Day: October 27, 2021
Address Covid-19, postpone elections
THE Government needs to come up with proper health guidelines for next year’s general election because Coronavirus (Covid-19) is affecting many lives and is about to reach its worst state […]
Take the lead, get vaccinated
THE news on safety measures being implemented at the Waigani Court House implies that vaccination is practically compulsory now. We are caught in a cross-road between someone’s human rights and […]
Change city’s transport system
IT is time Port Moresby has an affordable and reliable transport service. The current system in the city allows bus/taxi owners and operators to dictate how they operate – whether […]
Free up trade curbs: Marape
PRIME Minister James Marape has urged member states of the International Coconut Community (ICC) to free up trade barriers and restrictions to enable access to viable markets. Marape was speaking […]
Fone haus opened four shops during pandemic: Manager
By CLARISSA MOI FONE Haus is on target for a good result by the end of this year, general manager Damien Ames says. He said despite a difficult year with […]
Trading amid pandemic
By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK BUSINESSES in West Sepik have exported about K100,000 worth of PNG products to the Freeport Mining area in West Papua, Indonesia, to encourage trade during the Coronavirus […]
BSP sets limit to visa card withdrawal
THE Bank South Pacific Financial Group Ltd (BSP) has reduced how much one can withdraw using the Visa card overseas because of travel restrictions related to the Coronavirus (Covid-19). Group […]
PNG keen on working with Pacific nations to benefit from global funds
PAPUA New Guinea is keen to work with other Pacific Island states facing the challenges of climate change and the Coronavirus (Covid-19) to ensure the region can benefit from global […]
Marape welcomes Telstra’s announcement to takeover Digicel
PRIME Minister James Marape says Telstra’s announcement that it will acquire Digicel Pacific is a commercial transaction that has been concluded under the present regulatory environment which encourages investments in […]
Minister awaits regulatory process
INFORMATION and Communication Technology Minister Timothy Masiu has acknowledged Telstra’s latest notice announcing its intention to purchase Digicel Pacific. “Telstra, Australia’s biggest telecommunications company, (on Monday) announced that it intends […]