Day: July 21, 2021
Schools should have police posts
A SCHOOL fight at Bumayong Secondary last Thursday and Friday disrupted classes. Classes were suspended for another two days and by today, each student was expected to go to class […]
Get rid of vendors at traffic lights
THE practice of vending in between vehicles at traffic lights should be discouraged or we will have deaths recorded either as hit-and-run or a hold up gone wrong. Traffic laws […]
BSP: FX market improved
FOREIGN exchange (FX) market liquidity improved in the June quarter of this year, with the turnover rising by 19.7 per cent (K1.586 billion), Bank South Pacific Financial Group Ltd (BFL) […]
NCD launches initiatives to help women’s businesses
THE National Capital District Small Medium Enterprise (NCDSME) Centre has launched three initiatives to support women-led SMEs, NCD governor Powes Parkop says. “The initiatives include a revolving fund, incentive top-up […]
Foreign direct investment to help PNG recover from Covid effects
FOREIGN direct investment (FDI) will play a significant role in Papua New Guinea’s recovery from the Covid-19, Bank South Pacific Group Ltd chief executive officer Robin Fleming says. “Bank of […]
Consumers prefer to buy fresh produce at shops: Study
SWEET potato farmers have gained valuable insight into consumer buying preferences, which is helping to identify new market opportunities, according to a recent market analysis. The analysis was supported by […]
Association calls for same benefits as SML landowners
By DALE LUMA LEASE for Mining Purposes (LMP) landowners in Porgera want to be given the same benefits as Special Mining Lease (SML) landowners in the new Porgera mine agreement. […]
Santos: OSL rejects merger
OIL Search has rejected a proposal by Santos for a possible merger of the two companies, according to Santos. In a market release yesterday, Santos, on June 25, submitted a […]
ADB trims Asia’s growth forecast
MANILA: Developing Asia’s economic growth this year will be slightly lower than previously projected, the Manila-based Asian Development Bank said on Tuesday, citing the resurgence of Covid-19 infections in countries. […]
Alu ruled out, Boas gets nod as captain
THE SP Hunters will take a much-needed shot of confidence from last weekend’s Queensland Intrust Super Cup (ISC) win over Northern Pride into Saturday’s home clash with Mackay Cutters (3pm […]