Day: November 20, 2020
Workshop helps locals craft cultural items
LOCAL artisans in Alola and Abuari villages in Northern have boosted their business prospects by improving their ability to craft cultural items through a product development workshop. According to a […]
Official: Audit committees important
IT is mandatory to set up audit committees for all Government institutions, an official says. Department of Finance deputy secretary Dominic Ira said this during the launching of the Pacific […]
Governor commits K200,000 as MSME startup capital to association
NATIONAL Capital District Governor Powes Parkop has committed K200,000 as micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) start-up capital to Women’s Community Services Foundation (WCSF) which accounts for more than 500 […]
EC, statistical office gets more funds
THE Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission (PNGEC) and the National Statistical Office (NSO) saw increases in their respective 2021 Budget allocations as they prepare for major exercises next year and […]
Defence force gets K7mil increase in 2021 budget
THE 2021 Budget for the PNG Defence Force has increased by about K7 million compared to this year. PNGDF have been allocated K305.331 million for next year from the K298.237mil […]
Treasurer: K18 billion growth in two years
TREASURER Ian Ling-Stuckey says Papua New Guinea’s economy is expected to grow to K18 billion over the next two years. Ling-Stuckey said this would be the largest nominal growth in […]
Communities to support development activities
HEALTHY communities in Papua New Guinea will support and contribute to development activities and it is the Government’s vision for communities to have access to water and sanitation. Clara Momoi, […]
Britain gives K40,000 for safe house
THE British High Commission in Papua New Guinea has donated K40,000 to support the Bougainville Haku Women’s Collective build a new safe house for victims of domestic violence. Haku Women’s […]
Safety is important in shipping industry: Official
SAFETY is of utmost importance in the shipping industry and companies should always make sure their employees are aware of all safety requirements, a shipping company manager says. Lae Swire […]
Timetable change affects case
A SUPREME Court reference filed by Davis Steven, in his capacity as Minister for Justice and Attorney General, seeking an opinion on a point of law relating to the interpretation […]