Day: August 2, 2021
The path to kina convertibility in PNG
Over the past seven years, the Papua New Guinea economy has faced a chronic shortage of foreign exchange (forex), leading to a large backlog of forex orders. This has made […]
Project forces relocation
VILLAGERS of Labu Tale in Wampar, Huon Gulf will have to relocate when work starts on the K2 billion special economic zone projects – a wharf and an industrial park. […]
Project helping women vendors’ group expand sales
VENDORS at Lae’s main market are now versed with ideas to expand their sales and grow as a group through the Meri (market economy recovery and inclusion) intervention project. Lae […]
Cattle farmers in Tewai-Siassi’s Sialum form association
CATTLE farmers from Tewae-Siassi’s Sialum in Morobe, have formed a new association to advance their ranch, a farmer says. Spokesman Muzeri Ninom said for the past 65 years, cattle farming […]
Investors told to show legal documents
INVESTORS operating in East New Britain have been cautioned to comply with proper working documents before operating any business. Governor Nakikus Konga said any investor operating a business without a […]
Latest mining transparency report more comprehensive: Official
THE latest PNG Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PNGEITI) report is more comprehensive than previous ones, says the head of its national secretariat Lucas Alkan. Alkan said it reflected data gaps […]
Tuna stocks under threat
CLIMATE change is driving tuna further to the east, threatening the economic security of several small island states in the Pacific, a study reveals. Global warming is expected to progressively […]
NFA joins Dubai Expo to talk fisheries
The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) has joined the Expo 2020 team to tell the Papua New Guinea story on the fisheries industry at the Dubai Expo in October. Ambassador and […]
ICCC rejects Link PNG’s bid to acquire shares in PNG Air
THE Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) has for the second time declined Link PNG’s application to acquire shares in PNG Air Ltd. Link PNG Ltd had applied to acquire […]
Storm destroy Panthers
MELBOURNE’S charge towards a fourth National Rugby League minor premiership in six years has picked up pace after they swept aside Penrith 37-10 to claim a club record 16th-straight win […]