Day: December 22, 2021
Labu leaders not consulted
LABU leaders were not consulted in any land issue discussion with the villagers of Busamang in Salamaua local level government of Huon Gulf, Morobe. We refer to a story on […]
Stop wasting money on politicians’ trips
IT is interesting to know that funds are always available for politicians to travel around the country and abroad. But this is not the case when people and institutions are […]
Allow churches to drive change
THE Government should work to restore the teaching of good moral conduct into the education system – from primary school to secondary school. The best way to make this a […]
Dept drafting new export policy
THE government policy on the single exporter concept for commodities such as cocoa and coffee will be completed next year, an official says. Agriculture and Livestock department acting secretary Stephen […]
Investor keen on working with locals to develop sector
A FOREIGN alluvial mining investor has shown interest in working with locals in Wau, Bulolo, Morobe, in developing the sector in the district. The Mining Seconds Alluvial Mining company operations […]
Firms query reopening
By DALE LUMA SOME businesses affected by the closure of the Porgera mine are becoming skeptical about the Government’s announcements on its re-opening, an official says. Port Moresby Chamber of […]
Government’s investment in IRC reaping rewards: PM
GOVERNMENT’S investment in reinvigorating the Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) is paying off, with a record K8.1 billion in revenue collected this year, says Prime Minister James Marape. Marape made the […]
BSP exceeded K100mil threshold for Govt SME loan: CEO
BANK South Pacific Financial Group Ltd (BSP) has funded more than K115 million under the Government-supported loan facility, the SME Credit Enhancement Scheme Loan. The bank said more than 2,000 […]
Communities file rights complaint
THE Sepik River communities have filed a human rights complaint against the Australian company PanAust over its proposed gold-copper project in West Sepik. Early this month, 2,638 people from 64 […]
Venues yet to be paid for: Aua
By PATRICIA KEAMO THE Papua New Guinea Sports Foundation is yet to receive any government payments for the use of its venues for Coronavirus (Covid-19) operations, says venue management manager […]