Day: April 27, 2020
Statement rejected
I DISAPPROVE of Education Minister Joseph Yopyyopy’s directives to resume classes on May 4. This is joke and a stressful exercise for teachers and students nationwide. There are no personal […]
Resumption of school risky
THE Covid-19 appears to be gradually increasing in number in PNG and we might be having more positive cases. The Government’s decision in getting educational institutions to resume looks frightening. […]
Decision to resume classes risky
THE decision for primary and secondary schools to resume classes on May 4 has been received with mixed reactions on the concerns of practising hygiene relating to the coronavirus. Parents […]
PNG Air talks relief, job security
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU PNG Air chief executive Paul Abbot says if the negative impacts of Covid-19 continue without some relief then it might not be viable for the airline to […]
Eight airports still under restrictions
Following new emergency order directives issued by the state of emergency controller on the weekend, domestic travel will now open for all airports in PNG except for eight, says Air […]
Bank boss says relief options available
By DALE LUMA WESTPAC bank has relief options available for customers directly affected by impacts of Covid-19 which also include loan repayment holidays. Responding in a statement to queries from […]
Barker: Economy hard hit
By DALE LUMA THE local economy is being severely impacted by the fall of key commodities and international share prices including measures by the Government as a result of Covid-19, […]
SOE making life harder for designer
PAPUA New Guineans involved in the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector are being hit hard by the two-month extended state of emergency, says seamstress Janet Akis. Akis, 44, from […]
Company lays off casual staff
By LARRY ANDREW A company in Lae has laid off about 30 casual employees as business operations continue to be challenged by Covid-19 and associated impacts. JKT Lim, the wholesaler […]
Manager calls for quick action to save businesses
THE Government needs to act fast to provide a stimulus for businesses to move forward from the Covid-19 pandemic in what is described will be ‘the new normal’. Ruswin Integrated […]