Day: March 16, 2020
Ban on plastic bags starts today
STARTING today, the nationwide ban on single-use plastic shopping bags comes into effect. The Government in 2014 banned the import and manufacture of non-biodegradable plastic shopping bags. It allowed only […]
Transfer to benefit B’ville: Exec
THE transfer of the Bougainville Copper Ltd (BCL) shares from Kumul Minerals Holdings Ltd (KMHL) to the Bougainville Mineral Ltd (BML) will reduce KMHL’s balance sheet but will strengthen Bougainville, […]
Mall makes birthday extra special
TUSA Yamagu will spend a night at the Holiday Inn and feast with a K300 shopping voucher from Big Rooster after winning Vision City Mega Mall’s second draw for the […]
Ela Motors announces changes to Hino 300
ELA Motors PNG Ltd has announced its changes to the Hino 300 series trucks with new enhancements that will meet customer’s demand, consume less fuel and improve cargo capacity. At […]
Gold price climbs higher
GOLD price hit peaks exceeding US$1,700 (K5,780) an ounce this month, according to the Mineral Resources Authority. This is due to the current world volatility caused by Covid-19, the slump […]
Smare: Pay-offs up to date
NAMBAWAN Super chairman Anthony Smare says the State is up to date with its payments on exiting members. Smare said this when announcing the fund’s 2019 financial results last week. […]
Car dealer aware of counterfeit vehicle parts
CAR dealer Ela Motors is aware of counterfeit vehicle parts on the market, but urges customers to think about safety. Chief executive Keiichiro Kuwabara said Ela Motors supported the Government’s […]
Department’s new policy aims at reducing geohazards
GEOHAZARDS can be reduced if there is an appropriate policy in place, an official says. Department of Mineral Policy and Geohazards Management deputy secretary Winterford Eko said this during a […]
Pandemic casts doubt on Hunters
THE South Pacific Brewery-sponsored Hunters are facing a similar predicament to the National Rugby League side New Zealand Warriors due to the coronavirus pandemic. Queensland Rugby League (QRL) officials will […]
NSL leaders Hekari drop to 3rd after Star defeat
By PARKER TAMBUA HEKARI United were knocked off the top of the Kumul Petroleum National Soccer League ladder after a shock 1-2 defeat to Star Mountain in round 10 at […]