Day: April 20, 2020
Discipline ministers
THIS government is led by a prime minister who continuously fails to demonstrate control and discipline of his ministers who are encroaching into the department heads’ roles. We have a […]
Address malnutrition in PNG
ADDRESSING other health issues in the country should continue. For now, all the effort and attention has turned to coronavirus, but we should not forget that the malnutrition situation in […]
Businesses left handicapped
By DALE LUMA BUSINESSES say the ongoing foreign exchange (FX) currency shortage in the country is at its worst with unconfirmed rumours that there is currently no available US dollars. […]
Mine to continue despite case in province
OPERATIONS at Ok Tedi copper/gold mine in Western will continue as long as it is safe and economical to do so, according to a mine executive. Ok Tedi Mining Ltd […]
Concern over cheques’ legitimacy
DEPARTMENT of Petroleum and Energy (DPE) secretary David Manau says an officer in the department had not followed due processes to distribute the Gobe project 14 incorporated land group (ILG) […]
Women call for help
By PETER ESILA A WOMEN’s small to medium enterprise (SME) network has urged the government to look at assisting small businesses struggling due to the impact of coronavirus. The Pacifika […]
Laga picks entries for kit store promo
LAGA Industries Ltd picked three entries from the Mamose for its Highlands Meadows cooking oil promotion draw in Lae last Wednesday. The winner’s identity will be published after a vetting […]
Oil Search yet to raise K2.34bil equity, says exec
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU OIL Search says the company is yet to raise the full US$700 million (K2.34 billion) equity raising amount. A company spokesperson told The National following reports that […]
Mead praises recruits
Kumuls flyer eager to form potent combination with Folau, Maloney KUMULS centre David Mead says he is keen to play alongside new Catalans Dragons recruits James Maloney and Israel Folau […]
Toua continuing to work hard
PACIFIC and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Dika Toua is continuing to work hard for a place in the record books despite surviving a life-threatening illness and juggling weightlifting with motherhood. […]