Day: May 1, 2020
Defer inquiry
IF the Prime Minister James Marape can defer projects such as the 2022 National Census due to Covid-19, we kindly urge him to defer the commission of inquiry (COI) that […]
Downsize public service
THE Government needs to relook at reducing or rightsizing the Public Service to “Take Back PNG”. To deliver economic growth and service delivery lies squarely in right government policies. The […]
Take heed of road safety rules
ROAD safety is everyone’s responsibility. Year in, year out, the Motor Vehicle Insurance Limited and the National Road Safety Council (now Road Transport Authority) would conduct nationwide campaigns on the […]
BSP: No recession yet
By DALE LUMA PAPUA New Guinea is technically not yet in economic recession, says Bank South Pacific (BSP) chief executive Robin Fleming. “The general technical definition for a recession is […]
Agency praises K3mil scheme
FRESH Produce Development Agency (FPDA) says the K3 million initiative that the Government has set up to help farmers freight their produce to the Port Moresby market is commendable. General […]
Chocolate brand from local cocoa growing
By PETER ESILA PARADISE Foods Ltd says its Queen Emma chocolate products is one of the company’s top growing brands and is providing more than 2,000 cocoa farmers in Papua […]
Accountants set to launch e-commerce page
THE Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) PNG in partnership with Bank South Pacific (BSP) has completed security tests to launch its e-commerce payment page. A statement from BSP said the page […]
Covid-19 hits local businesses
By DALE LUMA THE impact of Covid-19 economically in an already challenged financial and business market is of great concern to Lae businesses and citizens. Lae Chamber of Commerce and […]
Smartphones for Mother’s Day promo
CITY Pharmacy this week presented more than 20 Samsung Smart phones to the first weekly draw winners for a Mother’s Day promotion. Mothers’ Day this year is again celebrated at […]
Marape assures employees of their jobs
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU THE Government has assured employees of Barrick Niugini Ltd (BNL) that they will not lose their jobs. Prime Minister James Marape issued the statement yesterday following the […]