Day: May 4, 2020
Companies should adhere to rules
WHERE is the fairness in practising social distancing when company hired transport are not adhering to this state of emergency (SOE) rules. PMV buses are being pinned down to practise […]
Be wary of e-technologies
THE Government should be mindful of the growing use of electronic learning applications and platforms in schools and tertiary institutions across the country. While the use of such maybe convenient […]
Praise government initiative
THE Government’s initiative to check if foreign-owned businesses and workers were complying with PNG laws should be praised. Earlier this year, immigration officers, police and the Labour and Industrial Relations […]
Crude palm oil price drops
By PETER ESILA THE global crude palm oil (CPO) price has dropped from US$834 (K2,823) per tonne cif Rotterdam in January to US$538 (K1,814) per tonne due to the Covid-19 […]
Covid-19 had little effect on beef business, says CEO
SALES for the New Britain Palm Oil Ltd (NBPOL) K30 million beef business has not been seriously impacted by the Covid-19, says chief executive James Graham. He said like all […]
Utilise online services, members told
SUPERANNUATION fund Nambawan Super is encouraging its members to utilise the online services during the state of emergency (SOE) period. While most Nambawan Super branches have remained open during the […]
Lockdown affects firm
By DALE LUMA THE state of emergency (SOE) and lockdown has had an impact on beverage manufacturer, Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA), in terms of its sales. This was a result of […]
Agreement announced to support rural farmers
A NEW partnership agreement was announced on Friday to support rural farmers during the Covid-19 crisis. A small ceremony to mark the occasion was held between Market Development Facility, an […]
Dash 8 to operate
ALL Air Niugini flights to Kavieng airport, New Ireland, will now be operated by Dash 8 aircraft. The airline in a statement on Friday said this was due to runway […]
Coca-Cola distributes care packages to staff during SOE
COCA-Cola Amatil (CCA) has given over 700 care packages containing staple foods, drinks and water to each of its staff to provide relief during the difficult Covid-19 impacted period. The […]