Day: December 1, 2021
Budget focuses on repair: Firm
THE Government’s 2022 National Budget focuses on continuing budget repair and reconstruction, according to multinational accounting firm Deloitte. The company said, in a presentation, that the budget looked well beyond […]
Refinery at risk of closure: Exec
By DALE LUMA PUMA Energy PNG Ltd’s Napa Napa refinery is at risk of closure by the end of this month, says country manager Hulala Tokome. Tokome told The National […]
Bank to set up branch in Aitape
THE Women’s Micro Bank Limited (Mama Bank) will establish a branch in Aitape, West Sepik, to help mothers save their earnings from their small business activities. In a memorandum of […]
Discipline needed to ensure fiscal policy won’t affect growth: Deloitte
CAUTION and discipline is required to ensure proposed fiscal policy changes do not hold back economic growth that will more sustainably plug the revenue gap, according to Deloitte. The company […]
Positive media reports can boost tourism sector: Entrepreneur
Positive media publication about the country’s natural and cultural diversity will improve the growth of tourism industry, an entrepreneur says. Trans Niugini Tours proprietor Bob Bates said Papua New Guinea […]
Data collection vital: Statistician
A STATE agency head says information on Papua New Guinea’s economy, population, and other key indicators is crucial to better planning and achieving outcomes. National Statistical Office acting head John […]
Leigh secure Kumul
ENGLISH second-tier rugby league side Leigh Centurions have signed Papua New Guinea international Nene Macdonald. The 27-year-old has appeared in 98 matches in Australia’s National Rugby League, scoring 35 tries, […]
Lightweight champ Kauko to continue training for fights
By PARKER TAMBUA PAPUA New Guinea lightweight champion Raka Kauko Jr says he will continue preparations, under trainer Jamie Pang, for his upcoming international fights. “I have been training under […]
Sisters knock out Magani in POMRFL women’s division challenge
By ROBINSON LEKA A STRONG attack from Sisters saw them eliminate Magani with a 12-4 win in yesterday’s do-or-die clash of the women’s division in the Port Moresby Rugby Football […]
Toti retains jumps title
By MICHAEL PHILIP PAPUA New Guinea athlete Eldan Toti retained his titles in the high and long jump during the PNG Air Grand Prix Series in Kimbe, West New Britain, […]