Day: August 31, 2021
Address marijuana consumption urgently
IT is scary that the number of drug addicts in the country is increasing at an alarming rate. We have a huge problem because of our differences to contain this […]
Concern over student’s learning
AS we go through another educational structural and curriculum changes, one can see that there are already problems. Junior high schools are just popping up everywhere. There are not enough […]
Feed children healthy food
SELLING of any items, especially food in and around school premises should be stopped. The sale of food out in the open poses health risks. It is already a health […]
Accident affects gold production
GOLD production at St Barbara’s Simberi operations in New Ireland was affected by a fatal accident plus a damage to the deep-sea tailing pipeline, according to the company. The mining […]
Govt team visits mine site to inspect projects’ progress
A GOVERNMENT delegation visited St Barbara to see projects it is undertaking on the island to protect the marine and terrestrial environment and its efforts to mitigate the impacts of […]
Brewer takes bold step by introducing alcohol-free Heineken
By PETER ESILA THE South Pacific (SP) Brewery is committed to addressing social issues by promoting the responsible consumption of its alcoholic products. SP Brewery managing director Ed Weggemans was […]
Business development officers attend SME training
A START and Improve Your Business (SYIB) training of trainers workshop started yesterday in Lae for business development officers from provincial, district and local level governments. The two-week training conducted […]
Customers in PNG, Aust back Mayur
THE Mayur Resources Ltd has received letters of support from customers in PNG and Australia, for up to 266,000 tonnes per annum of quicklime and hydrated lime products, according to […]
Ok Tedi to pay K150mil dividend
THE OK Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML) is expected to pay a dividend of K150 million to Kumul Minerals (Ok Tedi) Ltd, and the three landowner entities in Western, says chairman […]
Policy under review after stakeholder consultation
THE current Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) Policy (2016-2021) is under review after consultation with the stakeholders was completed, an official says. SME Corporation managing director Petrus Ralda said the […]