Day: July 9, 2020
Gradual change needed
MALE dominance has been a norm in our societies since time immemorial. It has been engrafted in our culture and accepted to be seen as it is without criticisms from […]
Proper data collection system vital
STATISTICS make planning for the future easier. Nearly every developed and progressive country has some form of accountability and organistaion with regards to the information it has on its citizens. […]
Border trade may reopen
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU THERE is a proposal to have Batas, the economic zone at the Wutung-Skouw border reopened for trading, Indonesia Ambassador to PNG Andriana Supandy says. Supandy said an […]
Tuke presents shareholding certificate to villagers
MINING Minister Johnson Tuke handed over a nine per cent shareholding certificate to villagers in the Ok Tedi mine area in Western last Wednesday. According to a statement from the […]
Post PNG providing govt services, says official
POST PNG, which relies on its logistics channel and distribution as its main revenue earner, is now providing other government services to the people. Chief operating officer Ben Davis said […]
Association welcomes subsidy by Madang govt
By CLARISSA MOI THE Farmers and Settlers Association has welcomed the decision by the Madang government to subsidise copra in the province. President Wilson Thomspon told The National yesterday that […]
Agency’s revenue drop by 60 per cent due to reduced flights, says Pakii
By PETER ESILA AIR Services Ltd revenue dropped by more than 60 per cent since March as a result of the reduced number of international flights using PNG airspace. Managing […]
Indonesia records 60pc trade surplus in 2019
THE volume of trade between Indonesia and PNG last year was about US$200mil (K678.8mil) – with Indonesia enjoying a trade surplus of about 60 per cent. This is according to […]
Change affecting fuel stations
By CLARISSA MOI THE change in retail and wholesale pricing regulatory structure for petroleum products in the country has affected service station dealers, according to Puma Energy PNG Ltd. Hulala […]
Agro potential seen in Mekeo hinterlands to supply Port Moresby markets
THE Mekeo hinterlands of Central has potential in agriculture to supply markets in Port Moresby, an official says. Prime Minister James Marape recently told Agriculture and Livestock secretary Daniel Kombuk […]