Day: January 5, 2021
Education, employment to determine next govt
FREE education and creation of employment policy will play a big part in the 2022 national election results. Any political party in PNG with free education and creation of urban […]
Alcohol abuse worrying
PAPUA New Guinea is moving in a trend of alcohol abuse that is dangerous for a peaceful and law abiding society. Just by observing people’s behaviour during Christmas and New […]
Govt optimistic about 2021
ANY new beginning brings its share of optimism and expectations of bigger and better things. The year 2021 is no different. From the family homes to business houses and the […]
Locals permitted to mine
By JIMMY KALEBE PEOPLE in the Waria local level government of Bulolo, Morobe, can now venture into alluvial mining after their landowner company received its licence. Aromina Holdings Ltd (AHL) […]
BSP ATMs damaged during festive season
THREE Bank South Pacific (BSP) automated teller machines (ATMs) were damaged during the festive season, including the one at Lorengau Hospital which was damaged by criminals trying to steal the […]
NDB commercialising group, to rollout K80mil for MSMEs
THE National Development Bank (NDB) says part of its strategy for the next 12 months is the commercialisation of the NDB group and rollout of the K80 million soft lending […]
Firm eyes mining licence
A LANDOWNER company in Tabubil, Western, held its warden’s hearing for its exploration licence application last month. Camp Administration Ltd executive chairman David Kaiankim said it was time Papua New […]
Foundation launching policy to rescue struggling SMEs
THE Simbu SME Foundation Ltd will be launching its policy model to help disadvantaged small medium enterprise (SMEs) stakeholders. Foundation managing director Peter Siune said the model was a decentralised […]
Economist: Difficult year ahead
By PETER ESILA AN economist says 2021 will be another challenging year with the Covid-19 and its economic effects still prevalent around the world and still impacting Papua New Guinea. […]
Upgrade mobile towers in rural areas, Barker says
RURAL mobile towers need upgrading to 3G and 4G status, says PNG Institute of National Affairs director Paul Barker. Barker said accessible internet, including through mobile phones, was critical in […]