Day: April 29, 2020
Invest in agriculture
THE state of emergency did create panic in the country. PNG is a Garden of Eden where God almighty created and blessed us with fruits, vegetables, food crops which are […]
Pandemic affecting economy
PAPUA New Guinea may have a record of just eight coronavirus cases but the effects of this global pandemic is taking its toll on the economy. Many have being laid […]
Council warns of profit loss
By DALE LUMA MANY micro, small and medium enterprises will not make any profit this year, according MSME Council president Desmond Yaninen. Yaninen told The National in view of the […]
Agricultural firm’s by-product useful in making sanitisers
THE Ramu Agri Industries Ltd (RAIL), a part of the New Britain Palm Oil group, is supplying ethanol (ethyl alcohol) to be used for sanitisers. One of the Covid-19 preventive […]
Company fixes road, says disruptions not affecting output
THE K92 Mining Ltd in Eastern Highlands has begun the maintenance and upgrading of the road that disrupted mining operations last week. K92 chief executive and director John Lewins said […]
Avoid disruptions, says Barker
BELOW is an analysis by the executive director of Institute of National Affairs Paul Barker on the possible repercussions of the Government’s decision not to renew the special mining lease […]
My letter to Barrick on the way: Marape
PRIME Minister James Marape says his letter to Barrick (Niugini) Ltd (BNL) is for the company to continue operating Porgera gold mine in Enga until a proper transition takes place. […]
Demand for masks rise
A LOCAL tailoring company is working hard to cater for the increasing orders for reusable face masks from organisations, as the Covid-19 state of emergency enters its sixth week. Joie’s […]
Calls for wider consultation during crisis
THE planning for a crisis must involve all parties that would be impacted as a result of the decisions, Bankers and Financial Institution Association president Lillie Sapu says. Sapu said […]
Airline transporting vital supplies during lockdown
PNG Air is airlifting medical supplies to help in mitigating the spread of the Covid-19. A company statement said more than 8.5 tonnes of medical equipment, personal protective equipment, hospital […]