Day: September 2, 2020
Miner plans to appeal court ruling
BARRICK Niugini Ltd (BNL) plans to appeal a court decision which dismissed its application for a judicial review of the non-extension by the Government of a special mining lease for […]
Gold price remains high
GLOBAL gold prices remain high as the Porgera gold mine in Enga is about to reopen under a Kumul Mineral Holdings Limited (KMHL) special mining lease. According to Reuters yesterday, […]
Barrick has every opportunity to discuss intention: Marape
By DALE LUMA BARRICK Niugini Ltd (BNL) will have every opportunity to discuss its intention on Porgera through the Kumul Mineral Holdings Ltd (KMHL) special mining lease, Prime Minister James […]
Bird calls for order between Works, contractors
EAST Sepik Governor Allan Bird says that the provincial Works office and contractors engaged by district development authorities are working on the same roads in his province. “In my province, […]
Virus, tax issues delay supply: Nali
COVID-19 and taxation issues between the Department of Works and Implementation and the Internal Revenue (IRC) have affected the supply of construction materials for bridges. Works and Implementation Minister Michael […]
Studies on wharves in four provinces complete, says Samb
TRANSPORT Minister William Samb says feasibility studies are complete on the wharves in Manus, Gulf and East and West Sepik. “My department is preparing the documentations for projects for these […]
Proceedings filed by Yopo dismissed
By KARO JESSE THE Waigani National Court has dismissed a judicial proceeding filed by suspended managing director and chief executive officer of the National Airports Cooperation Ltd (NAC) Richard Yopo. […]
Police charge driver with dangerous driving causing death
POLICE in Manus have charged the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident that killed a passenger and injured 12 others in Ward 2, Lorengau town, with dangerous driving […]
Tribunal adjourned, time given to deal with administrative issues
THE leadership tribunal against Aitape-Lumi MP Patrick Pruaitch will return tomorrow at 10am to the Bomana National Court after it was adjourned yesterday to deal with administrative issues relating to […]
Church distributes food in city
CHURCHES know the people who need help in the community so they continue to help distribute food from the Sapotim Wantok Foundation , a church official says. The foundation is […]