Day: November 19, 2019
Outages affecting towns
By PETER ESILA GOROKA, like other centres, is also experiencing regular blackouts, says Goroka Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Chris Anders. “This is a nuisance to business but most […]
Deactivation of SIM cards put on hold: Punaha
THE deactivation of sim cards has been put on hold pending the matter currently before court, according to National Information and Communication Technology Authority (Nicta). Chief executive officer Charles Punaha […]
Aussie to coach Hunters
Queensland Intrust Super Cup side to announce their first overseas mentor THE South Pacific Brewery-backed Hunters are set to announce outgoing coach Michael Marum’s successor today ahead of pre-season training […]
The destroyer …
Orchids skipper Elsie Albert looking to take on the England defence at the Oil Search National Football Stadium in Port Moresby on Saturday. The Orchids won 20-16. – Nationalpic by […]
Asi Duah claim title
By LARRY ANDREW ASI DUAH claimed their first title after beating Poroman 3-0 in the men’s grand final of the Lae City Hockey Association competition on Sunday. In the women’s […]
Schnaubelt thankful
PAPUA New Guinea Orchids fullback Gemma Schnaubelt says representing the country in front of her family and home supporters is something she will cherish for the rest of her life. […]
Uncertainty clogs forex flow
PAPUA New Guinea (PNG)’s financial services industry has been facing a shortage of currency in the last five years, according to a financial institution insider. The insider told The National […]
Retail outlet to have solar power system
The recently-opened Tango supermarket and department store at Tokarara in Port Moresby will have an environmentally friendly solar photovoltaic system on its roof. General manager Colin Spencer said theirs would […]
Market determines underlying conditions of foreign exchange: Barker
THE kina is not a freely-traded currency and so the exchange rate is not being determined by the market but rather by Bank of PNG,” Institute of National Affairs executive […]
Mine waits for restructure
By GYNNIE KERO WORK on Nautilus’ proposed seabed mining project in New Ireland will not begin until the firm concludes its restructure exercise, according to the Mineral Resources Authority. Providing […]