Day: April 7, 2021
Authority approves by-pass road within mining area
A NEW by-pass road was approved by the Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) recently for traffic use within the Kurumbukari special mining lease area in Usino-Bundi, Madang. The road was constructed […]
Workers receive competency certificates
THE suspension of Porgera mine operations, coupled with Covid-19 challenges, have been a blessing in disguise for five senior national employees who currently are part of the mine’s care and […]
Ways sought to help sector
THE PNG Stock Exchange (PNGX) is working with the small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) sector to explore new avenues to train entrepreneurs and assist them to raise capital. Responding to queries from […]
Commission introduces new levy on transactions on stock markets
By CLARISSA MOI THE Papua New Guinea Securities Commission has introduced a new levy on all transactions on the country’s stock market, PNG Stock Exchange (PNGX). PNGX chairman David Lawrence […]
Talks in line with principles: Firm
BARRICK Gold Corporation says discussion between the company and the Government is in line with principles announced last October, providing for a joint venture between Barrick Niugini Ltd (BNL) and […]
Authority wants Act to fulfil its role, responsibility
THE Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) is determined to ensure that the Investment Promotion Act is reviewed to fulfil its mandated roles and responsibilities to ensure the promotion and facilitation of […]
Competition in banking industry vital, says official
MICRO Small Medium Enterprise (MSME) council president Desmond Yaninen says competition is absolutely crucial for the banking industry. Yaninen said, when responding to queries from The National, that without it, […]
Businesses waiting on coffee industry to pick up: Chamber
By PETER ESILA BUSINESS in Goroka, Eastern Highlands, is slow but there is optimism that the situation will improve once the coffee industry picks up, according to the Goroka chamber […]
Appo banned for two matches
Waine replaces SP Hunters vice-captain in starting side THE SP Hunters have been forced to make one change to their winning outfit for their Queensland Intrust Super Cup clash with […]
Boxing council confident of code’s revival
By ROBINSON LEKA THE newly-established Papua New Guinea Boxing Council is confident that the scheduled World Boxing Association (WBA) title bout for this month will help revive the sport and […]