Day: December 3, 2019
Dabaris appoint Orchids coach for next season
By JACK AMI DIGICEL Cup franchise Central Dabari have appointed test-winning Papua New Guinea Orchids (national women’s rugby league team) head coach Bagelo Solien for next season, according a club […]
Bank sees positive growth
PAPUA New Guinea’s economic outlook remains positive, according to the World Bank. The international financial institution in a statement said that the upcoming construction boom, to be driven by new […]
PNG makes slight improvement in World Bank business ranking
PAPUA New Guinea has had a slight improvement in its 2019 score in the ease of doing business standing from 59.4 to 59.8, according to the World Bank. Responding to […]
New tax to hit investors
By PETER ESILA SHAREHOLDERS will be mostly affected if the Government introduces the additional profit tax on banks, Bank South Pacific chief executive Robin Fleming says. Fleming made the comment […]
Fleming calls for careful consideration on profit tax
SERIOUS analysis should be given on how an additional profits tax on banks is calculated, says Bank South Pacific chief executive Robin Fleming. Fleming made the statement in response to […]
International body certifies local firm
AROMA Coconut Products Ltd (ACP Ltd) in Central launched a new facility last week after completing an internationally-recognised food safety accreditation programme. Specialised in the production of high-value coconut products, […]
State negotiating team questioning Exxon’s intentions
THE State negotiating team (SNT) for the P’nyang gas project is questioning whether developer, ExxonMobil PNG Ltd, is serious about developing the gas field. Chairman Isaac Lupari said a timeline […]
Agency highlights potential
PAPUA New Guinea has the opportunity to develop a new commercial agricultural market for production of starch from cassava, according to International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of World Bank […]
Trade board launches website
THE National Apprenticeship and Trade Testing Board (NATTB) under the Labour and Industrial Relations Department launched its website at the 2019 Apprentice and Trade Test Candidate of the Year Awards […]
PM wants to bring in Pacquiao
By PARKER TAMBUA PRIME Minister James Marape says he will invite one of the world’s top boxers in Manny Pacquiao to Papua New Guinea next year to officiate a professional […]