Day: November 5, 2021
GDP increased by 5.6pc in ’19
PAPUA New Guinea’s current price gross domestic product (GDP) for 2019 stood at K83.8 billion, up 5.6 per cent (K4.4 billion) from 2018, according to the PNG National Statistics Office […]
Tisa members can now use Yumi cards at bank’s ATMs
MEMBERS of Teachers’ Savings and Loans Society (Tisa) will soon be able to use their Yumi cards at Kina Bank’s automated teller machines (ATMs) and electronic funds transfer-at-point-of-sale (eftpos) machines. […]
Go into partnership: NFA
By CLARISSA MOI LOCALS can work with foreigners in the beche-de-mer (sea cucumber) fishery so that products can be exported to overseas markets, according to the National Fisheries Authority (NFA). […]
ICCC grants code-sharing for local airlines
LINK PNG and PNG Air can now code-share following authorisation that was granted to the airlines by the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC). ICCC in a statement yesterday said, […]
Chauka label promoting province’s culture, flora
THE Jacks of PNG is proud to support local fashion designs and clothing at its shops. A local fashion designer Cynthia Kewei said her ‘Chauka Ya’ label was all about […]
NFA values stakeholder consultation when drafting laws: Officer
By LULU MAGINDE THE National Fisheries Authority (NFA) values the consultations held with its various stakeholder committees when drafting fisheries management plans, based on existing legislation. Responding to a question […]
Coates aims to create own legacy
MELBOURNE Storm recruit Xavier Coates needs no reminding of the heavy weight the purple jersey carries, but is adamant he is ready to “make my own legacy” in the new […]
Covid-19 casts doubt
By ROBINSON LEKA THE National Control Centre says the resumption of sports in the country remains uncertain with the Coronavirus (Covid-19) still a threat to public safety. Niupela Pasin team […]
Macdonald joins Broncos
By PARKER TAMBUA JOURNEYMAN Nene Macdonald has signed a train-and-trial deal with Brisbane Broncos for the new National Rugby League (NRL) season. The 27-year-old and fellow North Devil Tyrone Roberts […]
Taikiri, Koma represent PNG in Asia-Pacific golf championship
PAPUA New Guinea representatives Brian Taikiri and Cassie Koma are eager to test themselves against a strong field of golfers in the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in the United Arab Emirates […]