Day: February 18, 2021
PNG wants ties with Arabs
PAPUA New Guinea wants to enhance its relationship with the United Arab Emirates and other Arabian Gulf states for investment purposes during the World Exposition in Dubai from Oct 1 […]
CPL launches environmentally-friendly diaper brand
CITY Pharmacy Ltd (CPL) has re-launched its improved and environmentally-friendly diaper brand Bumbums. CPL Group chief executive officer Navin Raju said the product used a more absorbent product for effective […]
Authority holds workshop to plan sustainable project
THE Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (Cepa) held a workshop in Port Moresby to come up with a project enabling sustainable production landscapes in two Highlands provinces for biodiversity, human […]
Stop importing veggies, govt told
By LORRAINE JIMAL A VEGETABLE farmer who supplies the City Pharmacy group retail shops in Port Moresby is calling on the Government to stop the importing of vegetables and promote […]
Insurance key to financial inclusion
Insurance is a key component of the financial inclusion strategy of Papua New Guinea. However, insurance coverage in the country is very low. Cefi executive director SALIYA RANASINGHE discusses the […]
New 6-Mile market will be opened next month: Parkop
THE new 6-Mile market in the National Capital District is expected to be opened next month, says Governor Powes Parkop. The market will be for small-medium enterprises. “We plan to […]
Submission for Sinivit clean-up being prepared
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU A SUBMISSION to Cabinet is being prepared for funding to clean up the abandoned Sinivit gold mine in East New Britain, according Environment, Conservation and Climate Change […]
Tarutia: Tax plan volatile
By DALE LUMA THE new taxation arrangement for Bougainville needs to be carefully considered as it has ramifications, says National Superannuation Fund chief executive officer Ian Tarutia. As one of […]
Australian explorer prepares for Misima mine
AUSTRALIAN explorer Kingston Resources (KSN) has strengthened its on-the-ground presence in Papua New Guinea in preparation for permitting and development of its flagship Misima gold project. The company has appointed […]
Miner’s tax credit scheme focuses on community development
THE approval of K92 Mining’s participation in the tax credit scheme will its scope to deliver development in the community, chief executive and director John Lewins says. Lewins told The […]