Day: February 26, 2020
Connectivity challenges
The challenge for the Government is to ensure that the capacity of the national transmission network (NTN) is distributed to all the parts of the country, an official says. State-Owned […]
Mori to visit abandoned Sinivit gold mine to assess waste
ENVIRONMENT, Conservation and Climate Change Minister Wera Mori says he will be visiting Wild Dog’s abandoned Sinivit gold mining operation in East New Britain to assess the waste left there. […]
PNGEITI to conduct scoping study of SOEs
The PNGEITI (PNG Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative) National Secretariat through its multi-stakeholders group (MSG) has commenced preparation to engage a consultant to scope out operations of state-owned entities (SOEs), according […]
Growers in coffee rehabilitation can join project: Official
GROWERS taking part in coffee rehabilitation are also fresh garden food producers, who can be included in the “market for village farmers project” (MVFP), an official says. Coffee Industry Corporation’s […]
BSP obligated by law to question, request various documents, says Thornton
BANK South Pacific is obligated under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Act (AML/CTF), to ensure all transactions processed by the bank are in order, according to BSP. The […]
Powi raises concern over rise of fake products
SOUTHERN Highlands Governor William Powi says the Government must address the rise of counterfeit products entering the country. He told Parliament last week that quality and standards was what businesses […]
Kua: Encouraging more resource projects in mines will help with debts
By PETER ESILA PETROLEUM and Energy Minister Kerenga Kua says encouraging more resource projects in the extractive industry will help Papua New Guinea deal with its large debts. Kua told […]
Numa off to Tokyo
SAILOR Teariki Numa is the first Papua New Guinea athlete to secure a spot at the Tokyo Olympics which begins on July 24. Competing in the laser standard class, the […]
Aussie appointed as Lewas coach
CRICKET Papua New Guinea (CPNG) have announced the appointment of former Australian international Kristen Beams as the head coach of the women’s national team (Lewas). Beams played 49 matches for […]
Tigers ready for Fiji champs
By JACK AMI LAE Tigers coach Stanley Tepend says the Digicel Cup champions are finalising preparations for Saturday’s Melanesian Cup clash with the Ravoravo Rabbitohs at Churchill Park in Lautoka, […]