Day: October 21, 2019
BSP staff donate money raised for cancer foundation
THE PNG Cancer Foundation has been given K8,665.40 by the Bank South Pacific asset management unit. The money was raised by the staff who organised morning tea in the office […]
Marape: Government supports local businesses
PRIME Minister James Marape says the Government supports local businesses, entrepreneurship and innovation. Marape told guests at the PNG Fashion Week in Port Moresby that he expected “bigger and better […]
Scholarship launched
STUDENTS from the four provinces of PNG LNG project area will have a chance to benefit from a scholarship through operator ExxonMobil in collaboration with the Business & Professional Women’s […]
Protect environment: MP
GOILALA MP William Samb wants to see the protection of the environment guaranteed first before any mining is done. “We must protect our people and our environment,” he said. This […]
Nasfund to improve data collection
THE National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) will start a web service next month for members to update beneficiaries, says chief officer member services Charlie Gilichibi. Gilichibi said Nasfund was trying to […]
Software firm helping PNG
KUMULSOFT began in 2009 with the aim to provide a software to help Papua New Guinean corporations and the public sector manage their assets. While asset management is not unique […]
Potential in tourism ‘untapped’
THE country’s tourism sector remains “untapped”, executive director of the Institute of National Affairs (INA) Paul Barker says. Barker said some provinces had developed it better than others, while some, […]
Industry needs protective moves
STRONG leadership, effective coordination between agencies and a focused effort of well-targeted actions are needed to tackle the illegal cigarette trade in Papua New Guinea. According to a report released […]
Barras secure victories
PNG beat Bermuda, Namibia in T20 World Cup qualifiers PAPUA New Guinea got off to a flying start with victories over Bermuda and Namibia at the T20 World Cup qualifiers […]
BSP backs championships with K5,000
BANK South Pacific (BSP) on Thursday backed the Papua New Guinea Squash and Racquets Federation (PNGSRF) with K5,000 to host next month’s PNG Open Squash Championships in Lae. BSP, Swire […]