Day: November 6, 2020
Businessman invests K4mil in SMEs
A LOCAL businessman has invested nearly K4 million to help develop small-medium businesses in Chimbu. The launching of the Simbu Small-Medium Enterprises Foundation policy and K3.8 million annual budget was […]
Many grade 12 students using online portal, official says
NEARLY 90 per cent of grade 12 students have accessed the online portal and applied for tertiary institutions by yesterday, an official says. Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, […]
Park did well despite pandemic, official reveals
THE Port Moresby Nature Park has managed to mark a difficult year with some good achievements despite the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to chief executive officer Michelle McGeorge. […]
Governor suggests review of land alienation
THERE should be a review of the land alienation during colonial times, says West New Britain Governor Francis Maneke. “We must not complain but as a government we must review […]
Leaders urged to focus on developing customary land
CUSTOMARY land law consultant Dr Onne Rageau wants leaders, including Prime Minister James Marape and MPs, to stand united and focused on the development of customary land resources for the […]
Failing roads hinder activities
By ROSELYN ELLISON THE deteriorating roads in East New Britain (ENB) is a contributing factor hindering the flow of activities that promote economic growth in the province, businesses day. This […]
Construction firm wants disruptions stopped
A LOCAL road construction firm in Lae has urged the public and road users to cooperate with them and not disturb construction work so that the project is completed on […]
Plans set for MSME funding allocation
WHILE the Government is attempting to enhance micro, small to medium enterprises (MSME) in the country, through a K200 million funding, East New Britain (ENB) government has already allocated funding […]
Authority to review reserved business list, says chief officer
THE PNG Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) will be reviewing the reserved list of businesses for Papua New Guineans. IPA managing director Clarence Hoot said at the small to medium enterprise […]
Hospital receives new incinerator
POPONDETTA General Hospital in Northern received a new incinerator thanks to the New Britain Palm Oil Ltd through the funding support of K100,000. Northern health authority acting chief executive Dr […]