Day: December 10, 2020
Thank you for standing with Marape
PAPUA New Guinea’s pioneer economist, former finance secretary, former Bank of PNG governor and former prime minister Sir Mekere Morauta is a man of dignity and high esteem. Sir Mekre […]
Opposition’s move rational
THE Opposition’s deliberate move for an alternative government is an example of rational thinking. Since taking office, Prime Minister James Marape’s government targeted major mining companies to shut down operations […]
Recognise, respect human rights
IT is time for all law-abiding and right-thinking citizens to reflect if they have upheld the conviction that respect for human rights is essential to the prevention of conflict and […]
Mine pleased with fruitful work on sustainable programme
THE management of the St Barbara Simberi mining operation on Simberi Island in Namatanai, New Ireland, is pleased with the work on sustainable development programme in Simberi. This was revealed […]
Protecting country from pest, disease vital: Official
NATIONAL Agriculture Quarantine and Inspection Authority (Naqia) managing director Joel Alu says the country must protect its borders from pests and diseases. Alu said that during the launch of Naqia’s […]
Airline reviews flight arrangement with clients
PNG Air is reviewing its arrangements with its corporate clients to finalise its fly-in fly-out routes. Acting chief commercial officer Nancy Nakikus said: “The industry has dropped with sales and […]
Businesses into Xmas operations
MANY businesses are already in the festive operations with strong traffic experienced in most shops. City Pharmacy Ltd Group managing director Sir Mahesh Patel said: “Currently, the economy is very […]
Kina Bank taking over Westpac PNG, Fiji operations
Kina Bank is set to take over Westpac operations in PNG and Fiji. Chief executive officer GREG PAWSON talks about the acquisition and how this falls into the banks strategic […]
Stop buying fake goods: Official
By CLARISSA MOI THE National Institute of Standards and Industrial Technology (Nisit) has urged the public to refrain from buying counterfeit or substandard products sold in the market. Director-general Victor […]
Islanders produce first chocolate
THE Tabar people of Namatanai, New Ireland, have produced their first chocolate confectionery through a joint effort with mining company St Barbara, Simberi Mining Area Association (SMAA) and Simberi Mining […]