Day: April 7, 2020
Communication channel vital
IT is now confirmed that under the Covid-19 State of Emergency regulation, only the prime minister and the SOE Controller are the authorised persons to release information to the public. […]
Kua: Project talks on hold
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU FORMAL talks on the development of the Twinza Oil’s Pasca A project in Gulf will begin once the Covid-19 pandemic passes, says Petroleum and Energy Minister Kerenga […]
Airline to resume flights today: Executive
PNG Air Ltd will commence domestic flights today, an official says. Chief executive Paul Abbot told The National yesterday that the resumption of flights would be to only certain centres […]
Tisa allows 3-month repayment holiday
THE Teachers Savings and Loans Society (Tisa) is allowing a three-month loan repayment holiday to members impacted by the Covid-19. Chief executive officer Michael Koisen said, in a statement, that […]
PJV organises first testing
THE Porgera Joint Venture (PJV) has organised the first automotive electrical level-three trade testing at its mine site in Enga. A PJV statement said the trade testing conducted last month […]
Economy bleak, says ADB
THE country’s economic picture deteriorated because of political distraction and the deferral of large investment projects, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It said in its 2020 outlook report […]
High demand for fresh produce in capital city
DEMAND for fresh vegetables and fruits in Port Moresby is high and farm workers have to work long shifts to keep up with the high demand, according to the Innovative […]
Growth to remain low, says bank
IN the absence of major new investments in PNG’s extractive industry in the short term, growth will remain low, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The bank in its […]
Partners provide stable connection
PNG DataCo Ltd and its partners continue to provide internet and stable connectivity during the state of emergency (SOE) period. It managed to land the Kumul Submarine Network (KSCN) in […]
ICCC expects to make more arrests, warns shops to adhere to regulations
By PETER ESILA THE Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) is expected to make more arrests soon following warnings issued to shops over increases in the price of goods. Commissioner […]