Day: May 21, 2020
Raise more awareness
THE state of emergency’s latest national emergency order N0.37 re-defines the definition of the Covid-19 to include cases of respiratory illness, including cases classified as pneumonia. Does that include asthma […]
People in urban areas affected
WITH the Covid-19 crisis introducing the new normal, it is quite adaptable for some whereas it’s unfavourable and severe for others. People living in the villages are isolated and quite […]
Include everyone in rescue package
IT is rather interesting to note from media reports the proposed expenditure on the Covid-19 economic stimulus package of some K5.7 billion. There are many ways to look into the […]
PNG’s drug laws need overhaul
PAPUA New Guinea currently uses the Drug Act 1954 which is only a slap-on-the-wrist jail term. It is time to amend the Drug Act so maximum penalty can be dished […]
Brian Bell looking to open new businesses
By CLARISSA MOI THE Brian Bell Group expects its key capital projects to open for business next month, chief executive officer Cameron Mackellar says. While providing an update on the […]
District keen in supporting locals venture into crab business
MUD crabs are plentiful in Kikori, Gulf which locals can sell and make a business out of with the support from Kikori district development authority. Authority chief executive Tars Sauka […]
Authority calls for applications
By DALE LUMA THE Lae City Authority (LCA) has urged business houses in the Morobe capital to submit their applications for trading licences by June 30. The authority said failure […]
Company giving 30pc discount to frontline workers
FRONTLINE workers during the Covid-19 pandemic can shop at Brian Bell stores with a 30 per cent discount on all products this month, says chief executive officer Cameron Mackellar. Mackellar […]
Air Niugini resumes flights to Bougainville
AIR Niugini says it will resume flights to Buka, Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB), starting tomorrow. The airline, in a statement, said the interim schedule would consist of one flight […]
Acquisition boosts plan
KINA Bank’s acquisition of ANZ PNG’s retail, SME and commercial business last year significantly accelerated its five-year strategic plan, according to the Kina Securities Ltd 2019 annual report. It stated […]