Day: August 5, 2021
More revenue for Customs
By PETER ESILA THE revenue earned by PNG Customs in the first half of the year is more than expected, because of the strict monitoring at the border of the […]
Customs covers staff under health insurance policy
PNG Customs employees and members of their immediate families are now covered under a new health insurance policy, says chief commissioner David Towe. The policy covers 430 employees and their […]
Firm installing machines to promote copra industry
MILNE Bay Organics, a small-medium business, will install 10 virgin coconut oil machines to promote the copra industry. Company representative Rhona Conn said farmers and local businesses involved in Milne […]
Couple expanding business
By KELVIN JOE A HUSBAND-wife team is expanding their business in the energy industry through the operation of their Hohola Service Station in Port Moresby. Managing director of Ipali Ltd […]
PM: Preserve forests in PNG
Forests Minister Walter Schnaubelt says forests of Papua New Guinea are not only a source of supply for timber but a repository of a wide range of goods and services […]
Naqia sets policy to address biosecurity
THE National Agriculture Quarantine and Inspection Authority (Naqia) will complete a biosecurity policy to address food security, animal cruelty and create conductive environment for economic development, says managing director Joel […]
Nasfund opens branch with plans to increase membership
THE National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) has opened a branch at Kimbe, West New Britain, to provide its members easy access to services. Nasfund chief executive officer Ian Tarutia said it […]
Bank forecasts 3pc economic growth in Pacific
THE economies of 14 developing member countries in the Pacific associated with the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) are forecast to grow by 0.3 per cent this year. This was highlighted […]
‘K250mil spent on exploration’
ABOUT K250 million is being spent by the mineral sector on exploration activities annually, according to Mineral Resources Authority (MRA). Authority managing director Jerry Garry said exploration activities in the […]
State, Twinza finalising Pasca A project deal
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU AN agreement for the Pasca A project in Gulf is expected to be signed in the next two weeks, an official says. Department of Petroleum and Energy […]