Day: July 20, 2020
Put nation’s interest first
JAMES Marape and Peter O’Neill and their supporters have been at each other’s throat since the political divorce – bashing each other at every opportunity. In the last few days, […]
Covid-19 remains a threat
THE total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Papua New Guinea stands at 16, with the latest case announced on Friday afternoon by the Prime Minister. Authorities announced on Thursday […]
Developer transfers equity
DEVELOPER K92 Mining Inc will transfer 5 per cent equity in the Kainantu gold mine to the Bilimoia landowners, associated landowners and the provincial government, it has been revealed. A […]
Govt’s economic measures yet to materialise, says Barker
By DALE LUMA MUCH of the economic support measures outlined by the Government as the Covid-19 response plan are yet to materialise, says economist Paul Barker. Barker, the Institute of […]
Coffee firm strikes deal
ONE of the coffee buyers and processors in Highlands has struck a multi-million kina deal with a coffee importer in Europe. The Four-Mile Coffee outside Goroka town, on Thursday, sent […]
Authority addresses environment concerns
The Conservation Environment Protection Authority (Cepa) has told parties to the K92 project memorandum of agreement (MoA) that it conducts annual environmental compliance audits on environmental management performance of the […]
Demand increase pushes airline to expand domestic flights
Air Niugini has further expanded domestic flights and capacity from last Friday because of an increase in demand, says chief executive officer Bruce Alabaster. “When we reintroduced domestic services in […]
Nasfund’s Poro debit card will be leader in digital transactions: Lahui
By CLARISSA MOI THE Poro debit card will be Nasfund Contributors Savings and Loan Society’s (NCSL) leader in digital transaction this year, chief executive officer Vari Lahui says. Speaking during […]
Plans to include coffee growers
Kongo Coffee Ld (KCL) managing director Jerry Kapka says coffee plans and programmes must put growers as main beneficiaries. Kapka said this following the launch of coffee plans in Goroko, […]
ENB savings society launches loan programme for SMEs
THE East New Britain Savings and Loans Society has launched its third loan programme with Gazelle’s small-medium enterprises (SME). Gazelle administrator Allan Balbal said the district development authority (DDA) board […]