Day: May 1, 2019
PM O’Neill challenged
THE Prime Minister Peter O’Neill is bedazzled by his sense of importance and obviously ignorant of grave concerns from various governments, economic institutions around the globe regarding the economic, political […]
Call to stand together
THE 1996 settlement included a commitment to spend US$350 million (K1.18bil) on the construction of tailings dams, a US$90 million (K) Trust Fund for the people of the Fly River, […]
Not moving forward
I FIND it ridiculous that despite being rich with natural resources, PNG still has not made much attempts to move towards industrialisation. Even the products manufactured domestically are mostly done […]
COIs need to be held
THE government needs to wake up from its years of slumber and must now undertake a few COI’s (Commission of Inquiries) over a number of its departments for abuse, corruption […]
Malaria remains our biggest challenge
MALARIA remains the single biggest development challenge to a developing country like Papua New Guinea. Malaria is identified by World Health Organization as a disease that continues to threaten human […]
PM hopes Russia visit will ‘expand horizons’
PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill will lead a Government and business delegation to Russia later this year at the invitation of the Russian government. The invitation was extended to him by […]
Nambawan Super chief executive encourages workers to save for future
SAVING for the future is important, says a superannuation company. Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) currently has 178,000 members in the public and private sectors. Chief executive officer Paul Sayer said […]
PNG set to host fair in Continental Europe
THE country is hosting a mini trade fair in Continental Europe for the first time since trading under the economic partnership agreement with the European Union began in 2009. The […]
Authority sees rise in businesses promoting trademark, brands
THE Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) has noted an increase in local businesses promoting their trademarks and branding in the country. Amelia Na’aru, registrar for the intellectual property office PNG, said […]
Wera returns to side
By BENJAMIN KOITAKA CLUB captain Adex Wera has returned to the SP PNG Hunters line-up for Sunday’s Round 9 Intrust Super Cup match against the Townsville Blackhawks. Wera, who was […]