Day: June 10, 2020
More work needed
PRIME Minister James Marape still has more changes to do to bolster his government apart from moving the Peoples National Congress (PNC) party to the opposition. He needs to redistribute […]
Unite for people
THIS Government is a responsible one for the people. As reported in The National on page 2 last Friday (June 5), Prime Minister James Marape said even though the Police […]
Support ICAC Bill
I ACKNOWLEDGE the Government for implementing the “Take Back PNG” slogan which was echoed over the last few years by the no-nonsense hardline Northern governor. Of all fundamental policy and […]
Be cautious during ‘new normal’
ALTHOUGH life will not return to normalcy soon, the decision for the resumption of classes needs to be taken with caution. This week, the Government has instructed for the reopening […]
MRA to ensure houses built for villagers meet expectations
By CLARISSA MOI The Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) says it will take the lead in ensuring that houses built for villagers at the Woodlark gold project in Milne Bay are […]
Business leaders forecast decrease in revenue
MOST business leaders who participated in a recent survey are forecasting a decrease in revenue as a direct result of the Covid-19 and restrictions, according to the PNG Business Council. […]
Firm allowed to resume trading
THE National Court has granted Oil Search an interim injunction, allowing it to resume the trading of its shares on the PNG National Stock Exchange (PNGX). The company in a […]
ExxonMobil engages tailoring bussineses
EXXONMOBIL PNG has engaged nine tailoring businesses to make 10,000 masks for its staff. Executive director Keith Killian said the company was committed to supporting local businesses. “The impact of […]
Ling-Stuckey plans meet to address issues with govt cheques
By HELEN TARAWA TREASURER Ian Ling-Stuckey has told Parliament that he will call a meeting with the heads of commercial banks to address issues raised in Parliament about difficulties with […]
Payments to drop by K1m per day
EXCISE tax payments is estimated to decrease by K1 million per day – a business challenge that will directly impact Government revenue, according to the PNG Business Council. The council […]