Day: August 5, 2020
Govt has no ‘Plan B’
The Marape-Steven Government has failed POM residents, especially those in the informal sector, SMEs and private organisations. Why? Because there’s no “Plan B” for them. How does the Government expect […]
Presentation of information vital
NATIONAL Capital District residents were told to present themselves for testing if they developed any Covid-19 symptoms, even if mild. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, headache, chills, runny nose, […]
No impact on PNG LNG: Sonk
THERE has not been any impact on the PNG LNG export to buyers during the Covid-19 period, an senior official says. Kumul Petroleum Holdings Ltd (KPHL) managing director Wapu Sonk […]
Air Niugini follows measures, stops inflight catering service
AIR Niugini says the airline has stopped its inflight catering services in line with other Covid-19 preventive measures. “The inflight catering is complementary and the action to stop the service […]
MP presents K500,000 to women’s bank in Esa’ala
WOMEN in Esa’ala, Milne Bay, will now have access to financial services and a credit facility to support their small businesses activities. This was made possible through a presentation of […]
BSP continues to enhance payment system, says official
BANK South Pacific’s Head of Digital Banking Nuni Kulu says the bank continues to enhance payment system for businesses and customers in the country. The bank is expanding from cards […]
Two officials appointed to NCSL senior positions
NASFUND Contributions Savings and Loans Society (NCSL) says it has made two new appointments as part of its progress to be the best e-bank in the country. NCSL chief executive […]
Govt assistance not reaching SMEs in rural areas: Official
ASSISTANCE for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) only reaches those in the urban areas, according to the Chimbu SME Foundation. Director Peter Siune told The National that only a handful […]
Hotels see downturn in revenue
By CLARISSA MOI MAJOR hotels in Port Moresby have seen a downturn in revenue and guest occupancy rates meanwhile extra precautionary measures have been implemented following the 14-day lockdown in […]
CTSL arranges for staff to undergo tests
THE Comrade Trustee Services Ltd (CTSL) arranged for 35 of its employees to undergo Covid-19 tests as part of its business continuity plan to ensure employees were Covid-19-free. Statutory manager […]