Day: March 24, 2020
Fund, equip institutions
THE world is in panic mode and has suffered casualties in thousands due to the coronavirus pandemic. There are many scientific and medical truths and views on the origin and […]
Upgrading health system a priority
INVESTMENT in health is not only desirable but also an essential priority for most societies. However, our health systems face tough and complex challenges, in part derived from new pressures, […]
Exec says Kina not going up
By PETER ESILA and CLARISSA MOI IN light of the recent coronavirus pandemic, the Australian dollar has depreciated significantly against the PNG Kina making it stronger, Bank South Pacific chief […]
Ok Tedi focuses on keeping Covid-19 out
OK Tedi Mining Ltd’s primary concern at this time is to keep the coronavirus out of the operations and its mining communities, says a senior official. “While this is the […]
Group lets stores, pharmacy remain open to serve customers
By PETER ESILA ALL City Pharmacy and Stop & Shop outlets will remain open every day with normal trading hours, says City Pharmacy Ltd managing director Mahesh Patel. Patel said […]
Chamber pledges to support govt
By DALE LUMA BUSINESSES in the country are ready to help the Government implement containment measures for the coronavirus, Papua New Guinea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PNGCCI) president John […]
Oil Search establishes plan to ensure business continuity
OIL Search Ltd has established a multi-disciplinary coronavirus task force to prepare comprehensive plans to ensure business continuity in the event an outbreak occurs in the country. The company, in […]
NRL defers season
AUSTRALIA’S National Rugby League (NRL) is taking the unprecedented step of suspending the season due to the global coronavirus pandemic. The Australian Rugby League Commission held a meeting at Rugby […]
League to start comp in June
By JACK AMI THE Moresby North-East Rugby Football League will kick off its season on June 5 as directed by the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL), says local […]
NFS suspends activities with partial lockdown
THE Oil Search National Football Stadium (NFS) has gone into partial lockdown with all in-house activities suspended following directives from the Papua New Guinea Sports Foundation (PNGSF) over the coronavirus […]