Day: February 13, 2019
Electricity deal signed for sub-stations in Mendi, Tari
The new 132kV transmission line that will connect Hela, Southern Highlands and Western Highlands is set to begin after landowners and PNG Power signed two memorandums of agreement last week […]
We need to focus: Gunemba
By ISAAC LIRI IT is a must-win clash for Toti City when they face Vanuatu’s Malampa Revivors in their second pool match of the Oceania Football Confederation Champions League in […]
Wawens stay positive
THE Oceania Football Confederation Champions league group B action resumes today with a crucial match for the Morobe Wawens heading into match day two of competition at Churchill Park in […]
Hunters may jostle for Q-Cup spot after 2022
THE PNG Hunters secured their future in the Intrust Super Cup until the end of 2022 last Thursday as the Queensland Rugby League targets expanding the competition by including a […]
Fight against drugs needs cooperation
CONCERNS raised by Jiwaka police commander Horim Pimia on increase in the use of illegal drugs by high school students indicates a breakdown in law-and-order that needs to be addressed. […]
Counterfeit items concern firm
EREBIRI ZURENUOC Government and the private sector need to collectively fight against counterfeit products, says Coca-Cola Amatil’s president and director for Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, Kadir Gunduz. Gunduz, when […]
Briefs
Bank accounts IT is estimated that only about 37 per cent of adults in the country have an account with a formal financial institution, according to International Finance Corporation (IFC). […]
Papua LNG deal seen as significant milestone for country
The Papua liquefied natural gas agreement is expected to be signed at the conclusion of the PNG Petroleum and Energy Summit in Port Moresby next month. This was announced by […]
Govt called to look at tax reforms
By PETER ESILA The Government has been asked to look at tax reforms, particularly on corporate tax rates. Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Rio Fiocco said made […]
Increase in cost of security a concern
Papua New Guinea businesses in 2017 spent at least 10 per cent of their total costs on security, according to the World Bank PNG Economic Update. The report, released last […]