Day: May 18, 2020
Appointment invalid
THE Papua New Guinea Teachers Association (PNGTA) had recently elected its new executives. This includes the position of the president. The new president elected is a retired teacher. Retired teachers […]
Improve capacity in districts
I CONCUR with the rationale behind your editorial “Remote districts need more funds” in The National on Friday. However, before more funding is requested, all districts should significantly improve their […]
Acquittal vital in service delivery
GOVERNMENTS over time have disbursed a huge amount of money for provinces and districts, however there is inadequate capacity at the district level to manage these large amounts of public […]
Koim: People avoiding tax
THERE is an increasing number of individuals who register their companies but never use the company accounts when making business transactions, an official says. Internal Revenue Commission commissioner-general Sam Koim […]
Company marks start of 2020 sugar production
THE start of a sugarcane conveyor marked the start of the 2020 Ramu Sugar production last Tuesday. Ramu Agri Industries Ltd (Rail) general manager Ruari Macwilliam said it was good […]
Credit Corp appoints new executive
CREDIT Corporation PNG has appointed Danny Robinson as its chief operating officer. Robinson will be responsible for all of the day-to-day operational activities for the group around PNG as well […]
Ice cream vendors back on streets
ICE cream vendors are back on the streets selling following the lifting of lockdown restrictions. Paradise Foods chief executive James Rice said the state of emergency had a negative impact […]
Airline to resume flights into airports
PNG Air Ltd’s scheduled flights into Daru, Kiunga, Wewak and Vanimo will be resumed, according to a statement from the airline. Those intending to travel and have a valid ticket […]
Climate change pivotal in sector
THE issue of climate change in the agriculture sector will be having a greater effect on the cash crop economy, according to the AgBook Agribusiness Training and Advisory Ltd. Company […]
Telecom company denies take over by China, says it remains committed
DIGICEL has denied speculation about the sale of the company. An overseas media report said there was a proposed deal for the sale of Digicel to China Mobile, and that […]