Day: May 28, 2020
Pandemic directs people to farming
WITH the world economy slowing down, many third world nations and world economies would be experiencing difficulties as never experienced before. One catastrophe all countries would be facing is food […]
Killings getting out of hand
THE horrific killing of two little brothers in Madang as reported in The National yesterday is shocking and just so hard to accept. Why murder innocent children on their way […]
Boards interfering with operations
THE continued interference and overreach company boards enjoy in PNG is nothing more than a disastrous concept. Boards are in place to oversee the operations of a company representing the […]
Road networks vital for growth
ROAD networks connect people to essential services including hospitals, schools, shops and jobs; they transport goods and services for businesses; and they enable economic growth and governance. Papua New Guinea […]
Cocoa project benefiting 2,000-plus
MORE than 2,000 farmers in Bougainville are benefiting from a project that aims to increase cocoa production, get better farm-gate prices and help farmers find more sources of income. According […]
Ok Tedi Mining appoints new chief executive
MUSJE Werror has been appointed managing director and chief executive of Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML), replacing Peter Graham. Chairman Sir Moi Avei made the announcement yesterday for Werror’s appointment […]
District exports crabs
By PETER ESILA THE Rigo Fisheries Development Corporation (RFDC) have exported its first pallet of mud crabs to Singapore. Rigo MP Lekwa Gure said about K20,000 revenue was expected for […]
Basil supports subsidy programme
NATIONAL Planning and Monitoring Minister Sam Basil says he will look into the supply chain and bring in a good budget for the Government’s freight subsidy to help Papua New […]
Minister happy with agencies’ progress with boosting cocoa
AGRICULTURE and Livestock Minister John Simon says he is impressed with the level of effort being put into boosting cocoa as one of the main commodities in the country’s agriculture […]
Watchdog reviewing proposal
AIR Niugini, through its wholly owned subsidiary Link PNG Ltd, is proposing to acquire 60 per cent interest of PNG Air Ltd, according to the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission […]