Day: August 27, 2020
Let churches teach our children
TWO weeks ago, the National Executive Council approved a proposal to formally declare Papua New Guinea, a Christian country. The announcement drew in mixed reactions from people who are part […]
Firm records K87.1mil profit
OIL Search has announced a US$25 million (K87.1mil) core profit in the first half of this financial year. Other highlights include: Non-cash, after-tax impairment of US$260 million (K905.9m), largely reflecting […]
Mushroom has different benefits: Kombuk
MUSHROOM cultivation has potential to improve livelihoods through economic, nutritional and medicinal contributions, an official says. Department of Agriculture and Livestock secretary Daniel Kombuk said this when harvesting mushrooms in […]
Board aims to help villagers
PNG Cocoa Board chief executive Boto Gaupu says their main objective is to help villagers get involved in the cocoa industry so they can sustain themselves economically. Gaupu said the […]
Papindo will support spice industry: Sir Soekandar
PAPINDO Group of companies managing director Sir Soekandar Tjandra says the company will support Papua New Guinea’s spice industry. He said this after being sworn in as an exporter’s representative […]
Oil Search production up by 4pc
OIL Search Ltd’s total production for the first half of this year was 14.66 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe), up 4 per cent on the first half of 2019. […]
Pandemic puts firm on alert
THE unprecedented challenges due to the Covid-19, consequent disruption to the global economy and decline in oil prices in the first half of this year have been catalysts for reassessing […]
Ok Tedi to resume ops on Sept 14
OK Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML) says it plans to restart operations in the week commencing Sept 14. This would be almost six weeks after it suspended operations on Aug 5 […]
Forum: Aerial surveillance important
FISHERIES Ministers at their 17th fisheries committee meeting earlier this month have recognised the importance of aerial surveillance, after noting the increased risk of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. […]
Souths out to prove point
Rabbitohs ready to test themselves against Eels SOUTH Sydney coach Wayne Bennett believes the next five weeks of the National Rugby League season will reveal how dangerous they can be […]