Day: January 16, 2019
Project in feasibility study process
By CLARISSA MOI The Wagang Fisheries Port project in Lae is currently in the feasibility study process, National Fisheries Authority (NFA) managing-director John Kasu says. Kasu told The National yesterday […]
Appointment of Garry as MRA director applauded
Opposition Leader Patrick Pruaitch has applauded Jerry Garry’s appointment as new managing-director for Mineral Resources Authority (MRA). Pruaitch said in a statement that Garry had excellent credentials and an impressive […]
Landowners want transparent identification exercise
Principal landowners of Hides PDL 7 in Hela want the 2019 landowner beneficiaries identification (Lobid) exercise to be transparent and free of corrupt practices. In welcoming the announcement by Petroleum […]
Call to reduce landowner groups
Landowner groups in the country have to be reduced to a manageable number for projects to be delivered efficiently, an official says. “Too many landowner groups and disputes, we will […]
Boroko craft market vendors call for shelter
Vendors at Boroko craft market in the National Capital District are calling on the Government to make available proper venues with shelters for them to conduct their business. Nickson Napa […]
Brief
PMV fare rise The Independent Consumer Competition Commission (ICCC) has advised of the increase in the public motor vehicle (PMV) fares in Port Moresby to K1 per adult passenger. For […]
POMSoX to suspend PNG Air’s securities from official quotation
Port Moresby Stock Exchange (POMSoX) says the securities of PNG Air Ltd will be suspended from official quotation from the commencement of trading yesterday following failure to lodge its periodic […]
Cocoa production rises after new farming concept introduced
By JUNIOR UKAHA A NEW specialised farming concept introduced at the University of Natural Resources and Environment’s (UNRE) Vudal Farm has resulted in an increase in cocoa production. The farm […]
Gomis league set for return in 2019
MT HAGEN’S main rugby league competition the Gomis RFL is set to return this season, says interim president Simon Yane and his deputy Obert Wonaik. The pair said they they […]
Pre-season training starts for Spartans
THE Spartans rugby union club started its preseason training this week at Ted Diro School, Murray Barracks, Port Moresby. Club coach John Larry, called on players, old and new, to […]