuni said 32 teams would take part […]
Betel nut export plans need action
LAST year a proposed plan to export betel nuts to Saudi Arabia was announced. The idea behind the exporting of the popular green nuts to countries is to create an […]
BSP will cut its fee – if you swipe
By CLARISSA MOI Making deposits using BSP Kundu standard account at a teller are free if you use your card to swipe the terminal at the teller station, according to […]
PNG Air sees 24pc increase in revenue
PNG Air has recorded 24 per cent increase in revenue for the half year to June this year compared to the same period last year. Acting chief executive Paul Abbot […]
Agency secures K85mil loan for agro project
By CLARISSA MOI THE Fresh Produce Development Agency (FPDA) has secured K85 million from International Fund for Agricultural Development (Ifad) for its Markets for Village Farmers project, says general manager […]
Private sector contributes 64pc of total quake funds
OUT of the US$62 million (K209 million) that was required for the emergency response following the February earthquake in the Highlands region, 64 per cent was contributed by the private […]
Allan hails dept’s Apec achievements
Two major achievements during Apec for Department of Agriculture and Livestock are the rice agreement with the Philippines and the grass technology agreement with China. Minister Benny Allan told media […]
Minister orders March deadline for agricultural plan
Agriculture and Livestock Minister Benny Allan has tasked the department’s sub-sectors to complete the National Agriculture Plan’s strategic plan and corporate plan by March. He highlighted the department’s challenges and […]
Moni Plus gives Alotau an option
By CLARISSA MOI LICENSED finance company Heduru Moni Ltd, trading as Moni Plus, now has five branches across the country after the opening of the Alotau branch last week. Founder […]