Month: December 2019
Govt’s plan on SME hailed
THE Government’s ambitious focus on raising the economy with a focus on small-medium enterprise (SME) is well appreciated. Though previous Governments had such plans to boost SMEs; it was not […]
Plot fruitful course for New Year
THE year, which ends at 11.59pm, has seen a number of record performances. Parliament in May voted in Tari-Pori MP James Marape as the country’s 8th Prime Minister. That ended […]
2019 business year in review
WHAT a year it has been for the country’s private and business community! The business sector had its fair share of challenges caused by both domestic and external factors. There […]
Bmobile to discuss progress of 5G service with minister
TELECOMMUNICATION service provider bmobile will engage with the Minister for Information Communication Technology Timothy Masiu for discussion on the progress of the 5G service. A spokesman who was responding yesterday […]
Govt urged to allocate funds to organisations supporting SMEs
By DALE LUMA THE Government should consider investing a portion of the SME (small to medium enterprise) funding allocation with established organisations that are already supporting SMEs and MSMEs (micro […]
Call to fill vacancies in boards
FARMERS & Settlers Association president Wilson Thompson says governance issues may rise in the Agriculture and Livestock Department (DAL) because of the Government’s lack of commitment to fill vacancies in […]
SP Brewery expects drop in produce
By DALE LUMA SOUTH Pacific (SP) Brewery expects to produce “lower single digits” in its business next year, according to corporate affairs manager John Nilkare Jr. Nilkare told The National […]
Vipers edge Muruks
Extra-time field goal separates Digicel Cup teams in Hope Cup By PARKER TAMBUA MATTHEW Wawe kicked an extra-time field goal to help the visiting Port Moresby Vipers edge the Mendi […]
Former Bugandi students promoting unity
A TEAM of former Bugandi Secondary School students participating in Lae’s Wawens Cup are aiming to promote unity, says captain Billy Namuesh. He said school fights had been on the […]
Cup playoffs kick off
By ROBINSON LEKA THE National Capital District Governor’s Cup kicked off its playoffs at the Kaugere Oval yesterday with the annual rugby league tournament’s top-eight sides battling for berths in […]