Day: October 21, 2020
Do something about Goroka Covid-19 cases
GOROKA has seen a hike in positive Covid-19 cases with 15 confirmed cases. There is no awareness, no masks, and no sign of health workers informing the public. It is […]
Wishing students the best in their exams
GRADE 8, 10 and 12 students who are sitting for their national examinations this week are urged to perform to the best of their God-given abilities without fear or favour. […]
Stop confusing kids with gender equality
YES, PNG man, you are right with your letter in The National, published yesterday on page 39. Humans are born either a male or a female and this natural selection […]
Correct information important
IN a world today inundated with information, PNG is starved of correct information. Yet in Papua New Guinea, in the age of internet information on virtually every field from governance […]
Digicel launches seven new apps
DIGICEL yesterday launched itself as a digital operator marking the occasion by delivering seven apps and a promise of powerful digital experiences. According to a statement, Digicel Group chairman Denis […]
Amendments to look into reserved businesses
INVESTMENT Promotion Authority (IPA) managing director Clarence Hoot says work is in progress to table the proposed changes to the IPA Act (1992) at the next Parliament sitting. He told […]
BSP ready to give loans
By DALE LUMA CUSTOMERS who want to apply for a business loan under the Government’s K200 million small to medium enterprises (SMEs) support programme can now do so with Bank […]
Discussion on LNG expansion ongoing, says Oil Search
DISCUSSIONS are ongoing between all parties on progressing LNG expansion opportunities in PNG, Oil Search Limited managing director Keiran Wulff says. “This coincides with a strengthening in demand and a […]
NDB has plans to support SME programme: Chairman
NATIONAL Development Bank (NDB) chairman Michael Mell says the bank has a plan to assist small businesses when it receives the K80 million appropriated by Cabinet to rollout the Government’s […]
IPA halts delisting exercise
By CLARISSA MOI THE Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) has put on hold the deregistration exercise of companies which failed to comply with regulations, managing director Clarence Hoot says. He told […]