Day: April 8, 2019
Tigers see off Helas in dour affair
By LARRY ANDREW THE Snax Lae Tigers got their 2019 Digicel Cup campaign off to a good start with a gritty 12-8 win over the Hela Wigmen yesterday. The Lae […]
Hunters succumb to 5th loss despite bright start
THE SP PNG Hunters slumped to their fifth loss of the season, going down to the Norths Devils 28-6 on Saturday night. Despite a bright opening quarter by coach Michael […]
Primary healthcare vital
PRIMARY healthcare is key to solving the health challenges facing Papua New Guinea. The message to our leaders by the World Health Organization (WHO) is to invest in primary healthcare […]
Unbanked population holds back ecommerce
By PETER ESILA ECOMMERCE in Papua New Guinea continues to be held back by a number of factors, says Deloittes Australia. These include the high unbanked population, low number of […]
Former MP objects to mine’s extension
BARRICK Niugini Ltd continues to face more objections against it continuing to develop the giant Porgera gold mine in Enga. Former Lagaip-Porgera MP and Barrick geologist Opis Papo, representing 22 […]
Commission clears GST report
THE Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) says suppliers to resource companies have been charging goods and services tax (GST) to them since Jan 1. The companies will claim GST input credits […]
Pok, Kina Petroleum to discuss future of gas project
KINA Petroleum, together with the petroleum retention license (PRL) 21 licensees, has welcomed the opportunity to engage with Petroleum Minister Dr Fabian Pok on the development of the Elevala and […]
ICCC halts investigation into Air Niugini and Heavilift deal
THE Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) has ceased an investigation into a memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) that was entered into by Air Niugini Cargo Ltd (ANCL) and Hevilift Ltd (Hevilift). According […]
Southern Flames use weight of experience to hold off Herons in final
By JACK AMI SOUTHERN Flames were too strong for the Herons, beating the Waigani side 37-28 in the National Capital District Amateur Basketball Association women’s A grade grand final at […]
POM aim for improvement
Port Moresby United coach Francis Moyap says his side have a lot of improving to do despite beating Gulf Komara 2-1 in the Kumul Petroleum National Soccer League Southern Conference […]