Day: September 29, 2021
Survivors of violence deserve better
WE preach about the system of help available to assist any those in a violent relationship but in reality, the process is not encouraging and many give up. Domestic violence, […]
Sector receiving ‘big investments’
THERE have been big investments in manufacturing over the past five years, says PNG Manufacturers Council chief executive officer Chey Scovell. Scovell said they included capital investments by existing local […]
Over 160 cocoa farmers register as Nasfund contributors
MORE than 160 cocoa farmers in Rai Coast, Madang, have access to superannuation services, after registering as National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) contributors. Through Nasfund’s Eda Supa product, members of the […]
‘Economy contracted by 3.9pc’
PAPUA New Guinea’s economy contracted by 3.9 per cent last year due to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) related restrictions and weaker demand, according to the World Bank. The bank in its […]
Rigo secures K100mil to set up cooperative societies
IT is important that the Rigo development authority pursue greater economic participation for its people, says MP Lekwa Gure. Gure said the district secured K100 million from the Department of […]
SME groups share K3mil to fund their operations
SMALL-to-medium business women groups in the Moresby North-East electorate shared around K3 million to help in running their operations. They included women in small business groups, youths and trade store […]
Agmark announces K3.65 million half year net profit
THE New Guinea Islands Produce Company Ltd (NGIP) Agmark Ltd has recorded a net profit of K3.65million for the half-year ended June 30. The company in its half-year report noted […]
PX plans four Aust flights before X-mas
AIR Niugini chief executive officer Bruce Alabaster says the airline will operate four Boeing 767 flights from Cairns, Australia, to Port Moresby between now and Christmas. Flight PX 093 will […]
No crowds for rest of season
By ROBINSON LEKA THE National Soccer League will hold the remainder of its season without spectators, according the Papua New Guinea Football Association competitions director Roosje Suwae. She told The […]
Gaudi reflects on cricket journey ahead of Twenty-20 Word Cup
REMINISCING his earlier days in cricket, Kumul Petroleum Papua New Guinea Barramundis opening batsman Gaudi Toka has come a long way. Joining club cricket, he kicked off his sporting life […]