Day: May 16, 2019
Marum mulling over test options
NATIONAL coach Michael Marum says this year’s PNG Kumuls squad for the June 22 Pacific Test is unlikely to be dominated by SP PNG Hunters players given the club’s struggles […]
Going out to rugby league’s heartland
Hello to all our SP PNG Hunters friends and families. Welcome to the 8th edition of this column in the official newspaper — The National. At the invitation of our […]
More support for women in agriculture
PARTICIPATION of women in agriculture sector of Papua New Guinea as an important part of economic growth. Women are shaping the rural economy in developing countries- they contribute as farmers, […]
Group on effect of trading bands
THE difficulty in sourcing foreign currency has been a problem for PNG following the imposition in 2014 of foreign currency trading bands to stabilise the value of the kina. A […]
Inner-bank market expected to grow: Report
THE improved currency position in the country should also stimulate the inter-bank market and the rest of the financial sector, according to the “Final Budget Outcome” report for 2018. The […]
Swiss chocolate manufacturer to visit show
OFFICIALS from the overseas chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Springuli in Switzerland are expected to visit cocoa farmers in Morobe. Cocoa Board of PNG chief executive officer Boto Gaupu will accompany […]
Institutions told to make financial tech service easy
FINANCIAL institutions who are using financial technology (FINTECH) to sell their products and services should make it easy and accessible for everyone to understand and use. Microfinance Information Exchange (Mix) […]
Second forum prepares to include all economies
THE second digital economy forum will begin today in Port Moresby in recognition of the importance of connectivity to the growth and prosperity of the country. Prime Minister Peter O’Neill, […]
Work on track for new City Pharmacy warehouse
CITY Pharmacy Ltd (CPL) is on track to build its new warehouse in Port Moresby after the previous one burnt down in 2017. Managing director Mahesh Patel said the building […]
Oil Search reveals start of corporate restructure
OIL Search Ltd has commenced a corporate restructure to ensure the company has the right talent to deliver its growth objectives, chairman Richard Lee says. Lee said Oil Search had […]