Day: February 13, 2020
Govt unprepared for emergencies
ONE of the first duties of any government is to protect its citizens both home and abroad. A government of any country in the world either big or small, protects […]
Culture limits women’s ability
WOMEN are the creative force of the universe in almost all its expressions. Life begins in their womb and it is in their guiding hands and tender care that it […]
Disaster response needs attention
THERE is a need to consolidate a culture of providing immediate response when disaster occurs in the country. Most times, it turns out to be a blame game between the […]
Landowner identification prioritised
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU THE completion of landowner identification project in the PNG LNG project impact areas will be a priority for the Department of Petroleum and Energy this year, secretary […]
Minister says P’nyang project ‘not ruled out’
PETROLEUM and Energy Minister Kerenga Kua says discussions on the P’nyang gas project may be reopened if there is a need to do so. Kua told a gathering in Port […]
Parkop talks recycling
By DALE LUMA NATIONAL Capital District (NCD) Governor Powes Parkop says the National Capital District Commission (NCDC) is looking at ways to convert rubbish collectors at the Baruni dump which […]
Theodist plans to recycle empty cartridges in Aust
THEODIST Ltd plans to send a container-load of empty printer cartridges every three months to be recycled in Australia, says corporate development manager Ryan Pini. The recycling initiative, in partnership […]
Trukai: No plans to export rice
By PETER ESILA TRUKAI Industries Ltd chief executive Greg Worthington-Eyre says there are no immediate plans to export rice. Worthington-Eyre said this in Port Moresby on Tuesday during the company’s […]
Trade protection, did it help?
By MAHOLOPA LAVEIL LAST year was to mark the end of the Government’s 20-year tariff reduction programme (TRP), introduced in 1999 to reduce tariffs gradually to a uniform 10 per […]
Duo celebrate 35yrs of successful partnership
By HEZRON KISING A PARTNERSHIP between a Papua New Guinean and a Malaysian that started 35 years ago to venture in an automotor retail shop has provided more than 300 […]