Day: August 18, 2020
Investigate alleged corrupt dealings
THIS is a letter to the National Planning Minister Sam Basil to investigate a corrupt deal by two most senior public servants, using their position to allegedly defraud the State […]
Why re-advertise positions?
WHAT is the Department of Personnel Management (DPM) secretary Taias Sansan doing by re-advertising chief executive officers’ (CEO) positions for several government organisations in the daily newspapers last Friday? Her […]
Address virus with right attitude
THE knowledge, attitudes and practices people hold toward coronavirus will play an important role in determining a society’s readiness to accept behavioural change measures from authorities. The coronavirus outbreak has […]
Businesses need support: Barker
By CLARISSA MOI THE Government should provide a level playing field to support businesses during the current difficult time, an economist says. Institute of National Affairs (INA) executive director Paul […]
Bank sees increase in use of its digital platforms
TRANSACTIONS on Kina Bank’s digital platforms have increased over the last nine months, according to the bank. Chief executive Greg Pawson said this during the launch of a Department of […]
Ok Tedi suspends operation
OK Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML) has made a courageous decision to temporarily suspend operations after Covid-19 cases were detected in Tabubil, Kumul Minerals Holdings Ltd (KMHL) chairman and acting managing […]
Gold production drops by 17pc
NEWCREST Limited’s gold production of 775,978 ounces at Lihir, New Ireland, was 17 per cent lower than the prior period driven by a decrease in gold grade milled and lower […]
Firm applies for lease after announcement of ore reserve
MAYUR Resources says the announcement of a maiden ore reserve at its Orokolo Bay industrial sands project in Gulf has enabled it to progress towards a feasibility study, submission of […]
Hunters forward sidelined
Isaac aiming for football return as he recovers from spinal tuberculosis By PARKER TAMBUA SP Hunters forward Dilbert Isaac has been diagnosed with spinal tuberculosis which has seen him out […]
Arah’s hat-trick falls short to save Gulf Komara
A KENNETH Arah hat-trick was not enough as Gulf Komara lost 3-4 to Kutubu in round 12 of the Kumul Petroleum National Soccer League in Lae on Saturday. The match […]