Day: March 21, 2019
West Goroka’s pile of rubbish
FOR the past few years rubbish has piled up near the southwest intersection of the crossroad around West Goroka. The pile is there for a day or two before the […]
High MVIL fees hurt
Motor Vehicle Insurance Limited (MVIL) is charging hefty fees for vehicle registration and the renewal of a driver’s licence. Last week I was at an MVIL branch and the fees […]
What’s happened to the 10 Commandments?
IT has been almost two years now since Morobe Governor Ginson Saonu laid down his government’s 10 Commandments for the province’s public servants to follow to improve performance. One would […]
Where are we going, PNG?
OUR country, no doubt, is one of the resource-rich nations in the Asia Pacific region, but the overall development outlook does not seem to reflect that. Even though it has […]
BSP’s job-search tips giving people a better chance
BANK South Pacific in partnership with the US Embassy conducted a financial literacy training session in Port Moresby last Thursday to add value to job seekers in the city. BSP […]
Oil Search eyes production boost
PAPUA New Guinea is on the threshold of substantial new investments that could double its liquefied natural gas (LNG) production in the coming years. Oil Search managing director Peter Botten […]
Petroleum summit attracts investors
MORE than 600 delegates attended the third PNG Petroleum and Energy Summit in Port Moresby for the past three days. Kumul Petroleum Holdings Ltd managing director Wapu Sonk says increase […]
SMEs: PNG’s sleeping giant
Australia’s Fusion’s communications Director CRAIG BROWN shares Fusion’s stories with The National about issues that SMEs and investors face in PNG. There is no glamour in being a small-to-medium enterprise […]
Ase Boas returning home
FEATHERSTONE Rovers have mutually agreed to release Papua New Guinea international Ase Boas from his contract with immediate effect, due to sudden changes in his family circumstances. The UK Championship […]
Vare aiming to take out EAP T20 finals
Name: Anthony Vare Date of birth: July 3, 1994, Papua New Guinea Playing role: Batsman Batting style: Left-handed batsman Bowling style: Left-arm off-break