Day: May 20, 2021
Time to address malnutrition
THE call for more nutritionists and dieticians to help address Papua New Guinea’s nationwide malnutrition issues is something that should not be pushed away from being discussed. Malnutrition statistics in […]
IRC highlights tax refund issue
By DALE LUMA GOODS and services tax (GST) refund arrears has been one of the problematic areas for the Internal Revenue Commission (IRC), commissioner general Sam Koim says. Koim told […]
Bank resetting its lending rate
KINA Bank says it will reset its indicator rate for lending to businesses in a move to reflect international standards and will drive competition in banking in Papua New Guinea. […]
Issues identified in transition of informal business
PROTECTION, definition and interventions are three main issues identified for businesses in the informal economy to transition into the formal economy, according to the Small to Medium Enterprise Corporation (Smec). […]
Brian Bell outlet marks down prices
THE Brian Bell Boroko Homecentre in Port Moresby is offering customers up to 70 per cent off the prices of some items. Branch manager Peter Kelly said the clearance would […]
Agriculture production drops
Business Reporter CLARISSA MOI discusses with Farmers and Settlers Association president WILSON THOMPSON on the reasons why agricultural production in the country is declining, its issues, challenges and solutions. AGRICULTURAL […]
Water PNG reveals plans to increase revenue
WATER PNG (WPNG) board chairman Hubert Namani says there is potential for the entity to increase its revenue. “There is a huge potential to generate more revenue and the strategies […]
Company gets license to buy cocoa
THE sky is the limit as far as cocoa production in South Bougainville is concerned, says MP Timothy Masiu. He was in Buin last week during the handing over of […]
Cocoa board wants to work together with more districts, says CEO
THE PNG Cocoa Board wants to see more collaboration with district development authorities (DDAs) to grow the industry in the country, chief executive officer Boto Gaupu says. He also commended […]
Walters recalls Mead
By PARKER TAMBUA PAPUA New Guinea international David Mead says he is aiming to be consistent as the winger returns to the Brisbane Broncos’ starting side for Saturday’s clash with […]