Day: January 3, 2019
Frieda mine raises concerns
DEVELOPMENT of Frieda mine by Austpan in the Telefomin district of West Sepik will definitely cause environmental damages to the eco-system along the main Sepik River, feeder rivers and coastal […]
Chinese shops offer affordable items
LET us stop complaining about Chinese shops and their fake products. Learn to accept the fact that most of their items are fake but at least we can afford to […]
No word on fake products
APEC Minister Justin Tkatchenko, Prime Minister Peter O’Neill and Chief Secretary Isaac Lupari must not continue to mislead Papua New Guineans on the so-called “hosting” of the Apec Summit in […]
Weavers trying to adapt to changing trends
Local bilum weavers say the demand varies according to the change in trend, which affects sales. Judith Tumbu of Tama Artifacts said this when The National caught up with her […]
Buzz about beekeeping as business venture in rural PNG
By EREBIRI ZURENUOC BEEKEEPING or apiculture is one of the potential income-earning businesses for rural Papua New Guineans and must be supported by the Government through investments, an official says. […]
Enga growers’ sweet supply
The Sirunki Farm in Enga supplies fresh strawberries on a daily basis to RH Hypermarket to replace imports from other countries. Assistant manager Phil Ager said they purchased strawberries from […]
Sia: Do things right, give back
DOING things the right way is the key principle for success and success is about giving, not about fame, businessman Simon Sia says. Bintangor Trading managing-director Sia, pictured, made these […]
South Fly to grow, mill rice
By ERIC PIET SOUTH Fly district in Western will now grow and mill its own rice, MP Seki Agisa says. He bought and transported rice milling equipment to Daru last […]
SP Brewery grateful for help from police
SP Brewery managing director Stan Joyce has commended police for their efforts in the arrest of two foreigners selling fake beer in Port Moresby on New Year’s Eve. The suspects, […]
Mining firm enters scheme deal
Highlands Pacific Ltd has entered into a scheme implementation agreement (“SIA”) with Cobalt 27 Capital Corp, under which Cobalt 27 has agreed to acquire all of the shares in Highlands […]