Day: June 9, 2021
Mine closure unnecessary: Barker
By DALE LUMA THE closure of the Porgera gold mine in Enga last April has had unnecessary, devastating economic impact on the lives of so many people, according to an […]
Minister impressed with progress of Sepik Plains project
NATIONAL Planning and Monitoring Department secretary Koney Samuel has welcomed the progress and development of the Sepik Chicken, Grain and Cocoa Innovation project on the Sepik Plains after a tour […]
Foreign investment drops by 45pc
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU FOREIGN direct investment into the country dropped by about 45 per cent in the past two years, according to the Investment Promotion Authority (IPA). Managing director Clarence […]
Soanu wants Morobe to lead in rice production
MOROBE Governor Ginson Saonu says the province wants to be the leading commercial rice producer in the country and help reduce Papua New Guinea’s huge rice imports. “There are more […]
Council: 50 per cent of business cost goes towards electricity
ABOUT 50 per cent of the operation cost of businesses in the country goes towards electricity, according to the PNG Business Council. Executive director Douveri Henao said during a Government-Business […]
Sharing data for digital economy
SHARING Government data among agencies is important to push the drive to a digital economy, according to the Department of Information Communications and Technology. Deputy secretary Russell Woruba said during […]
Work permit, visa merged to ease movement
THE PNG Immigration and Citizenship Authority has merged the processing of work permits and visas to assist the movement of people across international borders and the conducting of business. Chief […]
Coffee plantations don’t exist anymore, agro group says
COFFEE plantations in the country are now non-existent, says the Agriculture Working Group. Providing an update yesterday during a business conference, chairman Dr Mathew Kanua said coffee exports were mainly […]
‘Illicit trade harms Govt, business community’
By CLARISSA MOI THE increase in illicit trade in the country has caused a lot of harm to the Government and the business community, according to the Business Council of […]
Green: Blues better side on paper
TOWNSVILLE: Maroons coach Paul Green has predictably grabbed State of Origin’s underdog tag, claiming New South Wales (NSW) have ‘a better team on paper’ for tonight’s series opener at Townsville’s […]