Day: March 9, 2021
Garry: ILGs not recognised
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU THE mining sector does not recognise incorporated land group (ILGs) in relation to mining developments in the country, Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) managing director Jerry Garry says. […]
Air Niugini Boeing 737 service heading to Manus
AIR Niugini is upgrading selected flights to Momote Airport, Manus, to the larger Boeing 737 aircraft from early next month. The airline said this following the recent upgrading and restoration […]
Firm concerned over lack of forex
THE lack of foreign currency (forex) to import crude oil in a timely manner is a concern for Puma Energy PNG Ltd, says country manager and director Hulala Tokome. He […]
Foundation gives K150,000 to train women
By CLARISSA MOI THANKS to a Sir Brian Bell Foundation K150,000 sponsorship, 100 women and girls will access training on entrepreneurial skills, vocational and life skills this year. This was […]
Fredricson becomes Oil Search’s CFO
PETER Fredricson has been appointed as chief financial officer (CFO) for Oil Search, effective March 23. Fredricson replaces Stephen Gardiner, who, after eight years, will step down from the CFO […]
Copying of ideas affecting entrepreneurs, says designer
By CLARISSA MOI ONE of the biggest challenges that local entrepreneurs face is the copying of ideas, design concepts and fabrics, says entrepreneur and fashion designer Annette Sete. During a […]
Downstream processing update
By DALE LUMA THE Government is on track to increase the downstream processing of fisheries products to 50 per cent by 2025, according to the National Fisheries Authority. Authority managing […]
Kumuls suffer setback
PAPUA New Guinea’s 2021 Rugby League World Cup preparations have suffered a setback with Keighley Cougars confirming that Kumuls forward Wellington Albert will miss the most of the English League […]
Rugby initiative kicks off with training session
THE Get Into Rugby (GIR) programme for schools in Hiri West, Central, kicked off with a training session at Papa Junior High School on Saturday. The eight-week programme is sponsored […]
Sir John hails Sir Michael
By Sir John Dawanicura I HAVE been asked by the media: “How long have you known Grand Chief?” My simple answer is, Sir Michael is such a legend that those […]