Day: July 21, 2020
Arrest other rotten tomatoes
THE country is waiting for the arrest of about 20 past and current parliamentarians on criminal charges. Why are there no other arrests done except for the former prime minister […]
Take on PNG Man-Up pledge
THE call for men to accept gender-based violence as their issue as a father, husband and son should be supported by everyone. Far too often, the fight against gender-based violence […]
ExxonMobil investing in workforce to grow its business
ExxonMobil PNG (EMPNG) says the company knows the investment it makes in its workforce today is what will sustain and grow its business into the future. EMPNG, in a statement, […]
Barker: Investments create jobs
By DALE LUMA PRIVATE investment drives economic activity and generates jobs, says the Institute of National Affairs executive director Paul Barker. Barker told The National that unduly restraining it with […]
Businesswoman plans on building cooking area to help women
A LOCAL businesswomen in partnership with Puma Energy will build a cooking area at the Gordon market to help women with their small businesses. Agnes Piel started selling ice blocks […]
Bank warns of individuals ‘soliciting money’
THE Women’s Micro Bank Ltd (WMBL) says there are individuals claiming to work for the bank to solicit money from unsuspecting customers. Chief executive officer Gunanidhi Das told The National […]
Mine lifespan may be expanded
By ROSELYN ELLISON THE lifespan of Kainantu gold mine in Eastern Highlands may be extended beyond the 10 years as initially planned, according to operator K92 Mining Inc. Vice-president for […]
Kainantu mine ‘impactful’
KAINANTU gold mine is Eastern Highlands’ most economically impactful project, Governor Peter Numu says. Numu said this during the signing of a revised agreement between K92 Mining Inc, the operator […]
Passing of resort founder a loss to tourism industry, says Sir Peter
SIR Peter Barter, the managing director of the Melanesian Tourist Services Ltd (MTS), says the passing away of Max Benjamin is a loss to the tourism industry. “I knew him […]
Tisa branch in Wewak remains closed after robbery
THE Teachers Savings and Loans Society (Tisa) branch in Wewak, East Sepik, will remain closed indefinitely due to a robbery this month. Tisa chief operating officer Luke Kaul, who could […]