Day: March 27, 2020
Lockdown affecting people
THIS is the impression I am getting from leaders all over the world. They have shut down markets and we don’t know how people will survive. If the coronavirus don’t […]
Don’t shoot the messenger
THE phrase “don’t shoot the messenger” means one should not blame the bearer of bad news. And in times of this global pandemic, no messenger should be shot at while […]
Follow line of command
THIS relates to the control and management of Covid-19 at this very crucial time. When we are overwhelmed during this period, we should also appreciate the fact that there is […]
Work as usual for mines
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU MINING operations in the country continue to export minerals despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Ok Tedi Mining Ltd managing director and chief executive officer Peter […]
Enough fuel to supply customers, says executive
PUMA Energy says it has enough fuel to supply customers during the state of emergency period. Country general manager and director Hulala Tokome told The National yesterday that the company’s […]
Lockdown affects womens’ small business operations
WOMEN operating small businesses at a venue in Port Moresby will resume their operations when the state of emergency is lifted, an official says. Pacifika Women Network (PWN) administration officer […]
Briefs
Corporation gets new official LESLIE Wungen has been replaced by Kepson Pupita as the acting general secretary of the Oil Palm Industry Corporation (Opic) from last Dec, according to a […]
Developer implements safety measures
GEOPACIFIC Resources Ltd, the operator of the Woodlark gold mine in Milne Bay, has implemented measures to protect staff and contractors. The measures are: a notice of suspension issued to […]
Cyber security faces challenge
HACKING attacks have increased exponentially due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to Deloitte PNG. Deloitte PNG information technology and cyber security specialist Alberto Cimas said they were working with 10 […]
Company cuts production, has enough supplies in stock
PARADISE Foods Ltd has cut down production to a one-day shift even though it is getting more orders. Chief executive officer James Rice said the company still had inventory to […]