Day: September 4, 2020
Partners sign electricity deal to light up Gulf
By GYNNIE KERO GULF will have access to electricity generated from the Pasca offshore oil and gas project. This followed the signing of a deal between Pasca’s operator Twinza Oil […]
Authority announces open season for beche-de-mer harvest
THE beche-de-mer (BDM) buying season for 2020 has commenced following the issuance of licences to buyers this week. According to the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), the 2020 open season would […]
New programme
A NEW project focusing on feeder roads, agriculture and small to medium enterprise (SME) loans will be rolled out next year in East New Britain, an official says. The partnership […]
Virus impacted investment, economic activity: Bank
PAPUA New Guinea’s domestic environment has seen new macroeconomic challenges that have had broad negative implications for the financial sector and the economy as a whole, according to Kina Bank. […]
ADB approves K85mil for project
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$25 million (K85.82mil) investment in a Fiji telco to finance a greenfield 4G mobile telecommunications network in Papua New Guinea. The investment […]
Scientist opposes deep sea tailings proposal
A LOCAL marine biologist says that Wagang in Morobe is not a good spot for deep sea tailings placement (DSTP) as proposed. Prof Ralph Mana from the biological sciences division […]
Westpac undergoing review, slams speculation of assets sales
THE Westpac group is currently undertaking a strategic review of its specialist businesses, which includes wealth platforms, superannuation products, investments, general and life insurance among others, according to the bank. […]
Muruks wary of Tigers
Eagles chasing first win of season THE Mendi Muruks and Lae Tigers will be aiming to continue their momentum when they meet on Sunday (3.15pm kick-off) after both sides scored […]
Gulf, Hekari clash
By ROBINSON LEKA GULF Komara side will be looking to maintain their top-four spot when they face third-placed Hekari United in round 15 of the Kumul Petroleum National Soccer League […]
Coach Stone, PNG athletes receive double boost
PACIFIC Games gold medallist Nelson Stone’s group of national athletes received a double boost this week with the resumption of their training at Sir John Guise Stadium coinciding with a […]