Day: April 16, 2020
Reducing salaries debatable
I AM of the opinion that we are in the very early stage of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is not the time to panic as far as our economic situation […]
Reshuffle cabinet
THE Prime Minister needs to reshuffle his cabinet so he is supported by a team of committed ministers to manage the country under this difficult moment. From the outset we […]
Place complete ban on betel nut
THE main bus stops over the last month has been free of filth because of the lockdown and the ban on betel nut. It has over the years been a […]
Minister questions payments
PETROLEUM and Energy Minister Kerenga Kua says there must be transparency in disbursement of landowner payments. Kua expressed disappointment in the questionable conduct of the Department of Petroleum and Energy […]
Entrepreneur calls on property owners to relax rentals
By PETER ESILA A BUSINESS operator says while the banks are offering relief packages to customers due to the Covid-19 crisis, landlords should also help clients that are affected with […]
Company facing challenges in delivery
PUMA Energy PNG Ltd has faced a number of challenges delivering fuel on the Highlands Highway, says country general manager and director Hulala Tokome. Tokome told The National that there […]
NDB gives repayment holiday
THE National Development Bank Ltd says its customers impacted by Covid-19 impacts can request a deferral on loan repayments for up to three months. Managing director Moses Liu said this […]
Countries pull out observers from ships
THE Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) has suspended the 100 per cent observers’ coverage requirement for all purse seiners fishing in its waters as reported by Radio New Zealand. […]
Bank gives more time to societies to file reports
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU THE Bank of PNG (BPNG) has relaxed its requirements on savings and loans societies regarding submission of financial reports due to Covid-19 and its impacts. However, assistant […]
Mead eyeing 4th Cup
Kumuls centre not hanging up his boots anytime soon KUMULS veteran David Mead has no plans to hang up his boots just yet as he aims to play in his […]