Day: April 20, 2021
Police brutality cases on the rise
POLICE brutality is a frequent headline in the media almost every day. The Papua New Guinea Royal Constabulary’s fundamental obligation is to protect lives, properties, uphold and ensure that laws […]
Look into Bulolo Forest Plantation
THIS is an open letter to Prime Minister James Marape and Forest Minister Walter Schnaubelt. We, the workers of Bulolo Forest Plantation can no longer pretend that everything is okay […]
Be innovative to survive Covid-19
PEOPLE all over the world are coming up with creative and clever ideas to beat the bug and all it has caused. Papua New Guineans have to do likewise, not […]
NCSL reviewing external report
THE board and management of the Nasfund Contributors Savings and Loan Society Ltd (NCSL) is considering an external consultant’s review of its plan to become a bank. Chief executive officer […]
Covid-19 restrictions affecting SMEs, start-ups
SMALL-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups suffer more during Covid-19 isolations and lockdowns, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) PNG director Michael Collins says. In a business update Collins said in times of crisis, SMEs […]
Govt raises demand on gas deal
THE Government has increased its demand on the Pasca A Gas agreement yet again, ahead of the scheduled signing today, according to project operator Twinza Oil Ltd. According to a […]
Online trade slowly picking up, says exec
PAPUA New Guinea has not experienced the significant boom in online business activity during the Covid-19 restrictions compared to economies around the world, an official says. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) PNG director […]
Boas set for UK return
Kumuls star to play his last game for Hunters on Sunday By PATRICIA KEAMO SP Hunters halfback Watson Boas says he will leave for the United Kingdom next week to […]
Festival ends on high note
AN Under-12 futsal festival ended on a positive note at the Nuigo settlement in Wewak, East Sepik, on Friday. This was first of the four festivals in East Sepik before […]
Governor’s office supports association with K20,000
By PATRICIA KEAMO A RUGBY league association received K20,000 from the Office of the East Sepik Governor to support its season. The association was formed recently through the merger of […]