Day: November 1, 2019
Get landowner registration in order
THE Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) has been taken to task on many issues regarding mining in the country. The Ramu Nickel & Cobalt mine in Madang has been full of […]
Look into Kadovar issue
AN editorial in The National titled ‘Displaced persons’ need support’ on Wednesday (Oct 30) has prompted me to pen Kadovar issue again. I am very sorry to say that, but […]
High cost of living
EVERY time you walk into a supermarket somewhere in Papua New Guinea, you need to remember that we are living in one of the most expensive places in the world. […]
Probe free power users
A LOT of individuals in Goroka are into the habit of pirating electricity from PNG Power. These smart individuals are striking deals with PNG Power employees to get the so […]
Cleanliness is next to godliness
PAPUA New Guinea is a Christian nation but the people portray a different picture (dirty way of living). God is clean and as such our approach to life should be […]
Country needs a shift in attitude
PAPUA New Guinea is easily by way of size, resources, population and potential the largest of the Pacific Island nations. That is an undeniable and undisputed fact and, yet, we […]
Agency aids women’s bank with K830,000
THE Women’s Micro Bank Ltd (WMBL) has received a loan of K830,000 from the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF). The loan was granted to WMBL general manager Gunanidhi Das […]
Bank pays out K178 million in dividends
Bank South Pacific has paid out an interim dividend of 38 toea per share this month totalling K178 million, says chief executive officer Robin Fleming. He said the dividend was […]
Security of land tenure vital
THE security of land tenure is paramount for investment and re-investment in any economy around the world, including PNG, New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL) country manager Robert Nilkare says. Nilkare […]
Authority monitoring swine fever
NATIONAL Agriculture Quarantine and Inspection Authority (Naqia) is still monitoring the African Swine Fever (ASF) virus, managing director Joel Alu says. “We are still on high alert,” he told an […]