Day: June 7, 2021
We need to know exact population
TRY check Google and see if you can find the exact population of Papua New Guinea. To date, there is nothing. There is nothing on the National Statistics Office’s (NSO) […]
Harassment at UPNG must stop
WITH much disgust, I read on social media about a University of PNG (UPNG) female student being allegedly harassed by some men at school. Another student who was harassed also […]
Election hiccups
By MIRIAM ZARRIGA POLICE have taken in 32 people for questioning over “suspicious” activities during the Moresby North-West by-election over the weekend, with one man carrying more than K3,000 in […]
Address harassment of female UPNG students
I WAS disgusted when I came across a story about a female University of PNG (UPNG) student being harassed by male students. Apart from the recent incident, many other female […]
Change voting system now
IF the Moresby North West by-election is supposed to be a litmus test for the Electoral Commission going towards the 2022 national general elections, then Papua New Guinea is heading […]
MSMEs can now register with IRC
LAE Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) tax pay officer Ruth James says the launch of the Small Business Tax (SBT) regime means Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) can now be registered […]
‘Implications considered’
THE Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) says economic implications were considered before imposing carbon levies, and nitrogen synthetic fertiliser and green fees.Managing director Ruel Yamuna told The National on […]
Mine opening at K1.05bil
By GYNNIE KERO THE cost of restarting the Porgera mine is around US$300 million (K1.052 billion), according to Barrick Niugini Ltd (BNL) president and chief executive officer Mark Bristow. Bristow […]
Govt not trying to chase away foreign investors, says Marape
By CLARISSA MOI PRIME Minister James Marape says the Government is not trying to chase away foreign investors, but, wants to work with them to generate revenue for the country. […]
Kairuku-Hiri tourney set to attract selectors
YOUTHS in Trans-Vanapa Brown local level government (LLG) in Kairuku-Hiri district, Central, will be given a chance to be selected for Southern Confederate side during a local rugby league tournament, […]