Day: July 4, 2019
Partnership forged gives SME borrowers more flexibility to borrow
FINANCE Corporation Ltd (FinCorp) has announced a risk sharing partnership with the Risk Share Facility Trust managed through the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) with the assistance of the […]
League refs attend Qld carnival
PAPUA New Guinea Rugby Football League referees James Kundi and Mekenzie Dokta departed for Australia on Sunday to officiate in the 2019 Confraternity Shield Carnival at The Waves Sports Complex […]
Lawyers, behaviour to be investigated
THE Government will conduct an investigation into the behaviour of lawyers, says Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Justice and Attorney General Davis Steven. He told Parliament that department secretary […]
Tuke yet to receive mining audit report
MINING Minister Johnson Tuke says a report on an internal audit into one of the trust accounts that keeps the funds from the proceeds of the Ok Tedi mine for […]
Isoaimo presents petition on Konebada park authority
KAIRUKU-Hiri MP Peter Isoaimo presented a petition on behalf of his people to Parliament yesterday for the Government to terminate the Konebada Petroleum Park Authority (KPPA) board and ensure appropriate […]
Court orders dad to pay K100 fine over curry theft
A FATHER of five from Gumine, Chimbu, was ordered by a court yesterday to pay a K100 fine for stealing four bottles of curry powder. John Kubule on Monday admitted […]
Agri-park awaits nod
By Malum Nalu THE US$600 million (K2.03 billion) PNG-China Integrated Agriculture Park project is now pending Cabinet approval, Acting Agriculture and Livestock Secretary Daniel Kombuk, pictured, says. “We are seeking […]
Basil: Bad roads affect economic activities
THE worsening Wau-Bulolo and Menyamya road conditions are hampering socio-economic activities in Morobe. Treasurer Sam Basil said Bulolo and Menyamya contributed significantly to the national economy, producing gold, timber and […]
Be careful of food you buy in shops
CONSUMERS should be vigilant of the food they buy in order to protect their health and not waste money, a food inspector in Lae says. Lae City Council’s Food Inspection […]
Sandaun calls on govt to complete projects
THE Sandaun provincial government is calling on the Government to complete ongoing projects in the province to improve the people’s standard of living. Provincial administrator Conrad Tilau said this when […]