Day: April 3, 2019
GDP expected to break 4pc mark
REAL gross domestic product (GDP) growth this year is projected by the Bank of PNG to be higher than Government’s 2019 Budget forecast of four per cent, says Governor Loi […]
Policy drafted to promote investment growth
THE PNG Securities Commission (Secom) is currently drafting a national investment policy to define the country’s investment proposal climate until 2050, says executive chairman Christopher Hnanguie. He told The National […]
Clarification
The headline on Page 37 “Duma backs Mayur proposal and asks PNG Power to consider coal project” in yesterday’s edition of The National may have implied that Public Enterprise and […]
NZ rugby league boss says Kumuls-Kiwis test possible in 2020
By ISAAC LIRI THERE is a possibility that the New Zealand Kiwis will travel to Papua New Guinea next year to play a Test against the Kumuls. This possible arrangement […]
BSP book 1st final spot in netball comp
BANK South Pacific outclassed Kina Bank 24-17 in the Private Companies Netball Competition major semifinal at the Rita Flynn Indoor Complex yesterday. The win saw BSP book the first grand […]
Gulf authority for Poi Nangu
THE Gulf Economic Development Authority sponsored the Poi Nangu Pool Club with new uniforms for the Lamana Cup pool competition. GEDA managing director Haro said the sponsorship would promote the […]
NCD rugby secures venue
THE National Capital District Rugby Union received sponsorship that will enable them to secure a venue to run their games. NCDRU president Cybele Druma said hiring a venue like the […]
Harlequins get support for junior education programme
HARLEQUINS rugby union club recieved K2,000 from ICCC executive manager (finance and administration) Vincent Kirina. Kirina presented a cheque to club treasurer Clarence Palin. The money will go towards the […]
Morehead High School facing shortage of teachers
By JOSHUA MANI A SCHOOL in Western facing a shortage of teachers is looking for qualified and registered individuals to join its teaching staff. Morehead High School principal Paul Nudue […]
Australia raises aid to K1.4bil
AUSTRALIA has increased its development assistance funding to PNG to A$607.5 million (about K1.4bil)in its 2019-2020 national budget handed down yesterday. It was A$572.2 million (about K1.3bil) last year. A […]