Day: January 30, 2019
Lae MP wants to know why fresh-fish depot not in use
LAE MP John Rosso is cannot explain why a K1.5 million depot for selling fresh fish in Lae Main Market remains unused more than one year after opening. The National […]
Mori commissions equipment to start limestone project
CHUAVE MP and Minister for Commerce and Industry Wera Mori, pictured, commissioned a new fleet of vehicles and earthmoving equipment for the Elimbari limestone and cement project in Chuave on […]
Bakani clarifies govt borrowing
BANK of Papua New Guinea Governor Loi Bakani says the Government’s overseas borrowing is to finance the budget and support the foreign exchange market. He said the Government currently owed […]
Duma plans to commercialise NDB
MINISTER for Public Enterprise and State Investment William Duma is planning to commercialise the National Development Bank to provide competitive service for the people in future. He was speaking on […]
Telecommunications firms merger underway: Duma
Minster for Public Enterprise and State Investment William Duma says Cabinet has decided to merge the three telecommunications companies under one umbrella and a new managing-director has been recruited. Duma […]
Barker talks on how best govt can assist businesses
Setting up a business is a risky activity and most businesses in most countries fail after a while, economist Paul Barker says. The Institute of National Affairs executive director said […]
Mori calls for bill on regulatory framework to be introduced
By HELEN TARAWA Commerce and Industry Minister Wera Mori says the bill on the regulatory framework for foreign investments must be introduced to protect indigenous entrepreneurs. Mori told The National […]
No hit out for Hunters
By ISAAC LIRI WITH no trial match to prepare for the 2019 Q-Cup season, SP PNG Hunters coach Michael Marum will resort to using opposed sessions in camp to decide […]
Young footballers will carry our hopes, dreams: Raminai
By ISAAC LIRI HAVING youth sides compete in the National Soccer League (NSL) is the right approach to lift the standard of football, says Sports Vice-Minister Wesley Raminai. Raminai, pictured, […]
Tietjens aiming for upsets
PAPUA New Guinea Palais coach Paul Tietjens believes he has given his Papua New Guinea team the best possible preparation as they put the finishing touches to their training for […]