Day: May 8, 2019
Kidnapping worries
THE increase in the abduction of ordinary people not only in NCD but also in parts of the country is worrisome as it poses a serious threat to the general […]
O’Neill’s leadership
SOMEONE said: “The greatest want of the world is the want of men, men who will not be bought or sold, men who does not fear to call sin by […]
Development issue
DEVELOPMENT indicators for Papua New Guinea (PNG) are dismal compared to our neighbours in the Pacific and Asian regions. High unemployment, increasing law and order problems, low life expectancy, poor […]
LLG elections
IT seems that both the Attorney-General (AG) and the Electoral Commissioner (EC) are misleading the people of this country with their differing comments on the Supreme Court’s order on the […]
Govt should address housing issue
MANY Papua New Guineans dream of owning homes in major urban centres like Port Moresby and Lae but few can afford the costs associated with home ownership. A house is […]
Locals learn about managing funds, starting business
A TOTAL of 48 people in Porgera, Enga have received certificates on Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) after attending a two weeks training on managing funds and business start-ups. The […]
Work starts on City Pharmacy warehouse
By PETER ESILA CONSTRUCTION has started on the K40 million City Pharmacy Limited warehouse in Port Moresby, according to managing director Mahesh Patel. “The site clearing and civil works have […]
Positive signs seen in economy, says Fleming
BANK South Pacific chief executive officer Robin Fleming, pictured, says there are positive signs in the PNG economy after some years of slow growth. Fleming gave an optimistic outlook on […]
Businesses want sound policies
By GYNNIE KERO THE business or private sector welcomes sound policies and improved governance and administration, economist Paul Barker says. “If it delivered greater consistency and transparency, more reliable, affordable […]
Businesses fear policy swings: Barker
ECONOMIST Paul Barker says business tends to fear policy swings more than changes of government. The executive director for Institute of National Affairs (INA) said of course the two can […]