Day: June 17, 2021
Manage student behaviour
SCHOOL fights may become a norm if there is no proper enforcement of behaviour policy in schools. In the past, the groups of students involved were usually smaller, only girls […]
Scovell discusses economy
By DALE LUMA THE country’s current economic outlook at present is a difficult one, PNG Manufacturers Council chief executive officer Chey Scovell says. Responding to questions from The National, Scovell […]
Mine maintenance progressing
RAMU NiCo Management (MCC) has completed the first overhaul maintenance for this year at its Krumbukari mine and Basamuk refinery with strict adherence to safety, quality and efficiency protocols and […]
Finance policy for climate change eyed
AN Inclusive Green Finance Policy will be developed to assist vulnerable communities impacted by climate change, Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) assistant governor Ellison Pidik says. Pidik made this […]
Soongie appointed bishop
Father Justin Ain Soongie has been appointed the Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic diocese of Wabag. The Apostolic Nunciature (Embassy of the Holy See) in Papua New Guinea informed Pope […]
Bringing back RSE scheme
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the seasonal workers programme in New Zealand. As New Zealand tries to recover its economy, it resumes the programme but its progress is slow, CHARLOTTE […]
‘Extractive industry helps drive revenue’
PNG Manufacturers Council chief executive officer Chey Scovell says the extractive industry has been one of the major drivers of the economy with its revenue contributions. He said although some […]
Landowners unhappy over dismissal of Biomass project
LANDOWNERS in Markham and Wampar in Huon Gulf, Morobe, who gave their land to plant trees for the PNG Biomass project, are concerned that the Government has stopped the project. […]
Bank of PNG still assessing banking licence for Tisa: Pidik
By PETER ESILA THE Bank of Papua New Guinea is still assessing the banking licence application by Teachers Savings and Loan Society (Tisa), Bank of PNG assistant governor Elision Pidik […]
Schools league gets K6 million
By PATRICIA KEAMO THE National Schools Rugby League (NSRL) received a huge boost yesterday when Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL) announced a sponsorship of K6 million for the next three […]