Day: May 7, 2020
Border security essential
THE coronavirus has uncovered Papua New Guinea’s weakness in border security. Government last month deployed additional troops and police to West Sepik and Western be placed along the border with […]
Coffee farmers receive crop under partnership
COFFEE farmers under the Makia Coffee Development Cooperative (MCDC) in Unggai-Bena, Eastern Highlands, have received 100 coffee pulpers over the weekend from Coffee Industry Corporation’s Productive Partnerships in Agriculture Project […]
Wulff: Operations may stop
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU OIL Search managing director Dr Keiran Wulff says there is a possibility that the company may temporarily shut down or limit oil production in the country. Dr […]
Airline back in business despite Covid-19 restrictions
PNG Air says despite the travel restrictions during the state of emergency, the airline is back in business. In a statement yesterday, it said that it was operating on a […]
Company deregistrations on hold due to Covid-19
The Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) has put on hold the deregistration of companies which failed to comply with regulations, an official said. Acting registrar of companies Harriet Kokiva told The […]
Price level delaying projects
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU THE recent collapse in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices may delay some major petroleum projects, an official says. Kumul Petroleum Holdings Ltd (KPHL) managing director Wapu […]
Group predicts more disruption to industry
A DELAY or pause in the real estate industry is expected due to the impacts of the Covid-19, according to an industry group. According to Hausples, a real estate portal […]
Developer expanding project in New Ireland
St Barbara is aiming to expand the Simberi sulphide project in New Ireland after a pre-feasibility study confirmed mine life at the project would be extended to 35 years. According […]
Sir Julius encourages people to farm land instead of awaiting handouts
NEW Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan has urged the people to return to their land and farm it, instead of waiting for handouts from the Government. “With agriculture, you cannot […]
Brewery cancels awards
SOUTH Pacific Brewery has cancelled this year’s SP Sports Awards due to difficult times brought on by the Covid-19 and state of emergency (SOE) restrictions. Brewery corporate affairs manager John […]