Day: March 16, 2021
Reward Sepik people with development
I CALL on Prime Minister James Marape and his Cabinet, in light of the Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare’s passing, to award the people of Sepik impact projects as a […]
Disappointed with flight arrangements
I WAS disappointed to see Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare’s casket put into the cargo hull of the Q400 aircraft. He was not an ordinary cargo to be loaded in […]
Protect yourself from Covid-19
IT is time to take ownership of our health. Rather than pointing fingers at the Government for not doing this and that for the coronavirus, let’s help by start practicing […]
Curbing virus vital: CEO
By DALE LUMA BUSINESSES support the urgent need to stop the current spread of the Covid-19 but acknowledge that a full scale, literal lockdown isn’t possible in Papua New Guinea, […]
Poultry association condemns attack
THE PNG Poultry Industry Association has condemned the attack and looting on the Zenag Chicken Farm in Bulolo and Tablebirds in Lae last Friday. Association president Chris Prestwood said the […]
Fishing rebates bad for country: Scovell
PAPUA New Guinea Manufacturers Council chief executive officer Chey Scovell says giving rebates for fishing is bad for the country. Following a Government directive in 2017, a new rebate scheme […]
PX announces Covid-19 test requirement before boarding
From next Friday (March 26), all passengers travelling from Port Moresby to Singapore, Hong Kong and Manila will be required to provide evidence of a negative Covid-19 polymerase chain reaction […]
Attack act of terrorism: Leahy
By CLARISSA MOI THE attack on one of the largest poultry farms in the country on Friday has been described as “akin to domestic terrorism” which demands a strong Government […]
Upfront investments vital in growing B’ville’s tax base
THE investments that are necessary to grow the tax base for the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) require large investments upfront, according to a report by the National Research Institute (NRI). […]
PNGSF to request exemption
Committee to seek approval for spectators amid new Covid-19 measures THE Papua New Guinea Sports Foundation’s (PNGSF) pandemic management committee says it will be writing to the national pandemic controller […]