Day: April 8, 2020
Refocus PNG’s health system
I COMMEND the Government for being proactive in putting preventative measures to combat Covid-19 by declaring a state of emergency (SOE) and 14-day lockdown. As a retired public servant who […]
Stigma can fuel virus transmission
CREATING fear and stigma is the not the best option to dealing with any outbreak of coronavirus. The current coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic worldwide and the announcement of PNG’s second positive […]
Oil Search offer shares
OIL Search has announced an equity raising offer of US$700 million (K2.35bil) which is open to eligible PNG shareholders. The company, in a statement, said proceeds of the equity raising […]
Demand of buns made with Bougainville cocoa rise
IT’S Easter and the Stop & Shop is selling chocolate hot cross buns in Port Moresby, made with chocolate from Bougainville cocoa. City Pharmacy Ltd’s Country Fresh Bakery manager Noel […]
Developer says extension of lease beneficial
Barrick Niugini Ltd (BNL) says the Government’s extension of its Porgera mine lease will guarantee additional economic benefit for the country. It was responding to a statement by Prime Minister […]
Business continuity plan follows steps
OIL Search says its business continuity protocols had been progressively implemented. It established a Covid-19 taskforce in February to manage its impact on company activities in response to World Health […]
Port Moresby hotel announces suspension of business activities
THE Holiday Inn Express in Port Moresby has suspended operations until further notice, it posted on Facebook. “Due to significantly reduced business following the recent Covid-19 outbreak and the Government […]
Bank predicts big impact
THE Asian Development Bank expects the Covid-19 to have a wide impact on PNG this year, with the manufacturing industry struggling because of the disruption to supply chains. In its […]
Industry lays out resolutions for business operations
AS the country heads into the extended two-month state of emergency (SOE), coffee businesses and stakeholders want to hear from authorities on clear guidelines on how to operate during this […]
Authority suspends compliance check over coronavirus lockdown
By PETER ESILA THE Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) has temporarily stopped its compliance exercise on businesses in West New Britain due to the Covid-19 state of emergency, says a senior […]