Month: January 2019
Cocoa adds K300mil to economy, says Allan
BY JEFFREY ELAPA COCOA contributes K300 million annually to the country’s economy, Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Benny Allan says. He said in his 2016 annual report that cocoa was […]
Morobe leaders, O’Neill discuss Wafi project
Morobe leaders met with Prime Minister Peter O’Neill in Parliament on Tuesday to discuss issues relating to the memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the upcoming Wafi-Golpu project. O’Neill said the […]
Govt praised for fixing forex issue
By CLARISSA MOI Many local manufacturers were not able to meet demand last year due to lack of foreign exchange availability, says PNG Manufacturers’ Council chief executive officer Chey Scovell. […]
Manufacturers’ council wants below-quality players booted
By CLARISSA MOI The PNG Manufacturers’ Council says it needs Government support to ensure that local manufacturing is not flooded with below-quality players. Chief executive Chey Scovell said such companies […]
Duma praises development bank’s ‘significant results’
THE National Development Bank (NDB) and its subsidiaries achieved significant results in 2017, says Minister for Public Enterprises and State Investments William Duma. Duma, in his ministerial statement on the […]
Hotel group enters deal to maximise online revenue
Coral Sea Hotels will have access to Staah’s market-leading online distribution and booking technology following the partnership announcement that extends to all seven properties in the group. Staah Ltd is […]
Brian Bell seals new Fincorp deal
Brian Bell has gone into partnership with Fincorp Ltd in order to improve its customer credit services. “This partnership will help improve the performance of small interest loans with improved […]
PNG Lewas’ Ara’a hits 50 off 46 balls
PAPUA New Guinea Lewas’ Vicky Ara’a scored an impressive half-century for Ipswich/Logan Cricket Club against Sunshine Coast in round 14 of the 2018/19 Jodie Fields Shield in Queensland, Australia, on […]
Association welcomes darts teams for preseason
The Huon Darts Association starts its preseason on Saturday, according to president Nigel Kiaka. In the preseason, no registration fees are expected from any team but before their inclusion in […]
Western getting behind sports for youth development: Yoto
By ERIC PIET WESTERN Governor Taboi Awi Yoto, says sports play an important part in youth development and apart from education, local MPs are now walking that path to help […]