Day: January 2, 2019
Department urged to train vanilla growers
By GLENDA AWIKIAK A vanilla farmer in East Sepik says Department of Agriculture and Livestock officers should train farmers on the cultivation and processing of quality vanilla beans. Benson Wanginauru […]
Khalu plots PNG’s rise
By PETER PUSAL PNG men’s basketball coach Joel Khalu is adamant his squad have the ability to beat the Pacific’s leading teams because of the foundation the team have been […]
B-Tech win Wawens title
By LARRY ANDREW AFTER trying for the last four years, B-Tech FC finally claimed the Wawens Cup when they beat Medics 4-3 in a penalty shootout at Lae Football Association […]
Governor’s Cup to change management
By MELTON PAIS NATIONAL Capital District Governor Powes Parkop aims to set up an independent committee to run the annual Governor’s Cup tournament in Port Moresby in 2019 and subsequent […]
Government remains optimistic
ANY new beginning brings its share of optimism and expectations of bigger and better things. The New Year 2019 is no different. From family homes to business houses and the […]
Plantation workers open bank accounts
MORE than 5000 plantation workers in Jiwaka and Western Highlands now have personal bank accounts with Bank South Pacific, thanks to management of WR Carpenters and the bank. It was […]
Financial firm launches magazine
NORMAN Finance Ltd launched its 10th anniversary magazine on December 19 in Mt Hagen coinciding with its annual general meeting. More than 80 staff, working in 26 branches of the […]
Partnership to help local farmers, cut back imports
By CLARISSA MOI THE RH Hypermarket, in partnership with Fresh Produce Development Agency (FPDA), is working with local farmers to supply fresh produce to reduce imports. Assistant manager Phil Ager […]
Local online marketplace mobile application goes international
A LOCAL online marketplace and service job-matching platform mobile application joint venture has gone international. The PNGhomeTask team been successfully included in the third cohort of 11 new start-ups joining […]
Fighters paid accordingly, promoter says
By BENJAMIN KOITAKA FIGHTERS who took part in the PNG Professional Boxing Gymnasium show on Dec 22 received their payments, says president Elvin Wafewa. Wafewa confirmed that his body had […]